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Civis Analytics has released an Uninsured Census Tract Map to help visualize which census tracts in the United States are the most uninsured. Civis Analytics was created by some of the veterans behind Obama for America (OFA) Analytics. Civis Analytics want to take some of the lessons learned in analyzing big data to target potential voters and use those lessons solve some of the world’s

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. Your photos will go into the queue (usually 3-4 weeks wait) and will be posted in the order I receive them. If you’ve already entered your pet and would like to do so again – that’s no problem – just space the entries out a bit.

“Dakota Rose, resident of Columbia Heights, and known to some as cat in a pot, left her loving owner and friends this weekend. She was loved by all who met her adorable self. Dakota Rose is missed greatly – as are her daily head rub demands and long chats.”

“Thanks for featuring guinea pig Woolsey earlier this year!

Sally, Woolsey’s bonded partner, who lives on the Adams Morgan/U Street border was a little jealous and wants her time in the spotlight.”

“Zoe, U Street”

Now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and coming very soon to local bookstores, Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.: Capital Eats is the first book-length survey of the history of D.C. restaurants ever written.



The restaurant story is a fascinating one, offering a unique window into the city's soul. Washington's first true restaurants—places where you could choose when to eat, select items from a menu, and be served at a private table—appeared here by the 1830s, not long after they got started in New York. From these early beginnings through the flowering of ethnic restaurants in the late 20th century, Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.: Capital Eats presents the sweeping evolution of the city's eateries, from exclusive bastions of haute cuisine like the Rive Gauche and Sans Souci to beloved diners like Hot Shoppes and Little Taverns.


The book's chapters:

1. From Taverns to Restaurants
2. Culinary Triumvirate: Oysters, Diamondback Terrapin and Canvasback Duck
3. On Pennsylvania Avenue and Elsewhere in the Nineteenth Century
4. The Exclusive Dining Rooms of the Great Hotels
5. The Lasting Legacy of Washington’s Tearooms and Inns
6. Prohibition and the Supper Club Era, 1920–1950
7. Black Washington’s Restaurants
8. On the Waterfront
9. Legendary D.C. Lunchrooms and Diners
10. Power Lunches and Dinners
11. Chinatown and Chinese Restaurants
12. The Twentieth-Century Transformation of Haute Cuisine
13. Italian Restaurants in Washington: From Macaroni to Alta Cucina
14. A Cosmopolitan Dining Destination

I will be speaking about the book and signing copies on Tuesday, September 24, at 7pm at the Washingtoniana Division of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. I will also be at the 40th Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies at the Historical Society of Washington, DC on November 16, at Dumbarton House in Georgetown on December 4, and at other venues (details to be announced).

I hope you enjoy the book.

Band: Windhand
Album: Soma
Release Date: 17 September 2013
Label: Relapse Records
Buy from Bandcamp (digital) for $9.99: Here
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We’ve got a new album review by Grimy Grant and this time he’s writing about the new album by the Richond based doom metal band Windhand. I know, I know, Richmond isn’t technically within the area that DCHM covers however they’re too close, and too damn good, to just skip over. If you haven’t heard Windhand before be sure to stream the songs at the bottom of this post and give them a listen as you read the following review.

There is a murky world that is a little bit of our own but also belongs to some kind of secret, far-away dungeon where ghosts wail and guitars sing a sad, creeping harmony. This is what Windhand constructs in their albums with Soma being this year’s addition to the collection. A lot of the same great elements are here as in their full length from 2012. Dorthia Cottrell’s vocal work imbues each song with a haunting feel while Parker Chandler (also from Cough), Asechiah Bogdan, and Garrett Morris deliver consistent, Sabbath-y guitar licks that wash over you in waves. Meanwhile, Ryan Wolfe shudders the earth with slow, pounding beats from the drums. When I listen to their work I can almost sense the smoke and fog rising from the ground. It’s everything that a doom super-group should be but in the form of a few local creatives in nearby Richmond, Virginia.

While listening to Soma I couldn’t help thinking about their 2012 album, Windhand. Both have interesting sounds that add flavor to the album. Windhand opened with summer storms rolling in the background, cicadas buzzing in the air and only a single pair of footsteps tromping through an outdoor field. It then digresses a bit by breaking away from the occult drama and even featuring some laughter and unintelligible banter from the band at the start of one track. Soma, in comparison, is far more into the natural and occult roots of the band’s material. The focus seems to be more on the music in this album and lacks the casualness found in Windhand. The band, too, seems to bring more precision to their craft, both in the mixes of the songs and the tightness of their sound. It feels like a perfect second act in their catalog.

Soma lurks in the shadows and stares straight into the darkness, never once looking back and occasionally popping up briefly to rock out. There is more punch to each song than in Windhand, something that I appreciate a lot yet at the same time I strangely find myself missing some of the slower songs in their debut. “Woodbine” for example, starts off immediately in the middle of a strong, harmonizing guitar jam and chorus-like background vocals. Lyrically it’s mesmerizing – the vocals sound like a ghost drifting in and out to entice us to “Go on and love what you are”. By definition, a soma refers to all “non” parts of the body, the soul, the psyche and the mind, as well as an intoxicating drink used in Vedic rituals (Webster’s). “Woodbine” gets its name from a type of vine, also called Virginia Creeper, that blooms mostly in late summer and early fall. So there are intricate levels of metaphor, and symbolism that make “Woodbine” something I can go back to again and again. Like the layers of meaning and imagery for the song, the guitars, vocals, and percussion work together in a dark harmony.

As I already mentioned, the band sounds better on Soma. Embedded in the songs is the occasionally sighing, occasionally roaring voice of Dorthia Cottrell. Cottrell really shines on this album, like in the fourth track “Evergreen”, which breaks from the electrical buzz of guitars, transitioning into an almost all-acoustic folk song. Cottrell comes into focus in the sound mix with her voice sounding clearer than on any other song on the album. The mix on “Evergreen” produces a dual vocal harmony that is a beautiful, artistic edge that I hadn’t heard from Cottrell before and shows off her range. It’s a great change in the pace of the album that seems a bit hard to swallow at first but then gradually builds back into the doom-y feel from the rest of the album. Most stoner and doom albums I listen to now have brief acoustic breaks – such as Valkyrie’s “Wolf Hollow” from their debut full-length Valkyrie. “Evergreen” goes a step further by embracing the musical form of the ballad, giving it a voice as well as pretty acoustics. I found it an interesting choice although some might think it’s too different from the rest of Soma.

“Boleskine” wraps up the album with an ode to Aleister Crowley’s “Boleskine House” – a house in Scotland near Loch Ness where he wrote several books on occult rituals (a fun bit of trivia: it was also owned briefly by Jimmy Page). The song is the longest recorded by the band – going over 30 minutes and features theater-like sound effects accompanied by almost twangy, Western-ish guitar work. It’s long and seems to kind of go on without ending, though, and I didn’t like it as much as the rest of the album’s songs, but I still enjoyed how it took me to a different zone of the Windhand world. However if there’s something that I love the most about this album – and quite possibly the band – it’s the focus on nature and not just occultism. In fact, I should have put my cards on the table at the beginning of this review and mentioned that I am a huge fan of Windhand’s style of doom metal. There is something about Soma that is both mesmerizing and horribly frightening. There is something syrupy and obsidian flowing beneath the surface.

It’s a great moment to see a band such as Windhand evolve their craft into something superior. Stoner and psychedelic rock seem to be reaching an apex now with so many throwback and psychedelic bands coming to the fore. Valkyrie, Doomriders, Kadavar, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Bloody Hammers, Saint Vitus, to name just a few, all released albums in the 2012 or 2013. This means there are good and bad albums as each group scrambles to put their hat in the ring. Windhand is releasing Soma almost a year after their previous self-titled debut yet it seems like they’ve spent a lot of time with it. Not only are they throwing down crushing notes, they are also building into their songs so much imagery that it’s almost overwhelming. I feel like this album has all the atmosphere of a good black metal album coupled with doom metal’s slow-motion pace. At the core is what I love the most about this album and Windhand: that they really seem to give it their all, even if that means depressing or scaring the rest of us.

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I would be interested to see which of these states have admission to their state universities/financial aid at those universities tied to ACT or SAT scores, or other mechanisms that promote one test over another.  Most high school students only take one, not both, and I suspect the only reason my home state ranks so highly (along with other southern/central/midwestern states) is the only people taking the SAT are people hoping to go to highly competitive schools on the coast, which tend to value the SAT more even if they now also accept the ACT.  Whereas in New York, almost no one takes the ACT and students take the SAT regardless of where they plan to apply to college.

Photo courtesy of the National Zoo

From the National Zoo:

“The giant panda cub born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Aug. 23 received her first veterinary exam late yesterday afternoon and was given a clean bill of health. Mei Xiang, who has spent much of the past three and a half weeks cradling her cub, put her down and left her den at 4:11 p.m. The panda team, which has been preparing for an opportunity to perform a full veterinary exam, seized the opportunity and retrieved the cub from the den while Mei Xiang ate bamboo and drank some water in the adjacent enclosure. The exam was completed by 4:31 p.m.

“It’s amazing to see how much she has grown in less than one month,” said Brandie Smith, senior curator of mammals and giant pandas. “Mei Xiang continues to be a great mom, as she was with Tai Shan, and it shows.”

Since her preliminary health check Aug. 25 the cub has more than doubled her weight. She now weighs slightly less than two pounds and has the signature black markings of a giant panda. Veterinarians also listened to her heart and lungs. Her heart rate was 130 beats per minute, and her respiratory rate was 42. From nose to tail she is 10.6 inches long and 9.8 inches wide around her belly. Her eyes have not opened yet.

After the exam was completed Mei Xiang returned to her den and immediately picked up her cub and began grooming her.”

(Cross posted from Official Google Blog) 

From time to time we invite guests to post about subjects of interest and today we’re pleased to share a post from Guy Willoughby, Executive Director of the HALO Trust, a U.K.-based nonprofit dedicated to landmine clearance in post-conflict areas. Hear how HALO is using Google Maps for Business to fight the war against mines, clearing more than 1.4 million landmines worldwide. -Ed.

When conflicts end, making communities safe and livable often means removing dangerous remnants of war. “Getting mines out of the ground, for good,” as we say at the HALO Trust, has been our mission over the last 25 years. We work in more than a dozen countries and regions across the globe, clearing landmines and other explosives, many of which have been buried underground. While we’ve been in operation for almost three decades, there is still more to be done.

In Kosovo, where people are reclaiming their homeland after the conflict in 1999, we’re working in close cooperation with the government and local population to collect and share information about where mines are located. It’s a true community effort—farmers tell us where they’ve seen signs of mines and where accidents have occurred. It’s our job at the HALO Trust to take this data and make it usable, accessible, and visually compelling, so clearance becomes more efficient and happens faster.

One of our biggest challenges is keeping our field teams safe. We need easy-to-use tools that can help us find, map and clear hazardous areas without putting our operations at risk. Over the years, we’ve continuously improved our mine clearance techniques, including the deployment of Google Earth Pro.


Google Earth Pro makes it easier for the HALO team to do the dangerous and detailed work of finding and mapping at-risk areas. Because it’s based on the same technology as Google Maps and Earth, it’s easy for our teams to use and create maps without IT or GIS expertise. It’s a tool that is familiar to our employees and something they use in their daily lives, so we can start mapping right away.

The information we gather, including GPS references to landmines in the field, is imported into Earth Pro so that we can plot mine locations. We also use the incredibly detailed satellite imagery in Google Earth to identify and map hazardous areas. These high-resolution maps serve many people: from families who live near mines, to crews who clear them, and donors and other organizations that support us. When donors view the vivid interactive maps of our project areas—with mines so close to schools, farms and houses—they understand why the HALO Trust’s work is so critical.



Accurate maps from Google Earth Pro mean safer working conditions for our local teams, and faster progress toward our goals. In Kosovo alone, we’ve removed thousands of landmines, cluster munitions and other explosives. And with the help of Google’s mapping tools and our donors, we’ll be able to declare the country mine-free.

Posted by Guy Willoughby, Executive Director, the HALO Trust

Self-sufficient yet interconnected 'cell-like' neighborhoods. Clean energy. Embedded mass transit infrastructure. Oh, and international polo and medical tourism.

I love the new underwater Street View images that Google have added to Google Maps. I love the images so much in fact that I decided to put together a little collection of some of my favorite sea-life Street Views from Google Maps.

Street View Aquarium is a slideshow of just a few of the amazing Street Views that you can find on Google Maps. You can navigate around the Street Views using the normal Google Maps controls and you use the two arrows to move forwards or backwards through the slideshow.

“Dear PoPville,

My roommates and I were discussing the fact that DC is lacking in places to buy fresh produce. Is there some regulation against having fruit stands? Or, has no one thought to get those going here?”

I know there are a few in Columbia Heights and Mt. Pleasant. Anyone know why we don’t see more of them?

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. Your photos will go into the queue (usually 3-4 weeks wait) and will be posted in the order I receive them. If you’ve already entered your pet and would like to do so again – that’s no problem – just space the entries out a bit.

“Perry and Clementine (beagle mixes) doing a little weekend lounging (Brookland)”

“Beasley from Capitol Hill in her customary position.”

” CDR Alum…”Sadie”…lounging around in Haymarket.”

303 7th Street, SE

“Bringing the canal side cafes of Amsterdam to the sun-drenched patios of Capitol Hill, Broodjes & Bier invites you to The Silver Spork for an evening of broodjes (Dutch: sandwiches), bier, and blues!

What? Sandwiches (tapas-style) and Belgian Bier

$2.50/plate + $3 entrance fee
Early Bird Special: $13 (4 plates +
entrance fee + 1 free bier/hauspunch)”

You can buy tickets here.

It is time to start charging drivers and stop blaming victims, and take back the streets.

Photo courtesy of District Flea

From District Flea:

“Hello DC! The District Flea is very excited to announce its opening this fall in the U Street Corridor. A collaboration between local vendors and the people that started the Brooklyn Flea, our market will feature antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by artisans from in and around DC, New York, Baltimore, and Philly. And of course, delicious fresh food! We’ll be open every Saturday from September 14th – October 19th, 10 AM to 5 PM. At 945 Florida Avenue, NW.”

Photo courtesy of District Flea

Thanks to all the readers who wrote in about it. Anyone else check it out?

Photo courtesy of District Flea

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i am going to print this out and put it on my wall

*spittake*

This is incredible. No commentary needed. Just make sure you click on it for greater detail.

Source: Shorpy

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Thanks to all who sent emails about the new Marvin Gaye Mural at 7th and S Street, NW in Shaw. Looks awesome. It was done by the prolific muralist Aniekan Udofia and sponsored by Heineken. We’ll be looking at the three other murals sponsored by Heineken throughout the week.

Rendering for store already under construction at Georgia and Missouri Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Citing the likelihood that it would harm job growth and economic development, Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced that he had vetoed the Large Retailer Accountability Act of 2013 (LRAA). He also called for a reasonable increase in the District’s minimum wage for all workers.

“I am vetoing this legislation precisely because I believe in providing a living wage to as many District residents as possible – and this bill is not a true living-wage measure,” said Mayor Gray. “While the intentions of its supporters were good, this bill is simply a woefully inadequate and flawed vehicle for achieving the goal we all share.”

In a letter to Chairman Phil Mendelson and other members of the DC Council explaining his veto decision, the Mayor noted that many bill supporters who spoke to him seemed to be relying on misconceptions about what the LRAA contained.

“In listening to the well-intentioned voices expressing support for the bill, I have repeatedly heard a number of fundamental misunderstandings about what the legislation would actually do and what its enactment into law would mean for District residents,” the Mayor wrote, before outlining its flaws:

“The bill is not a true living-wage bill, because it would raise the minimum wage only for a small fraction of the District’s workforce,” Mayor Gray wrote, noting that the bill would only affect a handful of retailers whose stores are supermarket-sized or larger and whose workforces are not unionized – at best, a very small fraction of the District’s retailers.

“The bill is a job-killer, because nearly every large retailer now considering opening a store in the District has indicated that they will not come here or expand here if this bill becomes law,” the Mayor wrote, noting that the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development had estimated that the LRAA, if it became law, would cost the District 4,000 jobs in the first few years alone.

“The bill would affect far more retailers than many supporters think,” Mayor Gray said, pointing out that, even though the vast majority of the attention and publicity surrounding the bill has focused on Walmart, many other retailers have said they will not open stores in the District or would seriously reconsider expanding here if the LRAA were to become law. They include Target, Home Depot, Wegmans, Lowe’s, Walgreens, Harris Teeter, AutoZone and Macy’s.

“Even if the bill did somehow end up creating a small number of higher-paying jobs, it does nothing to ensure that those jobs would actually be filled by District residents,” the Mayor wrote, explaining that nothing in the bill would guarantee that District residents got any of the living-wage jobs created or that would prevent those jobs from going to residents of neighboring jurisdictions.

“This bill does nothing to help underserved parts of the District,” the Mayor wrote, explaining that many of the neighborhoods that would lose major retailers were the LRAA to become law currently have few, if any, quality retail options – and no realistic prospects of gaining any if the law takes effect.

“The bill will not modestly delay economic development in underserved District neighborhoods long deprived of jobs and retail amenities; it will kill economic development in these communities for a generation,” Mayor Gray said, noting that the extremely delicate and significant work that has been done to revive long-stalled projects like redevelopment of the Skyland shopping center in Ward 7 would be destroyed if the LRAA became law – with no plausible alternative plans for jump-starting those projects.

The Mayor concluded the letter by calling for a reasonable increase in the District’s minimum wage that would affect workers and employers in an equitable fashion. “I look forward to putting this debate behind us and working with the Council to do what President Obama proposed earlier this year and what several states and municipalities have recently done: pass a reasonable increase to the District’s minimum wage for all workers,” he wrote. “Meanwhile, we must remain firmly focused on my Administration’s top priority of growing and diversifying the District’s economy in order to create new good-paying jobs and to better educate and prepare our residents to obtain them. If I were to sign this bill into law, it would do nothing but hinder our ability to create jobs, drive away retailers, and set us back on the path to prosperity for all.”

A copy of the Mayor’s veto letter is attached to this release.”

Large Retailer Accountability Veto Letter

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. Your photos will go into the queue (usually 3-4 weeks wait) and will be posted in the order I receive them. If you’ve already entered your pet and would like to do so again – that’s no problem – just space the entries out a bit.

“Felicia trying on my new shoes in Columbia Heights. She’s very fashion forward.”

“Cliffy, who recently moved from Logan to NoMa, taking a break from chasing squirrels on the National Mall.”

“I wanted to send in some new photos of Rizzo (formerly named Val) who found a new home through the forum Her her old-cat retirement home is in Takoma Park.

Rizzo has been living with us since March 2013, and after a dental surgery and finally kicking some nasty ear infections, she is finally coming out of her shell and acting like a real Tortie–pretty bossy for an old cat who only has 6 or so teeth left!”

A few weeks ago I attended the International Society of Arboriculture tradeshow and expo in Toronto. It was a fun show, with a number of excellent sessions and some great conversations. But the most fun part was getting a chance to go see some of our Silva Cell installations in the city, and the trees planted at Sugar Beach, right on Lake Ontario, are breathtaking.

This installation happened in 2010. Silva Cells are under the entire paved area of this plaza and public park, providing the 33 maple trees with approximately 1,236 cubic feet (35 cubic meters) of soil each. And it shows. Just look at these photos of the site from each year since planting:

The trees were planted in 2010 and recovered very nicely from their initial planting – a testament to the quality of the stock, the care with which they were installed, and the dedicated maintenance they received.

We were already impressed with their performance last summer, in 2012, with their lushness and wonderful color.

But this summer they were even better. Take note of the people that appear in each photograph; they’re useful for putting this in scale.

It sounds like exaggeration, but it isn’t. Standing at Sugar Beach, under these wonderful trees, feeling their height and breadth, was truly wonderful. We are excited to see what 2014 brings.

Arlington’s annual dog show, Dogtober Day, will return to Lacey Woods Park (1200 N. George Mason Drive) next month.

The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and will feature doggy competitions for: best kisser, most colorful pup, pet tricks, most adorable dog, best tail wagger, cutest costume, fastest pooch and Best in Show.

Ribbons and prizes will be awarded in each category. Best in Show will be determined by audience applause.

There will be also special games for dogs and their owners, plus stands for local vendors and organizations, such as the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Those interested in having their pet participate can print out a registration form, fill it out, and bring it on the day of the event.

Photo via Arlington County

1513 17th Street, NW

Last week we noted Duke’s Grocery was coming soon to the former Cafe Green space on 17th Street. Well, today’s the day. I stopped in yesterday for some preview photos and the space does not disappoint.

From a press release:

“Duke’s Grocery is a social market and pub located in the heart of Dupont Circle’s 17th Street community. Taking inspiration and cues from old European counters, especially those in East London, Duke’s will serve a seasonal market menu featuring scratch made sandwiches, salads and sides.

Chef-Partner Alex McCoy’s kitchen will emphasize local ingredients and house made products. The quality-driven market menu features scratch made sandwiches, comfort sides and seasonal salads with fresh produce from Potomac Farm Market. We are proud to feature fresh produce from Potomac Farm Market, craft beers from local breweries and fresh bread from Lyon Bakery and Georgetown Bagelry.

The beverage program will feature new spins on classic cocktails. The Perfect Storm, our version of a dark and stormy, features house made ginger-chili syrup; the Shoreditch Fizz, is made with citron vodka, prosecco, limoncello, anisette, fresh lemon and basil.

Guests can grab fresh fruit and vegetables from the Grocery Table, curated by Potomac Farm Market, which will also provide produce for McCoy’s kitchen.

Italian espresso drinks will come courtesy of a vintage ECM machine and a full English Breakfast, along with house made pastries and cakes, will soon be available all day.

OPENING HOURS:

Monday – Thursday: 11:00AM to 2:00AM
Friday – Saturday: 11:00AM to 3:00AM
Sunday: 11:00AM to 2:00AM

Breakfast and Brunch: Coming soon.”

Have a look inside:

First floor

Lots more photos after the jump.

First floor

first floor bar

drinks

second floor mural

second floor bay window

second floor seating

second floor, including a second bar

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. Your photos will go into the queue (usually 3-4 weeks wait) and will be posted in the order I receive them. If you’ve already entered your pet and would like to do so again – that’s no problem – just space the entries out a bit.

“Barley and Hops get a good last look of H street as they head off to stay with family while mom and dad head to Ireland to each complete their Masters degrees.”

“Buffy from Bloomingdale has found an unconventional napping spot. Got her from WHS a month ago and we’re loving life!”

“we hereby nominate ourselves as your personal dieticians. One can of albacore (opened) can be exchanged for one slice of pizza (two toppings). Just wanna say, we like you a whole lot but we still have our claws.”
- Lolo and Murray of Cleveland Park

Sure, they're convenient, but prolonged stroller use can impede child development.

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. Your photos will go into the queue (usually 3-4 weeks wait) and will be posted in the order I receive them. If you’ve already entered your pet and would like to do so again – that’s no problem – just space the entries out a bit.

Raj (Columbia Heights)

Shivvy (Columbia Heights)

“This is our Chinchilla Giant bunny rabbit ‘Tenzing Norgay’ (or King Tenzing) lording over his domain just off U Street and smiting all who annoy him first thing in the morning while he is having towel time.”

“Zelda from Adams Morgan with her favorite snack, wheat grass.”

1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

From an email:

“Heurich Oktoberfest

September 21 from 1-4pm in the Castle Garden

The $40 ticket includes unlimited beer provided by Heavy Seas Beer:

Cutlass Amber (Maerzen-style, award winning brew)
Loose Cannon Hop3 IPA (in cask)
Small Craft Warning Uber Pils
AARGHtoberfest
A highly sought after special pumpkin ale

Café Berlin will sell traditional Oktoberfest sausages, pretzels, and strüdel. Sing and dance with Present Company’s polka band.”

Chr. Heurich Brewing Co., Tasting Room, c. 1936. courtesy Heurich House Museum