Archive for September, 2010
Tips For Discouraged Nats Fans
NatsTown, we know you’re down in the dumps. Dibble’s gone, which in the eyes of some is a victory in itself, but so is that other guy. You know, that guy everyone was taking about for a year and needs Tommy John’s surgery? Yeah, that guy.
Here are the facts: You’re fans of the newest team [...]
We Love DC Does Top Chef DC: Episode 12
Photo from Bravo TV
As Top Chef DC winds down, dedicated viewers and fans continue to watch as Top Chef DC will eventually turn into Top Chef Singapore. Will DC continue to watch once Padma and crew fly on out of the Nation’s capital?
We’ll find out, but first we will see if Bravo can pull out [...]
An Open Letter to Mr. Metro Music Lover
‘Day 309, Project 365 – 8.29.10′
courtesy of ‘@thewtb’
At first I can only hear a faint scratchy sound, while I’m perusing my morning Express, peacefully on my way to work. Then it becomes a louder sound. One that registers… it sounds vaguely familiar…is that…no…it can’t be… Miley Cyrus? I look around, expecting to see a tourist [...]
Palladio Exhibit Opens At NBM
‘Capitol – Cloud City’s Cousin – 07-09-10′ courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
The Italian Renaissance master Andrea Palladio was, and remains to be, incredibly influential for many architects and designers. Although he is best known for his publications, and was highly coveted in the Architecture scene throughout Europe, Palladio did manage to make a strong impression on a certain [...]
Washington Wardrobe: Lisa Rowan
On Lisa Rowan’s blog Quarter Life: The Beltway’s Best Vintage and Thrift, she focuses on showing readers how to clothe themselves frugally and without filling landfills with cast-off fast fashions. Judging by some of her posts, buying vintage and thrifted leaves plenty of money in the budget for a busy schedule of cocktail parties and [...]
More »Chuck Close Extended
‘Chuck Close 01′
courtesy of ‘Max Cook’
When a great exhibit is in town, I am always sad to see it go. So finding out that Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration at The Corcoran Gallery of Art has been extended till September 26 makes me all giddy and happy inside.
And if that wasn’t exciting enough, Corcoran’s [...]
Discovery HQ hostage situation concludes with suspect shot
‘Happy Shark Week 2010!’
courtesy of ‘~Daniel The Animal Lover Techie.TaiShan4Ever~’
According to Montgomery County Police, the suspect in this afternoon’s hostage crisis at the Discovery Channel HQ building in Silver Spring, has been shot, and then detained. All hostages have been freed, according to Chief Manger of the Montgomery County Police. The condition of [...]
We Love Music: September Music Preview
Fall has a distinct smell. It’s crisp and brisk, bitter but gentle, and refreshing. It’s not here yet, but sweater weather will be in full-swing in a matter of weeks. Sandals and shades go back in the closet while boots and cute little penny-loafers make their triumphant return.
No matter your personal preferences, fall [...]
Is this the gunman’s website?
Both WUSA9 and NBC have identified the Discovery gunman as James J Lee; NBC cites their source as the police, presumably MoCo.
Earlier today WUSA9 tied this James Lee to the one behind SaveThePlanetProtest.com. The site seems to be down now, whether because it is simply over-limit or due to other actions is unclear. I saved [...]
Reported standoff at Discovery Channel building in Silver Spring
‘Happy Shark Week 2010!’
courtesy of ‘~Daniel The Animal Lover Techie.TaiShan4Ever~’
Multiple news sources are now reporting that there’s a hostage situation unfolding at the Discovery building. There’s multiple reports of hearing gunfire and speculation that the gunman has explosives. WaPo reports that the building is being evacuated but police have not confirmed that the man is [...]
Kele Concert Canceled!
This just in – Kele (of Bloc Party) has canceled his show at the 9:30 Club tomorrow night. Judging from a quick Google search, it looks like the rest of his US tour has been canceled as well. This comes just a few months after Kele abruptly post-poned his tour. Much like that postponement, today’s [...]
More »Talkin’ Transit: On the Tube
I’ll wait while you watch that video, possibly for the second (or third time).
After seeing yesterday’s video for Metro’s new Train Arrivals by Phone service, I figured I’d go look through some of the video that Metro has posted over the last few years to YouTube.
Below the fold, my favorites, including gems made for [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Food Truck’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
Things are slowly but surely getting back to normal. One of the Sauca trucks is back today near Union Station, and D.C. Slices is back on the road though without a window. It’s a hard life out there for a food truck.
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Labor Day in All Its Edible Glory
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Labor Day in Washington is not for the faint of heart. The heat index/humidity matrix hits critical mass, the tourists descend and all your friends flee the mean streets of D.C. for greener pastures. Things may look dire now, but there is a way to deal with it all [...]
The Winning Ticket: Marina and the Diamonds
As a way to say thanks to our loyal readers, We Love DC will be giving away a pair of tickets to a 9:30 Club concert to one lucky reader each week. Check back here every Wednesday morning at 9am to find out what tickets we’re giving away and leave a comment for your chance [...]
More »WMATA Having SmartBenefits Issues System Wide
‘Emily Adding $$…’
courtesy of ‘pthread1981′
It’s the first day of September, and for WMATA riders who set up the cost-saving SmartBenefits, it’s the day you refill your card now that the new month’s funds have been processed. That isn’t such a breeze this morning, as the system is having some serious issues connecting to the server. [...]
Making It Easier to Get There
‘new DDOT bike racks’
courtesy of ‘talkingdc’
The District Department of Transportation recently launched a new and improved goDCgo.com to make it easier than ever to get around the District. There are lots of cool features to check out, like a carbon calculator and an interactive map, as well as good resources on how to walk, bike, [...]
