Archive for December, 2009
The Residents coming to the 930 club
‘an optic volcano’
courtesy of ‘katherine_hitt’
If you’re a fellow gen-xer and were at all into odd music during your youth then you’d probably recognize The Residents‘ signature eyeball motif. I honestly hadn’t thought of them in years, despite having really enjoyed Meet the Residents. However the almighty wikipedia indicates they’ve never really stopped creating, and now [...]
Spread Holiday Cheer To Those In The Armed Forces
‘Half way through’
courtesy of ’sermoa’
The holiday season is more than a time to gorge yourself with home-cooked meals and family bonding. It’s about giving back and making people smile. The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes, Inc. encourages you to do just that by getting involved with the Holiday Mail for Heroes program.
The program is [...]
He Loves DC: Lamar Brown
Earlier this week, I sat down with Lamar Brown, engineer and corporate drone by day and wine connoisseur and entrepreneur by night. His cozy shop just off King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Carafe Wines, is the city’s only “micro-winery,” allowing customers to sample and then bottle their own wines. With grape juices shipped in [...]
More »Pro tip for bank robbers: Leave your ID at home
‘The Cell’
courtesy of ‘andertho’
Alleged bank robber Kelvin James Crosby, 28, of High Point North Carolina was pinched in our fair city during a traffic stop. We’ll be sending him back to NC to stand trial for a bank robbery, during which he is reported by police to have dropped a personal document with his name [...]
The Onion at the National Press Club tomorrow
‘National Press Club – Bottoms Up – 1-30-09′
courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
I’m still waiting for my invitation to join the National Press Club, but they’re opening their doors to any and all tomorrow evening. Three of the writers and editors from America’s Finest News Source, The Onion, will be there to talk and flog their new book, [...]
We Love Weekends: December 4-6
‘Sidewalk Chalk Abstract’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Another week, another weekend. Thank goodness it works out that way. [Insert your winter holiday of choice here] is closing in, so this might be the last weekend you get to yourself, free of obligations or shopping or drunk uncle Charlie sharing family history you’d have been happier not knowing. [...]
Sen. Corker’s Daughter Carjacked Near Verizon Center
‘Slow Down’
courtesy of ’spiggycat’
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker’s oldest daughter Julia, 22, got carjacked last night at the corner of D and 7th Streets NW (near the Verizon Center) by two attackers. One of the men stopped to ask Corker where Gallery Place was while the other opened her driver’s side door, pulled her out of [...]
Ride With Style: New DC Sports Vanity Plates Are In-The-Works
‘Preamble (203/365) (048/365) [Explored]‘
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Want to drive with pride while donning your favorite team’s colors with a new vanity license plate? You could be soon thanks to council members Kwame R. Brown (D-At Large) and Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) who announced their plan to create plates for the Redskins, Wizards, United, Capitals and Mystics [...]
Cratenfire.com Presents A U St. Showcase of DC Talent
Yours truly has a one-song set on U Street tonight. Interested in catching the stage debut of Rachel Levitin & Paul Derlunas? Stop by the Cratenfire.com Local DC Talent Showcase down at Station9 located at 1438 U Street NW.
The event features a house band to kick-off a night of rockin’ DC tunes at 7 pm, [...]
Give a Little So a Child Can Smile
‘More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys’
courtesy of ‘marciadc’
One of the reasons I love this time of year is the opportunities that abound to give. Since my family and I practice the “Season of Giving” in every literal sense, I want to make our readers aware of an opportunity that exists to give at least [...]
We Love Drinks: Josh Volz
We Love Drinks embarks on a series where we look behind the bar, profiling the many people – from mixologists to bartenders, sommeliers to publicans – who make your drinks experience happen.
“The coolest winter I ever spent was a San Francisco summer,” Josh Volz quips as he mixes up… a San Francisco Summer cocktail. A [...]
Characters Unite: National Town Hall
Characters Unite Town Hall by Corinne Whiting
Earlier today the Newseum hosted a by-invitation-only panel that brought together an eclectic array of powerhouses. On the stage was opening speaker Dulé Hill (who referred to his former role on West Wing), moderator Tom Brokaw (who led a smooth discussion and even pitched a few jokes along the [...]
Free Stuff Alert: Free Card from Gmail! Like, Real Card. In the Mail.
‘Christmas Cards @ Bonhoga gallery shop’
courtesy of ‘Shetland Arts’
Who doesn’t love getting something for free? Here’s another reason to love Gmail (as if conversation threads and Gchat and cool labs features weren’t enough): they’re offering real in-the-mail holiday cards for free this season. All you have to do is go to their website, fill out [...]
Sweetgreen Expands: Fourth Location to Open in Logan Circle
‘Tim and the Sweetflow Mobile!’
courtesy of ‘Carly & Art’
Last week, sweetgreen announced that construction had begun on their fourth location in the city. With bustling Bethesda, Georgetown and Dupont stores, in addition to a successful sweetflow mobile truck, the new 15th and P Street endeavor is off to a running start.
The former Georgetown students who [...]
Dear local media: stop saying “in 15 days”
‘My Trusty Gavel’
courtesy of ’steakpinball’
Yesterday’s council vote on the gay marriage bill was after what’s known as the first reading of the bill, and it’s only the first of two necessary before the matter goes to the mayor for a signature. The Post and others have specifically mentioned that, to their credit.
However they keep flubbing [...]
Let Standup Comics Fix You Up- It’s Better Than Your Mom Doing It
‘Date Night at the Legg Mason’
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
I got word of this one too late for it to go in the Comedy in DC feature this morning, but it sounds like it might be interesting: the Arlington Drafthouse is holding “Laugh Match,” a comedy show/speed dating hybrid. It’s December 5th at 9:45PM.
After the comedy performance, [...]
Good People Save Animals
Mysterious Ultra-Cute Dog Sitting Up in Arlington
You don’t hate cute puppies and kittens, do you? You enjoy a fine brew from time to time, right? Prove it! Come out tomorrow night, Thursday, to Mister Day’s in Clarendon for a low-dollar fundraiser for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue! The suggested donation is only $10 and you will [...]
High-kicking DC Tour Guides
‘Rockettes’
courtesy of ’skvidal’
Two Rockettes from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular show, which is coming to the Patriot Center and the Verizon Center this month, will be spreading some Christmas cheer around DC this Friday, December 4.
The leggy ladies will be playing tour guide on a double decker bus (Union Station, 11am), which is apparently similar [...]
