Archive for June, 2010
The Wire on Sale for $90 Today
‘Baltimore, Maryland’
courtesy of ‘dougtone’
Friday, it was the West Wing on sale for $99. Today, it’s The Wire: The Complete Series on sale for $90. Two distinct and awesome series, full of amazing writing and milieu, and some of the best characters ever written for television. Get a copy of the David Simon masterwork. [...]
Fenty on the defense at candidate forum
‘Mayor Fenty 502′
courtesy of ‘yospyn’
Candidates in most of the District’s 2010 races met last night at forum sponsored by DC for Democracy. This morning, D.C. Wire gives us a glimpse of Mayor Adrian Fenty (D) on the defense. Fenty came out hard against his opponents, both Vincent Gray and Leo Alexander were present. Fenty characterized [...]
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fare increase? by maria jpeg izaurralde
With Metro’s new fare increase, you gotta do what you gotta do to make ends meet. Whether it’s getting a third job as oil rig repairman, as a mental coach for Stephen Strasburg, or as a medicinal marijuana distributor, it’s time for the tough to get going. I mean [...]
Stay Cool With A Lil’ Something For You
‘what. a long. day.’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
Summer is here in DC and so is the heat. I am sure that you are already thinking of a thousand different ways to stay cool, so here is one more to add to your list. Re-decorate your space!
With a new, super comfortable sectional sofa you could invite all of your [...]
Comedy in DC: Unseasonably Humid Edition
‘Summer in the City’
courtesy of ‘photo_secessionist’
The college students have gone home, taking their ready attention to smaller local comedy shows with them. And in their place? Interns, whose ready attention to things local seems to be limited to wearing their badges on the Metro so you can see how important they are and Cap Hill [...]
Nationwide Audience Will Now Get To See Strasburg’s Debut
‘3RD’
courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
There is no truth to the rumor that we are changing our site to We Love Strasburg, I promise. Still, the news is coming fast and furious surrounding the Nationals pitching prospect and his first start next week.
There’s some good news for any non-DC readers or folks who may be on the road [...]
We Love Music: The 9:30 Club 30th Anniversary Concert
“Bob Mould” photo taken by author.
“The reason this is the best club in America is the people that work here. Trust me, most nightclubs are terrible places. You don’t want to go there.” – Neill Fallon of Clutch.
“I can not imagine a DC without the 9:30 Club. It is unimaginable. It’s just unimaginable” – Mark [...]
Voters to vote on voting for District AG
‘DC and US Flags’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
This November, District residents will decide whether the city’s Attorney General should be an elected public office. Presently, the Attorney General is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. This would mark the first city-wide referendum since 2002, which supported the popular election of a [...]
Yet another contender for DC’s Best Burger…
‘Kemble Park Tavern’
courtesy of ‘ZagatBuzz’
Add Kemble Park Tavern’s Brunch Burger to the list for “DC’s Best Burger.” This time Travel + Leisure Magazine is weighing in, declaring Kemble’s to be not only DC’s best, but one of the ten best in the country. The burger is topped with bacon and a fried [...]
Jonas Brothers (Pop)Rock The Warner Theatre at 7 This Morning
Photo By Ashley Danchuk
Early yesterday afternoon hordes of teenage girls and entry level ladies lined-up outside Warner Theatre, according to the Washington Post, to receive free wristbands to a randomly announced Jonas Brothers show that took place this morning.
Getting into the show was an easy feat if you got in line early enough. Just stand [...]
Lax Bros/Gurls Are Taking Over
‘Lax.com’
courtesy of ‘teamstickergiant’
This past weekend Maryland hosted both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA lacrosse semifinals and championships. The women’s Division I championship game at Towson University, saw Maryland take home the national title against Northwestern and, according to the Baltimore Sun, the match drew 9,782 people — the most ever to see a women’s lacrosse game in [...]
We Love Arts: Yves Klein – With The Void, Full Powers
Yves Klein during the filming of “”The Heartbeat of France” at Charles Wilp’s Studio, Dusseldorf, February 20, 1961. Copyright 2010 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris. Image courtesy Yves Klein Archives. Photo by and copyright Charles Wilp.
“I am the painter of space. I am not an abstract painter but, on the contrary, a [...]
Baseball’s Next Superstars: Bryce Harper & Stephen Strasburg
‘$5 Nats Ticket’
courtesy of ‘MudflapDC’
Sports Illustrated posted the cover of their June issue on Facebook today. Thanks to Federal Baseball for pointing this out, but on the top right-hand corner of this issue (hitting stands tomorrow) the headline reads as it does in this post.
(Click here to see the SI cover.)
While we’re still a ways [...]
