Archive for November, 2009
We Love Arts: Full Circle
Twenty years ago this week, the Berlin Wall fell. It seemed proof positive that an overwhelming force of people could make a change for good, a stand against government oppression, by sheer numbers and tenacity, forever dispelling the myth of public apathy. Still true?
Woolly Mammoth’s production of Charles L. Mee’s rather chaotic “Full Circle” pushes [...]
Happy Birthday USMC, Ooh Rah!
‘Iwo Jima at night’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
Today commemorates the 234th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corp. On November 10, 1775, a Committee of the Continental Congress met at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia and authorized two battalions of Marines to fight against the British in the war for independence.
A very happy birthday and a special thank [...]
DC Mythbusting: Metro’s Most Crowded
‘good morning.’
courtesy of ‘volcanojw’
DC has a great Metro system: it’s (generally) reliable, clean, fast, and connects many major destinations in the city. But we love to complain about our commutes– being crammed like sardines on the train, being stuck in Metro stations so full that you can’t even get down the escalator to the platform, [...]
Now available for the math impaired on crutches
‘0925092106.jpg’
courtesy of ’steevithak’
Well, I told you about it last month and now that the review period has ended the rules have gone into effect. The District’s games board has put into effect their rules governing ADA compliance for places who want to sell lottery tickets. If you’re unable to roll into a place and throw [...]
Record the history of H St. NE
‘500 Block of H Street NW’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
H Street Main Street is seeking residents to help develop a timeline of the history, people, and culture surrounding H Street NE. If you’re reading a blog called We Love DC, you possibly already know that H Street NE was a bustling shopping district before [...]
National Geographic Museum: Terra Cotta Warriors
‘Terracotta-29′
courtesy of ‘akiwitz’
You’ve probably heard of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi’s terra cotta warriors, the thousands of life-sized statues buried with him in his tomb, intended to escort the Emperor to the afterlife. Discovered in 1974, they were one of the biggest archeological finds of the 20th century.
They’re making their last US appearance right here in DC, [...]
First Look: Masa 14
Unless you live under a foodie rock, you’ve noticed that 14th street has exploded lately. Eatonville, Policy (though Jenn says don’t go there), Birch and Barley, and, of course, Masa 14. Masa 14 is the new small plate concept by Kaz Okochi (Kaz Sushi Bistro) and Richard Sandoval (Zengo). The kitchen is led by Chef [...]
More »No text consumption while driving, period
‘zombie texting’
courtesy of ‘mattwi1s0n’
The council’s omnibus bill which I mentioned yesterday had a bit that’s likely to impact all of you drivers: a complete and total ban on texting while driving in the District. The law as it’s written defines texting to include any time you “compose, send, receive, or read a written message or [...]
Ray’s the Steaks at East River Asks for Liquor License
‘Ray’s Hell Burger’
courtesy of ‘roboppy’
DC Public records show that restaurateur Michael Landrum has officially applied for an Alcohol License for Ray’s the Steaks at East River. The license says Ray’s the Steaks at East River will be, “New high quality and full-service community and family oriented restaurant serving grilled steaks and traditional entrees. Occupancy Load [...]
Run from the gun
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
Not just if they’re pointed at you – if you know you’re in the car with one. Among the painfully long list of items in the council’s Oct 21 omnibus bill was this: “It is unlawful for a person to be voluntarily in a motor vehicle if that person knows that a [...]
Cafritz Awards Celebrate Excellence in DC Govt Employees
‘226′
courtesy of ‘elgin.jessica’
With all the grousing we do about the circus that is City Council and the general inefficiencies of DC government, it’s nice to take a minute to think about who is really doing great work while the Harriette Walters and Marion Barrys of the world grab all the headlines. The Cafritz Awards for [...]
Album Review: The Sun & Earth
‘PB080006′
courtesy of ‘dcjasmine’
Middle Distance Runner, hailing from our very own District of Columbia, released their first[edit: second] full-length album a few weeks ago, so I decided to check it out. MDR has been touring like mad for quite some time, so by the time I listened to The Sun & Earth, I had already heard many [...]
Well, they didn’t know what teabagging meant either
not the actual Che image
The Reliable Source reports kind of a duh moment between a GOP consultant and the proprietor of Busboys & Poets over the B&P display of some images of famous communists. It’s pretty unsurprising stuff on both sides, with the exception of this one bit: “Blakeman, who says he didn’t know the [...]
Call of Duty: Maybe in DC releases in about 12 hours
The wikipedia entry for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes a cynical stance. It points out that “A trailer released on the official Infinity Ward YouTube page teased fighting at the United States Capital in Washington, D.C., although it is unknown if the game will feature fighting in that setting.” I choose to remain [...]
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