Archive for December, 2009
Your Own Special Jawbox Performance
“For Your Own Special Sweetheart” courtesy of Dischord Records
Jawbox, without a doubt my all time favorite DC band, recently reissued their 90’s rock masterpiece “For Your Own Special Sweetheart” on Dischord Records. To celebrate the reissue, Jawbox agreed to a one-off reunion performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Their performance of “Savory” aired last [...]
I’m Just Not Into You Anymore
‘Mind the Gap’
courtesy of ‘*tinadelarosa’
Dear Metro:
I’m just not into you anymore.
Look, it’s been a great relationship, for the most part. But I have to say, your actions and attitudes over the last few months had me worried to the point that I’ve begun looking at a much older friend to fulfill my needs.
I’d love to [...]
Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Opens Thursday — It’s About Time!
‘fallen iace skater’
courtesy of ‘easement’
The wait is over. Technical difficulties are through. The coolant system has been repaired! The Sculpture Garden ice rink will FINALLY open on Thursday.
If you need more of an incentive to venture out into the bitter winter weather, the fine folks at the National Gallery of Art will have a free [...]
We Love Arts: Dana Ellyn, Divinely Irreverent
What’s most shocking about Dana Ellyn’s paintings?
That they’re truthful.
Opening this past weekend at the Evolve Urban Arts Project in the Atlas District, Divinely Irreverent is an audacious exhibit delivering some hard slaps to myths of many kinds – from religion to what it means to be a woman. These are thought-provoking pieces – sometimes outright [...]
Georgetown Cupcake on the move
‘Cupcake’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
In a decision sure to improve the mood of anyone who has ever waited in one of their typical lines out the door and down the street, Georgetown Cupcake is moving a block to the west on M. The new digs look like a nice airy space based on the google street view [...]
DC Mythbusting: DC is a Company Town
‘The Capitol’
courtesy of ‘Tyrannous’
Welcome to another Mythbusting feature! This week, we’ll be tackling the myth that the District of Columbia is a company town– that is, that the majority of jobs in the city are federal government jobs. DC is the center of the federal government, so wouldn’t it make sense that most of the [...]
Taxi Hits Bike in Georgetown
Update: More details on the accident from WashCycle.
I walked by this scene at 31st and M in Georgetown last night: squad cars and yellow tape around a Washington Flyer taxi, its windshield badly cracked, a mangled bicycle under its tires. Vnangia tweets that the accident was fatal. MPD had officers directing traffic around the scene [...]
WaPo Raises Daily Price to $1
‘Lazy Saturday’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’<
Get ready to whip out those George Washington’s for your news. The Post is raising its price by 25 cents, making its daily cost a whole dollar in an attempt to offset the decline in ad revenue.
What does this mean for readers? The Washingtonian reports that “The Post notified retailers Tuesday that [...]
Featured Photo
‘ ‘ courtesy of ‘erin m’
Snow. The first time in the season is always a little magical. It’s rarely too much, not often disruptive, and it’s as pretty as can be. That first snowfall is romantic, idyllic. The city sort of goes quiet under a blanket of hush.
Many people don’t like winter, with its cold [...]
Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight
‘dc christmas’
courtesy of ‘Pete…E’
If you missed out on tickets to the White House Christmas Tree lighting last week, all is not lost. Tonight is the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting, and you don’t need tickets to see this event. It starts at 5 PM tonight on the Mall side of the Capitol and includes performances by [...]
Boil Order for Shepherd Park
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WASA has put out the alert that residents in Shepherd Park should be boiling their water before using it:
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) is issuing a precautionary boil water/bottled water advisory for a portion of Northwest DC, affecting approximately 750 buildings.
DC WASA experienced a loss of [...]
ZooLights Are Back!
‘ZooLights Preview’
courtesy of ‘macmoov’
ZooLights are back and on display as of Friday night at the National Zoo.
This animal & holiday themed light festival will be open on weekend nights through Dec. 13 and each night between Dec. 18 – Jan. 2. But remember! The zoo will be closed on Chirstmas Eve, Chirstmas Day and New [...]
Buy a Bike, Help Community Programs
‘City Bikes Bikes’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
In the market for a bike? Here’s a way to get a bike and feel like you’re helping your community all at once: head to the Used Bike Sale at Big Bear Cafe on Saturday 12/12 from 10 to 2. There will be plenty of quality reconditioned bikes [...]
Gay marriage vote will happen on the 15th
‘Law Books’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
WaPo’s DC Wire blog reports that the council and the Human Rights Campaign are planning to have a party next Tuesday evening celebrating the passage of the marriage equality bill. Invitations have gone out already. Mine apparently got lost in the mail.
There’s still no sign on the council’s website [...]
Supporting Local Artists at DC Holiday Markets
‘Batik’
courtesy of ‘tbridge’
After the enthusiastic response to our Gift Guide to DC Artists last week, I wanted to do a follow-up to further assist you awesome bunch of DC Enthusiasts in your gift-giving efforts.
I didn’t get a chance to talk about holiday markets, which are a great way to check out local and regional artists [...]
Target To-Go Store In Georgetown
‘Long live this landmark’
courtesy of ‘dno1967′
According to the Washington Business Journal, a Target To-Go Store will be operating in Georgetown (M St. NW and Wisconsin Ave. NW,) Dec. 11-13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These temporary shops feature 50 reasonably priced gifts such as toys, housing items and gadgets, plus pre-store launch items from the [...]
Bringing Bravo’s Top Chef to DC
‘Paul BOCUSE, French Cook’
courtesy of ‘alainelorza’
The foodies over at DC blog Capital Spice have been intently watching and covering this season of Bravo’s Top Chef, and last week they offered up a fantastic interview with Frederick, Maryland’s own final contest Bryan Voltaggio.
Leading up to this Wednesday’s finale, the site is running a contest that not [...]
