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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: freddyadu on June 03, 2004, 07:52:00 pm
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there's a show at the silver theater in silver spring, MD. it's free with: let's rock again film.
does anyone know what this is?
june 18th, btw
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Without looking anything up, I would hazard a guess that it is part of the Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival. Last year, there was a street fair. The show could be part of that or actually accompany the screening? I will check into it. I am sure we will be hearing a lot about Silverdocs in the upcoming weeks.
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My guess is that it's a screening of the film Justin Mitchell (director of songs for Cassavetes and fellow ND alum) made of Ted's set at the Siren Fest; there's a dvd put out by plexifilm (http://www.plexifilm.com) . Maybe he's playing, although he could just be there for Q and A for the screening. Hopefully the former for those that will be here.
He's playing the next night in Chicago with Fountains of Wayne and since I'll be there this weekend I'm hoping to go to that show (also free).
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So far, they only have tickets for this film on Thursday, June 17 at 2:30pm.
Let's Rock Again (http://silver.afi.com/afi_web/movie.asp?MID=A100000858)
Synopsis:
A poignant look at the late Joe Strummer¹s last tour with The Mescaleros. Strummer will always be remembered as the heart and soul of the Clash, and his warmth and generosity come shining through in his friend Dick Rude¹s debut documentary.
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According to the Ted Leo website, the performance is taking place at 7pm on 6/18 and it's free.
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More info on Silverdocs can be found here (http://www.silverdocs.com/). Hopefully, I will make it to more screenings this year. The lineup looks good.
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so I guess ted leo's rocking his set from 7-9pm and then the outdoor screening of let's rock again follows his set?
sounds cool.
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actually here's how it's gonna go. mary timony is gonna play at 7:30. french toast is gonna play at 8:15. the documentary will be screened at 9. then teddy ballgame and the rx are gonna rock it starting at 10:30. it's all free and it's goes down at the silver plaza, which is right behind the afi silver theatre. you'd be very silly to miss this.
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So who's going to this? I will hopefully be in attendance. The price is right.
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i'll be out of town, otherwise i would soooo be there
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I'll probably be there. I'd feel silly for missing this, since I live in Silver Spring.
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Is this thing easy to get to via metro?
How are you going, Thirsty?
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Actually, I might wind up being there as well. Plans seem to have changed slightly for Friday night.
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A few turns of the crank and the jalopy runs like a dream...
Take red line to Silver Spring. Here's a little map of where it's located. Looks like you have to walk north up Colesville to Georgia.
<img src="http://www.afi.com/Images/about/map.gif" alt=" - " />
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Tastee Diner anyone?
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Tastee Diner anyone?
i just felt a little sick
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The first, only, and last time I had Tastee Diner food was after seeing the Cows at the Black Cat. That was the longest drive of my life getting BACK to college.
Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Tastee Diner anyone?
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Will the booze be flowing?
Should I metro it or drive?
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Doubtful on the alcohol outside, but the AFI does sell wine and beer inside.
Parking is available at the Lee Building for $3, but Metro may be easier.
Originally posted by mark e smith:
Will the booze be flowing?
Should I metro it or drive?
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speaking of Strummer
Plant a tree in his memory on the Isle of Skye (http://www.futureforests.com/halloffame/joestrummer1.asp)
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Mayorga Coffee Co on Georgia (8040 Georgia Ave) is a better bet.
Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Tastee Diner anyone?
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Did this come with the revitalization?
Originally posted by Random Citizen:
Mayorga Coffee Co on Georgia (8040 Georgia Ave) is a better bet.
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It's actually been there for a few years. Half Moon BBQ on Georgia (GA & Thayer) is another good place. Or the Quarry House for burgers. Or Mi Rancho (behind Tastee and very close to AFI) for Mexican.
Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Did this come with the revitalization?
Originally posted by Random Citizen:
Mayorga Coffee Co on Georgia (8040 Georgia Ave) is a better bet.
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you should drive and pick me up on the way :D
Originally posted by mark e smith:
Will the booze be flowing?
Should I metro it or drive?
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Originally posted by brennser:
you should drive and pick me up on the way :D
Originally posted by mark e smith:
Will the booze be flowing?
Should I metro it or drive?
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But if it is a booze fest..... I would mmuch rather metro it. Actually with four nights in a row of going out coming up, driving tomorrow might be a good idea.
Actually, why dont you drive, and pick me up on the way?
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because I live between you and Silver Spring - much more efficient than me picking you up
I'm fine w/ Metroing
Originally posted by mark e smith:
Originally posted by brennser:
you should drive and pick me up on the way :D
Originally posted by mark e smith:
Will the booze be flowing?
Should I metro it or drive?
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But if it is a booze fest..... I would mmuch rather metro it. Actually with four nights in a row of going out coming up, driving tomorrow might be a good idea.
Actually, why dont you drive, and pick me up on the way? [/b]
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Unless you're bringing wine in a water bottle, this won't be much of a booze fest. As someone mentioned earlier, this is outdoors. Think Ft. Reno with a movie screen.
Originally posted by mark e smith:
But if it is a booze fest..... I would mmuch rather metro it.
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I work right across from the Discovery building, so i'll probably just stay late at work and then head on over to the show. Provided that it doesn't rain - maybe NOAA can turn off the weather for the night.
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sounds like a fine way to start the weekend
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I'm going to a movie inside the theater at 7pm but will be outside for the show by 9. This is quite a full weekend...
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I now have an even better reason not to pick you up - my car died last night :mad: :confused:
Actually, why dont you drive, and pick me up on the way?
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Originally posted by brennser:
I now have an even better reason not to pick you up - my car died last night :mad: :confused:
Ya bastid!
You are allways full of excuses.
Alright, I will give you a lift, but I will leave at 7.10 from Adams Morgan.
Perhaps you should PM me your address as my psychic powers are always weak on Fridays.
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there is free parking after 6pm in the Wayne Ave parking garage
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strummer film was good but sad
Ted Leo/Rx were really quite excellent - played a little over an hour is my guess and a bumch of songs from the new album which looks like its gonna be very very good
thanks to markie and lulu for the ride :D
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how many people were there?
i missed it, i thought the rain would spoil the fun.
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Despite living about a mile away, I ended up not going. Got stuck downtown because of the delays on the Red Line--nothing like the smell of sweat and ass on a crowded train. Then the rain started, so I decided to stay in and enjoy the air-conditioning.
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I also wussed-out because of the rain. :(
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I thought the film was a bit of a dud, but the performance was excellent. And free Vitamin Water. ;)
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Ted Leo has always been hit or miss with me. On Friday it was a miss. I blame it entirely on the sound. It was miserable. As for the documentary, I don't think Dick Rude ever figured out what he wanted to say about Strummer.
Anyone else catch James Canty's "Thanks a latte" speech?
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i thought the sound was pretty good, actually. i know ted was having some monitor issues, but i thought everything was pretty crisp, given the circumstances. 65 minutes of free ted leo/rx, hard to go wrong. the 5 new songs sounded good, nothing too out-of-the-ordinary, but strong nonetheless.
only arrived for the last 20 minutes of the movie, and that was enough to know that i didn't miss anything.