Alrighty people: these amazing, mild-weathered weekends are not going to last forever. This weekend is going to be magical, hovering around 68 and 70 degrees unless Accuweather is lying mercilessly to me– and if so, HOW DARE YOU, ACCUWEATHER?! Here are the things you should highly consider doing, in order to increase your happiness this [...]
Entries Tagged as 'movies'
Lost Capitol Hill: The Home Theater
June 6th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill, Near Northeast/Atlas District
When we think of the phrase “Home Theater” today, it is usually in terms of large screens, surround sound, and well-padded chairs, all recreating the experience of going to a movie theater – in the comfort of your own home. Amazingly enough, this phrase has been used since 1949 to describe the experience, even though [...]
Tags: building·church·Home Theater·movies
Movies Al Fresco
June 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, Union Station/NOMA
Temperatures are heating up, pools are open, and the school year will soon be over. To many that means summer is just around the corner, but these days it also means you have more evening entertainment options thanks to a number of outdoor movie venues. What better way to enjoy a summer night than taking [...]
Tags: Capitol Riverfront·Food Trucks·movies·outdoor·Screen on the Green·Union Station/NOMA
And the Oscar Goes To …
March 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast
A few weeks ago, the Capitol Riverfront BID asked you to choose the theme for their summer movie series. The voting was neck and neck with Summer Movies having a slight edge near the finish, but the people have spoken and the winning theme is the Academy Awards. Now is your chance to speak up [...]
Vote on the Riverfront’s Summer Series
February 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast
The RiverfrontBID wants to know what you want to see during their summer movie series. Over the next week they’re surveying the community to see whether we’d prefer movies with a “summer vacation” or an “Oscar winners” theme. In two weeks they’ll determine the winning theme and let people choose which moves they’d like to [...]
To-Do List
July 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Capitol Hill
Another hazy, hot, and humid weekend awaits Capitol Hill. Yes, we can tell you are excited too. Planning on spending time at a local pool? Running through a sprinkler? Or just standing in front of an open freezer? Stay cool (or just look cool) at these weekend events.
Tags: Atlas Performing Arts Center·Eastern Market·movies·Temporium
Hill Doers Profile: Saving Screen on the Green
July 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill, DC
When HBO decided to not renew the Screen on the Green program in 2009, many District residents were disappointed this summer tradition would not return. Capitol Hill resident of six years Jesse Rauch was one of those disappointed movie-goers, and decided to start a Facebook group to save Screen on the Green. Little did he [...]
Movies Return to H Street
March 9th, 2010 · 4 Comments · H Street
“When are you going to show movies?” In my capacity as the Communications Director for the Atlas Performing Arts Center, I have heard this question a LOT since the center opened in 2006. It’s a fair question since in a past life the Atlas was once a movie theater, one of several which graced H [...]
