Archive for February, 2010
We Love Music: Editors @ 9:30 Club 2/21/10
courtesy of Editors
Editors made a glorious return to the 9:30 Club on Sunday night playing to a sold-out house of enthusiastic fans and soon-to-be converts. These dark, Brit-pop masters treated the crowd to a set mixing their passion-fueled back-catalog with their synth-focused latest, “In This Light and On This Evening“. The transitions between the new [...]
Strasburg Scheduled To Start March 9th
‘Stephen Strasburg’
courtesy of ‘jpangan3′
It looks like Jesus will be taking the mound pretty soon. It’s been put in ink, so it must be true — Stephen Strasburg will be making his first start with the Nationals at Spring Training on March 9 against the Detroit Tigers.
At this point, he’s expected to pitch a couple innings.
“This [...]
DC Commission On The Arts And Humanities Want YOU To Promote The DC Art Scene
‘Televised War’
courtesy of ‘Karon’
Ever been bitten by the art bug? Need a way to scratch that itch? The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is starting a new one hour television show called Art(202) and they need your help!
Aid in the effort of DC arts promotion by submitting a video feature idea to the [...]
WeLoveDC DRINKS: Fresh Squeezed Wisdom
‘Wisdom #51′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
In the calm before the storm (what? there’s another blizzard coming?), we were able to take a breather and have a little fun out of the house on a day when the brown/green grass was just starting to show itself again.
Good times were had last night at Wisdom Cocktail [...]
The Road To Legalization: Will Congress Lay Down The Law?
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
The legalization of medical marijuana in DC continues to be an issue for those supporting the cause. According to the Washington Post, “Nine out of 13 council members are co-sponsoring the bill that would make the city the 15th jurisdiction in the country to offer the option to the [...]
Comedy in DC: Flooded Basement Edition
‘Drafthouse at dusk’
courtesy of ‘wfyurasko’
I love it when all the pent-up Snowpocalypse comedic frustration is unleashed upon an unsuspecting region. There’s a lot going on, but here are my picks for the week:
Thursday night is BrightestYoungThings’ “Family Hemerlein Variety Show,” featuring music and comedy, MC’d by Seaton Smith (for whom my fandom is well-known) and [...]
Yeah, We’re Sorry Too.
‘Looks Like We Have a Winner!’courtesy of ‘chardeenly’
It would be great if I could believe Marion Barry when he said anything. Today’s apology is no different. If all Hizzoner can come up with is, “I should have known better,” when what he’s accused of doing is accepting what amounts to a bribe and a kickback, [...]
Kigali Gets a Root Canal
I have no earthy idea how you give a gorilla a root canal, but fortunately, the National Zoo sure does. Veterinarians at the Zoo discovered recently that Kigali, a 15-year old lowlands gorilla, had a fracture in a tooth, and they handled the dental work, as well as a heart checkup, in a procedure today.
Kigali [...]
About.com guide blatantly rips off DCist
‘douches’
courtesy of ‘twicepix’
While watching the @welovedc Twitter account yesterday, I saw what could have turned into an entertaining confrontation that sadly never seemed to go anywhere. @DCist_updates angrily demanded that @washingtondcist get an original name. Who is @washingtondcist? Karen M. Hart, the About.com DC Travel Guide.
Hart’s Twitter feed is full of retweets of more renowned DC [...]
Wemple Departing City Paper for New Local Venture
‘city paper flower’courtesy of ‘christopher.poole’
Congratulations to Erik Wemple, current editor of the City Paper, who will be heading up the new local DC media outlet owned by the folks at Politico.com. Wemple has been at the City Paper since 2002, and has lead the paper through it’s hardest time to date. Between the sale to Creative Loafing, [...]
We Love Arts: Henry V
Now this is more like it.
From the first moments of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Henry V, there’s a feeling of power and potency that I found lacking in Richard II, playing in repertory at Sidney Harman Hall. This is a company in command, helmed by David Muse’s tight, almost economical direction which sets the play firmly [...]
Pancakes! Pancakes! Get Your Free Pancakes!
‘pancakes are good’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
In observance of National Pancake Day, participating area IHOPs are serving free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes today from 7am-10pm, and in return asking diners to make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Be sure to phone your local IHOP before heading out as participation is not mandatory. But I mean, [...]
A We Love DC Interview: Author Stephen Salny
Image Credit: Stephen Salny via Michael Taylor Design
Last night at the Corcoran, author and design expert Stephen Salny provided a comprehensive look into the legendary designer Michael Taylor. One of Architectural Digest’s “20 Greatest Designers of All Time” and best known for his popularization of the “California Look”, Taylor continues to revolutionize the industry 25 years [...]
West Elm Closing
‘Washington, DC Woodward & Lothrop historic 2′
courtesy of ‘army.arch’
West Elm is closing its DC store which is currently located in the former Woodward & Lorthrop department store building at 1020 G St. NW – also known as, the building over a Metro Center entrance. This comes as another sign of the times, backtracking from the [...]
Passive Aggressive Notes About Parking Spaces
‘Stella is Free!’
courtesy of ‘mollytics’
Now that the snow is melting and parking on streets is becoming easier by the day, we’re seeing fewer spaces marked with chairs or tables. Sure, if you spend hours digging out a parking space, it’s understandable that you’d want it to be there when you return, and you’d be angry [...]
Greener Buildings = Healthier Employees?
‘Interning at Bascom’
courtesy of ‘Mark Drago’
This Thursday night, the National Building Museum is hosting another session in its For the Greener Good series. This session focuses on the benefits of green buildings, and panelists explore how working in a green building could actually make employees healthier. More natural light, better heating and cooling, and building [...]
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2010-02-19 AdamsMorgan Time Series Pano – 20×30 by m hoek
When I think of Adams Morgan, I think of twenty year old kids drinking enough cheap alcohol to bring themselves to the brink of death. I think of Big Slice with the smell of puke and hookah drifting through the air. I think of breakfast at [...]
