The Issue:

Show Me the Money: The installation of the green-colored meters by the District Department of Transportation began last year to increase revenue, parking spaces (parking costs more during peak hours, which is supposed to force more turnover) and promote alternative modes of transportation. In the H Street district, officials would add meters in some meterless spots and upgrade existing coin meters. Despite improvements along H Street's main corridor, the alleyways and side streets need maintenance, William Schultheiss, an ANC commissioner, told City Desk. The meters could help raise money for new streetlights and other neighborhood improvements. Bring them on!

Doing Away with Hospitality: The holidays are about giving and, in the District, parking spaces, especially free ones, are as popular as Robert Pattinson. Some neighborhood residents believe the move is premature. Some argue they already pay taxes and steep fees to park; their visitors should not have to endure the same costs. Capitol Hill residents complained to the Hill Rag that the parking program there "disrupts social networks" and "impinges on the quality of life."

Next Step: A request was sent by the ANC to the city council, which would need to give the multi-space meters a green light. To appease residents, visitor passes may be an option, Schultheiss says. Park away while it’s free!

Here's what our dear, dear Jule Banville–just gimme a sec to dry my eyes–had to say about tonight's musical offering at the Rock & Roll Hotel:

If Elizabeth and the Catapult hit its debut a touch sooner—and landed an iPod commercial, of course—it’d be Elizabeth Ziman, and not Leslie Fiest, singing with Tweedy on the new Wilco album. Instead, Ziman’s folksy, jazzy chamber-pop trio has built a loyal downtown following in New York, where Ziman grew up, and packed the Red and the Black last month at the start of the Taller Children tour.

JESUS! Did somebody say WILCO? WILCO ALERT! Lizzie and her Cat-o-pole playing music after the jump. Show deets right this way.