Archive for March, 2010
Wedding Bells
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
Today is the day that many gay couples in the District have been waiting for: wedding day. DC has processed the first batch of marriage license applications that were filed last week and will begin issuing said licenses today. Around 150 couples should have the document in hand by this evening, allowing [...]
Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown
‘Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown’courtesy of ‘tbridge’
In a ceremony in the NMAH’s Flag Hall this morning, First Lady Michelle Obama donated her Jason Wu-designed chiffon and Swarovski crystal gown to the Smithsonian as part of their new “A First Lady’s Debut” Exhibit that opens tomorrow. Featuring gowns from the last 50 years of Inaugurations, [...]
Three million dollars? You’re sitting in it.
‘081214 Twenty-nine Bills’
courtesy of ‘Dan4th’
The WMATA news today is that the cost of the June red line crash is about 25 million dollars. That’s pure hardware and labor costs – any lawsuits will raise the total. Insurance may cover that… after the 5 million dollar deductible.
The Examiner’s story says “The memo says four rail cars [...]
Oh DDOT, You’re Such a Kidder
When I parked on Constitution this morning to go to the National Museum of American History for the donation event surrounding the First Lady’s inaugural gown, I was expecting to park at a meter that worked. After all, those have to be some of the best moneymakers for the city, with all the tourist attractions. [...]
More »Strasburg’s First Start Couldn’t Be Coming At A Better Time
‘Waiting for the call’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Stephen Strasburg’s first start with the Nationals is being welcomed during a desperate time.
Here’s the set-up: In 6 games, the Nats have been outscored 67-30 and haven’t won a single game so far. Granted, this is Spring Training. The games don’t matter. What DOES matter is prepping for the regular [...]
Featured Photo
Kid & Gorilla by architeuthis dux
A great photo can evoke many emotions from the viewer, much like the one above. My first reaction was, “Awww, look at the cute kid at the zoo.” Do you remember those days, when your parents or siblings took you to the zoo and you couldn’t believe your eyes? How [...]
Ovie Nets Two, Caps Lose in SO
‘Alex Ovechkin’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
The good news? Alexander Ovechkin has found the net again. The bad? The Caps home game streak at Verizon has ended at 13 as the Dallas Stars stole a 4-3 shutout win.
The Caps seemed en route to another home win against the visiting Stars. After two periods, the Caps held a 2-0 [...]
Ben Kronberg at Palace of Wonders
‘Susan outside the Palace of Wonders’
courtesy of ‘Anosmia’
Comedian Ben Kronberg will be appearing at the Palace of Wonders on H Street Tuesday and Wednesday nights. He’s been on Jimmy Kimmel and Carson Daly, and of course here in DC at the Bentzen Ball. He’ll be appearing with Michael Foody and Kyle Martin at 9PM. Tickets [...]
Capturing the Faces of DC
‘22/100 – jamie’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
The Census takes a snapshot of a place once every ten years– but what would DC’s snapshot look like? The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, FotoWeek DC, and the DC Counts Campaign are joining together to sponsor a photo contest that answers that question. Fifty one portraits [...]
Drinks For Under $1 At Occidental Grill
‘tip’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
You read that right. Occidental Grill near the Willard Hotel (about 5 blocks from Metro Center station) is offering their 1967 menu cocktail prices. Drinks are under a dollar in the main dining room bar pending the purchase of one of their many bar menu items.
The catch is there’s a one cocktail per [...]
Open Meeting Scheduled For Tonight Regarding Bueller-Esque Pranksters In Potomac
‘288/265 Some call me the gangster of love…’
courtesy of ‘Mykl Roventine’
Remember last week’s debacle in Maryland concerning the post-1980’s Ferris Bueller-Esque incident at Churchill High School in Potomac? If you don’t, let me refresh your memory:
An on-going internal investigation of Churchill High has proven that the grades of 54 students were altered during the Fall [...]
We Love Music: March Music Preview
‘Project 365 – Day 2. It’s Only Rock’n’Roll’
courtesy of ‘.ygor’
Ticket prices for chart-topping acts who headline the big award shows are expensive. Not to mention the fact that tour stops at gigantic commercial venues like the Verizon Center take all the fun out of what a concert is supposed to be — an opportunity to [...]
The Greensides Will Rescue Your Monday (via Shameless Self-Promotion)
Photo by the great Tristan Roy
So, I’m one of the new contributors here on the We Love DC team, and there’s an outside chance that I’m stretching my role a little too quickly with this posting attempt. However, thanks to some understanding editors (who are going to be at the gig anyway), I’ve been given a [...]
Has Spring Sprung?
‘coming soon…’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
We’re one week away from springing forward, three weeks away from cherry blossoms, the temperature is above 50 and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen some flowers poking up from the ground. I think that it’s almost safe to call it: spring has arrived. What’s more is that mild temperatures will prevail for [...]
Talk Baseball at Politics & Prose Tuesday Night
‘Souvenir Baseball’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Opening Day at Nationals Park and around the country is three weeks away. Get in the mood by joining authors Steve Goldman and Clay Davenport tomorrow night at Politics and Prose for a live discussion about their book Prospectus: The Essential Guide to the 2010 Baseball Season.
Goldman and Davenport [...]
Potholepalooza Part Two
‘Fix it’
courtesy of ‘Deborah Fitchett’
Potholepalooza is back for round two. Go and honor thy neighbor (and your car) by turning those puppies into DDOT.
Last year, the District mended over 6,000 potholes in the area. This year, they’re hoping to do accomplish the same, if not more. But the end result is up to you.
The goal [...]
