Archive for July, 2010
Campaign Notebook, July 22, 2010
‘DC and US Flags’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Last week the feeling was game on. This week, 53 days out from the primary, there hasn’t been any notable shift in momentum in the Mayoral race. Kwame Brown’s personal debt is still making the rounds in the Council chair race, and there’s been some rumblings in [...]
Collage Artist Megan Coyle
” A Potomac River Afternoon”, Collage, Megan Coyle.
When you think of a collage, I am sure you automatically revert to your younger days – all the fond memories of snipping and glueing and taping while sitting under harsh fluorescents in your elementary school art class.
But, collage artist Megan Coyle’s exhibit, Stories in Paper, which [...]
Dave Matthews & Zac Brown: Tonight at Nationals Park
‘The Zac Brown Band’
courtesy of ’slgckgc’
For the first time in a few months, the full green line trains heading towards the Navy Yard are not because of another night of Strasmukah. With the Nationals on the road, the concert stage has been wheeled into the outfield for tonight’s show featuring Dave Matthews Band and Zac [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘froyo’
courtesy of ‘laurarotondo’
Once again, it looks like you Farragut Square folks are going to luck out. Have a D.C. Slice for me!
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There’s No “I” in Team: Nats Pitching Edition
‘9TH’
courtesy of ‘MissChatter’
It can’t be said enough that the cliché “There’s no ‘I’ in team” is completely relevant in major league sports, but the way the Nationals pitching staff appears to be playing this season it’s hard to believe they’ve taken it to heart.
Stephen Strasburg is the obvious choice for an ace after coming into [...]
Kastles Season Ends in Boston
2010 Washington Kastles by Max Cook
It was looking like the Washington Kastles were headed to the World TeamTennis playoffs again to defend last year’s championship title, however with a 24-15 loss in Boston last night, their season has come to an end. Had they beaten the Lobsters, they would be battling the New York Sportimes [...]
We Love Arts: Jason Wright
Jason Wright, Artist – Image Courtesy of Jason Wright
You normally don’t here the terms extreme sports and art in the same sentence, so I was quite intrigued when I heard about Jason Wright’s show called Take You Home – on display at Gallery Plan B. You see, Wright lives the dual-lifestyle of professional skydiver [...]
Layoffs Loom For DCPS Teachers
‘Multimedia message’
courtesy of ‘James Buck’
For many DC teachers, summer vacation may unfortunately turn into a permanent vacation. WAMU.org is reporting that a “sizable” number of DCPS teachers will be laid off in the coming days. The firings are part of the school system’s new IMPACT program, a tool designed to assess teacher performance. Using test [...]
Livo Goes The Distance, Nats Win
‘Livan 2′
courtesy of ‘afagen’
The Nationals won back-to-back road games for the first time since May 12-13 thanks to some fine work on the mound from their youngest starter and their oldest starter against the Cincinnati Reds (53-44).
Livan Hernandez threw his second complete game of the season proving once again that the veteran’s still got it [...]
New Food Trucks Coming to a Street Corner Near You
‘Poutine’
courtesy of ‘Joey DeVilla’
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of food trucks. I’m also a big fan of sort of disgusting food that I can eat under the guise of “being international” or “trying new things.” So when the latest and greatest food truck in town, eatWonky, comes on the scene the week [...]
We Love Music: Star Wars In Concert @ Verizon Center 7/17/10
photo by Don Whiteside.
Earlier today you may have read my interview with David Iskra, the curator of the Star Wars: In Concert traveling props and costume exhibit. While it is not necessary to read that article, I do suggest reading it first for two reasons. One, this article is a review of the musical half [...]
Elton John Brings Star-Studded Tennis Benefit To AU
‘Elton John, Live at Liseberg 8/7 1971′
courtesy of ‘yabosid’
Elton John is bringing his World Tennis Team Smash Hits charity event to D.C. this November, so get ready for a good cause complete with a legendary pop star here on our home turf.
The 18th annual event will take place on November 15 at American University’s Bender [...]
Hot Ticket: HEALTH @ RNR Hotel 7/24/10
This Saturday Rock & Roll Hotel is going to be demolished by HEALTH.
HEALTH are perhaps the most exciting American noise-rock band right now. They hail from California and are touring to support “Disco2″ an great new remix disc featuring remixes of tracks from there amazing 2009 album “Get Colors”. I was sold on HEALTH [...]
We Love Weekends: July 24-25
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Rachel: Well, I’m fresh off a stint in Nashville to audition for American Idol. It didn’t go my way but I learned a lot and am ready to rock out harder than ever before after being “cut” from the program before ever seeing any air-time. I’ve got [...]
Two Stories of Terrorism from NoVA
There are two stories about terrorist connections in Fairfax County in a month. One involves Yahyah Wehelie from Burke, who was in Yemen studying computers, and couldn’t get home because his name ended up on a watch list. As far as anyone can tell, Mr. Wehelie found himself in the same room as [...]
More »Would You Climb Up A Metro Escalator?
‘La luz al final’
courtesy of ‘ndutzan’
Here’s an interesting find I read from my co-worker Meggiepoo: a man climbing up the escalator partitions at the Bethesda Metro Station after a Caps game back in May 2009. The video was found and posted over at Unsuck DC Metro and makes me wonder if he was over-served at [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘ElFloridano-5675′
courtesy of ‘leftrightclick’
Looks like the trucks are nice and spread out today, so there’s something for everyone. And by reader request, we’ve added the two Arlington Halal Carts and Takoma Park’s Organic Falafel Stand to the map. Keep those tips coming in the comments!
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