Atlas Underground: evening of performance, dining, dancing to support at the Atlas, Nov. 1. Over 1/2 off tickets for neighborhood residents!

The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St) is hosting a huge gala to support the nonprofit work and performances that they put on each year on Friday, November 1.  Tickets are normally $225, but they're available for only $100 for neighborhood residents. Come support this important neighborhood institution and enjoy food from Toki Underground, Boundary Road, Granville Moore's, as well as a host of terrific performances of all kinds.

Proceeds from the evening support the Atlas’ mission of bringing affordable performances and experiences and to furthering the revitalization of our community. To receive the neighbor discount use the code NEIGHBOR100 when completing your order. http://atlasarts.org/events/2011/07/atlas-underground-not-your-usual-gala/

 

Meeting on proposed surplus of 1300 H St for mixed use development Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 pm at Sherwood Rec Center

The District of Columbia has selected a developer to redevelop the former R.L. Christian Library site, located at 1300 H Street, NE, into a mixed-use development. As part of the redevelopment process, the property must be declared surplus by the D.C. Council. Declaring a property surplus means that it is not required for a public purpose.

The District will conduct a public meeting to receive comments on the proposed designation of 1300 H Street, NE, as surplus property. The surplus meeting is held in order to receive feedback from the community on the District’s finding that the property is not required for public purposes. Comments collected at the public meeting will be submitted to the D.C. Council for their review. The surplus meeting is conducted pursuant to D.C. Official Code §10-801. 

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Sherwood Recreation Center
Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor)
640 10th Street NE
Washington DC

Charles Allen Chief of Staff to Tommy Wells launching campaign to become next Ward 6 Councilmember Tuesday night in Hill East

Charles Allen has served as Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells's Chief of Staff for the past several years.  With Councilmember Wells relinquishing his seat to seek the Mayorship, Charles is now seeking to represent us as our new Councilmember.  The press release announcing his campaign via a series of living room sessions with neighbors in neighborhoods across Ward 6 follows.  Charles will formally launch his campaign at the home of longtime ANC Commissioner Francis Campbell in Hill East on Tuesday, at 6:30 pm.  Campbell had previously expressed his own intentions to seek this position, so his decision to help Charles launch his own campaign speaks volumes. 

We've known Charles for years -- he lives in this neighborhood, he's done tremendous work as Chief of Staff to Councilmember Wells and helping with many issues in our area.  In an Ward ripe with talented public servants, Charles stands out as the obvious choice to succeed Wells for this important position.  Like so many of our neighbors, we're grateful to Charles for his good work helping this neighborhood address its challenges and realize its potential and we're thrilled to see him seeking the opportunity to continue to represent us going forward. 


Charles Allen to Seek Ward 6 Council Seat; Will Announce Candidacy On Tuesday, October 15^th
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Charles Allen will announce his candidacy for Ward 6 Councilmember. Allen will seek the Democratic nomination in the April 1, 2014 primary election.
“Having served my Ward 6 neighbors in a variety of roles over the last decade, I am ready and excited to take on the challenge of representing their interests as a member of the DC Council,” said Allen.
“People choose to call Ward 6 home because our neighborhoods are an extension of our living rooms – with great schools you can walk to, parks to gather in, and local businesses that know you by name.  These serve as anchors for our communities and we must ensure that all residents see this vision realized,” Allen stated.
To announce his candidacy for the Ward 6 Council seat, Allen has planned a different type of campaign launch – a series of events hosted by neighbors in their “living rooms” that will take him into communities throughout the Ward, directly to the people. Rather than create a single event in only one part of the Ward, this weeklong Living Room Launch will bring the campaign into peoples’ homes, their businesses and their communities.  These personal gatherings will allow Allen to share his vision, hear directly from neighbors, and highlight his deep knowledge of the issues facing all of its families.
“Ward 6 has a great story to tell, but we also have new challenges to face together. I’m a problem solver and reformer by nature, and I’m excited to take on this next role,” stated Allen.
Allen is the former Chief of Staff for Councilmember Tommy Wells and has been an active leader in Ward 6 for years. Allen began his service to the District as policy director for the DC Primary Care Association and he has been a prominent voice in progressive priorities and social justice issues facing our city.
Charles Allen, his wife Jordi Hutchinson, and their daughter Cora Neal, live at 15^th and D Streets, NE.

Event: Charles Allen for Ward 6 Living Room Launch Kick-Off
When: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 6:30 pm
Location: Residence of Francis and Rochelle Campbell, 1800 Burke Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

New menu now available at the Argonaut (1433 H St)

Our friends at the Argonaut (1433 H St) launched a new menu yesterday and it looks well timed for the fall weather.  Don't worry, some longtime favorites like the fish tacos that we just can't resist are still available.  Check it out below and stop by to try some of their new comforting offerings.

 

Streetcar construction update: 12th Street restrictions coming Thursday and Friday for midline power substation installation

Traffic Restrictions on 12th Street NE to Accommodate TPSS Installation
On Thursday, October 10^th and Friday, October 11^th, traffic will be restricted on 12^th Street NE between G and H Streets to accommodate installation of the Midline Traction Power Substation (TPSS) at the southwest corner of 12^th and H Streets.
The 700 block (between G and H Streets) of 12^th Street will be closed to traffic and parking beginning midday Thursday, and continuing through the work day on Friday.
The TPSS is a prefabricated structure measuring 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. It will be delivered in two sections on “wide load” flatbed trailers and unloaded by a large crane. The sections will be delivered on Thursday and stored overnight on 12^th Street, south of H Street. The units will then be unloaded and set in place on Friday. The traffic and parking restrictions will be lifted as soon as the TPSS installation is complete on Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the street closure, traffic barrels and portable barricades will be installed at the H Street, G Street and Linden Place intersections with 12th Street and also at the 12th Street end fo the alley behind AutoZone. Advance warning signs will be posted at the intersection of 13th Street and Linden Place as well as at the 12th Street alley entrance to alert motorists about the closure.

Detour signes will be installed to direct the traveling public around the work zone as follows:

• Southbound 12th Street traffic will be detoured east on I Street, then south on 13th Street. Those who wish to return to southbound 12th Street may continue south on 13th Street to G Street, then turn west on G Street, then south on 12th Street.
• Northbound 12th Street traffic will be detoured west on G Street, then north on 11th Street to H Street. Those who with to return to northbound 12th Street may continue on H Street to 12th and turn north on 12th Street.

Access for emergency vehicles, MetroAccess and similar services will be maintained and pedestrian crosswalks at the intersections will remain open.

BYOBike Brewery Tour w/ The Daily Rider, DC Brau, Atlas Brewery, Chocolate City Beer & Biergarten Haus Sat. 10/19 12:30 pm

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) Brewery Tour

After the Christian Heurich Brewing Co. closed in 1956, Washington spent more than 50 years without a brewery inside the city limits. That all changed in 2011 when DC Brau opened shop in Northeast. Since then, DC has seen a brewing rebirth in recent years, with a host of new breweries and brewpubs popping up all over town.

Join us for a bike ride and beer tastings at some of DC's best local breweries.

When: Saturday, October 19 at 12.30 PM.

Where: Meet at The Daily Rider (1108 H St NE, Washington, DC)
We'll ride from The Daily Rider to DC Brau for a tour and tasting of their current selection of beers. From there, we'll pedal over to Chocolate City Beer to taste their handcrafted brews. Then we'll take the Metropolitan Branch Trail back to H St, where we'll end our ride at Biergarten Haus for beers and a bite to eat.

What to bring

• A valid, government-issued photo ID
• Closed-toe shoes (required for the tour of DC Brau)
• Some cash for food and drinks at the Biergarten Haus (the tours and tastings at the breweries are free)
• A bike, helmet and lock

DC Brau

DC Brau's flagship beers are inspired not only by the city they are brewed in but the perception people have of the city: The Public (hop forward pale ale), The Corruption (West Coast style IPA), and The Citizen (Belgian style pale). Along with its inflammatory beer names, DC Brau prints "Fermentation Without Representation" on every bottle it produces to show support for the DC Statehood Initiative.

 

Atlas Brew Works

DC's newest brewery just opened its doors this month in Ivy City and premiered three beers: Rowdy, a hop-forward American-style Rye ale, accented by the peppery notes of rye; District Common, a California Common featuring Czech Saaz hops; and a third beer, NSFW, which will remain a surprise.

Chocolate City
While Chocolate City may be the smallest of the new production breweries in D.C., this brewery has no shortage of love and connection to the city. From the Cerveza Nacional de la Capital, a roasty Vienna lager that celebrates the proud Latino culture in D.C. to the 1814 ESB which is a special date for all D.C. residents as it was the year the city was torched in the Battle of Bladensburg, Chocolate City's founder feels he has been able to "build a brewery that is a part of the fabric of the neighborhood."

 

Biergarten Haus

In your glass: Expect delicious German lagers (and two from Austria). There's a variety of styles among the dozen taps and 15 bottles: the hoppy Paulaner pilsner; light, refreshing Reissdorf Kolsch; the smooth, medium-bodied Warsteiner Dunkel, and the dark Weihenstephaner Korbinian, rich with the aroma of raisins and plums.

On your plate: The hearty German menu starts with warm laugenbrezel (rolls made from pretzel dough), served with spicy mustard and cubes of cheese. The stars of the show are the wurst platters. (The pretzel rolls come from Arlington's Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe; a family-run shop in Baltimore supplies the sausages.)

Thriller! on H Street workshop - Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 pm at Joy Of Motion at the Atlas (1333 H St)

Thriller! on H Street workshop

Thriller on H Street - Learn the iconic choreography inspired by Michael Jackson's Thriller!

Saturday, October 26, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

$25 in advance, $30 day of workshop
All levels welcome. Age 18 and above.

Joy of Motion Dance Center Atlas
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
202.399.6763

Click here for more information and to register: http://www.joyofmotion.org/adult-program/adult-workshops-and-master-classes/