Archive for May, 2010
Red Line Pre-dawn Derailment Snarls Metro
‘Metro Spirits’courtesy of ‘pnzr242′
The pre-dawn derailment of a WMATA construction unit, called a Petibone, has snarled the Red Line for the moment. The unit, which derailed in the direction of Glenmont, near Union Station, necessitated the single-tracking of Red Line trains between Judiciary Square and New York Avenue. Delays are currently reported at [...]
Bat Boy Lends Nationals Pitcher His Helmet
‘bat boy’
courtesy of ‘a loves dc’
With certain colleagues around these parts, I have learned to “agree to disagree” during arguments about the existence of the DH in the American League. I fall into the, “I like entertaining baseball” category; some may fall into the other side of “We like when the ninth guy up bunts, [...]
We Love Arts: Sophisticated Ladies
As of last Thursday night, Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies has become the best selling show in Arena Stage’s history (that’s a record-breaker over six decades of distinguished theater). It’s been extended through June 6 at the Lincoln Theatre, and rightly so. Go see it.
(I could just leave it at that, but of course I won’t!)
On [...]
Find Your New Fare
‘Arithmetic machine’courtesy of ‘marc kjerland’
If the proposed changes to the WMATA fare structure take effect as planned, how much more are you looking at in daily fees to ride the rails on our aging transport system? The Post’s Kat Downs and Jacqueline Kazil have built a calculator to help you figure it out. I ran [...]
DC Mythbusting: City of Neighborhoods
‘11th Street NW Rowhouses’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Washington DC is a city of neighborhoods, many of which the tourists who visit our fair city never really experience. But the unique neighborhoods of the District are what make it special– the beautiful rowhouses in Capitol Hill, the commercial centers in Penn Quarter and Georgetown, [...]
An Evening with Samurai: No Ninjas Allowed
‘ã��Edo Wonderlandã�� Bad Ass Samurai’
courtesy of ‘-ratamahatta-’
Tonight, courtesy of the Japanese Embassy, you can catch some Bushi-Do, a mix of traditional swordplay, beautiful choreography, comedy and drama. Simply put it’s sword fighting with a contemporary twist. The event titled “An Evening With Samurai” starts at 6:30pm at the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of [...]
Free Whiskey at Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
‘Johnnie Walker’
courtesy of ‘Suraj Baadkar’
It’s the last Tuesday of the month. What does that mean? Usually nothing. But today, that changes.
As a whiskey (and scotch … and bourbon) fan, I must admit I’m ashamed I haven’t heard of this before now, but Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar hosts a free whiskey tasting on the last [...]
Strasburg Baseball Card Hot Seller in Ebay Auction
Photo By Ebay Seller dunksb_sz10
Stephen Strasburg hasn’t been called up to the majors yet and somehow he has one of hottest selling baseball card’s via Ebay Auction at the moment. The card in question is one of kind, according to Sports by Brooks, making it special among the hordes of Strasburg memorabilia … should he [...]
Fenty and Gray’s Fencing Match
‘DSC_3701′
courtesy of ‘bhrome’
It’s a controversy you’d expect out in the ‘burbs, rival politicians bickering over the placement of a fence. However, as of now, it’s proving to be a hot button issue in this year’s mayoral campaign. The Washington Post ran nearly 1,300 words yesterday about Council chair and mayoral candidate Vincent Gray (D)’s metal [...]
HFStival Tickets On Sale Friday
‘SOUNDWAVE ‘10 SYDNEY. Gallows crowd.’
courtesy of ‘SarahB-’
Senior Vice President and Marketing Manager of CBS Radio Washington Sam Rogers, better known in this case as the former general manager of WHFS admitted a little something to The Washington City Paper recently:
“Nobody wants to admit they’re old and classic.”
In vain of that, it is necessary to announce [...]
Local Hottie Husbands
‘House O’ Weenies’
courtesy of ‘Karon’
Two local hotties made Redbook’s “America’s Hottest Husbands” contest finals, but unfortunately did not secure the top honor. Michael Kennedy of Frederick, MD and John McGaha of New Market, MD were selected to the 20 finalists and although they didn’t win the coveted title, they did make the top 5 runners up.
More than [...]
Featured Photo
”courtesy of ‘julianne’s’
There’s nothing like a nice day in the park to get your photographer creativity flowing, and Dupont Circle is one of those recurring themes in our pool. And Dupont isn’t short of characters or things that make for good pictures.
But every now and then you have to take a new perspective on the [...]
Flash mob gets completely unlikely crowd to dance Bollywood style
Of course I wasn’t going to let today go by without posting video of Saturday’s Bollywood Flash Mob. This video was taken from down at the front and focuses mainly on the Dhoonya Dance performers leading the crowd. They’re professionals, so of course they look great and know the steps.
But for a little bit more [...]
We Love Arts: Gruesome Playground Injuries
Tim Getman and Gabriela Hernandez-Coffey
photo by Stan Barouh
After the final curtain call, complete with standing ovation from several audience members, Jenn said to me “I’m going to have to let you take this one entirely.” I tore my eyes away from the audience member who was directly opposite us, across the theater in the round, [...]
Miss DC 2009 Defends Herself At Georgetown Bar
Photo By Patrick G. Ryan
Miss DC 2009 had quite the weekend here in the town that issued her the crown. First, a Saturday stint at Nationals Park to sing the National Anthem at the Battle of the Beltways series and then … things got a little less fun.
Jennifer Corey sent a line to The Washington [...]
Dino Hosting “Everything But the Quack” Tonight
‘If It’s Spring, There Must Be Baby Ducks In the Reflecting Pool’courtesy of ‘andertho’
One of my favorite places in DC, Dino in Cleveland Park, is doing a ten course tasting menu featuring Duck in every possible configuration tonight and tomorrow. PETA supporters and vegans, it’s probably best if you don’t click through.
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‘What the Heck?’
courtesy of ‘Ardyiii’
One of my friends in Boston once told me he thought the road projects there tended to fall into two categories. The first was legitimately needed fixes and changes. The second was “my cousin needs a job.” This sure seems more like the second.
Proposed resolution PR18-878 would approve new rules under [...]
