Archive for April, 2010
We Love Arts: Art After Hours 4/9
‘Hirshhorn After Hours #57′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
The Hirshhorn Museum rocks. I keep trying to think of a better description for the place, cause as writer – that is my job; however, no other term seems more fitting or more appropriate as a means to express my resulting state of euphoria that occurs [...]
Willingham Goes Long, Livo Returns, Nats Win 5-2
‘Josh Willingham’
courtesy of ‘Keith Allison’
Josh Willingham ended the weekend on a high note for the Washington Nationals, knocking in all five of the Nats runs against the Mets at Citi Field for a 5-2 victory (including a first-inning grand slam).
Livo’s big return to the Nats was a seven shutout inning appearance was what Riggleman’s been [...]
Boston Wins in Shootout, Holds Ovie Pointless
‘DSC_6274′
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
Yesterday’s showdown between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals was everything NBC hoped it would be as their Game of the Week. There was grit, goals, and grudges – all good ratings boosters – despite the fact that neither team had much to play for. With the Caps ensconced in the number [...]
Nats Get It Together, Beat Mets 4-3
‘7TH’
courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
John Lannan out does his Opening Day appearance on Monday by throwing 99 pitches in a long five inning outing today against the Mets, ultimately getting the 4-3 win.
Game Highlights include:
Tyler Clippard ties his career high strikeout count in a game with seven K’s, no walks (the last time Clippard struck out seven in a [...]
Desmond’s Bat Not Enough To Curb Mets, Mets Win 8-2
‘6-3.’
courtesy of ‘NDwas’
Young, hard-hitting Ian Desmond’s two run triple in the top of the 2nd at Citi Field was no match for this Mets squad. For a team trite with troubles last season, the Mets are hoping to turn their playing around in 2010. The Nationals are feeling the burns of a Mets ball club [...]
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Churchill Downs
‘Ties’
courtesy of ‘bdesham’
Georgetown-based menswear designers, Charles and Patrick, have scored it big with the 2010 Kentucky Derby Icon logo tie. Made from 100% Italian printed silk, the neckties are handmade in the US, come in four colors: yellow, pink, blue, and orange, and feature the emblematic Kentucky Derby rose.
The 136th Kentucky Derby takes place on [...]
Pay Your Meter From Your Phone
‘New DC Parking Meters’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
And here I thought our cell phones already did enough what with the invention of the iPhone, Blackberry, and all those darn apps and additions you can access via WiFi.
Alas, the future of cellular phone use in DC is set to change yet again now that DDOT [...]
A We Love DC Interview: Worn Magazine
‘Worn Magazine Preview 01′
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
Some may say DC lacks a fashion presence. However, with the onslaught of successful, local style blogs and publications in combination with the migration of young creative-types into the city – Washington is finally getting the makeover it has been desperately pleading for.
Helping our city make its mark is the [...]
Darth Vader & Storm Troopers to invade Chinatown. No, really.
‘Darth Vader (motion-blur fixed)’
courtesy of ‘Andres Rueda’
So there’s this event coming up on July 17th at the Verizon Center called “Star Wars: In Concert.” It’ll feature live symphony performances of music from the films, narration by Anthony “C-3PO” Daniels, and an exhibit of costumes and props. Nerd paradise, right? (She says, fully embracing her own [...]
We Love Music: Serena Maneesh @ DC9 4/7/10
courtesy of Serena Maneesh.
Norwegian, neo-shoegazer, wunderkinds Serena Maneesh (finally!) returned to the DC area on Wednesday night when they played a painfully short but brilliant set at DC9. It has been four long years since Serena Maneesh first brought their mammoth live sound to our area; when they played to an embarrassingly small crowd at [...]
Nats Win, Silence Phils
‘Doubled up.’
courtesy of ‘NDwas’
The Nats (1-2) silenced all Phillies (2-1) fans last night by beating the defending NL champions 6-5 at Nationals Park. Riggleman’s first four batters (Morgan, Guzman, Zimmerman, Dunn) ended up going a combined 7 for 14 in yesterday’s game. They got their offense started early in the bottom of the 1st with [...]
Metro Weekend Doors, Closing Early? Maybe.
‘Lotus #49′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
It looks like Metro’s trying to get responsible, start saving money, and create more time to do track maintenance. I’d say, “Great! Hoorah! I’m proud of you,” but I can’t do that. Why? They’d have to eliminate late night train service on weekends to do it.
Director of Operations [...]
Kissing Frogs
‘Dress’
courtesy of ‘farrelley’
I remember prom, I remember it all too well. My date cancelled on me a week before the event and I wore a plaid dress (yes, I looked like a Sandra Lee ‘tablescape’ for Spring). Needless-to-say, my prom experience was not like what you saw in the movies; however, it definitely was [...]
Where We Live: Old Town Alexandria
‘View down King Street’
courtesy of ‘CathyLovesDC’
Alexandria is an independent city in Virginia that measures 15 square miles and includes over 100,000 residents (which is much larger than the typical neighborhood that we profile in Where We Live), and includes distinct neighborhoods like Arlandia, Rosemont, North Ridge, Del Ray, and West End. This profile will mostly [...]
Hitchens v. Old Testament God, Jun 13
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courtesy of ‘ensceptico’
I personally would rather stab myself in the face repeatedly than go to this, but perhaps you feel differently about Mr Hitchens than I do.
Christopher Hitchens is going to pass through town in June to promote his new autobiography and will be speaking at the 6th & I synagogue. It’s sponsored by the [...]
MD Portion of I-95 Makes Top 5 Best Roads in US
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
According to Reader’s Digest, the stretch of I-95 between Baltimore, MD and Elkton, MD is one of the top 5 best roads in America. Now, I’m not one to rip on a Maryland highway, but in all of America I-95 made the list? Seriously? I’m thinking that MD I-95 [...]
We Love Drinks: Joe Riley
‘Joe Riley, Ace Beverage’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
We Love Drinks continues our series where we look behind the bar, profiling the many people – from mixologists to bartenders, sommeliers to publicans – who make your drinks experience happen.
So far in our profile series we’ve focused on the people bringing your drinks to you – from bartenders [...]
