Do the Deck!
Aug 10, 2009 7:07 - 7 Comments
Posted by: Cindy Cotte Griffiths
Department: Events In Rockville, Reviews
Tags: by Cindy Cotte Griffiths, Events Listings
Department: Events In Rockville, Reviews
Tags: by Cindy Cotte Griffiths, Events Listings
Our family was away in the Great Smoky Mountains last week but when we pulled back into Rockville, we decided to go to my Pick of the Week. The weather was perfect for the First Friday Deck Party so my husband, Charlie Grifftiths, and I headed over for a mini-date. Due to inclement weather, all the earlier Deck Parties this summer were cancelled, but this gem of a day made up for it.
The view from the Rooftop of the Arts and Innovation Building was clear on a such a welcoming, non-humid evening. The crowd was having a great time listening to Billy Coulter’s band. He appropriately wore sunglasses and chose songs to invigorate the start of the weekend. Some enjoyed upfront seating on the white leather couches while others danced. Most hung by the railings to enjoy the expansive view of Town Center and the amazing tree-covered landscape. Gordon Biersch served up the beer, wine and food to the over 21 crowd.
First Fridays is sponsored by the City of Rockville. In the crowd we saw Mayor Susan Hoffmann and City Council candidate, Tom Moore, along with some city staff. Since we weren’t present the entire time and could have missed seeing someone, let us know if you were there and if you had a good time.
The Rooftop always has a party planned:
SkyAtFive: Every Thursday night from 5 PM to 11 PM through October, the Rooftop and Lindy Productions hold the hippest party for those 21 and up. $5 cover includes a Peroni.
Breeze: Fridays August 14, September 18 and September 25, 2009 from 6 PM to 1 AM. 21 and older with a cover at the door. Dancing encouraged by DJTwinspin - HipHop, Top 40.
After Work Lounge: Saturday August 15, 2009 from 8 PM to 1 AM. 21 and over with a cover at the door. Presented by Washington-One with lots of DJ’s, Drummer’s, and Hookah’s and food from Oro Pomodoro.
First Friday Deck Party – Don’t miss the last one on Friday, September 4, 2009 with Taylor Carson and food from La Tasca. 21 and over. No cover.
Open Rooftop events sparkle in a unique way. The Rooftop has helped transform Town Center into one of the hippest nightlife locations in the DC area. Enjoy one of the public parties or rent it for your own event.
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I have to agree, if you haven’t been up to the rooftop yet this is truly a great view and a great space. This is a Rockville Jewel that is really starting to transform Town Center into a destination space! Enjoy.
It was a lovely evening up there. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to say hi, Cindy!
Lately I’m amazed at how many people Twitter about partying in Rockville, especially at all the Rooftop DJ parties.
Tom, I’m sorry we didn’t make it over to you too. After we left I told my husband you were there and he said he would have liked to meet you. Everybody was having a good time.
It was an absolutely stunning evening…and quite a contrast to what we encountered doorknocking on West Montgomery Avenue on Sunday. Oh well, it is August, after all. It is always great to get to chat with other Rockvillians. And thanks to Cindy and Brad for keeping us all up to date.
There is no place on RC to post or ask general questions, so I’ll do it here, since this is where the names are. I’m curious what the rationale behind using mayor and council candidates names as hot links to their websites. I see each of the three names above take you to their repsective sites. Why not provide the same service to anyone that has a website they want to promote?
JJ, when you leave a comment there is a place where you can indicate your website. that automatically makes your name in the comment list a hyperlink. This feature is available to anyone, it is not something that we control or interfere with from RC.
Thanks Brad….I didn’t realize that was what happens…