Archive for November, 2006
House Of Blues Signs Letter Of Intent On District Location
Maisha sends us word that The House Of Blues is looking to open up a venue in the District. Guess where they’re looking? From the WaPo article: The Los Angeles firm signed a nonbinding agreement five months ago to develop the complex at Fifth and I streets NW. Update: Readexpress.com has a post about this […]
ARTrageous! At The Smithsonian American Art Museum (Dec 5)
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (8th & F St NW) is hosting its annual benefit party called ARTrageous! The party will take place on Tuesday, December 5 from 7:30 – 10:30pm. Tickets are $100. Highlights Walking Dinner Live Music Dancing ARTrageous Attire All proceeds from ARTrageous go to support the museum’s educational programs Contact: 202.633.4550 […]
New Office Building Approved 700 6th St NW! (And Other Building Permits)
As the 777 6th St office building nears completion (that was fast!), the empty lot almost directly across the street (at 700 6th St NW) gains approval for another 12 story office building. Here is the official website for 700 6th St NW. It’s being built by Akridge. The building will feature one of the […]
Future Of MLK Library Uncertain
DCist has a nice wrap-up of the council decision (rather, indecision) on the future of the MLK Library at the old convention center site (at 9th and H St NW). (Click on the old convention center site link above to see the approved plans as of 11/2/06) Update: Anon correctly points out that the MLK […]