photo by Diane Krauthamer
Important ask from Fort Reno Summer Concerts:
“There comes a time in every free concert series’ life, when they need a boost. FRCS rarely rattles its cup and does the most we can with the gifts we are given.
This year though, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I talked to the owners. Apparently he loves to carry bags.
This is on N Street by the Surfside down there.”
825 7th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “I saw this sign at 825 7th ST NW, seems the upstairs of Chili Bistro is going to be a private school now.”
Templeton Academy’s website says:
“Education at the crossroads of history and innovation (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
photo by Victoria Pickering
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Thanks to a reader for sending from 35th Street between Alton Place and Yuma NW around 4pm: (more…)
The DMV weekly contra dance moves to Silver Spring for Labor Day Weekend!
Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life!
Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:
“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Netflix movie filming in DC. Feel free to post and try to figure out what it is. Supposedly could be a Kerry Washington movie.”
Other spots where it’s filming: (more…)
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Emma K Alexandra
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“Dear PoPville,
I was on the train home from NYC on Thursday sitting across from someone who also got off in DC. Chit chatted a bit on a few things and I got the feeling maybe(?) he was looking for openings to talk more. Tired from travel and trying to wrap up some work on my computer, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The headphone snatchers are still out on the MBT. A week ago I was walking on the MBT at night near the Eckington Dog Park and two teens rode by on a Lime electric bike. A woman coming the other way yelled something and said they had just grabbed her air pods. I don’t know if she got them back but they took off so it’s unlikely.
And Friday, May 29, in broad daylight at 6 pm, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Felicia is a local senior high school student, the president of her Student Government Association, and a recipient of the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship, which awards a full ride at GWU to just ten DC high school students each year.
A stellar student who has grown up too quickly with many immigrant family responsibilities, she and her family are now being threatened with deportation.”
The GoFundMe says:
“My family is facing a critical moment as we deal with a pending immigration case just 2 days before my graduation. For the past four years, I have worked tirelessly—studying and striving to build a better future for us. Now, with graduation so close, we are confronted with costly legal fees that threaten everything we’ve worked for. The uncertainty of standing before a judge, not knowing if I will be able to return home and walk across the stage with my peers, is overwhelming. (more…)