Archive for May, 2011
We Love Music: James Blake @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 5/8/11
Courtesy of James Blake
If you want some idea of what James Blake’s show sounded like on Sunday night at the Rock and Roll Hotel, do yourself a favor and listen to this broadcast of his SXSW set while you read.
I was beyond excited to get a chance to see Blake on his first US tour, [...]
Smithsonian Snapshot: Joe Louis’ Boxing Gloves
For this week’s Smithsonian Snapshot, we take a look at the sport of boxing. Worn in his first historic bout with German boxer Max Schmeling in 1936, Joe Louis’ boxing gloves represent a very special chapter in American sports and social history.
While the 1936 match was a heartbreaking loss for Louis, the two boxers met [...]
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‘your turn’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Wildlife photography: the art of taking photographs of wildlife. I’ve had the impression that it is generally underappeciated in the digital age of photography. But when you really look at it, this is an incredibly difficult art form. You not only have to find fascinating subjects, but you also [...]
Second Buzz Bakery Opens Today in Ballston
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
There’s a new bakery on the block in Ballston. Buzz Bakery is opening its second location today, and is offering samples of baked goods and MadCap Coffee at the new location.
While some of the offerings will be the same, there are several noteworthy changes and additions at the new [...]
Hot Ticket: J Roddy Walston & The Business @ Rock & Roll Hotel, 5/12/11
On Wednesday night, Baltimore rockers J Roddy Walston & The Business play the final date of their 4-week residency at Rock & Roll Hotel. Former We Love DC music critic and founder of DC Rock Live, David Hintz describes J Roddy Walston & The Business’ sound as “real honky-tonk fun that is hard not to [...]
More »A chance to tell the White House what you think
‘White House’courtesy of ‘giantminispacegoat’
This Wednesday, the White House wants to know what you think. They’re sending Michael Blake from the Office of Public Engagement to lead a Town Hall event at All Souls Church in Columbia Heights for two and a half hours this Wednesday. If you want to go, the event is free, but [...]
We Love Music: Toh Kay/Timothy Bracken @ Iota, 5/7/11
‘Streetlight Manifesto – Tomas Kalnoky’
courtesy of ‘Evan Wohrman’
On Saturday evening Toh Kay rolled into the Iota Club in Clarendon for a show with Timothy Bracken. The small audience of loyal Toh Kay fans waited patiently for the one man band and his 6-string. The show started about a half hour late – the bartender said [...]
Police Week Starts Today
‘We Know It’s Raining’courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
If you noticed a few more law enforcement people than usual here in DC today, good eye. Police detachments from all over the US are going to be in DC this week for National Police Week. Thursday is the early arrival day before the big candlelight vigil at the [...]
Weekend Flashback: 5/6-5/8
‘(127/365)’courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Mother’s Day. A tie for DC United. Two road wins for the Nationals. Excellent weather. No major world events which cause people to ask deep philosophical questions about morality. In short, a good weekend. Let’s reminisce, shall we?
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Friday Happy Hour: Triple Crown Cocktails at The Source
Horse races are sporting events I can get behind: Gambling, hats, and over in two minutes. Also, each of the American Triple Crown races features a traditional official cocktail.
At The Source by Wolfgang Puck, the bar team decided to honor the equestrian traditions by adding each of these three cocktails to their lounge menu [...]
Capital Chefs: Eric Brannon of Ted’s Bulletin (Part 2)
‘Walk of shame burrito from Ted’s Bulletin’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
We’ve all had a Saturday morning where we’ve woken up parched, head throbbing and stomach gurgling for something heavy and delicious to cure a bad hangover. Granted I tried Eric Brannon’s breakfast burrito for dinner (who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?), but I’d imagine on a weekend [...]
Tweet of the Week: El Centro D.F.
‘Yummy lunch at Surfside’
courtesy of ‘Joe in DC’
(Note those delicious tacos aren’t from El Centro D.F., but now I really want tacos.)
I think it’s the combination of it being Cinco de Mayo week and my love for Mexican food that has El Centro D.F. as our Tweet of the Week winner.
So far it has less [...]
Breakin’ the Law: Prohibition in DC
Garret Peck (photos by the author)
Wednesday night I attended a talk on Prohibition in DC by local author Garrett Peck. He’s got a new book on the subject, developed as a result of his research for his first book, along with the knowledge he’s amassed leading the Temperance Tour. Much as it is [...]
Capital Chefs: Eric Brannon of Ted’s Bulletin (Part 1)
‘Eric Brannon of Ted’s Bulletin’
courtesy of ‘bonappetitfoodie’
Eric Brannon serves up more than your average meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Since Ted’s opened a little more than a year ago, the chef has been serving up comfort food reminiscent of mom’s cooking but with more flair at Ted’s Bulletin in Eastern Market.
“I’m cooking food that gives you [...]
The end is coming! (But probably not soon)
‘The End Is Near 91.7 FM’courtesy of ‘pasa47′
I was driving down New Jersey Avenue yesterday around lunch, lost in thought, stopped at the light right before 395, when a disheveled man tapped on the window glass. I was expecting it to be one of the panhandlers that usually frequents that block, but I was surprised [...]
A Little Brains, Heart and Nerve: Say Goodnight, Washington Capitals
‘IMG_1503.jpg’
courtesy of ‘bridgetds’
I could wile away the hours,
Conferrin’ with the flowers,
Consultin’ with the rain,
And my head I’d be scratchin,’
While my thoughts were busy hatchin’ …
The Bruce Boudreau Era is done.
Make no mistake about it. Heading into the postseason the question was not so much about how far the Caps would go but more about how [...]
We Love Arts: Cyrano
If you’re expecting to see Folger Theatre do the traditional over-three-hours-five-acts-cast-of-hundreds production of Cyrano (and yes, having been brought up on Derek Jacobi’s brilliant RSC Cyrano, I was), forget it. You don’t need the caffeine, it’s already built into this lightning fast adaptation by Michael Hollinger and director Aaron Posner. Nine actors play multiple roles over [...]
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