The Black Rooster Pub, originally uploaded by poppyott.

Back in early October a reader wrote in asking folks to rally to save the pub. DCist broke the news that according to the Black Rooster Pub twitter feed (I’m now following it as well) the pub is on it’s way to reopening. And Mike Debonis from City Paper relays word that Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans may have had a hand in saving the pub. Given all the comments when we first heard of the pub closing this should allow many folks to breath a sigh of relief. I’ll update with more info as it becomes available.

Though I guess the question now is – if the pub remains what space will the Peace Corps expand into?

Thanks to Dallas for sending the photos. POSH is located at 1828 18th Street, NW above Ansonia Wines (which I also hear is progressing towards opening). The store looks pretty good – be sure to check them out if you’re in the neighborhood.

photo(10), originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

Why would four identical vines of similar length change colors at different times? You can the one on the left is deep red, the one in the middle is yellow, and on the right is green. I also noticed a tree that had half yellow leaves and half green on the same tree. I haven’t stumped you guys yet – so can anyone explain this to me?

I feel like I’ve been tracking this home for years. I really like how the glassed in fire escape looks though I’m not a huge fan of the brick top. Anyway, I noticed that the building got named – The Bernshire.

It says it was Est. 2005 but I can’t seem to recall if they’ve ever been listed on the market. Anyone know if anyone’s living in the building yet? Is the Est. 2005 simply when the renovations began?

IMG_0350, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

Please accept this awesome sculpture I saw above a door.

IMG_0383, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

I’ve shown this house before but I wanted to show it again because I think it’s a good example of copper changing colors. It’s also incredibly unique. Do you like when the color changes this way? Will the color change more than it looks now? This home is on Newark Street in Cleveland Park.

From a press release:

“H Street Country Club (1335 H Street NE) will be the proud home of the DC Amateur Skee-ball League (DCASL). Beginning Nov. 15, teams of five will battle the best DC has to offer for a chance at glory, skee-ball greatness and discounts on drinks and food. The League will host games at H Street Country Club every Sunday and Tuesday night for five weeks. Once a week, each team will play two games to determine final rankings. The season will culminate with a one-day playoff and championship challenge.

The first DCASL champion will hoist the DC Skee-ball Cup in January 2010 and cement its name in history forever. The league is looking for teams now. To join, team captains can email the DCASL Commissioner at caddy@thehstreetcountryclub.com. The deadline to sign up a team is November 2, 2009.”

A couple of weeks ago I wrote that a new restaurant, Souk, was coming soon to 1208 H Street, NE. Thanks to a reader for sending the word that they’ve opened. There’s already a couple of positive review up on Yelp.

THRILLER on H
Dia de los Muertos
Friday, October 30, 2009

From an email:

“Come join us in the Atlas District on H Street for a night of fun under the stars on October 30, 2009, as we honor the memory of Michael Jackson by dancing together to his iconic Thriller video.

Thriller on H is part of H Street’s celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the traditional holiday celebrating our departed friends, relatives, loved ones, and the important people in our lives.

Thriller on H will take begin at 9:00 PM in the parking lot of the Auto Zone at 1207 H Street, NE, with music, door prizes, and a Moonwalk contest.

It is sponsored by Joy of Motion Dance Center, the Atlas Performing Arts Center, H Street Main Street, and the Auto Zone.

Don’t know the moves? No worries! Take the Thriller Class at Joy of Motion at the Atlas at 7:00 PM to learn the steps to this famous dance. The workshop is $20 for adults, $10 for kids.

Then head over to the parking lot with us to join the crowd at Thriller on H!

Register for the Thriller Class at http://www.joyofmotion.org/concerts.php

While we encourage you to learn the dance moves, there is no need to attend the workshop to participate in the performance and the fun at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are recommended.

We’ll post the video on YouTube so you can remember the night!

Come early or stay late to enjoy the great restaurants and entertainment venues in the exciting Atlas District of the H Street Corridor. There are special events, menus, discounts, and programs to increase your fun and enjoyment, as you see H Street decorated for Dia de los Muertos.

The fun will continue throughout the week and weekend. Wear your best costumes and join the fun!”

And finally a new art gallery – INDUSTRY GALLERY OF 21STCENTURY INTERNATIONAL DESIGN

From a press release:

“Industry Gallery, a gallery specializing in 21st century design, today announced plans to open in January 2010. Industry Gallery, based in the Atlas/H Street Historic District of Washington, DC, will focus on international artists who create functional art from industrial materials. The gallery will hold temporary, single artist exhibitions representing a broad spectrum of international design trends. A complete exhibition schedule will be announced shortly.

Industry Gallery will offer unique and limited edition works that blur the boundary between experimental art and practical design.”Many of the artists I will show have works in major museums collections, and are producing pieces that are highly soughtafter by collectors in the rapidly expanding area of contemporary design,” said Craig Appelbaum, director of Industry Gallery, who has been a collector and private dealer. “In the past decade the field has grown considerably as measured by the increasing number of museum exhibitions, international art fairs such as Design Miami and S.O.F.A., and attention by major international auctions houses including Christie’s, Phillips and Sotheby’s.”

Industry Gallery will occupy 4,300 square feet at 1358 Florida Avenue, NE, in the same building as Conner Contemporary. “Conner has helped make Washington, DC a destination for contemporary art connoisseurs, collectors and curators – my intention is to make this city a destination for aficionados of design, too,” said Appelbaum. In addition to single artist exhibitions, the gallery will maintain an inventory of works by noted artists such as the Campana Brothers, Shiro Kuramata, and Atelier van Lieshout.

A special event will be held in the new Industry Gallery space featuring Fixation, curated by Pinkline Project and Ten Mile Square, in conjunction with the opening of Koen Vanmechelen at Conner Contemporary on Saturday November 7, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.”

European Union Open House May 2008, originally uploaded by Marcellina..

“Dear PoP,

Do you know if there will be trick-or-treating on embassy row this year? (I am worried since Halloween is on a Saturday and am unsure if they will open just to hand out candy). Have you gone before? Do you recommend any specific locations? Thanks!”

Sadly there was no info on their Web site. Does anyone know if it is happening this year?

Ed. Note: I’ll have a proper post on Halloween festivities tomorrow.

I know it’s a bank but I still thought it was worth noting as it is new construction. It is located on Wisconsin Ave near Q Street, NW. I think it looks pretty cool. I’m particularly liking the windows on the side. What do you guys think – thumbs up or down?

Photo from DDOTDC twitter feed

They tweet:

“Here’s a photo from a partial roadway collapse on Meridian Place, NW. The 1400 block is closed.”

And here’s an odd occurrence from FEMS:

“FEMS responded to a report of an explosion at 5201 Connecticut Ave NW # 608. Explosion was due to bug fumigation spray igniting the pilot light on the stove. Windows in unit 608 were shattered. There were no injuries and no relocations. DCRA was notified, responded and declared the building safe.”

Broken Water Filter, originally uploaded by newbiemind.

“Dear PoP,

I recently moved into DC from Arlington, and while I’m loving the change, I’m not so thrilled with how my tap water tastes. Even filtered through my Brita pitcher, it has a not-so-delicious “metallic sewage” scent and flavor. I don’t want to go to bottled water – expensive and wasteful – so I was wondering if any readers had suggestions on undersink or other types of filters that worked well in DC? I was reading the annual water quality drinking report (http://www.dcwasa.com/waterquality/waterquality_reports.cfm), and it identified some specific problems in DC water, so I was hoping someone had already done all the research about what was the best filter to remove those particular contaminants!

Thanks,

Thirsty Reader”

This is a great question. The best solution I’ve come up with is that I use a brita filter on my tap and then I pour that water directly into a brita pitcher for a double filtration. And if all else fails I then mix in a healthy dose of powdered iced-tea mix… What sort of filters do you guys use?

“Dear PoP,

I don’t know if anybody outside the neighborhood has seen this, but there is some serious flooding happening on Rhode Island Ave NW, about ten to twenty feet before 1st St. in front of the dry cleaner’s. This picture is from yesterday, but when I walked outside today the puddle had overtaken the entire street. Cars were going through the water at less than 5mph, creating a bit of a traffic jam. Any idea if this is some sort of sewage/drainage problem? Or is this a normal occurrence in Bloomingdale?”

I’ve seen this scene in many neighborhoods around DC. I’m fairly certain it is caused by clogged sewage drains. You can report a problem here or just call 202-612-3400. Anyone else note some flooding around town?

This great shot was taken by Jess J and titled, “October rain”.

Submit your photos via email or to the PoPville flickr pool here.

This home is located at 3609 R Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“SPECTACULAR CONTEMPORARY 3BR/4BA IS THE MOST DRAMATIC EXAMPLE OF MODERNIST ARCHITECTURE IN DC. NEWLY CONSTRUCTED (2006), FINEST MATERIALS, BUILD-QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY, INCL. BRAZ. CHERRY HWF’S, GOURMET KIT, SPA BA’S, MSTR SUITE W/ 2 BALC. , SMART HOME CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MUSIC/ENT/SEC. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED GARDEN W/ HOT-TUB, LL-AU-PAIR + 2-CAR GAR.”

More info found here and a must see virtual tour found here.

After last week’s GDoN house porn a few readers threw down the gauntlet and dared me to find one worthy of the title house porn. Well, I have answered and answered with vigor… Seriously, this house is so wild, I couldn’t believe I just stumbled upon it. It is interesting to note that it, and the next door neighbor, (see photo below) are two very modern houses within an old school block. But back to the house itself – what do you think of it both inside and out? What’s your favorite feature? It’s yours for $2,495,000.

Cafe Divan is located at 1834 Wisconsin Ave., NW. I love this corner building and feel like over the years I’ve seen a few restaurants come and go. Though I believe Cafe Divan has been in the space for a number of years now. So what’s the word – thumbs up or down? They even have a carry out menu…