tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50079086740605366702024-03-13T00:21:40.764+00:00The Heights LifeThe Heights Life is a neighborhood blog covering Columbia Heights in Washington, DC.Spud Litehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10986347134169118315noreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-16185105579226621212012-05-07T20:20:00.001+01:002012-05-07T20:21:29.722+01:00Photos: Wonderland Sundress PartyThe Wonderland's 8th Annual Sundress Fest was Sunday afternoon. Here's a look at some the day's best and worst (?) dressed.<br />
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The neighborhood crossings are 14th and Columbia, Irving, and Kenyon streets. I can't think of a day when I didn't cross 14th Street from east to west (or vice versa) recently, and it's most always at one of these intersections. Am I worried for my safety, not really. Am I worried for other pedestrians, almost always. <br />
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Take for instance the corner of 14th and Irving, not only are sidewalks often very crowded with foot traffic, you have people rushing across crosswalks trying to catch the nearly dozen buses there, sometimes ignorant bikers in the lanes on 14th Street, and cars speeding up on yellow lights (especially when heading east on Irving and south on 14th). Watching this intersection is one of my favorite things to do while on a stationary cycle at the gym, but I've gasped aloud at the close calls happening below me.<br />
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During the planning of the Columbia Heights Streetscape project, I recall reading that traffic was reduced to a single lane in both directions on 14th Street to not only slow down any vehicular traffic but also to encourage cars and trucks not to use it as a north-south route. From my observations and now this DDOT report, that seems to be ignored.<br />
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How would you improve pedestrian safety on 14th Street in Columbia Heights?<br />
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One solution: bring on the pedestrian bridges?<br />
<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=211950453863752489107.0004ba938450a37767f81&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&source=embed&ll=38.88876,-76.990508&spn=0.134911,0.105868&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=211950453863752489107.0004ba938450a37767f81&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&source=embed&ll=38.88876,-76.990508&spn=0.134911,0.105868" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Dangerous D.C. intersections</a> in a larger map</small>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-49277532033503485412012-02-07T19:32:00.002+00:002012-03-06T19:02:13.409+00:00Map: What's Ahead for the Columbia HeightsIt's that time of year again. Spring seems just around the corner and with it comes new stores, restaurants and more. Myself and other bloggers regularly write about these openings and developments but rarely does anyone aggregate them.<br /><br />Well, consider this <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=209549932857451265024.0004b657971aba5a0bbde&msa=0&ll=38.932841,-77.029824&spn=0.021999,0.044932">Google map</a> a solution. Here's a rundown of what is opening up in and around Columbia Heights. Let me know if you have any updates or new places to add. Best to email at theheightslife@gmail.com or send a tweet to <a href="http://twitter.com/TheHeightsLife">TheHeightsLife</a>.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=209549932857451265024.0004b657971aba5a0bbde&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38.930738,-77.030484&spn=0.011651,0.004946&t=m&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=209549932857451265024.0004b657971aba5a0bbde&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38.930738,-77.030484&spn=0.011651,0.004946&t=m&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Coming Soon to Columbia Heights</a> in a larger map</small>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-17345789802096942352012-02-01T15:29:00.001+00:002012-02-06T22:29:19.333+00:00Walk, Drink, Learn about the NeighborhoodThe Washington Walks series is back in the neighborhood this month and having a "Columbia Heights Drinkabout" on Saturday, February 18. Enjoy a historical tour of 14th Street and the Columbia Heights heritage trail, while stopping at local bars and restaurants for refreshments along the way.<br />
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Some of the highlights of the tour include: <br />
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<li>Early 20th-century row houses developed by Harry Wardman</li>
<li>The Wonderland bar</li>
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Your guide for the afternoon is <b>Brian Kraft</b>, historian for the "Cultural Convergence: Columbia Heights Trail" developed by Cultural Tourism DC. Brian also penned the Columbia Heights chapter in the classic tome "Washington at Home." </blockquote>
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<a href="http://www.zerve.com/WashWalks/Columbia" target="_blank">Reservations</a> are required and tickets cost $20. More information online from <a href="http://www.washingtonwalks.com/" target="_blank">Washington Walks</a>.<br /><br />
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<br />ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-30989215388274224242012-01-10T22:34:00.001+00:002012-02-06T22:29:06.432+00:00DSW in Columbia Heights on Hold or Still Happening?Last year, <a href="http://theheightslife.blogspot.com/2011/03/dsw-coming-to-columbia-heights.html">we posted</a> about the possibility of DSW coming to Columbia Heights. A job posting on the shoe retailer's website indicated they were hiring a store manager for a DCUSA location. Now a review of the store's job listings only show positions for area <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/Company/C8E7X46K679D8XH4FX7/DSW-Shoes-Jobs/#fc[sta][]=VA&fc[sta][]=MD&fc[all_cat]=on&pg=1">Virginia and Maryland stores</a>; nothing in DC.<br> <br>But this week, the <a href="http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2012/01/bike-shops-to-h-st-ne-and-columbia-heights-plus-more-scuttlebutt-for-dcusa-tenants/#comments-section">Prince of Petworth</a> wrote about a tipster who says otherwise. <br> <br>What say you: Will we ever get a new anchor store in DCUSA?<br><br><br> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-88565112253909963672012-01-03T16:05:00.001+00:002012-01-03T16:07:38.320+00:00Room 11 Announces Expansion<div>From even before it opened in August 2009, the joke was that Room 11 got its name due to the number of people able to fit inside. Well, our cozy wine bar at 11th and Lamont streets is getting a little bigger.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today, the owners sent an announcement that they are expanding to the space next door, currently occupied by Jeans 'N' Things.</div><div><br /></div><div>"The only regular complaint we get is that there are not enough seats, so we are looking forward to having more room to serve our loyal guests," wrote Room 11's Dan Searing in an email.</div><div><br /></div><div>Construction will begin soon and the projected completion date is early summer.</div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizbart/3797228080/" title="DSCN0335 by ESB0293, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2428/3797228080_13565c0076.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0335" /></a>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-6119102505459243402011-12-16T15:57:00.004+00:002011-12-16T16:14:54.904+00:00NSO in Your Neighborhood Plans for Columbia HeightsA few months ago, the National Symphony Orchestra announced that it selected Columbia Heights for the annual <a href="http://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/community/NSO_iyn.cfm">"In Your Neighborhood" series</a>. This arts education outreach program brings NSO musicians to the community for a week's worth of workshops, concerts, and more. NSO in Your Neighborhood: Columbia Heights is scheduled for January 3-9, 2012.<div><br /></div><div>Highlights for the week include:</div><div><ul><li><b>January 4 at 7 pm </b>- Chamber music at Acre 121</li></ul><ul><li><b>January 6 at 7 pm</b> - Free NSO concert at the Columbia Heights Education Campus. Reserve <a href="http://aworldofmusic-eorgf.eventbrite.com/">free tickets at Eventbrite</a>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>January 8 at 2 pm</b> - Dance and music collaboration at Wonderland Ballroom.</li></ul></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrT8d2Wh5cvsTpXJWLBMeCXcMNVZ2V6HTT-MhgFzrhxDN15kwhAMvVs5ul7kJA5aIGGHjD83qImVVeMeXE8A2seJFOf3G38YbDrpuGX8IWwL5fE0FXXvVtb7OiCVjGcd_6tOjFV1ulGg/s1600/1112_PMD_NSO_IYN_8-5x11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrT8d2Wh5cvsTpXJWLBMeCXcMNVZ2V6HTT-MhgFzrhxDN15kwhAMvVs5ul7kJA5aIGGHjD83qImVVeMeXE8A2seJFOf3G38YbDrpuGX8IWwL5fE0FXXvVtb7OiCVjGcd_6tOjFV1ulGg/s400/1112_PMD_NSO_IYN_8-5x11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686759967947647298" /></a></div>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-57347404265516822682011-12-16T03:26:00.000+00:002011-12-16T03:26:25.021+00:00Room 11 has brunch now!So as of 12/9, Room 11 is joining the brunch club!<br />
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The Heights Life stopped in for a preview* a few weeks ago and we're happy to report that Room 11 didn't disappoint. The high quality, interesting food they have always served was re-imagined for brunch and paired with cocktails and bloody marys. The one thing we were particularly pleased with was the pricing. You can get an affordable, gourmet brunch. <br />
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Some items, such as the mushroom bruschetta, belong on the brunch and dinner menus. That stuff was good.<br />
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You can read a summary of the menu on the <a href="http://www.room11dc.com/">Room 11 website</a>. Pictured here is a smoked salmon and fingerling potato dish with creme fraiche. It was fresh and filling without being heavy. <br />
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*Preview meal gratis to your bloggers.Spud Litehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10986347134169118315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-85507537671427456952011-12-16T03:16:00.001+00:002011-12-16T03:16:55.598+00:00Well HELLO Thar!So something around here got hijacked. Actually two things got hijacked...<br />
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Thing 1: Our time.<br />
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Thing 2: The blog feed.<br />
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We decided to resolve Thing 2 by returning to a blogspot domain and coming back to life! As for Thing 1, well we gave up on putting Soft Paws on the cats six toes and suddenly HOURS were added back to our days.<br />
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So, Columbia Heights... what's up?Spud Litehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10986347134169118315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-46175148865309021842011-05-26T19:31:00.001+01:002011-05-26T19:31:02.159+01:00Outdoor pools open this weekend<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxh5MiVV99VEguTlg5ZoKuuojAO0JSi1ToqL4N9XUmAUEzL-u_MwlCdCYP4YpstiY3oSY1V9XD9myI9qUGO8JNlGgottblRgEfyDal5ICCy8PfAhnJSzOWzHfK1lEsPgGrkQy0HXIuas/s1600/screen-capture-3-762160.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxh5MiVV99VEguTlg5ZoKuuojAO0JSi1ToqL4N9XUmAUEzL-u_MwlCdCYP4YpstiY3oSY1V9XD9myI9qUGO8JNlGgottblRgEfyDal5ICCy8PfAhnJSzOWzHfK1lEsPgGrkQy0HXIuas/s320/screen-capture-3-762160.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611094147932897122" /></a></p><div><div>Saturday is opening day for DC public pools. And while the forecast calls for rain, Sunday and Monday look fantastic. </div><div><br></div><div>The DCPR website has an <a href="http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/index.asp?group=5&query=AND{%277%27.EX.%27Outdoor%20Pool%27}OR{%277%27.EX.%27Children%20Pool%27}OR{%277%27.EX.%27Spray%20Park%27}">easy-to-search map</a> of all outdoor pools in the city, which will be open from 12-6 pm on weekends only until June 21. Here are some of my favorites:</div> <div><br></div><div><b>Banneker</b></div><div>Georgia & Euclid NW</div><div><i>Think Giant or the Wonderland are the only places you see way too many people you know? Nope, try this pool, too. </i></div><div><br></div> <div><b>Francis </b></div><div>24th & N</div><div><i>Morning recap central. Remove those earbuds and just eavesdrop on the conversations around you.</i></div><div><br></div><div><b>East Potomac</b> </div><div>Ohio Drive SW</div> <div><i>Create your own mini-triathlon. Bike to Hains Point. Swim a mile in the pool. And run the Ohio Drive loop. </i></div></div> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-559368858417156952011-05-05T16:33:00.001+01:002011-05-05T16:33:47.872+01:00Farmers’ Markets Open Saturday <p class="MsoNormal">The first Saturday in May means one thing. No, not the Kentucky Derby. Neighborhood farmers' markets are open for business! Here is a rundown of what you can find at Columbia Heights, Mt. Pleasant and U Street this weekend.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Looking for what's in season? This is a <a href="http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org/pdfs/whats_at_market.pdf" target="_blank">good resource</a> (PDF) from Fresh Farm Markets.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/" target="_blank"><b>Columbia Heights Community Marketplace</b></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>9 am to 2 pm – Civic Plaza @ 14</b><font size="3"><span style="font-size:11px"><b>th</b></span></font><b> & Kenyon & Park</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>runs through December 17</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p class="MsoNormal">Bella Terra Family Farm - Comus, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bonaparte Breads - Savage, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal"> Briar's Farmstead - Boyce, VA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Chapel's Country Creamery - Easton, Maryland</p><p class="MsoNormal">Chesley Vegetable Farms - Smithsburg, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Dragonfly Farms - Mount Airy, MD</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ginger Juice - Washington, DC</p><p class="MsoNormal">Gunpowder Bison - Monkton, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Les Caprices de Joelle - Jessup, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Liberty Delight Farms - Resiterstown, MD</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Licking Creek Farms - Needmore, PA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Pleasant Pops - Washington, DC</p><p class="MsoNormal">Springfield Lamb - Kent County, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Spriggs Delight Farm - Sharpsburg, MD</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Stachowski Brand Charcuterie - Arlington, VA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Twin Post Farm, LLC - Princess Anne, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Upper Crust Bakery - Silver Spring, MD</p></blockquote> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mtpfm.com" target="_blank"><b>Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market</b></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>9 am to 1 pm – Lamont Park @ Mt. Pleasant & Lamont streets</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>runs through November 19</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p class="MsoNormal">Atwater's Bread - Baltimore, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Cherry Glen Goat Cheese - Boyds, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal"> Earth Spring Farm - Gardners, PA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Groff's Content Farm - Rocky Ridge, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Panorama Baking Company - Alexandria, VA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Pleasant Pops – Washington, DC</p><p class="MsoNormal"> Quaker Valley Orchards - <span>Biglerville, PA</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Reid's Orchards - Adams County, PA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Richfield Farm - Manchester, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Truck Patch Farms - Frederick, MD</p> </blockquote> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/14UFarmersMarket" target="_blank"><b>14th & U Farmers' Market</b></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>9 am to 1 pm – Reeve Center @ 14</b><font size="3"><span style="font-size:11px"><b>th</b></span></font><b> & U streets </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>runs through November 19</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><p class="MsoNormal">Cherry Glen Goat Cheese - Boyds, MD</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Copper Pot - Washington, DC</p><p class="MsoNormal">Dolcezza - Washington, DC</p><p class="MsoNormal">Garner's Produce - Montross, VA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Kuhn's Orchards - Adams County, PA</p> <p class="MsoNormal">McCleaf Orchard - Biglerville, PA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Mountain View Farm - Fairfield, VA</p><p class="MsoNormal">North Mountain Pasture - Markelsville, PA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Panorama Baking Company - Alexandria, VA</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pecan Meadow - Newburg, PA</p><p class="MsoNormal">Plant Masters - Gaithersburg, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Truck Patch Farms - Frederick, MD</p><p class="MsoNormal">Whisked DC - Washington, DC</p></blockquote> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-57566765071298766292011-05-04T22:19:00.001+01:002011-05-04T22:19:55.928+01:00Lost dog in Meridian Hill Park<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkRJp9zGFlVuHrrLtFiWgy-oYU3s4ACVu_xQoDQVbunJiEgVZQP2OvXjX4olCS6tluLDEDeqG50bOHXXQvBuNkge98pS2lh_RKB80oic4Xg19ceksncR_8tkRY9j78PKxmA6BtZre9Fo/s1600/sweet+dog-795929.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkRJp9zGFlVuHrrLtFiWgy-oYU3s4ACVu_xQoDQVbunJiEgVZQP2OvXjX4olCS6tluLDEDeqG50bOHXXQvBuNkge98pS2lh_RKB80oic4Xg19ceksncR_8tkRY9j78PKxmA6BtZre9Fo/s320/sweet+dog-795929.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602973800177856706" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Np2CIjjzP4pO_K60QSl_efwXniQIYu2kVYhSGTUiH4mCXkcbWFCJQN2atxRO_Rn5PKgSNXHuUJq9GZnv2OlYSY3EBqittg7o8AlzgknYHCC8q26W_hBsasJ-6r37wQ9pPqoy21vlTc4/s1600/sweetdog2-797073.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Np2CIjjzP4pO_K60QSl_efwXniQIYu2kVYhSGTUiH4mCXkcbWFCJQN2atxRO_Rn5PKgSNXHuUJq9GZnv2OlYSY3EBqittg7o8AlzgknYHCC8q26W_hBsasJ-6r37wQ9pPqoy21vlTc4/s320/sweetdog2-797073.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602973807307870786" /></a></p><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A friend found a calm and friendly dog with no leash while in Meridian Hill Park Monday evening. She had no collar and no leash but was obviously well cared for. The dog had no microchip. More info:<br> </font><div class="gmail_quote"> <div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.8ex; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-style: solid; padding-left: 1ex; "> The dog is probably about 3 years old, a female and has an excellent temperament. She appears to be trained to walk on and off the leash. She's currently at the NY Ave shelter. Her ID is A1300513 and they've named her Kelly. Unless I reclaim her or someone goes into adopt her specifically she goes through a five day evaluation process and then hopefully up for adoption. Anyway, I highly recommend someone go get this dog. </blockquote> </div> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-88055869189006557342011-05-02T02:23:00.002+01:002011-05-02T02:29:37.694+01:00Pics: Sundress Party on a Cloudy DayRain drops may have been falling but that didn't stop the Wonderland from having its annual Sundress Party. Now in it's seventh year, this day of bared shoulders for all is one of Columbia Heights' most unique traditions.<div><br /></div><div>Here's a look at some of the competition for the best dressed.</div><div><br /></div><object width="400" height="300"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Flizbart%2Fsets%2F72157626501545649%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Flizbart%2Fsets%2F72157626501545649%2F&set_id=72157626501545649&jump_to="> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Flizbart%2Fsets%2F72157626501545649%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Flizbart%2Fsets%2F72157626501545649%2F&set_id=72157626501545649&jump_to=" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>P.S. The bride won.</div>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-8757227627110115742011-04-04T02:58:00.001+01:002011-04-04T02:58:59.178+01:00Last day to register for local bocce league<font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monday, April 4 is the last day for people to register for the new </font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Columbia Heights Division of DC Bocce League. </font></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Players have the option to form a team (at least 5 players required); join an existing team; or sign up as an individual. </font><a href="http://www.dcbocceleague.com/divisions/CoHi.aspx"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Visit the league's website for more information.</font></a><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </font></span><div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Every Tuesday night, beginning April 19, games </font></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">will be played at Tubman Elementary at 6:30 and 7:30 pm. The Wonderland is sponsoring the division and will offer beer and drink specials following games. The season runs through early-June.</font></span></div> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-74749263426086798592011-04-01T22:49:00.001+01:002011-04-01T22:49:47.323+01:00More details on Saturday's Great Day of ServiceYour Saturday morning tipsheet:<div><br></div><blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div>9:30 am to 11:30 am ... Participate in a <a href="http://www.northcolumbiaheights.org/2011/03/28/april-2nd-great-day-of-service-final-schedule/">neighborhood clean</a> up by meeting on 11th St. by Columbia Heights Coffee -- organized by North Columbia Heights Community Association</div> <div>9:30 am to 3:00 pm ... Shop at more than <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=215769851481157722049.00049d76d351088b5d814">50 yard sales</a> around Columbia Heights -- brought to you by Columbia Heights Day</div> <div>10:00 am to 4:00 pm ... Donate clothes and home items and learn about local nonprofits -- beginning at 10 am on the CH Civic Plaza</div><div>10:00 am to 4:00 pm ... Checkout a live mural painting in front of Giant -- brought to you by <a href="http://www.bloombars.com/">BloomBars</a> and <a href="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/">Columbia Heights Community Marketplace</a></div> </blockquote> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-58844690454404912272011-03-29T23:24:00.002+01:002011-03-29T23:26:51.626+01:00Yard Sales, Clean Ups and Doing Good for your 'HoodThis Saturday, neighborhood groups are coming together to present the Columbia Heights Community Yard Sale and Great Day of Service events. Here are the details for everything that's happening on April 2 from 10 am to 4 pm:<div><br /></div><div><b>Community Yard Sale and Spring Clean</b> presented by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHeightsDay">Columbia Heights Day Initiative</a> *</div><div><br /></div><blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"> <div>Columbia Heights residents are organizing <b><i>nearly 50 yard sales</i></b> throughout the neighborhood. Browse the sales to get great deals and cool finds on furniture, kitchen wares, clothing, books and more. All the sales are listed on this <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=215769851481157722049.00049d76d351088b5d814">Google Map</a>.</div> <div><br /></div><div>CHDI is also accepting donations of clothing and home goods for two charities: <a href="http://www.communityofhopedc.org/">Community of Hope</a> and <a href="http://www.amvetspickup.org/">Amvets</a>. Drop your items off at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza.</div> <div><br /></div><div>You can also purchase Columbia Heights Day DC flag t-shirts and sweatshirts and learn more about what's planned for 2011 at the group's information table.</div></blockquote><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215769851481157722049.00049d76d351088b5d814&ll=38.930286,-77.029232&spn=0.011685,0.018239&z=15&output=embed"></iframe></div><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215769851481157722049.00049d76d351088b5d814&ll=38.930286,-77.029232&spn=0.011685,0.018239&z=15&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">2011 Spring Clean Locations</a> in a larger map</small><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Great Day of Service</b> presented by <a href="http://www.northcolumbiaheights.org/">North Columbia Heights Civic Association</a></div><div><br /></div><blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"> <div>NCHCA has activities planned throughout the day that will beautify the neighborhood and enrich us all. Check out the full schedule from <a href="http://www.bloombars.com/announcements/columbia-heights-great-day-of-service">BloomBars</a>.</div> <div><br /></div><div>9:30 to 11:30 am -- Neighborhood Clean Up (meet on 11th St. between Park and Monroe - by Columbia Heights Coffee)</div><div>10:00 am to 4:00 pm -- Mural painting (at Giant)</div><div>10:00 am to 4:00 pm -- Community Service Fair (at Columbia Heights Civic Plaza). Featuring:</div> </blockquote><blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div><ul> <li>826DC workshops for kids</li><li>meet reps from neighborhood nonprofits and community groups</li><li>donate clothing and home goods</li><li>Performances every hour by local musicians</li></ul></div></blockquote></blockquote> <blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div><br /></div></blockquote><div><i>* I serve on the board of Columbia Heights Day.</i></div>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-22111236981100011482011-03-29T21:17:00.000+01:002011-03-29T21:18:08.836+01:00Call for ArtistsThe opening of the <a href="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/">Columbia Heights Community Marketplace</a> is just six weeks away from opening (woo-hoo) and organizers are looking for local artists for the 2011 season. Interested artists and artisans have until April 22 to submit an application. You can download the application <a href="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CHCM_Artist_app_2011_3.pdf">here</a> (pdf). <div><br></div><div>Via the marketplace:</div><div><br></div><div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.8ex; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-style: solid; padding-left: 1ex; "> <b>Eligibility and Restrictions</b> All art and artisan pieces to be showcased and marketed at the Marketplace must be the original work of the artist(s) who are applying to participate. Each applicant's work will be judged on the work samples included in their application. Agents and sales representatives for individual artists (or groups of artists) are not eligible. However, collaborative art is allowed, and those to whom this applies (i.e., more than two artists) should apply as a single vendor. Please note that the Marketplace combines two elements – a producer-only and geographically restricted farmers market and an open-air, producer-only fine art and craft market.</blockquote> </div> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-55756109246255672632011-03-20T18:56:00.001+00:002011-03-20T18:56:13.381+00:00DSW coming to Columbia Heights?<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxoerimNAwQjbq-5Om8X5ZWvuUIlnbLS4m2D6RTaV79OWPuvNizNM9F6Oew6X2ROzvheKLIM8h_pSzR-rLkIyB788V_VQdVrefnsAjYaON40b-_1WqrOF1DZDF1pypafugVn080dcJ3E/s1600/DSW-773382.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxoerimNAwQjbq-5Om8X5ZWvuUIlnbLS4m2D6RTaV79OWPuvNizNM9F6Oew6X2ROzvheKLIM8h_pSzR-rLkIyB788V_VQdVrefnsAjYaON40b-_1WqrOF1DZDF1pypafugVn080dcJ3E/s320/DSW-773382.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586237931126454274" /></a></p>Is the discount shoe chain, <a href="http://www.dsw.com">DSW</a>, on its way to DCUSA? Two job listings on <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J8A4856K3WW2C4F6MYF">CareerBuilding</a> and <a href="http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97248445&from=indeed">Monster</a> seems to confirm it. According to search results, DSW posted a notice for a store manager at new location at 3100 14th St. NW (ie. DCUSA) about three weeks ago. <div> <br></div><div>As someone who spent more than 90 minutes at the Pentagon City DSW last weekend, I'd say this is a fine addition to the area's shopping options.</div> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-88179713112322413402011-03-11T19:00:00.001+00:002011-03-11T19:00:43.712+00:00News and notes for Columbia HeightsGeneral busyness is preventing a regular posting schedule, but our <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/theheightslife">Twitter account</a> stays up-to-date. Here's some recent news from around Columbia Heights:<div><ul><li> <b>Sticky Fingers</b> competed on the <a href="goog_1560714275">Food Network's </a><i><a href="goog_1560714275">Cupcake Wars</a></i><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gilbert-ganache-fried-cupcakes-chocolate-seltzer-cupcakes-with-ganache-banana-frosting-and-caramelized-banana-recipe/index.html"> and won</a>. Eater DC also reports the vegan bakery and cafe will have an <a href="http://dc.eater.com/archives/2011/03/10/sticky-fingers-doron-petersan-lands-sweet-cookbook-deal.php">official cookbook</a> published next year.</li> <li><b>Lou's City Bar</b> officially opened Thursday in the Highland Park apartment building. <a href="http://newcolumbiaheights.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-look-at-lous-city-bar-decent.html">New Columbia Heights</a> went for food and drinks and reported that "it's a suitable sports bar."</li> <li><b>Z Burger</b> is coming to the Tivoli and will likely be <a href="http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/03/tivoli-ticket-booth-at-14th-and-park-rd-nw-will-likely-sell-z-burger-milkshakes/">selling milkshakes</a> from its ticket booth take-out window, according to Prince of Petworth.</li> <li><b>Columbia Heights Day</b> is having its second annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHeightsDay">Community Yard Sale and Spring Clean</a> on Saturday, April 2.</li></ul></div> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-59745292093233267242011-02-14T16:05:00.004+00:002011-02-14T16:17:31.912+00:00Building Demolition on Irving StreetA mini dust storm made its way down Irving Street this morning as a demolition crew knocked down the La Casa shelter in the 1400 block. It's making way for an expansion of the Highland Park apartment complex, as well as a new building for the men's shelter.<div><br />Here is what <a href="http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/01/donatelli-building-again-in-columbia.html">DCmud</a> had to say about the new construction:<br /><blockquote>Originally approved as the "Calla Lilly", a 69 unit residence, the building will now feature a setback penthouse level and blend more harmoniously into Highland Park. The recent zoning extension also alleviates parking requirements by taking advantage of Highland Park's underground garage. The new Highland Park West apartment tower will front Irving Street and be connected to its sibling, both physically and visually, replicating the style of the existing apartments. A new shelter facility will occupy the back portion of the lot, and will stand separately from the apartment buildings.</blockquote><img style="text-align: center;float: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQX3IXTIA0N38Sd64nEIgopPYV1z5dv2gqH1d2AdQNfVL3gs78m541Xa5btQKSFxCMc5dKIfyANR4KoiWhKG6CUWtcGYPyBKWLiPXVDUniyOwHhOwH-_eKG0INI4U4oTNpkLiRK8I79Hs/s200/IMG_0405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573579534560663410" /><img style="text-align: center;float: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaRZzs4l5ceLZ_AMNjsiNSwfI2OBMJBz4AAoHdugD28RRlnITRGrL6RtPbH-11AP2w8eFRjaCIS4L5UL2n6fvhI5yr-xsIis6QguEd_e6uLSmeUSfOKXu9o4ir6dS_N3NCDEuTBlv0RY/s200/IMG_0404.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573579619097298802" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-39717878204133984392011-02-07T22:06:00.004+00:002011-02-07T22:19:52.634+00:00Oscar host to visit Columbia Heights?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VO0kgSpK_le_tGnV8_xSEb5yRAuqIUyQ4U-icKgBb9fMPvx_63LgPcD2wLDwiTapBA6sohf_QbqW5Gju79o4AdIvlPlf55l9pEG-CFBCca3Npp6gIlOmlb2F4YuDBKG4kAUBklRC6tU/s1600/JF-save-the-date-No-Glasses.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VO0kgSpK_le_tGnV8_xSEb5yRAuqIUyQ4U-icKgBb9fMPvx_63LgPcD2wLDwiTapBA6sohf_QbqW5Gju79o4AdIvlPlf55l9pEG-CFBCca3Npp6gIlOmlb2F4YuDBKG4kAUBklRC6tU/s200/JF-save-the-date-No-Glasses.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571075606177555154" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;">Your favorite actor / PhD student / performance artist / Academy Award host / author, James Franco, is headlining a fundraiser for 826DC on March 31, according to a <a href="http://826dc.org/?p=1213">save the date</a> on its blog.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">No word yet on if the event will be held in Columbia Heights, but if so, he can be added to the list of notables who have visited the neighborhood in recent years. President Obama and Michelle Obama signed the </span></span><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/12/13/background-presidents-childhood-nutrition-bill-signing-today"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">child nutrition bill</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> at Tubman Elementary in December. And a number of </span></span><a href="http://www.theheightslifedc.com/2009/05/is-columbia-heights-in-us-weekly-far.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Hollywood actresses</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> stopped by the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Unity Health Care Upper Cardozo Clinic in 2009.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-44544793246313030722011-02-04T10:58:00.002+00:002011-02-04T17:40:29.565+00:00Columbia Heights Marketplace announces 2011 season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSCN04611-300x225.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSCN04611-300x225.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Good news. We are just 13 weeks away from the opening of the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace. The Saturdays-only farmers' market had a great inaugural year and is now looking for new vendors for 2011. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">They are especially looking for those who sell the following: </span>grass-fed beef, poultry and goat meat, goat cheese, milk from free-range cows, and mushrooms. Interested vendors can <a href="http://www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CHCM_app_2011_FINAL.pdf">apply online</a> (PDF).</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial">Some notes for potential vendors: the market is producer-only market and offers food from within 150 miles of Washington, DC. For processed foods, 75% of ingredients must come from within this radius, and you must have a business license and use a certified kitchen in order to be eligible. </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial">The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace will run from May 7 - December 17, 2011, and the hours are 9 am-2 pm on Saturdays.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><i>Photo courtesy of </i><a href="http://www.chfestivus.org/"><i>www.chfestivus.org</i></a><i>.</i></p>ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007908674060536670.post-35167774563992092882011-02-03T22:53:00.001+00:002011-02-03T22:53:19.577+00:00Events for Literatis<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(37, 35, 33); "><span style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Quick, you have about an hour to make you way to a reading at 826DC tonight. Beginning at 7 pm, the hip nonprofit is hosting a free </font></span><a href="http://www.mcsweeneys.net/"><span style="font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #63aff5"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">McSweeney's</font></span></i></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-heavy reading with authors Stephen Elliott, Eric Martin, Jessica Anthony and Ted Thompson. Stop by the group's Museum of Unnatural History at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza (14th / Park / Kenyon) to attend and <a href="http://826dc.org/?p=1098">click here for more info</a>. </font></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #252321; min-height: 17.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br> </font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span style="font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #252321"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Still missing your days an English Lit major? Head down to the Black Cat tomorrow night for a </font></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bomb Magazine, Featherproof, and NY Tyrant-hosted event to benefit 826DC. Literature Party for a Cause starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $10 with Blake Butler as your host and music from DJ Lil' E. More info online at </font></span><a href="http://www.literatureparty.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">http://www.literatureparty.com/</font></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">.</font></span></p> ArtBarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087092661517657272noreply@blogger.com0