Archive for June, 2010
We Love The World Cup: Where To Watch
‘World Cup 2010 Tee Off Tomorrow’
courtesy of ‘Frames-of-Mind’
With the 2010 World Cup kicking off tomorrow as host nation South Africa takes on Mexico at 10am (EST) at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, it’s time we explored local venue standouts for watching this four week long, footie, action packed tournament.
When contemplating your location it’s important to [...]
Dupont Circle Street Named After Dr. Frank Kameny
Dr. Frank Kameny
Mayor Adrian Fenty has been exercising his power to rename DC streets like no mayor has done before, today dedicating the intersection of 17th & R street NW to Dr. Frank Kameny.
Many people consider Dr. Kameny to be the grandfather of the gay rights movement. In 1957, a time when being gay was [...]
We Love Weekends: June 12-13
‘Dandies & Quaintrelles 0863′
courtesy of ‘yospyn’
Max: Friday night I’ll be nerding it up with the best of them at the DC Digital Capital Week kickoff party. From 9PM to 3AM, Blagden Alley will be the place to be in DC for networking, art viewing, music listening, and beer drinking ($20). [...]
Hot Ticket: This Will Destroy You @ DC9 6/10/10
courtesy of This Will Destroy You.
Look at the friggin’ graphic. When I came across the above image while researching the post-rock quartet, This Will Destroy You, I knew that I had found just about everything I would need to convince you to go to this concert. Not only are This Will Destroy You a post-rock [...]
Strasburg Reads Top Ten List On Letterman Tonight
Photo by Cheryl Nichols/Nationals News Network
Stephen Strasburg will deliver tonight’s Top Ten List during The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS.
He won’t be making the trip to New York like other MLB players who have held the television “honor” in the past. Instead, he’ll read it from his new home — the District.
Don’t miss [...]
Plenty of Paella to Go Around!
‘paella’
courtesy of ‘looseid’
A couple of nights ago, I had the pleasure of attending the kickoff to the 8th Annual Paella Festival at Jaleo in Crystal City, and I must say I was very impressed to say the least. Between June 7th and 20th, all locations will be celebrating the traditional Spanish dish, so you have [...]
Fairfax church property ownership in flux
‘Methodist Church, Bacup’
courtesy of ‘Tim Green aka atoach’
Things are looking down for parishioners at the Truro and The Falls Church houses of worship that are trying to break from the Episcopal church while staying in their current venues. Michelle Boorstein at PostLocal reports that the Virginia Supreme court has reversed a Fairfax judge’s decision that [...]
We Love Music & Comedy: Conan O’Brien – The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour
Tuesday night had me back at DAR Constitution Hall to witness the madcap hilarity of the Conan O’Brien Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour. I don’t think I need to recap how Conan lost his Tonight Show gig to its former host, other than to mention how that extremely public NBC scheduling conflict [...]
More »Lannan Struggles, Nats Comeback to Beat the Pirates
Photo by Cheryl Nichols/Nationals News Network
Stephen Strasburg is a hard act to follow. John Lannan learned that the hard way while struggling from the mound for the entirety of his 4 2/3 inning outing.
When asked about Lannan’s trouble tonight, Manager Jim Riggleman responded that he thought Lannan was going to regroup but failed to get out of [...]
Oh You Embassy Folk! You’re So Funny!
‘The Last Lion’
courtesy of ‘LaTur’
As the USA v. England World Cup match up fast approaches, the American and British embassy folk have begun the typical trash talking/friendly betting that normally occurs when two nations/cities play each other.
The email stream between both ambassadors has leaked on to the internet exposing the wager and now the details [...]
Jeter Says to Rider: “Apparently You Believe in Slavery”
‘mute’
courtesy of ‘woodleywonderworks’
UnsuckDCMetro posted an alleged email conversation between a concerned Metro rider and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 boss Jackie Jeter that, frankly, makes the union look even more like…well, a-holes. The conversation was in regards to the fact that two union bus drivers got their jobs back – with pay – despite some [...]
Coco Spotted In Georgetown
‘And on guitar’
courtesy of ‘(afm)’
Those of you out there that are on Team Coco, and really who’s on Team Leno?!!!, keep your eyeballs peeled for the pasty, redhead as he’s been spotted wandering the streets of Georgetown this afternoon.
No word on if Triumph or the Masturbating Bear were with him.
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We Love Music: Five Reasons To Check Out The Columbia Pike Blues Festival
‘Guitar being played by Tom Walton: White Springs, Florida’
courtesy of ‘State Library and Archives of Florida’
The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is celebrating the Columbia Pike Blues Festival’s 15th year on June 19. Jazz and music lovers alike are in for a hands-on, interactive, outdoor musical experience should they chose to embark upon the event. Here [...]
Heart’s Delight at the Passenger
‘The Passenger 8′
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
Charity is a good thing. Charity plus drinking is an even better thing. This is one of the reasons that Heart’s Delight is one of my favorite non-profits, because they consistently host charitable events that feature fine selections of alcohol, and their next event will be no [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Drive
‘twilight drive’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Through a very lucky break I’ve had a free parking pass for my office building over the last month. It’s given me a chance to drive into the office on a regular basis, and to compare that commute to my regular Metro commute. The things I do for you fine readers!
First, let [...]
Reel Journalism with Nick Clooney: “State of Play”
Nick Clooney with NBC Anchor Brian Williams/Photo By Rachel Levitin
The evolution of media is a hot conversation and what better way to nip that conversation in the butt than actually talking about the daily changes in how people write, gather, and read the news.
Nick Clooney hosts the final installment of his Reel Journalism series at [...]
Burgers, Wings & Beer; Georgetown’s latest additions
‘Ted’s spicy wings’
courtesy of ‘rick’
This week two new restaurants open along Georgetown’s posh M Street and hope to fill some of the gaps within the neighborhoods food scene.
Opening on Thursday, the long time M Street Italian staple, News Cafe, re-brands and revamps its menu as Thunder Burger & Bar. According to Vox Populi’s exclusive interview [...]
