From an email:

DC music lovers,
Join us for the documentary “Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune” on Wednesday, February 8, 7-9pm. Folksinger “Phil Ochs is a figure both glorious and tragic who haunts the history of the 1960s” (allmusic.com). “An unbelievable story of a true believer… one of the greatest the most passionate voices of the 1960′s was the first to be forgotten” (philochsthemovie.com).

Unlike the artists we’ve studied in our previous Salons, Ochs’ connection to DC is more tenuous — but this film’s incredible telling of his singular talent and tragic life make it essential viewing. As late as 1964, Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs were considered by many to be equals; Dylan famously chose rock ‘n’ roll, while Ochs stayed the narrow path of protest music. Sadly, Ochs has been largely been written out of history, but his music and spirit live in the countless artists and activists he inspired. This great documentary helps explain why. And we’ll go one step further in discussion before and after as we’ll be joined by Ochs expert Jeff Place — archivist for the Smithsonian Folklife Collections, Grammy winner and producer/writer of “Anthology of American Folk Music” and “Best of Broadside.”

Jeff’s full bio here, http://www.folkways.si.edu/about_us/staff.aspx
Film trailer here, http://philochsthemovie.com/

Wednesday, February 8 – Phil Ochs, from 7-9pm at the beautiful Watha T. Daniel Library in Shaw, 1630 7th St NW. Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/events/167593300003919/, is the best way to learn more about DC Music Salon and upcoming events.

From an email:

Start dreaming of warm weather, and get ready for NoMa Summer Screen! As a spoof on doomsday prophesies marking the end of the Mayan calendar, this year’s series features movies about world-ending scenarios. For 2012: The End of the World?, join the NoMa neighborhood for our most popular event, a free, 12-week outdoor movie series featuring family-friendly films.

Take this one-question survey to vote for your favorite films. Leave comments or suggestions on our Facebook page.

NoMa Summer Screen is the neighborhood’s signature summer event, attracting more than 300 people each week from around the region. Now in its fifth year, NoMa Summer Screen will run on Wednesday evenings May 23 to August 8. Bring a blanket, Frisbee and picnic cooler starting at 7 p.m., and connect with friends as you enjoy great films under the stars. Films start at 9 p.m. Subtitles will be provided for all movies.

For those who’ve been in town, I’m curious if anyone has checked out Girl With The Dragon Tattoo at Lincoln Theater (1215 U St, NW)?

If so how was the theater for watching films?

Oct. 5th’s Friday Question of the Day asked, Should the Lincoln Theater become a Movie Theater Like the Avalon? Lot of people said yes.

From a Mayor’s media advisory:

Beginning January 1, 2012, oversight of the Lincoln Theatre [1215 U St, NW] will transfer from the U Street Theatre Foundation (USTF) to the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Oversight will include hiring a new executive director and developing a long-term sustainable business model for the historic U Street theatre.

A four-week partnership with Landmark Theatres is one of the first ventures the District will bring to the Lincoln Theatre with the release of the major motion picture, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Columbia Pictures on Wednesday, December 21.

From an email:

Connecting Dots: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
When: Tuesday, December 13th 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Forum, 1640 Rhodes Island Ave NW
Who: Scott Clarke, Director of Amandla Development South Africa, Joe Edwards, Administrator of DC Public Schools Advisory Program
Free and open to the public
Wine and cheese reception to follow

The film follows three youth from communities so different they hardly seem like neighboring suburbs. Yet we see how similar their struggles are and how they need coordinated and holistic support not just from their schools. The film illustrates the need for aligned work across sectors to ensure that a community’s young people are supported in and out of school from birth into the world of work.

To RSVP please go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/129350233843162/
To preview the film please go to: http://youtu.be/ZRDEtwjl-Xg

District Nights from Drew Geraci on Vimeo.

Thanks to Will M. for sending.

From an email:

“Bullitt (1968)
There are bad cops and there are good cops – and then there’s Bullitt.

Vanishing Point (1971)
Watch carefully because everything happens fast. The chase. The desert. The shack. The girl. The roadblock. The end.

Tighten your seat belt. You never had a trip like this before.

December 5
Dodge City
917 U Street NW
Free | 8pm
Free popcorn!
$7 ’68 fastback: Bulleit Ginger Julep “

From a press release:

“WHEN?
1-10 December, 2011

WHERE?
E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington DC 20004
Goethe Institut, 812 7th St. NW, Washington DC 20001

HOW?
Tickets for the festival are now on sale at irishfilmdc.org or by calling 1-800-494-TIXS.”

Full details here and in PDF below:

Irish Film Festival

From an email:

“In celebration of 11/11/11, Chinatown Coffee [475 H Street NW] will screen the acclaimed cult film Spinal Tap: The Movie on its newly acquired projection screen. In addition to Chinatown Coffee’s specialty espresso and coffee, the shop offers a selection of craft beers, deli sandwiches and a special 25% off absinthe to enhance the viewer’s experience. Celebrate 11/11 with a night of laughter, music, great drinks and a good time.”

West End Cinema opened up back in Oct. ’10. They are located at 2301 M Street NW. You can see what movies are showing here. Since we often pine for new movie theaters – now that they’ve been around exactly a year – what do you think of West End Cinema? Do you like the films they show? Do you like the fact that you can also buy a beer or glass of wine there? I have to admit – it often falls off my radar – how does it compare to E Street Cinema?