Link roundup

DealsforDeeds has this nice interview with Scott, Shaaren, and Ara of the Argonaut.

The Washington Post's the Daily Gripe had this piece on traffic calming efforts on G Street NE where residents report increasing high speed commuter traffic and are interested in obtaining speed bumps.  DDOT reports that 75% of a block's residents must sign a petition requesting installation. 

ArtVentures on H Street returns on Thursday.  All the details have been posted now and it looks like a fantastic event.  It starts with 12 art spaces and ends with 17 different restaurants up and down the corridor.

The Intersections Festival begins at the Atlas this weekend and kicks off Friday with a fun event in partnership with the City Paper and various H Street restaurants.  Smith Commons, SOVA, H Street Country Club, and Star and Shamrock will all host Intersections performers. 

Metromix has 5 nominees for best bar in DC.  H Street is well-represented by Biergarten Haus and H Street Country Club.

The Washington Post reported that the Atlas Performing Arts Center appointed Sam Sweet to be its Executive Director.

DC Theatre Scene highly recommended shows at the H Street Playhouse (1365 H St) and the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St).  24-7-365 runs at the Atlas through Sunday, February 27 and Touch runs at the H Street Playhouse through the same date.