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Going OUt Guru's list Atlas and one of H Street's Best Bets
September 2, 2010
Best Bets on H Street NE Once upon a time, the H Street corridor of Northeast was one of the biggest shopping and entertainment districts in the D.C. region. Then, like other parts of Washington, the area was torn apart in the riots after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. As recently as five years ago, H Street was still a string of boarded-up storefronts, Chinese carryouts and discount beauty salons. But then things began to change. The Atlas theater reopened. The Argonaut (itself the victim of a recent fire) and other bars began to move into the neighborhood. The Palace of Wonders offered burlesque and sword swallowing performances, the Red and the Black hosted indie bands before (slightly) growing crowds. Hipsters started hanging out and getting late-night fish sandwiches at Horace & Dickie's. Then everything exploded, and restaurants and bars began attracting larger and larger crowds. But H Street has become more than a strip of late-night bars: There's dance, cutting-edge art and even a kid-friendly wine bar. We know we've written a lot about H Street, and if you're a savvy Washingtonian, you've probably putt-putted past zombie presidents at the H Street Country Club and grabbed a pie to go from Dangerously Delicious. But there's more to H Street than novelty stops. Here are some of the destinations that keep us coming back.

Intersections in the Washington Informer
February 18, 2010
The Washington Informer's Larry Saxton writes about the Atlas' INTERSECTIONS Festival.

Theatre at the Atlas

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Home is Where the Heart Is
OneStage Productions Inc.

A successor to stories like “A Raisin In The Sun” and “Soul Food”, “Home Is Where The Heart Is” is an original story and contemporary Gospel stage play about the “Anderson” Family and their strength that comes from the love they share for each other and their home.After years of moving away from each other to pursue their careers and own lives, three siblings, Angela, Ayana and Joseph, Jr. reunite when they return home together.

“As a successor to stories like “A Raisin In The Sun” and “Soul Food”, “Home Is Where The Heart Is” will undoubtedly become the next classic tale about the American Dream, and the legacies and traditions of African American people.”– Michael W. McCorkle, Writer & Director

Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Anna Schulman: The Queen of H Street
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

Monday, September 13, 2010 & Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Fresh Flavas Playreading Series
African Continuum Theatre Company

With the junior cakewalk fast approaching, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the dance. And who is the best partner? The wind, of course! But as Grandmother Beasley says, "Can't nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile. He be special. He be free." All the more reason for Mirandy to catch him; she'll get hold of that Brother Wind and win the cakewalk yet! Along the way, Mirandy learns about freedom, friendship and kindness.