Red, Black, Gold, and Live Jazz

This stunning joint

in Georgetown, DC,

really caught my attention.

The striking red-painted brick,

with the stark black trim

and big black block letters,

that door - black with gilt details

surrounded by a massive gold frame,

and dandy windows

gently announcing

"Live Jazz"

with fun saxophone and eighth note graphics

(noticeably weathered when you look closer)

and

you'd almost miss the lady

sternly studying the parking payment kiosk -

she's practically camouflaged.

Then this

eye-popping edifice

is framed by calm, taller white

guardian angels

and

crowned with a

counterpoint swath

of blue sky.

What's not to love?

Taken 19 November 2010.