Archive for August, 2009

Where We Live: Shaw

‘so d.c.’ courtesy of ‘NCinDC’ Welcome to the latest edition of Where We Live.  This week we’ll be covering a DC neighborhood with a storied history– Shaw!  Shaw and the surrounding neighborhoods of Eckington and Bloomingdale have seen a great deal of reinvestment over the last decade, and many people are discovering the charm and [...]

The Bridges Over The Canal C&O

‘New Year’s Day Sunshine’ courtesy of ‘Karon’ This past Monday, August 24, marked the beginning of Operation: Remove, Restore and Replace Georgetown’s C&O Canal Bridges.  The project’s three targets, the 29th Street, 30th Street and Thomas Jefferson Street bridges will be undergoing some serious work over the next 36 months.  Yup. That’s right. According to [...]

It’s Like Metro, With Charm

NMAI Gets Its Dance On

’38768-35′ courtesy of ‘furcafe’ If you feel the need to groove this Saturday, I remind you that the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is presenting the 6th annual Dance DC Festival. While there will be several free performances of folk and traditional dances held around town between Friday and Sunday, two of particular [...]

Awesome air guitar shots

‘Announcement of the National Champ’ courtesy of ‘brianmka’ Local shooter Melissa Golden just put up pictures she took at the 2009 US Air Guitar Championships at the 930 Club three weeks ago. They are, to damn them with faint praise, f-ing metal d00d! I don’t have her permission to use them here so just go [...]

We Love Drinks: Mid City Caffe

Within an hour of finishing a mocha at Mid City Caffe, I’d sped through the end of a dense Turkish mystery, sent some twenty frantic texts, moved mountains, healed the sick, and dropped way too much decor dough at Miss Pixie’s downstairs, lifting a huge wool rug effortlessly above my head the several blocks home. [...]

Amen, Ezra

‘Tree Death in DC’ courtesy of ‘Wayan Vota’ It won’t win him any points with Remy but it’s raised him up in my estimation. During his Post chat today, Ezra “all health care all the time” Klein fielded a question outside his normal beat: where to live in the area. Adam – Zurich, Switzerland: A [...]

Man Versus Wild Crabs

We Love Weekends: August 29-30

‘Very hot and still the air was…………’ courtesy of ‘LaTur’ It’s the last weekend of August- are you trying to fit in just that last little bit of summer before Labor Day? Here’s how we’re making the most of our time this weekend. Kirk:  This is my birthday weekend, so I’ll be out an about [...]

No Way, Dude

I love me some Lebowski, so the arrival of the Lebowski Fest in D.C. is cause for celebration… mostly. I’m a little put off by the bowling portion of the two-day event being held at Strike! Bethesda. My darling wife would argue that bowling is bowling and no matter where you go you have to [...]

Morning Prostitutes Causing a Ruckus

’13th & U’ courtesy of ‘N.S.’ While the prostitution is not exactly a new problem in the 11th and K and Street area, Fox 5 ran a story late last night describing how the prostitutes have changed to morning shifts. Starting around 6:00 a.m., the prostitutes are dodging their usual schedules to stay out of trouble. But [...]

Let Me Go Get My Fraulein Maiden Outfit

Tommy Hilfiger Loves DC

‘wall of polos, tommy hilfiger outlet, south edmonton common’ courtesy of ‘PinkMoose’ Apparently, Tommy Hilfiger is DC’s newest fan. The city and its “new energy” was his inspiration for the new clothing line, and he has a flashy new website to share his favorite parts of the city with you. I like the way it’s [...]

Sen. Kennedy’s Funeral Schedule

‘Arlington’ courtesy of ‘Spoungeworthy Redux’ The final schedule, including times, of the funeral processions and memorials for Senator Kennedy was released this morning by WaPo. While the large majority will take place in Boston, including the funeral service, Senator Kennedy will be buried at Arlington National Cemetary at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday evening. Be the first to [...]

Mayor Fenty: King of Parks

Dog Park Turf by Max Cook It seems as though Mayor Fenty is making a name for himself in this town by sprucing up or completely rebuilding some of our parks, and not without controversy.  These parks aren’t just getting some new grass and a drinking fountain.  They’re getting new landscaping, artificial turf, benches, fencing, [...]

Why I Love DC: Corinne

Meridian Hill Drum Circle by Corinne Whiting I admittedly love DC, first and foremost, because it feels partly mine. I picnicked in its triangular parks as a wee one (our downtown visits allowing my dad an excuse for an office reprieve); I’ve played tourist around its sites on countless field trips with classmates and relatives; [...]

Senator Kennedy Being Buried at Arlington

‘Senator Edward Kennedy 1932-2009′ courtesy of ‘Muffet’ WaPo has the whole story, but it’s worth noting that Senator Edward Kennedy, who passed away last night, will be buried on Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery. He will be laid to rest near his brothers, Robert and John. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday morning at [...]

Try a Tri

‘Nation’s Triathlon’ courtesy of ‘noahdevereaux’ The Examiner has a great article out today about cheap triathlon opportunities put on in the DC area. Triathlons are notoriously expensive, but the DC Tri Club puts on $5 training triathlons (about the distance of a sprint triathlon) throughout the summer at Hains Point. It’s a great way to [...]

A bad plan

‘Booted beetle’ courtesy of ‘°Florian’ I know, it seems like once someone attaches something to your car without your permission that you should be free to remove it however you like. The government doesn’t agree, however, at least not when it’s them doing to attaching. A man over in the Crystal City area discovered this [...]

Watching the Caterpillar

from the Eric Carle museum of picture-book art Thanks to a post from the Prince of Petworth I now know one thing I’ll be doing this week: checking out an exhibit of art from Eric Carle, the man who brought us  The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It packs up on September 1 so this is the [...]