Archive for April, 2011
Offseason, The Lockout, The Redskins and the 4/20 Sports Ticker
‘Linebackers’
courtesy of ‘Danilo.Lewis|Fotography’
The Lead Item: One full Sports Ticker dedicated to the ’skins this lockout offseason seems appropriate. Let’s catch you up on a few things:
As of this morning, even though the 2011 schedule has been released by the league, all signs are still pointing to lockout and the fact that those games are only [...]
More »Talkin’ Transit: Parking Edition
‘281|365′courtesy of ‘Danilo.Lewis|Fotography’
I hate parking meters. I think they’re an awful concept. Not because they make you pay for what you use, but rather how they make you pay for it: with change. As rates have increased in the downtown core to $2/hr, it means that you need to carry with you rolls and rolls [...]
Too Much Light tonight, you set the price
The Neo-Futurists and the ever-changing Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind have returned to Woolly and tonight is the “pay what you can” evening. Translation: if you’ve got more free time than cash then this is the way to go. The show is at 8 but tickets go on sale at 6pm with [...]
More »The Winning Ticket: Scala & Kolancy Brothers
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 »Redskins Release 2011 Schedule
‘Skins Game’
courtesy of ‘MudflapDC’
Last week gave us the announced preseason schedule for the Redskins, and today the NFL followed suit with the regular season league-wide fixtures. Here’re your 2011 dates:
Sun.,Sept. 11 New York Giants
Sun, Sept. 18 Arizona Cardinals
Mon, Sept. 26 @ Dallas Cowboys
Sun., Oct. 2 @ St. Louis Rams
Sun., Oct. 9 BYE
Sun., Oct. 16 Philadelphia Eagles
Sun., Oct. 23 @ Carolina Panthers
Sun., [...]
Eat for Good Causes: Charity Events Roundup
‘Rows of Desserts’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
You like eating to begin with. That much we know already. But it doesn’t hurt when you can eat good food and support a good cause at the same time.
After the jump, here are three upcoming charity events that incorporate some good food and good causes.
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We Love Arts: The New Electric Ballroom
Countless poets have asked the question – is love worth the risk of a broken heart? Are fleeting moments of a racing pulse and desire’s first flush worth facing the possibility of loss and loneliness?
To those questions, Irish playwright Enda Walsh adds – is it better to just stay safe inside? In The Walworth Farce [...]
Smithsonian Snapshot: W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
This week’s snapshot of an artifact not on display but contained within the archives of the Smithsonian Institution is that of a W. Atlee Burpee & Company Seed catalog. This seed catalog is from the W. Atlee Burpee & Co., which was founded in Philadelphia in 1876 by Washington Atlee Burpee, an 18-year-old with a [...]
More »We Love Music: Spectrum @ SONAR, 4/14/11
all photos by author.
On Thursday night I trekked up to Baltimore to see Spectrum perform on the side stage at SONAR. After witnessing their transcendent show at the Velvet Lounge last year, how could I resist this opportunity to see them again? Based on the strength of their previous show (and my soul-crushing fear of [...]
Cook like a Pro: Learn to Roast a Whole Pig at BLT Steak
‘The main entree – pig’
courtesy of ‘wfyurasko’
It’s not every day that you get to roast an entire pig, and frankly, it seems like a daunting task. But this weekend executive chef Victor Albisu of BLT Steak can break it down for you, as well as show you how to break down the whole hog.
The April [...]
Featured Photo
‘Entrance Fare’courtesy of ‘Collin David Anderson’
Not every great photograph is crisp and perfect, in clean focus and with smooth grain. This shot, from inside the Foggy Bottom Metro this weekend, captures the motion of this protestor as he leapt to the top of the faregate, and, from the description, into the waiting arms of MPD. [...]
Bicycle races – err, routes – are coming your way. Came. Whatever.
‘Shadowcycle’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Let’s get the obligatory Queen link out of the way shall we?
Over eight thousand of you picked up Capital Bikeshare memberships from Living Social so we’re assuming some of you might want to actually, y’know, ride somewhere – particularly with the weather improving notably. Here’s two great resources for you:
One, the local [...]
We Love Music: Acid Mothers Temple @ Red Palace, 4/14/11
All photos courtesy of Acid Mothers Temple
On Thursday night, I cruised down to the Red Palace to catch an offbeat show. When I first heard about a self-described “guitar freak-out” psychedelic rock collective from Japan, named Acid Mothers Temple, I knew they’d be up my alley. I love noisy bands that can bring a ton [...]
Patriots’ Day, Morning Baseball and the Senators
‘[Nick Altrock, Washington AL (baseball)] (LOC)’
courtesy of ‘The Library of Congress’
Someone will point out after this is posted that the Washington Senators – whether the Twins or Rangers versions – are not the same club as the existing team that plays in the National League down by the Navy Yard. Regardless, they are a still [...]
Hot Ticket: Mogwai @ 9:30 Club, 4/19/11
UPDATE: According to their official website, Mogwai are postponing this date until October due to issues with their visa. All tickets for this show will be honored.
Mogwai. How do I even begin recommending that you check out my favorite band of all time? I’d rather you not even come, in case you don’t understand what [...]
We Love Music: Cake at 9:30 Club 4/14/11
all photos by Andrew Markowitz.
Who doesn’t love Cake?
No, not the dessert (although everyone loves it, too), I’m talking about the band who has spawned such hits as “The Distance”, “Never There”, and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket”. These are songs that I think most everyone knows and everyone can sing along to. And when Cake [...]
Food Truck Tracker
‘Random Acts’
courtesy of ‘Burnt Pixel’
Food truck time. It’s the only thing that’ll make you feel better after waiting for two hours at the post office…unless you’re in a two hour food truck line.
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