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Malaysian Reserve
16-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Today, I.M.P. Stands for "It's My Potato" as The Anthem Unveils New European-Style French Fry Stand on The Wharf, FRITES AND GREET
Seth Hurwitz's I.M.P. Brings European-Style Frites to The Wharf WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Anthem today launched Frites and Greet, a European-style french fry stand conceived by I.M.P. chairman Seth Hurwitz and featuring hand-cut, double-fried potatoes with seven musical-themed dipping sauces at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. The stand, operated by longtime kitchen partner Eco Caters, is located across the walkway from The Anthem by District Pier. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Reporters and social media outlets can sign up to take part in a special tasting event. To get more information on this, please register here.) The stand serves hand-cut, European-style frites that are double-fried for maximum flavor and crispiness. Each order includes one housemade dipping sauce with musical takes on classics, including Mean Mr. Mustard, Smoke On The Water, or Ranch Against The Machine. Customers can choose from seven different sauces, with additional flavors available for 75 cents each. The menu also features three housemade sparkling lemonades in strawberry, mango, or blackberry flavors. 'My son Sam, who used to be at The Anthem but now runs The Atlantis, says to me one day 'We should sell fries. Everybody loves fries,' said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of The Anthem, the 9:30 Club, and The Atlantis and operator of Merriweather Post Pavilion and the Lincoln Theatre. 'Of course, we have to make the best fries, so we did a little research trip to the European frites capitals. Ten pounds later we returned, knowing what we had to do to make fries like THEY DO…fresh cut, double fried, and fantastic sauces.' Hurwitz worked with longtime chef Steve Mannino to design the menu. 'When I tasted the final product, it went from just selling fries, to selling the best fries,' Hurwitz said. 'I am as excited to see people enjoy them as I am to see people enjoy shows.' Frites and Greet will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm, and on Anthem show nights beginning at 5pm. On some nights, fans will even be able to greet some Frites after the show! The stand will also be open during The Wharf's 'Sunset Cinema Movie Nights,' currently scheduled for July 17th, July 24th, August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28. About The Anthem Built to host both artists on the rise and arena acts seeking a more intimate experience with their audience, The Anthem boasts a wide variety of seated and general admission standing configurations with a flexible capacity from 2,500 to 6,000 across three floors. Balcony boxes are each uniquely angled to face the stage so fans can connect with their favorite artists without craning their neck, with the first two rows of each box designated Super Excellent™ Seats – providing a reserved, non-transferable option to those in search of the best seats in the house without fear of getting gouged by scalpers. Located just blocks from the National Mall, The Anthem anchors The Wharf and draws thousands to Washington, D.C.'s Southwest waterfront every night while ebbing and flowing with the audience to comfortably adapt from hosting David Byrne or Lil Nas X one night to former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel in conversation with former President Barack Obama the next. With full arena production and rigging capabilities, internationally-renowned artists like The Killers, Erykah Badu, Tame Impala, Lorde, and Weezer have chosen to make The Anthem their stop while on arena tours, while artists like Billie Eilish, Hozier, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, and Charlie XCX all stopped there on their way to stardom. Even living legends like Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, and Jane Goodall have graced The Anthem's stage! Since The Anthem's inaugural show with the Foo Fighters on October 12, 2017 the venue has been dubbed Washington, D.C.'s 'Monument to Music' and hosted nearly three million fans across more than a thousand events of all shapes and sizes, from weddings and the WWE to the Washington Nationals' World Series victory party. More than 1,200 artists have graced the stage from all genres, including comedy icons like Steve Martin and Martin Short, Jo Koy, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, Aziz Ansari, Ron White, Hasan Minhaj, and Andy Samberg's The Lonely Island. The Anthem joins I.M.P.'s family of venues alongside the world-renowned 9:30 Club, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lincoln Theatre, and The Atlantis, and is the only venue of its size in D.C. specifically built from the ground up for live entertainment. Media Contact:Audrey Fix Schaeferaudrey@
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Seth Hurwitz Marks 9:30 Club's 45th Anniversary With Reissued and Expanded Coffee Table Book
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club, today announced the reissue of 9:30 - a Time and a Place, the sold-out coffee table book that captured the legendary venue's history through never-before-seen photos, stories, and memories. The expanded 45th anniversary edition features more than 100 new pages, including The Atlantis venue, complete show listings, and tributes to the artists and staff who have made the 9:30 Club one of the world's most beloved music venues. Fans can pick up a copy at the 9:30 Club's box office during office hours or the 9:30 Club's merch booth during a show to skip shipping charges, or the book is also available online at 9:30 Club's website, (plus, members of I.M.P.'s free-to-join loyalty program, Friends with Benefits, qualify for free shipping on all online orders). The book will also be available to purchase as an add-on to concert tickets, with additional fees. 'We wanted to make a coffee table book that actually told the story,' said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club. 'I think it does. In fact, I think it tells a lot of people's stories. Because a lot of people are what the 9:30 Club is about. And there were some real characters. Still are.' The 9:30 Club is celebrating its 45th Anniversary with a limited edition, significantly expanded reissue of 9:30 – A Time and a Place, featuring more than 100 new pages of photography, storytelling, and history including the debut of I.M.P.'s latest venue, The Atlantis: a re-creation and near replica of the original 9:30 Club, constructed to host 450 fans night after night. Located at 2047 9th Street NW, next to the 'new' 9:30 Club, The Atlantis opened on May 30, 2023 with Foo Fighters kicking off a grand opening series of 44 underplays by legendary artists who were integral to the 9:30 Club's storied history, like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Joan Jett, Jeff Tweedy, Tove Lo, Gary Clark Jr., Maggie Rogers, and so many more. These new pages reveal exclusive artist notes as well as 44 photos of that grand opening series - 41 by famed concert photographer Jim Saah, and three by photojournalist Ben Eisendrath - connecting the past, present, and future, as I.M.P's newest venue lives up to its tagline, 'Where Music Begins' - giving both established and burgeoning artists alike a new, intimate home to connect with fans in D.C. The updated edition also includes something fans have been asking for since the release of that first edition - a complete chronological listing of every show ever played at the 9:30 Club, from the original F St. location to its current home at 815 V St. In addition, the new book includes a heartfelt memorial honoring the late Shawn 'Gus' Vitale, the 9:30 Club's beloved lead sound engineer, with a tribute written by Ian MacKaye of Fugazi and Dischord Records. Featuring legends like Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Shirley Manson (Garbage), Keanu Reeves (Dogstar), Sarah McLachlan, Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), HR Hudson (Bad Brains), Chuck D (Public Enemy), the Club's co-owners Seth Hurwitz and Rich Heinecke and scores more, 9:30: A Time And A Place is curated by Roger Gastman, famed art dealer, filmmaker, and publisher who focuses on graffiti and street art. 'Of the 100+ books I've made, the 9:30 Club book is the one I get asked about the most. Everyone wanted it long after it sold out,' said Gastman. 'Being able to breathe new life into it, adding a ton of new pages and images to the classic content, got me just as excited as I always felt (and still feel) going to the club. It was an honor to do this for my old hometown's foremost venue.' About the 9:30 Club Located at 9th and V Streets, NW, in Washington, D.C.'s historic U Street neighborhood, the 9:30 Club has been the inimitable place bands aspire to play and music fans love to attend since 1980. It's the most attended club of its size in the world, serving D.C.'s vibrant local audiences while also drawing in patrons from across the globe. Gracing the stage have been legends like Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Chuck Berry, and James Brown; rising stars like Turnstile, Sabrina Carpenter, Billy Strings, Charli XCX, and Thundercat; and arena acts like Adele, Foo Fighters, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, Stromae, The Smashing Pumpkins, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead. The 9:30 Club has won multiple Top Club awards from Billboard, Rolling Stone and Pollstar.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Hurwitz Celebrates 9:30 Club's 45th Anniversary With:
- 44x44x44, A New Backstage Photo Exhibit Unveiling at The Atlantis - Limited Edition Re-Issue and Expansion of its Long Sold-Out Coffee Table Book 9:30 - A Time and a Place - Debut of a New Instagram Account Spotlighting I.M.P.'s Concert Photography Archives, @ItsMyPhotoDC - 15th Pollstar Nightclub of the Year Award WASHINGTON, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Since first opening its doors 45 years ago on May 30, 1980, the 9:30 Club has hosted more than 11,000 artists and nearly 8 million fans. That's a lot of music, and a lot of memories. That's more than 11,000 nights of irreplicable experiences; unique performances and interactions that each strike like lightning. And while you can't bottle lightning, you can photograph it. Jim Saah has been doing just that for almost as long as the 9:30 Club has been open, capturing his first show at the original 9:30 Club on October 17th, 1982. When people picture the original 9:30 Club, with all of its grit and grime and myth and music, one name is synonymous with those images, and that's Jim. "After sundown, '80s D.C. belonged to the punks and outsiders," said Saah. "The music and community were intoxicating, and the 9:30 Club was home base for it all. I must've photographed hundreds of shows there. I love experiencing the music while making visual art from it. I was more tuned into the whole scene through documenting it. It made me feel alive." Jim hasn't stopped shooting since, so when The Atlantis, a near replica of the original 9:30 Club and a living, breathing tribute to the spirit and shape of his old stomping grounds was announced, he knew he had to see it. When he learned about The Atlantis' historic inaugural 44-show run of massive underplays kicked off by Foo Fighters on May 30, 2023, he knew he had to capture it. "Sometimes you see these exhibits with photos of music legends and can't imagine how someone so talented happened to capture all that," said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club. "Well, we have our very own version of that here in DC. Jim Saah is an amazing talent that has chronicled music here for decades…and is still doing it! The same guy that took pictures of these bands the first time around is the one that took them here, for their return." 44x44x44 - A NEW BACKSTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT THE ATLANTIS A sampling of Jim's legendary work from back in the day lines The Atlantis' backstage hallway that leads to the stage, while a newly unveiled exhibit in the backstage stairwell, 44x44x44, distills that grand opening series into a single shot per show. This exhibit honors those 44 years of 9:30 Club history through 44 incredible photographs. "Witnessing those first shows at The Atlantis, from the intimacy of an acoustic set to the raucousness of a rock gig, showed that this 'new' club shines through it all," said Saah. "It's incredible to see the spirit of the old 9:30 alive and well here." Jim captured every one of those 44 shows, except three. Ben Eisendrath, D.C. photojournalist and one of I.M.P. 's house photographers, filled in for those. Now, for a limited time, The Atlantis invites fans to go behind-the-scenes for a rare peek backstage with two public viewings of the 44x44x44 exhibit on June 26th and July 13th featuring an exclusive look at The Atlantis' dressing rooms, access to limited-edition 45th anniversary merchandise, and the chance to enjoy a drink while being transported back to 9th & F St. NW circa 1980 via The Atlantis' historic rooftop re-creation. Space is limited, and first-come, first-served RSVPs are available here. Can't wait that long? Sign up here for I.M.P.'s free loyalty program, Friends with Benefits, for an exclusive opportunity to RSVP for a special showing on June 18th. Plus, Friends with Benefits members receive free shipping for online merch orders, access to exclusive pre-sales, loyalty points that can be exchanged for tickets, venue merch, and refreshments, and a free 9:30 Cupcake for their birthday. For more information, visit THE 9:30 CLUB BOOK REISSUED AND EXPANDED In celebration of the 9:30 Club's 45th Anniversary, the long sold-out coffee table book 9:30 – A Time and a Place will be available for purchase once again. This limited edition expanded reissue features more than 100 new pages, capturing the full-circle creation of The Atlantis along with exclusive photos and artist messages from its grand opening series of 44 shows. The updated edition also includes a complete chronological listing of every show ever played at the 9:30 Club — from the original F St. location to its current home at 815 V St. — something fans have been requesting since the release of the first edition. A heartfelt memorial page honors the late Shawn "Gus" Vitale, the 9:30 Club's beloved lead sound engineer, with a tribute written by Ian MacKaye of Fugazi and Dischord Records. Fans can head here to pre-order their copy today, browse special new vintage 9:30 Club 45th anniversary merch here, as well as in-person at The Atlantis' public exhibition viewings on June 26th and July 13th. Space is limited, and first-come-first-served RSVPs are available here. NEW 'IT'S MY PHOTOGRAPHY' INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@ItsMyPhotoDC) Over the years, I.M.P. has collaborated with a team of more than 200 concert photographers like Jim and Ben to amass an archive of more than 4,000 photo albums across its five venues; 9:30 Club, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lincoln Theatre, and The Atlantis. That's a lot of lightning, and it's time to uncork the bottle. Beginning today, fans are invited to follow I.M.P.'s latest project, It's My Photography, on Instagram at @ItsMyPhotoDC. It's My Photography is dedicated to cracking open the vault while inviting the audience to look beyond the barricade, seeking not just to share these snapshots of music memories but to platform the photographers who took them and pull back the curtain to provide a new perspective for fans who've always wondered what confluence of experiences and decisions led to capturing that shot. Media Contact:Audrey Fix Schaeferaudrey@ About the 9:30 Club Located at 9th and V Streets, NW, in Washington, D.C.'s historic U Street neighborhood, the 9:30 Club has been the inimitable place bands aspire to play and music fans love to attend since 1980. It's the most attended club of its size in the world, serving D.C.'s vibrant local audiences while also drawing in patrons from across the globe. Gracing the stage have been legends like Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Chuck Berry, and James Brown; rising stars like Turnstile, Sabrina Carpenter, Billy Strings, Charli XCX, and Thundercat; and arena acts like Adele, Foo Fighters, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, Stromae, The Smashing Pumpkins, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead. The 9:30 Club has won multiple Top Club awards from Billboard, Rolling Stone and Pollstar. About The Atlantis Before the original 9:30 Club opened its doors, 930 F St. NW, was briefly home to another venue: The Atlantis. Now, The Atlantis is back. Located at 2047 9th St. NW next to the 9:30 Club, the new $10 million, 450-capacity venue is a near replica of the original 9:30 Club, with Foo Fighters christening the room on May 30, 2023. The Atlantis is "Where Music Begins," giving both established and burgeoning artists from Courtney Barnett, Jukebox the Ghost, and Yola to Knox, Flyana Boss, and The Last Dinner Party a new, intimate home to connect with fans. By partnering with from the beginning, The Atlantis is the first venue to utilize fully reusable plastic cups for all beverages from day one, saving tons of single-use plastics from the landfill. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE 9:30 Club
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 and two new Helluva Boss seasons set to hit Prime Video; all you need to know
Great news for Hazbin Hotel fans, its spin-off, Helluva Boss, is heading to Prime Video with an exciting two-season renewal. The creator behind both anime shows, Vivienne Medrano, has reportedly struck a first-look deal with the streaming platform, finally giving the long-awaited seasons the green light and also allowing the streamer to get first dibs on any new animated shows or projects she creates. While the first two seasons of Helluva Boss, which follows the life of the employees of I.M.P., are already available on YouTube, they'll now also be streaming on Prime Video starting this fall alongside seasons 3 and 4. Hazbin Hotel's spinoff Helluva Boss renewed for two new seasons The first season of the American adult animated musical comedy premiered in 2020, set in the same universe as Hazbin Hotel. The story follows an assassination company in Hell run by Immediate Murder Professionals. While it's a spin-off, Helluva Boss, features a different cast, introducing characters like Blitzo, the boss of the company; Moxxie, who specialises in weapons; Loona, the hellhound receptionist; Millie, and more. Vivienne Medrano, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, shared her excitement about the new move: 'I am so grateful to Prime Video for their continued support of our work on Hazbin Hotel and for allowing our team at Spindlehorse to expand the Hellaverse by embracing Helluva Boss. I'm so excited for what this means for the continued rise of Indie animation!' A match made in Hell! New seasons of Hazbin Hotel AND Helluva Boss are coming to Prime Video! — Hazbin Hotel (@HazbinHotel) April 25, 2025 ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In the anime, Blitzo and his team have a weird, on-again-off-again thing going with Stolas, a powerful demon prince. Together, they use a magical book to go into the human world and take out targets, based on orders they receive from the souls of hell, and somehow survive both their jobs and their own dysfunctional lives. The show's violent, funny, and dramatic, and every character brings their unique style to the table. The show is a mega hit on YouTube. It's 20 episodes have at least 12 million views each. Helluva Boss voice cast Brandon Rogers as Blitzo Richard Horvitz as Moxxie Vivian Nixon as Millie Erica Lindbeck as Loona Bryce Pinkham as Stolas Alex Brightman as Fizzarolli and Robo Fizz Meanwhile, Hazbin Hotel, Medrano's other show, follows the journey of Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell. Her mission is to reform the sinners and help them reach Heaven to ease Hell's overcrowding. The show began as a fan-funded pilot in 2019, but its popularity skyrocketed. By January 2024, it premiered on Prime Video with support from A24 and Bento Box. It was such a hit that Prime Video ordered a total of four seasons, two initially, with two more added later. Brandon Rogers, Richard Horvitz, Vivian Williams, Erica Lindbeck, and Bryce Pinkham lend their voices to the characters of Hazbin Hotel.
