Archive for February, 2011
Wizards Can’t Find Any Momentum Against Chicago
‘Joakim Noah and JaVale McGee’
courtesy of ‘Keith Allison’
The first five minutes of Monday night’s Wizards game against the Chicago Bulls set the tone for the rest of the night. Chicago rebounded, blocked shots, and knocked Washington up enough to grab the reigns and dominate the game with a 105-77 victory.
“[The Bulls] reached in right from [...]
More live Glee at Verizon Center this summer
If you’re a Glee watcher – it’s okay to admit it, I am – then you might be interested to know they’ll be bringing a live stage show around the country. We got a press release from Verizon Center about it, offering us an opportunity to paraphrase it and run a calendar announcement disguised as [...]
More »Clinton Portis Released By Redskins
‘Portis on Jumbo Tron’
courtesy of ‘littlerottenrobin’
With the trade deadline for the Caps, not to mention that whole Mike Bibby buy-out, today is apparently all about “players who used to play for DC teams.” One more to add to that list: the Redskins announced that they are releasing running back Clinton Portis. From the team’s announcement:
In his [...]
Capital Chefs: Kyle Bailey & Tiffany MacIsaac (Part 2)
‘Birch & Barley’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
I’m practically drooling at the thought of this pasta dish. Had I been dining in the privacy of my own home, I would have picked up the bowl and proceeded to slurp down the sauce that was on it. And it was heartwarming to see Kyle and Tiffany make this [...]
Bye Bye Bibby: Wizards Buy Out Mike Bibby’s Contract After 30 Minutes On Team
‘Mike Bibby and Jordan Crawford’
courtesy of ‘Keith Allison’
Well that was quick.
After playing in 14:41 minutes (correction that was his per game average) 29 minutes 21 seconds over two games for the Wizards, the team has bought out the contract of Mike Bibby, who was recently acquired last week from the Atlanta Hawks in a five player deal [...]
An Evening with Fred Armisen @ The Black Cat
The show was sold out. A packed mainstage concert room full of hipsters, preppies, middle age couples and the like mixed it up, awaiting Fred Armisen of SNL and more recently, Portlandia, fame to take the stage. Taking place at the Black Cat, and heavily promoted by Brightest Young Things, the show was simply described as “An [...]
More »Capital Chefs: Kyle Bailey and Tiffany MacIsaac (Part 1)
‘Birch & Barley’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
It’s rare to find one person who is doing exactly what they want in life, let alone two. But chefs Kyle Bailey and Tiffany MacIsaac are doing just that: cooking food they love in a restaurant geared towards their tastes and styles. They’re all about serving homemade food, no pretensions [...]
Nationals Announce New Radio Partner, Spring Schedule
‘Radio AM/FM/Short Wave, Datsun Cedric’courtesy of ‘johnrobertshepherd’
The Nationals this morning announced an agreement with WJFK 106.7 “The Fan” to broadcast Nationals Games on the station, as well as on 1500AM, WFED. The Fan will operate a studio behind (natch) Section 106 during home games, as well as a spot in the Nationals’ Shirley Povich Media [...]
Caps Making Moves on NHL Trade Deadline
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courtesy of ‘bridgetds’
UPDATE 3:00 pm: Looks like Jason Arnott is indeed coming to Washington. Preliminary reports have Arnott coming in, and Dave Steckel going out, along with a 2nd round draft pick. We’ll have a complete rundown of these two trades and what it may mean for the Caps tomorrow.
Today’s NHL Trade Deadline day and [...]
We Love Music: Darkest Hour @ 9:30 Club, 2/25/11
All photos by Erin McCann
How was your weekend? Mine started off with a bang – as soon as I got off work, I headed straight for the 9:30 Club to check out a handful of metal bands on the Atticus Metal Tour. This was an early show, running only until 9pm, since rockabilly queen Wanda [...]
Report: Kwame Brown’s SUV is illegal, along with 41 others
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courtesy of ‘dbking’
The Committee on Public Works and Transportation, chaired by Council Member Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6), has completed the initial investigation into the District’s fleet management practices, launched as a response to the controversy surrounding Council Chair Kwame Brown’s city-provided, “fully loaded” Lincoln Navigator.
In 2002, the District passed a law forbidding the procurement of [...]
Have Pancakes, Fight Cancer
‘iEat iHop’courtesy of ‘christaki’
Tomorrow is Free Pancake Day at area IHOPs. Well, sorta. IHOP has partnered locally with the Leukemia and Lymphona Society to help raise funds for the organization, and will give out free short stacks of pancakes, with the *wink wink nudge nudge* expectation that you drop some cash in the box for [...]
Tornado Alert Issued For Arlington County
‘206/365: Stormfront’
courtesy of ‘Amber Wilkie Photography’
Effective immediately The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Arlington County lasting until 4:00 pm this afternoon. It’s reported that severe storms have formed west of Arlington and the atmospheric conditions are favorable for tornadic development.
The NWS advises resident to be prepared as tornadoes can form from severe [...]
Weekend Flashback: 2/25 – 2/27/11
‘broken halo’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Welcome, spring? So we hope, anyway. If you’re stuck inside today, here’s our attempt at making things better for you…
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Win NatGeoLive Tickets Today!
Just a quick reminder: you still have time to register for our ticket giveaway to a March National Geographic Live event! We’ll be closing the entry window at 1 pm today and selecting two winners this afternoon. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to a NatGeoLive event of their choice – so make sure [...]
More »A Look From The Inside: Duke Ellington School for the Arts
‘Clouds rise from Duke Ellington School’
courtesy of ‘randomduck’
The Duke Ellington School for the Arts in Washington, D.C. boasts a 98 percent graduation rate in a public school district that only graduates 56 percent of its students on time. It is also the only dual curriculum program on the public high school level that attracts students [...]
Wizards Hold Tight But Can’t Beat Dallas
‘Wizards’
courtesy of ‘erin m’
Saturday night’s NBA match-up at the Verizon Center was never really in Washington’s hands. The odds were stacked against them. The Dallas Mavericks are a good basketball team. They’re quick across the court, powerful in the key, and stonewall-solid on the defensive end. They’re sporting a starting five with Tyson Chandler. They’re [...]
Living the Dream … Singing the Dream: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Song
‘Martin Luther King Memorial – The Eyes – 12-04-10′
courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
It took 22 years of celebratory performances in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before the grandest of vocal collaborations took place, but it was well worth the wait. This year’s Living the Dream … Singing the Dream took place on February 20 at the [...]
Glee Live In Concert Comes To Washington
‘Glee Second Season’
courtesy of ‘John Ashbrook’
D.C. area Gleeks were snubbed the first time Glee decided to do a live tour aka last year. A Gleek’s only hope was once a long-shot chance of scoring an Easter Egg Roll ticket for a trip to the White House. Until this morning, that was the same case for [...]
