Archive for April, 2010
You can Drink Your Coffee Naked, After All!
‘East Capitol Ave.’
courtesy of ‘Packherd’
The Fairfax Court of Appeals has ruled that it is legal to be naked in your own home. You may remember that a few months ago a neighbor saw Eric Williamson through a window walking around his house naked, enjoying some coffee. Said neighbor called the cops, who burst into Williamson’s Springfield home with guns drawn and arrested him. A [...]
Michelle Obama Loves DC Too! And She Wants to Ride Metro.
‘Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown’
courtesy of ‘tbridge’
First Lady Michelle Obama talks about her love for Washington DC in the new issue of Conde Nast Traveler, saying that DC feels like home and that she wishes she could explore it more without inconveniencing people. It’s a great article about the city, and it’s clear that the First [...]
Hot Ticket: Red Sparowes @ RNR Hotel 4/11/10
courtesy of Red Sparowes.
Hot Ticket is a new column, where I will occasionally recommend a good (possibly great) upcoming concert in the DC area for your consideration.
This Sunday night post-metal, geniuses Red Sparowes make their return to Rock & Roll Hotel. They last played DC at the same venue in 2007; an incredibly powerful show [...]
We Love Weekends, April 10-11
‘And so it begins’
courtesy of ‘(afm)’
Jenn: This being the first weekend in several past that I’m actually not sick, I intend to have a blast. Friday night sees me at the opening of Synetic’s Metamorphosis, eager to find out how they tackle Kafka’s work about a man who wakes up one day as, well, a bug. [...]
Acadiana welcomes your pooch to the patio. Who doesn’t?
‘Commonwealth, The People’s Gastropub’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Honestly if this was any other restaurant I’d let this pass on by, but I will forever have a place in my heart for Acadiana and their delicious gumbo.
Acadiana welcomes four-legged visitors to the Patio for Sunday Brunch!
Every Sunday, 11am – 2:30pm: New Orleans Style Brunch, $29
Pooches can pick a [...]
Flowers for Phones, April 13-14
‘ting’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, from 11-2pm drop off your used cell phones at either Farragut Square Park or Triangle Park and you’ll get a free potted flower to take home and a chance to win one of many cool prizes. Collected phones will be recycled as part of the Golden [...]
DDOT To Stop The Ginkgo Tree From Stinking Up The City
‘Gingko trees’
courtesy of ‘Rafiq Mirza’
If you’ve smelled a particular odor that doesn’t exactly titillate your nostrils, odds are it’s the ginkgo tree spreading its not so glamorous scent throughout the city.
DDOT is on the case, ready to start tackling this spring staple in the District’s airspace by spraying the tree’s fruit (that’s what causes the [...]
A Dolcezza Summer for Dupont
Have no fear, your dessert prayers have been answered. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato will be opening a brand-spanking-new location in Dupont Circle, perfect for those hot and humid days ahead. The gelateria will not only have a gelato bar, but also an exclusive V60 Pour-over Coffee Bar. Slated to open on April 15th, this location will feature [...]
More »Name That Burger Joint
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
This past Monday, BLT Restaurant Group launched an online “Name Game” contest to find the best name for its three new burger restaurants opening later this year in New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, DC (1317 Connecticut Avenue).
You must submit your burger joint name before Friday, April 30 [...]
Corcoran Ceases Cézanne
Daydreaming at the Corcoran by Kevin H.
The average day at an art museum goes something like this. The doors open, people stroll in to look at some art, and later in the day the doors close until the entire process is repeated again the next day. Unlike the world of politics or the world [...]
Free Fun at the Corcoran
‘Corcoran Gallery of Art’
courtesy of ‘dcjasmine’
This just in…
This Sunday the Corcoran is open to the public, FREE of charge.
And as if this couldn’t get much better, it does. Starting Memorial Day and lasting all summer, the Corcoran will be having FREE Summer Saturdays. Join the Corcoran for gallery tours, workshops, and performances galore all for [...]
Clubhouse Consensus Is: “We’re Not Worried.”
Photo by Rachel Levitin
Optimism is mood in the Nationals Clubhouse, even after the Opening Day snafu of losing 11-1 and the shenanigans caused by robust Phillies fans.
Bullpen Coach Jim Lett agreed that Opening Day is over, now it’s time to get on with the season.
Shortstop Ian Desmond says he’s not worried about what happened with [...]
DC’s Best Burger
‘palena’
courtesy of ‘AlissaS24′
What is DC’s best burger? That’s a can of worms to open. You’ve got Five Guys, you’ve got Good Stuff, you’ve got Ray’s and each has it’s own set of religious devotees. Well, now there’s another contender. According to Epicurious, Palena Cafe has DC’s best burger, which, coincidentally, is also the third best burger [...]
Green/Yellow Line Delays This Afternoon
‘Metro Train in Motion’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Riders be weary, there are now major delays on the Green and Yellow lines after a woman was struck by a train shortly after 1 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Square/7th Stret Convention Center stop, which is closed at this time which is open as of 2:37 [...]
This Saturday: Potomac River Watershed Clean Up Day!
Earth day is right around the corner, April 22. Have you thought of what contributions you’ve made to helping the environment this year? If you’re a little behind, join us this weekend in cleaning up the Potomac River watershed!
Saturday marks the 22nd Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup, which brings together people from all over the [...]
ADI to Host an Open House for the Little Twinkle Toes in Your Life
Courtesy of American Dance Institute
If you’re like me, then you’re all for every little girl believing that she too, can be a ballerina someday. That being said, you’ll be even more excited about the American Dance Institute’s FREE Angelina Ballerina Open House on Sunday April 25th from 12 noon to 2pm.
The American Dance Institute (ADI) [...]
