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There was a lot going on this last week and here’s what we were reading about neighborhood news in DC. Have neighborhood thoughts? Leave them in the comments!
Penn Quarter – We took in a sneak preview of Liberty Smith (photo above), a world premiere musical about America’s “other” founding father, at Ford’s Theatre and liked what we saw (photo above). The run between March 23 and May 21 includes a post-performance discussion evening (March 31), a family matinee day (April 30), and a Girls Day Out afternoon (May 14). [Ford’s Theatre – Liberty Smith]
Downtown – An update on the Clyde’s concept going into the former Border’s (and Garfinckel’s) storefront at 14th and F Streets NW. It’s called the Hamilton, the tagline is “Eat, Drink, Listen,” and they have a web site (and Twitter/Facebook feed) up so you can get a nice preview. Check out the rendering of the performance area (click on ‘The Venue’ at the bottom of their web page)…pretty darn awesome! [Citystream] & [The Hamilton website] & [The Hamilton Twitter] & [The Hamilton Facebook] HT: Cheryl
Chinatown – The Irish Channel bar reopens in the ground floor of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites (formerly the Red Roof Inn). The hotel isn’t open but the Irish Channel sure is and The Triangle takes a look. [The Triangle]
Downtown/Farragut Square – Building a real tunnel between the Farragut Metro stations (North and West) would be very costly but a virtual tunnel allowing Metro riders to transfer above ground without paying a reentry fee is a good start for now. Look for it this fall. [Washington Examiner] HT: Cheryl
Downtown – First it was Ortanique. Then, it closed. Next it was Posh. Then, it closed. Next up is Sax at 734 11th St NW from the owners of Oya and Sei in the Penn Quarter. The venue will have its own dance troupe and the website is already up. [WaPo – Going Out Guide] & [Sax website]
Shaw – A new gallery opens on 9th Street NW within walking distance of the Penn Quarter. It’s the Lamont Bishop Gallery and one of our favorite ‘hood websites dedicated to the craft does a once over. [Renew Shaw]
Downtown – Ever partied at The Park at Fourteenth on Franklin Park? We have and if you ever wondered who’s behind the operation, it’s Marc Barnes. He was also behind the clubs Dream and Love, possibly the biggest nightclubs in DC since Tracks or Nation/The Capitol Ballroom were open off North South Capitol Street. Our town’s biggest daily renders a snapshot of his past, present, and future. [WaPo]
Bladensburg Rd NE – It’s official. DC now has a standalone production brewery inside its boundaries and it’s called DC Brau. Their first ale is called Public Ale, a pale ale, and we’ll assume it doesn’t taste like that other Brau, Meister Bräu. [CityPaper – Young & Hungry] & [Prince of Petworth]
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nation was off of south capitol, not north capitol.