Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The town could see new artwork go up in public spaces later this year, with Beale Circle as a possible first location.
Riverdale Park residents may see more murals, sculptures, and paintings around the neighborhood soon following the town's approval of a public art initiative. The project—a joint venture between Riverdale Park Town Council, the Riverdale Park Arts Council, and the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation—aims to place art installations at three to five locations around town, with further expansion possible in the future. Councilman Jonathan Ebbeler (Ward 1) praised the measure, which passed the town council on March 4. “As the town of Riverdale Park continues to grow and evolve we need to define who we are and how we fit in with out surrounding municipalities,” Ebbeler said in an email. “Through this and other efforts we are trying to…
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The mayor and the council of Riverdale Park met for a legislative meeting Monday, March 4, all were in attendance.
Riverdale Park’s mayor and town council met for a regular legislative meeting on Monday, March 4. Below is a summary of some of their discussion and the decisions that were made.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Nation's Capital features prominently in three Best Picture nominees.
Three Academy Award nominees for Best Picture prominently feature Washington, DC: Argo, Zero Dark Thirty and, of course, Lincoln. While serving as a location for major films is nothing new to Washington, DC, I can't think of another year in which so many DC-centric movies have been nominated. The Washington Post described each movie as "an engrossing, superbly crafted story that plunges viewers into otherwise opaque and unknowable worlds made distant by time, secrecy or both" and believe film attendees will be pleased that the films "enthusiastically celebrate institutions more often mired in dysfunction and public malodor." Argo, the Ben Affleck-directed tale of a CIA mission to rescue Americans caught up in the 1979 Iranian hostage …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Walters Art Museum is a great place for families.
For parents with kids on the Autism Spectrum, there are many experiences that we have to miss out on due to large, loud crowds. Children on the Autism Spectrum can be over stimulated easily and being put in an environment with a lot of people can lead the child to having a meltdown. My oldest son is on the spectrum and though the meltdowns have become fewer as he’s gotten older, instead over stimulating environments effect his attitude. He becomes “snippy”, short tempered, quick to argue with his brother in other words not pleasant to be around for the rest of the day. We don’t take advantage of the museums in DC as much as we should mainly because of the crowds. Recently we discovered a hidden gem in Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum. …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. Santa Fly-In Christmas Tea Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Holiday Bazaar Festival of Lights Juried Art and Craft Fair St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School's 29th Annual Christmas Craft Festival Multicultural Winter Festival Evangel Cathedral Christmas Celebration 13th Annual, Gingerbread House Contest and Show Winter Festival of Lights Holidays in the Heritage Area MODERNISM: James Hilleary and Color – Opening Reception and Discussion
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Let us know in the comments below.
Hi. I'm Ryan McDermott, the new Riverdale Park-University Patch editor. I spent the last two years editing the Takoma Park Patch so I'm new to College Park. So I want to know, what College Park issue is most important to you? Comment below and feel free to email me at ryanm@patch.com.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Films from around the world will be shown in Greenbelt.
Films from Australia, Iran, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada, as well as from across the United States will be shown at the Eighth Annual Utopia Film Festival. It opens Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs from Oct. 13-21. Nestled in a city birthed 75 years ago according to the Franklin-Delano Roosevelt Administration’s goal to establish cooperative and garden communities, Utopia seeks out and shows independent films that explore Utopian visions. It also sprinkles in a Halloween theme. Local horror show legend Count Gore De Vol from Channel 20 will be there for a screening of "Every Other Day is Halloween," on Oct. 20, and will answer questions afterward. The film festival has a general ticket price of $5, but Utopia is offering free …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The businesses of H Street give back to the community.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows: Related Topics: Arts, Indie Kicks, and Music
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Don't miss these great indie rock shows.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
An important decade in music history started 22 years ago.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:
James
3:11 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
Ms. Pompi Sorry for the mistake. The below listed statement by Mayor Archer on the Town Talk Blog on March 3, 2013 led me to believe the Town was going to pass this ordinance. Was it only read into the record, or will it be passed by the Town Council? "The gateway to Riverdale Park needs to say YOU ARE SOMEWHERE! We the residents of this town deserve better and I for one will not again grant Jey … more ›