Archive for March, 2009
I dub thee…
Photo credit: Mehgan Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Well, the voting public has spoken (all 10,000 of you, apparently) and the National Zoo has dubbed the two-month old baby female gorilla Kibibi (kee-BEE-bee).
The public was invited to vote on three names for the gorilla, including Kipenzi (kee-PEHN-zee) “loved one” and Keyah (KAY-yah) “good health,” over the course of [...]
Just Another Night in Penn Quarter
I’m playing host this weekend to several out of town guests who’ve come to DC for an academic conference over at AAAS. We had a happy hour over at Cap City, and walked to dinner at Jaleo. In that short eight blocks, though, we saw some of DC’s absolute finest moments.
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Oh no, Textile Museum!
‘Inca patterns’
courtesy of ‘magical-world’
The director of the Textile Museum has resigned, due in part to difficult financial times. The economy is definitely affecting everyone, especially non-profits like the Textile Museum that don’t have the benefit of being part of the Smithsonian umbrella. The Textile Museum is also going to be closed Mondays, starting next month.
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Why I Love DC
‘Cherry Blossoms at Tidal Pool’
courtesy of ‘mtngirl9999′
Some people have affairs when they want something new and exciting. I moved to DC instead.
I’d lived most of my life in Richmond, the land of generations-old traditions and flowery dresses. But eventually I felt smothered there, and I wanted out. So I fled north, 100 miles yet worlds [...]
We the People Project
If you’re looking for something a little different this weekend than the Cherry Blossom Festival (which kicks off tomorrow), then maybe you should check out the We the People project this Sunday. This exhibition and performance event is from 2-5 pm at the Gallery W-16 of the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. And it’s [...]
More »Foodie Round-Up (March 23-27)
‘essentials’
courtesy of ‘volcanojw’
Alright, all the news that is fit to eat in the District for the week, second edition. We’ve got tequila, cherry blossom food finds, cheese, a new restaurant opening, and more. Here goes.
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Tourism: Ford’s Theatre
It seemed eerie and yet fitting that as I was rushing to get to Ford’s Theatre I was delayed by a major traffic jam as the President was attending an event downtown. People were lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the man who counts Lincoln as a guide, and I was on the [...]
More »The Cuteness, It Burns
You’ve probably seen the pictures of the baby clouded leopards at the National Zoo Facility in Front Royal by now, but this is freaking adorable. This has been a subpar week, and I totally needed this awesome dose of cute:
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Econopocalypse – WaPo’s Help for the Employment Forlorn
‘Fannie Mae Stole My Job!’
courtesy of ’sinksanctity’
The Washington Post’s employment website just launched a new feature to help those recently displaced from gainful employment with a feature “How to Survive a Layoff“. I’ve personally been reading this feature due to my recent separation from my employer. It’s a handy To-Do style list of things folks [...]
Bill Nye Loves the Nats
Bill NyeOriginally uploaded by miss_rogue
I think I knew, somewhere deep in the recesses of my brain, that Bill Nye the Science Guy was from DC. But it was nice to be reminded today with this nice interview about his love for our beleaguered Washington Nationals.
You’ll find the Bridges at the park on Opening Day, [...]
DIY: Garden Planters!
‘Our Garbage Cans’
courtesy of ‘auntjojo’
I’m an unabashed free thing scavenger. If its on the curbside and in good condition, I will go out of my way to look at it. One of the best finds of late on this front, was a sizable terra cotta flower pot (thank you, 8th St. neighbor!). You know why [...]
Ripley Garden Fighting to Come Back
Purple and BlueOriginally uploaded by kimberlyfaye
The Post has a rather sad story today about the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, maintained by the Smithsonian, and trampled beyond recognition on Inauguration Day. Crowds removed the temporary fencing that had been installed to protect it and used it as a route to get into the Mall to view [...]
Under 35 pays $10
‘Money’
courtesy of ‘AMagill’
If you’re under 35 and looking for something to do tonight, today’s Daily Candy claims that you can go see Ion [our Ion review is here] at the Shakespeare Theater Company’s Harman hall this evening for just $10. STC’s normal $10 program offers tickets for the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday performances but this [...]
We Love Drinks: SEI
Oh, SEI! How I wanted to be seduced by your mod opulence, so Versailles by way of Anime. Your pristine white and gold decor, your flirty little lounge, all punctuated by red coral. What a tease you are. For these are not the times to enjoy $11 cocktails smothered in ice (what are those cubes hiding, [...]
More »Video of the Boat Fauxsplosion!
NBC Washington has the goods- video of the fireball and fauxsplosion on the Potomac this morning. Some would call it anticlimactic, but I don’t think a fireball can every really be considered boring.
UPDATE: And thanks to philliefan99 for contributing some photos to the We Love DC Flickr pool.
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Naturally Fashionable
‘Dress of Leaves’
courtesy of ‘la fattina’
The Corcoran’s lecture series, Considering the Environment in Art and Design, kicks off tonight with “Naturally Fashionable.” Summer Rayne Oakes (what a name!) is a model, environmental scholar, and activist who will be there to talk about her book Style, Naturally and highlight eco-friendly designers and brands.
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Round One: Posturing
‘DC United at RFK – Now and Forever -5858′
courtesy of ‘Joe Tresh’
There was a time in my life when I might actually have been naive enough to be reassured by this story about the PG County General Assembly committee voting 5-0 to oppose the proposed stadium [...]
Cherry Blossoms In Your Food
‘Pink Goodness’
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
Another benefit of the cherry blossom season, aside from the gorgeous trees themselves, is the opportunity to take advantage of some good eats. Local restaurants play off the theme, creating delicious pink or cherry based food. For a sampling of the inspired dishes, click on through.
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