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So You Think You Can Shoot?
P021809PS-0069 by The White House Have you ever had anyone other than your friends and family look at your photos? If you’re an aspiring photographer, you probably should. When your mom introduces you to her friends by saying, “This is my daughter – she’s an amazing photographer,” it just doesn’t hold that much weight in [...]
More »Fright Night at the National Zoo
Krusty the Clown (and all other photos) by Max Cook Usually the scariest things at the National Zoo are the lions, tigers, and screaming little kids, but as the animals slept in their cages Friday night, a different type of terror infiltrated the wooded hillside. Clowns, zombies, skeletons, and other nightmarish creatures mingled together at [...]
More »We Love Arts: Philip Barlow
Philip Barlow and Simon Gouverneur’s ‘Welkin’ (and all other photos) by Max Cook Art is a strange beast that defies definition. It is everything you want it to be as well as everything others say it isn’t. You may see a painting at a garage sale and think, “Wow, that’s terrible,” but when it’s hung [...]
More »Zoo Animals Love Halloween Too
Asian small-clawed otter by Smithsonian’s National Zoo They may not be able to go trick-or-treating due to, well, being locked in confined quarters, but that’s not preventing these cute zoo animals and their keepers from getting into the holiday spirit. I can’t wait for Christmas when they build snowmen with the gorillas and hang ornaments [...]
More »The High Heel Race in Pictures
High Heel Race by mpr131 The High Heel Race that takes place every year on 17th street in Dupont Circle is a scene not to be missed. The event itself is less about the race (which lasts all of 60 seconds) than it is about the costumes, the makeup, the swagger, the prancing, and the [...]
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DSC_0013 by mediaslave Despite our best efforts, it’s hard to pick a favorite time of year. Some say it’s the spring when the weather starts warming up and the cherry blossoms burst onto the scene. Not long after we’re given an 80 degree day and are drinking margaritas on a patio which could easily contend [...]
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Shirlington Oktoberfest by Amber Wilkie Photography A photograph often evokes emotion in those that view it, however it isn’t necessarily the same emotion for everyone. More than likely your soul is aglow with happiness as you look at this guy enjoying a beer on a sunny afternoon, wearing funny overalls and a smile that is [...]
More »Mod Madness at the Textile Museum
All photos by Max Cook When the hustle and bustle of the modern world has a stranglehold on our sanity, we are quick to look for an escape maneuver. Between the demands placed on us from all angles, the constant task of making ends meet, and the humdrum of our daily routines, we long for [...]
More »Mod Madness Tonight at the Textile Museum
Has the rain got you down? Do you just want to curl up on the couch in your sweats and watch Mad Men reruns? Well don’t, because only boring people get bored. Tonight is your chance to show off your own mod style as the Textile Museum hosts its second “PM @ the TM” with [...]
More »No Charge for Nature This Weekend
Assateague by Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL)’s Thousands of years ago, there were no entrance fees to get into national parks. In fact there were no entrances or national parks for that matter, just nature, and you were in it. You had your spear, a rock and a stick to start a fire, and possibly [...]
More »WPA SynchroSwim at the Capitol Skyline Hotel
Fluid Movement by Max Cook One of my favorite organizations, the Washington Project for the Arts, continues to stoke the fire under the DC creative community. Between hosting stimulating exhibits at their headquarters, curating performance art shows, and organizing art parades, they’re adding some hot sauce to our otherwise bland burritos. On Sunday evening, in [...]
More »117th Ranked Nalbandian Wins Title
David Nalbandian by Max Cook AUGUST 8, by Paula Schumann Even before the two finalists walked onto the court, chants of “Ole Ole David” could be heard from the highest seats in the Stadium Court, and the Argentine flags were waving. It appeared that we had a crowd favorite. 28 year old David Nalbandian (ARG), [...]
More »Bagdatis/Nalbandian to Meet in Legg Mason Final
Marcos Bagdatis by Max Cook AUGUST 7, by Paula Schumann The weather was perfect for tennis on Saturday afternoon at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic as the first semifinal singles match got underway inside the Stadium Court. Marco Baghdatis (CYP) faced Xavier Malisse (BEL) in a match whose outcome seemed anyone’s guess. There was no [...]
More »Upsets Continue at Legg Mason
Xavier Malisse by Max Cook AUGUST 6, by Paula Schumann There were more upsets at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Friday in the quarter final round played during the day session. After Thursday night’s ousting of Andy Roddick, it seemed like anything could happen, and so it went. First up was Tomas Berdych (CZE) [...]
More »Storm Takes Out US Players
Xavier Malisse by Max Cook AUGUST 5, by Paula Schumann The skies broke open and the rain came lashing down just as the third round matches were about to get under way on Thursday afternoon at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. Despite the severe storm, play was able to proceed with the use of large [...]
More »Legg Mason Tennis Action
Andy Roddick by Max Cook AUGUST 3, by Paula Schumann Second round matches were under way on Tuesday evening at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. The skies were cloudy but temperature tolerable, a slight reprieve from the otherwise hot and sticky weather of late. The grounds were buzzing with the crowd’s anticipation of seeing local [...]
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Hottest Day of the Year by Matt.Dunn Ah, DC, your perseverance never ceases to amaze me. Just when I start thinking that you’re a bunch of wimps, you go and do something to prove me wrong. It seems that no matter what gets thrown your way, you fight back. You’re fighters, not lovers, and on [...]
More »Kastles Season Ends in Boston
2010 Washington Kastles by Max Cook It was looking like the Washington Kastles were headed to the World TeamTennis playoffs again to defend last year’s championship title, however with a 24-15 loss in Boston last night, their season has come to an end. Had they beaten the Lobsters, they would be battling the New York [...]
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They’re growing pink toenails by MudflapDC There are hundreds of things that I’d like to do and places I’d like to see in the surrounding area, but I always seem to forget about them or put them off for another day, another year. Well, you know how the rest of that story goes. Soon another [...]
More »Broken A/C Means Free Iced Coffee
Starbucks by Jomo I think it’s safe to say that none of us are enjoying this lovely heat wave, and that includes the employees at Starbucks on Dupont Circle. Their air conditioning has been broken since yesterday, forcing them to close up shop and to deprive many people of caffeine and free wireless. However [...]
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