We’ve touched on this issue a bit in the comment section of previous posts. But I’ve received a surprising number of emails asking why Columbia Heights doesn’t have a movie theater. And Sunday when I was walking downtown I passed the great E Street Cinema (just east of 11th Street, NW) and it made me think about it again. It seems that the E Street Cinema is wildly successful. So I hope I’m not being naive. I’m not saying that Columbia Heights should have a one screen independent theater. But why can’t Columbia Heights have a multi-screen independent theater modeled after the E Street Cinema? It seems like there is a real market out there.

I imagine the theater would attract folks from Adams Morgan, Mt. Pleasant, Shaw/U Street/Logan Circle, Columbia Heights of course, Park View, Petworth, Brightwood, Brookland, and even Woodley Park/Cleveland Park among other neighborhoods. Is that not enough people to support a movie theater? If you think Columbia Heights could support a movie theater, where could it realistically go? How many screens would be ideal? Could it support a theater that shows independent films like E Street or a more traditional theater like Chinatown/Gallery Place Regal Cinemas?

I’ve been getting a number of emails about this spot. This is the place that is going to be the new lounge and sports bar, The Green Room, located at 3632 Georgia Ave. (right next door to Looking Glass Lounge). You can find more details from an interview I posted with the owner here. One thing I was excited to learn from the application was that there will also be a small summer garden that can seat 20.

I heard the H Street, NE festival was awesome. Sadly, I was in NYC and had to miss it. Ed. Note: Happy New Year everyone, I can’t believe it’s already 5770… Anyway, I was really disappointed to have missed the festival so I was pretty psyched to have seen a few of the cars near the Convention Center. The folks were super nice and were heading back to their respective homes in Georgia and Kentucky. For folks who went to the festival, what was your favorite part? Tomorrow morning I’ll post this week’s Ojo Latino featuring the fashion part of the festival.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

IMG_1822, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

This archway was touched up a while ago and I just noticed the scaffolding was down. I think it looks exactly the same. Does it look more vibrant to you guys? Sunday was a beautiful day to see it again for the first time in a while.

For the record I think it looks great and always has.

At first I thought it was a very cool idea.

But then I saw the following and became violent and agitated…

IMG_1757, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

We’ve seen this nice new shelters all over town. Georgia Ave near the Petworth metro is now getting in the action.

IMG_1782, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

You can see an umbrella peaking out just on the right hand side so the space is probably a bit bigger than it looks. I imagine it is super sweet up there (on N Street just east of 15th).

IMG_1761, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

Yeah, ok, perhaps it is condos but I gotta give props to this structure. We judged this one, located on V St. between 13th and 14th, before it was fully completed and I think it came out looking really good. It’s not the most traditional but I dig a little modern flavor from time to time.

I needed a photo like this after a pretty gray few days. Have a great weekend!

The building that will house Meridian Pint at the corner of 11th and Park is starting to look good. How do you think it looks so far?

And the new row house/condos on the 2100 block of 11th Street near V is getting close to finished. I kinda dig the big windows. Do you think it’s starting to look good and will fit on the block or is too early to tell?

“The 2009 H Street Festival will fill four blocks of the H Street Corridor with food, entertainment, sports, fashion, and fun, on Saturday, September 19, 2009, from Noon until 6 PM.

The Festival grounds extend along H Street, NE, from 10th to 14th Streets.

There will be activities and fun for people of all ages from sword swallowers to Scientology, local elected officials, three live music stages with all-day programming, including Step Afrika, indie bands courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hotel, gospel, doowop, funk, blues, and more.

The Washington National new NatMobile will roll onto the Urban Sports Plaza with a Racing President to join Duncan Yoyo experts near a boxing ring and climbing wall for kids. Bring your own jump rope, exhibit your Double Dutch skills, and win a trophy! You go, girl!

Fourteen Art Cars will be displayed in the Urban Arts block in the Atlas District with speed chess challenges, food, food, food, and Baby Loves Disco.

H Street’s commitment to green design will be on display in the Green Street exhibit featuring green roofs, rain barrels, Zipcar, Casey Trees, and the LEED architects who are making H Street the Greenest Street in DC.

DC Fashion Week kicks off with a runway show by local designers on Urban Wear Stage that will close with a Tattoo contest, sponsored by H Street’s own British Ink.

Restaurants and bars along the Corridor will be open for business, offering their regular menus, and many will also feature street-side patios serving specialty dishes and cocktails. Several restaurants that will be opening in coming months, such as Dangerously Delicious Pies, are previewing their menus with booths alongside some of the most creative food vendors of any Festival in DC. New mobile vendor Curbside Cupcakes will be making its Washington debut, along the established On The Fly and the ever-entertaining Fojol Brothers. Vegan to BBQ – you’ll find it at the H Street Festival!

The exciting restaurants and bars, entertainment venues, and merchants in the community will welcome their neighborhood friends and visitors from around the Metropolitan region, as well as artists, exhibitors, and vendors from as far away as Massachusetts, New Orleans and California, as they turn the Festival site into a showcase for the rapidly developing entertainment, retail and dining destination. www.HstreetFestival2009.org” Continues after the jump. (more…)

H Street Country Club is located at 1335 H Street, NE. It’s probably most well known for its mini-golf located on the second floor. Personally, I’m a huge fan of bar shuffleboard. So, now that they’ve been open for a bit, I’m wondering what folks think of the spot? I’ve heard mixed reviews. Do you think an improved drink selection will improve the spot? How’s the food? How are the crowds?

You can see the full press release about the new mixologist after the jump. (more…)

This great photo was taken by Jess J and titled, “best inactive fountain ever” and was taken “in the garden at my apartment building.” I agree, I agree.

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This home is located at 1505 Emerson Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“NEW PRICE! NEW KITCHEN FLOOR! NEW BR CARPET! Handsome period piece: 10′ ceilings, hearts-of-pine floors, huge windows, gorgeous oak staircase; move-in condition, updated 1995. Great corner lot, fully fenced back yard, professional landscaping, back deck, all on a wonderful street just one block off 16th- easy access to everything!”

More info and photos found here.

This home stopped me in my tracks. What do you think of the photos? That new kitchen floor is pretty sweet, yeah? It has had a pretty significant price reduction. Originally offered at $875,000 it is now on the market for $725,000 – Good deal or not?

Photo by PoPville Flickr user gc-dc

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday. Anything good happen this week?