Archive for July, 2010
Sports Fix: We Love Tennis Edition
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Kastles
Record: 6-5
Last Two Weeks: 6-5
Place: 2nd in the East, one match back of New York Sportimes
If it’s July in Washington, that means Kastles Tennis. The Kastles may be the smallest of DC’s pro sports teams, but they’re definitely one of the most fun. Their season is delightfully fast-paced, starting [...]
She Loves DC: LiLu
(Photo courtesy: LiLu)
If you write a blog in this city then you should already know who LiLu of Livit, Luvit. If you don’t, you probably do but don’t know it yet. She was an organizer for the Bloggerational Ball when Obama won the White House; an editor for DC Blogs; and a part of the [...]
District AG Peter Nickles’s Heart Grew Three Sizes
Peter Nickles, DC Government Photo
District Attorney General Peter Nickles is cracking down on delinquent landlords, recently forcing fixes at at Southeast apartment complex. Freeman Klopott reports in the Washington Examiner today that Nickles stepped in to get fixes moving for the 1,500 residents of the Marbury Plaza apartment complex. Nickles got involved after hearing many [...]
Erin Andrews Files Suit Against Marriott International
‘Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2009 005′
courtesy of ‘dane brian’
ESPN sports reporter, Dancing With The Stars contestant and internet search sensation, Erin Andrews has filed a civil lawsuit against Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc., according to the Washington Business Journal.
The suit stems from the invasion of privacy committed by Michael David Barrett when he illegally videotaped Andrews in [...]
Fringe 2010: Red Hood: once upon a wartime…
Jenn has been doing our reviews for Capital Fringe 2010 in partnership with DC Theater Scene, but when scheduling and venue confusion prevented her from getting to this production I agreed to pitch in. As it turns out, this was my lucky break.
Red Hood just might be the perfect Fringe production. That’s not damning with [...]
Calm Your Earthquake Nerves with a Deal
‘Peychaud Rinse’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
If the discount shake at BGR didn’t do the trick, fear not, the folks at Westend Bistro have something in mind to celebrate D.C. making it through this morning’s shake up. Stop by the bar any time this weekend and ask for the Aftershock, made up of tequila, pineapple juice, simple [...]
Despite How it Feels, DC Not a Swamp
‘little loudmouth’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
As we enter into a weekend that will be extremely hot and humid, I just figured I’d remind everyone that we busted the myth that DC is a swamp last year. Yes, it’s really muggy and gross here this time of year, but we don’t have it that bad– we’re not even [...]
Behind the Design: Immortal Beloved
Image Credit: Max Cook
Design is everywhere. Your toothbrush is designed, your office is designed, and even the carts at the grocery store are designed (next time check out the difference between the elongated single carts and the compact double carts – the latter makes maneuvering through a crowded aisle much, much easier). Design is truly [...]
Fringe 2010: Chlamydia dell’Arte
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
I’m reviewing eight plays over eight days for the 2010 Capital Fringe Festival, in collaboration with DC Theatre Scene. Get your button and join me!
With a title like Chlamydia dell’Arte: A Sex-Ed Burlesque, I just couldn’t resist. The name alone represents all things Fringe! Risky titillation rubbing up against camp with a [...]
Looking For Some Post-Quake Relief? Half-Price Shakes At BGR!
So the big news story/joke today is the DC Quake- or lack there of. To fully understand the magnitude of the event I direct everybody to this Twitpic posted by Brightest Young Things:
Anyways to celebrate the seismic event BGR: The Burger Joint will be selling their milk shakes at half price ($2.50) today between 3-4 [...]
More »Is The Washington Post Revealing Government Intelligence Contractors Next Week?
‘Boundaries’
courtesy of ‘bhrome’
According to a memo from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence acquired by Erick Erickson of Red State, there may be a few landmark stories about government contractors appearing in next week’s pages of the Washington Post. The memo from ODNI serves as a waiver to the ”corporations and individuals who [...]
Campaign Notebook: The Passion of Fenty, July 16, 2010
‘it’s Mayor Fenty!’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
It’s been a big week in DC politics, best summed up in two words: Game On. There was plenty of sparring in the mayoral race, culminating in a drama-filled radio debate yesterday. Council chair candidate Kwame Brown continues to face questions about his finances, and Jeff Smith reaches out to bloggers [...]
Congratulations to The Passenger!
‘The Passenger 7′
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
Bon Appetit magazine has named local favorite The Passenger as one of the top ten best new cocktail bars in the country in their August edition, with a nod to its internal cocktail club the Columbia Room as well. That should come as no surprise for a bar that has continued [...]
Star Wars nerds, bow before your god
‘Stormtrooper’
courtesy of ‘lorigoldberg’
I’m not gonna play who’s-the-bigger-fan here, so let’s just say I’m a huge, huge Star Wars fan. As are, I’m sure, a number of you. Perhaps you’ve seen the signs for the “Star Wars: In Concert” at the Verizon Center on Saturday. Perhaps you bought your ticket the second they went on sale. [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Rebel Heroes’
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Looks like those of you on K St. will eat best today. Check out the food truck tracker for the details.
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Free Cupcake Madness
In honor of the premiere of their new reality show airing tonight at 10pm on TLC, Georgetown Cupcake is giving away a free, special edition cupcake all day today.
Some co-workers and I stopped by the M Street shop at 10am to snag our freebie and were met with a line and some questionable cupcake giveaway [...]
Where We Live: Columbia Pike
‘STRENGTH_13′
courtesy of ‘Arlington County’
For those District residents who don’t own cars and don’t like MetroBus, the extent of the Washington region is limited. Sure, you can get to a lot of major attractions via MetroRail, but you’re missing out on a lot too. Take Columbia Pike for example– it has a vibrant, fun “main street” [...]
