Atlas Performing Arts Center: Washingtons Newest Entertainment Venue

The Atlas was initially constructed as a movie theatre in 1938. Adjacent to the shops along the H Street Northeast in Washington, DC, the entertainment site was originally a part of K-B Chain of movie houses. The Atlas closed its theatrical doors in 1976. The closure was attributed to the commercial slide occurred during the 1960s on H Street NE and during the riots that broke out from the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Atlas was renovated in 2004 when Atlas Performing Arts Center, a non-profit organization purchased the landmark complex in 2002. The completion of the performing arts center was done in November 2006. The non-profit organization allotted 20 million dollars for the renovation of the entertainment complex.

The landmark complex which now houses the Atlas Performing Arts Center is a 59,000 square feet property that includes three dance studios, dressing rooms, caf, lobbies, production and rehearsal space and four theaters.

Atlas Performing Arts Centers mission is to promote growth in performing arts among professional and aspiring artists throughout the Washington, DC region. To revitalize the H Street Northeast and to bring a community-centered performing arts training center are also included in the mission statements of the organization.

With the opening of Atlas Performing Arts Center in H Street in Washington, DC, the street has become revitalized and now boasts for having a vibrant nightlife. It is now considered the latest arts and entertainment site in Washington and is the performing arts center is regarded the Atlas District. One of the mission statements of the non-profit organization has then been realized. Now, the H Street has been considered the latest nightlife destination in Washington, DC.

Atlas Performing Arts Center is attributed for the emergence of several restaurants and pubs on the H Street. Restaurateurs and entrepreneurs have grabbed the opportunity to open their business sites closer to the newest entertainment center. Granville Moores, Argonaut, Sova, H Street Martin Lounge, Palace of Wonders, and Red and the Black are the pubs, cafes and restaurants that can be found on the street of the performing arts center.

Atlas Performing Arts Center is close to the Capitol Hill. For those who can visit the latest arts and entertainment venue in Washington, DC, you may as well indulge yourselves with various dining options that line on Pennsylvania Avenue and on Barrack Row. Johnnys Half Shell, Bistro Bis, Sonoma, B Smiths and Belga Caf can be found on these locations.

Information, news and history of Atlas Performing Arts Center can be seen in details at its website on the Internet.

 

 

  
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