6/18/04: [87] Nusta Spa now open at 1129 20th St. See http://www.nustaspa.com/ WBJ follows up on 1819 M St. See "Strip club's assets net $3.85 million in auction," http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2004/05/31/story5.html See also "New Owners Vow To Keep Strip Club: Bankrupt Nightspot Sold at Auction," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28805-2004Jun9.html WEG has more info on plans for Dumbarton Place, 1414 22nd St. See "More Condo Conversion in Area: Congressional Quarterly Building," http://www.westendguide.us/WEG0604/CQuarterly0604.htm WP reviews Heritage India, at 1337 Conn Ave. See "Where Little Is Big," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26459-2004Jun8.html See WP review "Beyond Baklava: Mourayo's menu breaks many of the Greek-restaurant rules. Squid ink soup, anyone?," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56215-2004May26.html WP visits Straits of Malaya. See "The Weekly Dish," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24294-2004Jun8.html Scientologist museum is rumored for founder's previous house on 1700 block of 19th St. InTowner covers neighbors who describe Ross Elementary as a public nuisance. See "Dupont’s Neighborhood School Not Universally Applauded, Some Argue Out-of- Place; ANC Disagrees, Supports Playground Plan," http://www.intowner.com/fr/issue/stories/story1.htm See "2004 Capital Pride Parade" pix: http://www.metroweekly.com/scene/?k=411 Kilimanjaro building at Florida & California is expected to get a health spa upstairs, aimed at women with Pilate and yoga classes and health & beauty spa treatments; downstairs is slated to be a cafe. Demian Isla has left Bang to start his own salon at 2427 18th St. Storehouse is rumored to be coming to 14th & Church. New Web site: http://www.candidasworldofbooks.com/ WBJ previews boutique fitness center SomaFit, planned for 2121 Wisc Ave. See "Abs, a la carte: Better known for designing D.C.'s toniest restaurants, Adamstein & Demetriou attempt a fresh approach to fitness in Georgetown," http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2004/06/07/story4.html Current says Washington Sports will open 23,000sf club on 4th floor of Georgetown Park (3222 M St) in Dec 04. WEG says Au Pied de Cochon (1335 Wisc Ave) will become a Five Guys burger joint. See "Restaurant News & Notes," http://www.westendguide.us/WEG0604/RestNotes0604.htm Anthropologie will open at 3232 M St, and will connect to Georgetown Park mall. See "Shopping News & Notes," http://www.westendguide.us/WEG0604/Shop0604.htm WEG chimes in on "Showcase Our Trolley Tracks," http://www.westendguide.us/WEG0604/editorial0604.htm Limited water taxi service now available in G-town to SW and Old Towne. See http://www.capitalyacht.com/ See "H Street NE, The Next Hot Spot: D.C. Embarks on Redevelopment of Long-Neglected Corridor," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34449-2004Jun11.html See "Developer Looks to Anacostia: Southeast Waterfront is Next Target for Douglas Jemal," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16823-2004Jun4.html WBJ tracks efforts to transform Metro station. See "Development flows in Silver Spring," http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2004/06/07/story2.html WBJ covers proposed 20-acre mixed-use development in Rockville. See "New urbanism's new attitude slated for 'Upper Rock,'" http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2004/05/31/story6.html See "Va., Firm Sign Pact On Dulles Rail Line: Spur Would Be First Not Built by Metro," http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35422-2004Jun11.html WBJ says that "in 2002 bowling was the most popular sports activity in America." Sadly region's best bowling alley, Strike, is in Bethesda, with Washington's only lanes in GWU and Bolling AFB (and the White House). See an example of how a hip Seattle joint scored with bowling: "Bowling for Dollars: Adding lanes brought success for Garage," http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/entrepreneur/2004/06/14/ Saturday, June 19: "Pride of Pets" Dog Show, Dupont plaza. See http://www.petsdc.org/prideofpets2004.html June 18 - 21: Fete de la musique. See [1] for events at WFM; [2] for events at Lambda Rising. See also http://dcarts.dc.gov/dcarts/cwp/view,a,3,q,528342.asp Wednesday, June 23: Green Door Day on P Street. See [3] below. Best regards, Michæl ------------------------------------------------------ [1] http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/calendars/PST.html Fete de La Musique on P Street Friday June 18th, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: DC's Different Drummers. Big band sound with big band swing! Saturday, June 19th, 10:00 a.m. – noon: Dead Men's Hollow. Old time bluegrass sounds for the city dweller Sunday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m. – noon: Dan "Banjer Dan" Mazer. Five strings of banjo mastery! Monday, June 21st, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Sidewalk Musician Slam led by Raycurt "Deh Fiddluh" Johnson! ------------------------------------------------------ [2] Live Musical Performances at Lambda Rising As part of the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities’ Fete de la Musique, being held the weekend of June 18-20, 2004, Lambda Rising will host musical performances in its store throughout the weekend. The following performers will appear at Lambda Rising: * Eric Himan, on Friday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m. Eric’s music is an acoustic melange of folk, jazz and R&B. * Michelle Swan, on Friday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. Michelle classifies herself as an Urban Acoustic Singer/Songwriter. * Steven Gellman, on Saturday, June 19 at 12:00 p.m. Using acoustic rock instrumentation, Steven’s music is filled with folk warmth and pop instincts. * Adam Book, on Sunday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. Adam uses torch songs, love songs and anthems stylized with a pop/rock/Broadway musicality. These events are free and open to the public. Lambda Rising is located at 1625 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington DC 20009. Call 202-462-6969 for more information. ------------------------------------------------------ [3] [from maureen.jais-mick@greendoor.org] June 23 - Whole Foods 5% Day Whole Foods Market 5% Day to Benefit Green Door http://www.greendoor.org Shop and Do Good! On June 23rd, Whole Foods Market between 14th and 15th Streets on P Street NW will donate 5% of all purchases (including food cards and gift certificates - in case you'd like to prepare for future shopping) in support of Green Door's Employment Program, which prepares people recovering from mental illnesses to live and work independently. Since 1976, Green Door (located in the historic and beautifully restored Denman-Werlich House at 16th & Corcoran Streets) has helped thousands of people with mental illnesses reclaim their lives and give back to the community. There's more! Register to win great door prizes! Generous neighborhood businesses have donated outstanding door prizes. Stop by any (or all) of them, fill out a Green Door on P Street Day door prize form (no purchase necessary), and learn more about what's behind the Green Door. Prizes include: American Airlines - round trip for two (the 48 states, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda) * Whole Foods Market - Basket of Green Delights * Washington Plaza Hotel - dinner for two at No. Ten Thomas Circle * Logan Tavern - dinner for two * Empire Video - 15 free video rentals * Logan Hardware - Black & Decker drill * Best-In Liquors - case of wine * McCormick Paints - gift certificate * TCBY/Mrs. Field's - gift certificate * Blink Optical - gift certificates * More to come! Wine Tasting: from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Best-In Liquors at 1450 P Street will host a Wine Tasting. Green Door Day on P Street is co-sponsored by the Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Citizens Associations. |