The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted September 24, 2023
A new family-oriented restaurant on Barracks Row? A source told CHC that the owner of the building at 527 8th Street Barracks Row – previously the home o f CAVA and before that Marty’s – is going to open a new family place similar to Marty’s. Nothing yet on a time line…
… but there has been some work going on behind the screens.
Here’s Alicia “Decoy” Cosnahan’s latest – and probably last – mural on the walls of The Fridge. This tribute to The Fridge’s passing is a reference to the recent “For Sale” signs found elsewhere on the building. The image is the centerpiece of a larger work by several artists, including Taxi Gang, a tag used by Fridge owner Alex Goldstein. Cosnahan, a friend of both Goldstein and The Fridge itself is deeply involved in DC public art and education – as is Goldstein. The Fridge is located at 516 1/2 8th Street, SE, in the rear alley. Go here for more on Cosnahan: https://s.si.edu/3rzeIVr Go here for a visual history of photos of The Fridge: https://www.instagram.com/thefridgedc/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/TheFridgeDC The Fridge is located at 516 1/2 8th Street, SE, in the rear alley.
Here’s some new signage celebrating the pending arrival of Los Caballeros coming to 310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, in the space formerly occupied by La Lomita II.
Here’s a reminder about Yard Waste Pickup: With yard waste bags lingering on sidewalks for weeks – as in the photo above – residents may not know that DPW has changed their procedures and residents must schedule a yard waste pickup request in the 311 app or by calling 311 and submitting a verbal request. It usually takes about a week to ten days for the baggage to be picked up. Yard waste must be placed in paper bags (plastic bags will not be collected) and placed where your trash gets collected.
This Friday night, Art All Night on Barracks Row celebrates the performing and visual arts. Free and Open to the Public. This year Barracks Row is introducing Dark Glow Park, from 5pm – 10pm – a one of a kind experience with dazzling lights and vibrant colors. Also at Eastern Market Metro Park:
- Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation performs 5pm – 6:30pm
- DJ Throw Down from 7pm – 8pm
- Too Much Talent Band from 8:30pm – 9:30pm
And: The Laser Man Show at the Ugly Mug.
Other “activation” venues include Eastern Market Main Street, as you are, Taoti, Aunt Helen’s, the Brig and the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Black Box Theater. For more, go here: https://www.barracksrow.org/coming-soon-02
The Week Ahead…
Tuesday, September 26
ANC6B Executive Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Agenda:
- To set the agenda for the ANC6B October 10th monthly meeting.
ANC6A Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Discussion of application of Bloom at 1402 H Street, NE, for a Class C Tavern License.
Wednesday, September 27
ANC6A Community Outreach Committee meeting holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Vote to approve Committee’s contribution to ANC 6A’s Annual Report.
- Discuss calendar for remainder of 2023.
- Delegate tasks related to November 2023 educational meeting.
ANC6B Special Committee on Public Safety will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Guest speaker – Ward 6 Councilmember, Charles Allen
- Discussion – Secure DC Package of Bills
Thursday, September 28
ANC6A will hold a virtual special meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Approve Fiscal Year 2023 2nd Quarter Report.
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