Archive for December, 2009
DC Food Blogger Happy Hour Tonight at Churchkey
Whether you’re a regular DCFBHH attendee in need of a reminder or you’re interested in putting a face to a name for some of your favorite local food bloggers, come have a beer! Tonight is officially the fourth Food Blogger Happy Hour to grace our fine city. Following on the heels of happy hours at [...]
More »Holiday Merriment In Georgetown Is Blowing Up
‘Tall Toy Soldier’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
When I checked out the posters for this Sunday’s 2nd Merriment in Georgetown, the performance by kiddie rock band Milkshake, photos with Santa and the American Girl doll activities, gave this festivity a distinctly non-twenty/thirty something year old vibe.
That was until this morning’s weekly Georgetown BID email, which enlightened me [...]
Free Food at Henry’s Soul Cafe. Leave Now.
‘Sweet Potato Pie’
courtesy of ‘andycoan’
If you’re a fan of soul food and sweet potato pie, head out of your office NOW and go to the newest location of Henry’s Soul Cafe at 317 K Street NW. To celebrate the opening of their newest location, they’re feeding the first 95 people in the door today, starting [...]
Register for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler Now
‘Cherry Blossom Festival 10 Mile Run’
courtesy of ‘CathyLovesDC’
The Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run is, by far, the most fun road race I’ve ever run. The crowds of cheering spectators, the flat and scenic course, and the beauty of the cherry blossoms in bloom make the ten miles pass by in an instant (well, mostly). Because [...]
The National Christmas Tree Ceremony Thursday
‘White House Christmas tree’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … or at least – it almost is!
The White House Christmas Tree is ready to sparkle in the night sky. The lighting ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday evening, featuring The Obamas and musical guests Sheryl Crow, Common, and Ray LaMontagne. [...]
Comedy in DC: Pre-Christmas Funny
‘Settle down people – this is serious.’
courtesy of ‘TheeErin’
We are getting into another seasonal comedy lull as bars and hotels fill their less-used back rooms with professional minefields office holiday parties and as comics make plans to visit their (often highly dysfunctional, comedic goldmine) families, so there are only a few shows of interest coming [...]
Area Museums Making Cuts
‘Castle silhouette’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
The Newseum has cut 29 people from its full-time staff, trimming down for the second time since its April 2008 reopening. The cuts came late last month. The floor staff saw only minor cutbacks and the museum president, Kenneth Paulson, has stated that the cuts “should not affect the experience of museum [...]
Jon Gosslin at Logan Tavern
‘Paparazzi’
courtesy of ‘arne.list’
Smarmy dad, Jon Gosslin, formerly of “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ fame, is reportedly dining at Logan Tavern, as we speak. According the the Real World DC twitter, Jon was sighted at the DC establishment mere moments ago. Maybe you can even catch a glimpse, if you hurry over there.
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Willing to review some food?
‘Spices in the Spice/Egyptian Bazaar’
courtesy of ‘acaaron816′
If so, here’s your opportunity. Local social entrepreneur John Sorial is looking for about 50 people to help refine some menus for a specialty food line of Middle Eastern entrees. You show up and eat a free meal in exchange for providing some honest feedback.
I asked John what restaurants [...]
Scrum-a-licious Shopping Spree
‘Rugby Shirts’
courtesy of ‘Joe Shlabotnik’
The head prepsters at Rugby, the Ralph Lauren clothing brand with a shop/restaurant in Georgetown, are having a little Holiday Wardrobe give away.
In exchange for some of your info, you can enter to win the grand prize, a $2000 gift card, to purchase whatever you want from their classic and signature [...]
Gingertown Buildout Tonight
‘Gingerbread House’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Tonight is the Gingertown buildout at David M. Schwarz Architects. What’s Gingertown? Imagine a city of gingerbread houses, only instead of being designed and clumsily assembled by your 3 year old niece and your dad from a kit, the houses are designed by architects and built under their supervision. The city [...]
We Love Arts: Intersections
There’s something about the approach of the winter season that always makes me want to drift away in a museum, quieting my mind by reflecting on art. A recent sojourn to the Phillips Collection to see the Intersections series did just that, and I encourage you to check it out.
Too often art collections can become [...]
National Opera Forced To Cutback
‘Opera House Lobby’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Opera goers have fewer opportunities for frilly stage shows and musical pizazz during the 2010-11 season now that the National Opera is cutting back.
The rumors floating around the past few weeks are true – WNO is dropping eight staff positions and re-issuing a new (shorter) season of productions due to [...]
The council passes gay marriage bill. What now?
‘Capital Pride Parade’
courtesy of ’spiggycat’
The D.C. Council, in a vote of 11-2, has passed a bill recognizing gay marriage in the District. The two no votes were Yvette Alexander and Marion Barry. We didn’t catch all of the pre-vote debate but both Barry and Harry Thomas gave pretty energetic support for their opposing positions, both [...]
Salahis on Today
The White House Gatecrashers, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, were on the Today Show this morning to talk about the State Dinner and all the attention that has come along with the event. They’re sticking to their claims that they were invited to the State Dinner. They’re saying now, that “their lives have been [...]
More »DC honors World HIV/AIDS Day
‘#32′
courtesy of ‘dbking’
The Obamas are hosting a large red ribbon on their doorstep, symbolizing solidarity with people infected with the virus. George Mason University is displaying a 1,200-square-foot section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt as a part of the school’s HIV Awareness week (where they’re also capitalizing on an opportunity to offer free HIV testing!). [...]
Featured Photo
…and the DJ Played All Night Long by Rolenz
I’m always awestruck when I see a photograph of star trails. Like macro photographs, they show you things that your eyes can’t see on their own as well as show off the sexiness of photography. While star trails can be captured with both film and digital cameras, [...]
