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District Karaoke at Policy: An Excuse to Get Social & Sing

Rachel Levitin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:47:47 +0000

I don’t know about you but I’ve been searching for an excuse to get my karaoke on for quite some time. There’s Japone in Dupont where I went a few times in college and Hill Country Texas BBQ has country karaoke once a week, but now there’s a whole new karaoke game in town.

Thanks to Nats fan Laura Murphy for pointing it out earlier today, we now know that Policy (1904 14th Street NW) will start hosting the inaugural season of District Karaoke – the District’s only social karaoke league – this February. For real.

According to the newly created Eventbrite “player” registration page, signing up for the league “comes complete with team t-shirt, beer and food specials, prizes, giveaways, and other season events and cool surprises.”

There’s a limit of six teams made up of eight people and each team must have a minimum of two guys and two ladies per team. It’s $40 to join.

The first night of league play begins February 8 and a pre-season kick-off party will go down on February 1. Check the Eventbrite for more details.

ESPN Zone Arcade Game Auction

Rebecca — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00:34 +0000

‘ESPN Zone’
courtesy of ‘darkensiva’

Via Thrillist this morning, the now-closed ESPN Zone is auctioning off pretty much all of their arcade games and the going prices aren’t bad. Knowing the WeLoveDC audience, I figured there would be some of you out there interested in getting your gaming hands on some of these classics. Aside from the games, the auction includes lighting, furniture and industrial kitchen equipment from the Zone, so if you’re in need of an ice cream machine or a heavy duty deep fryer this is your auction.

If I lived in a group house, I would totally be ALL over my housemates to chip in and buy one of these beauties. Personally, I’m partial to the Trophy Hunting (Bear & Moose) and the Super Shot games, but I’m sure the Slapshot Hockey and Washington Redskins Football Throwing game will be big fan favorites as well.

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Nationals Pumpkin Carving Contest Accepting Entries Through October 26

Rachel Levitin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:48:39 +0000

‘Washington Nationals Pumpkin’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’

Nats Fans: Feeling Festive? Really into Halloween? In the mood to carve a pumpkin?

Whatever your motivation might be, the Washington Nationals are running their annual pumpkin carving contest this fall and are accepting entries up until Wednesday October 26 at 2 p.m.

Fans who enter have the chance of winning a game-used ball from the 2011 season. All you’ve got to do is submit a photo of your Nats-themed creative carving!

More information, including carving stencils and entry details can be found on the Nats’ website.

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Join Us at the Renaissance Festival!

Jenn Larsen — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:00:10 +0000

‘Exhorting the Gentlefolk’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’

UPDATE: THE BOOMERANG PARTY BUS TO THE RENNFEST WITH WE LOVE DC AND THE PASSENGER IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU!

Ah, yes, it’s that time of year. The time when you begin to have strange cravings for Steak-on-a-Stick, or smoked turkey leg eaten right off the bone, gnawing away with relish like Henry VIII. Perhaps you find yourself speaking in an excruciatingly bad English accent, or inexplicably adding “e” to the ends of words like “Shop” or “Old” – well then my friend, it’s time to don thy frippery best and hie thee to the Maryland Renaissance Festival!

RennFest is always a blast, and this year we’ve decided to really let our inhibitions run wild with some good olde-fashioned goofy fun. Lots of it. And we want you to come along! We Love DC has partnered with The Passenger and the Boomerang Party Bus to bring you to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this Sunday, October 16th! Tickets are $25 and include both your bus ride to and fro ye old faire and your entry admission! Snap them up on the magickal PayPal.

We’ll depart promptly at 11am from The Passenger (that’s at 1021 7th Street NW, milords and ladies) and travel to the Festival in a refurbished school bus replete with music, mayhem and dance poles (Yes, I know that’s an anachronism. But seriously, have you seen The Tudors?). After arrival at the Festival you’re free to wander the Revel Grove, slurp down some oyster shooters, indulge in fried Oreos, beer and bee stings, testing your mad skills at archery or feats of strength, buying chainmail underwear, and just giving in to the kitschy glory that is the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Then our carriage departs around 5pm to hie back to The Passenger just in time for a late, delicious brunch.

So please come along with fellow WLDC authors Don, Fedward, myself and the rest of our motley crew as we join our favorite folks from The Passenger on a trip back in time… I may even wear a corset. HUZZAH!

We Are The Redskins. We Are The Redskins’ Fans. Just One Big Family.

Rebecca — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:36:16 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

They just don’t make videos like this anymore. I wish Dan Snyder would organize a remake; I’d love to see Okrapo, Grossman, Fletcher and co. in their best 80s entire.

Etsy Round Up: Washington DC

Rebecca — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Oh. My. Goodness. I <3 me some Etsy and the authentic, amazingly beautiful items available on the website; it’s a place I go to for inspiration amd a little break from the monotony of life. To spread the love on DC Residents Day, I’ve combed Etsy to find the latest and greatest handmade, DC inspired items that would be the perfect additions to DC lover homes, wardrobes, weddings, etc.

Getting married in DC in the Spring of 2012? Then you better get cracking on those save-the-dates, and while you’re at it feature DC’s beloved Cherry Blossoms. Did I mention that this reminder comes with a magnet already attached, so your guests can immediately put it on their fridges and won’t forget your special day (not that they would anyways).

Speaking of weddings, ladies are you looking for that perfect groom’s gift? Grooms are you looking for a kickass groomsmen gift? Well, you’re just in luck with this classy and timeless cufflinks made from begone DC railway tokens.

I’ve been seeing these slab soaps for a while now. In fact, I walk by Lush almost daily and can smell them a mile away; it’s almost as bad as the Body Shop was. However, make on out of DC “State” Flag and I’m all about purchasing this Stars and Bars, scented beauty.

Ummm…yeah…well….it’s Kenny Rogers sporting a retro DC t-shirt. Do I need to say more? Might as well put Chuck Norris’ head on there. I’m sold.

Last but not least. If you’re looking for some plus-size art for your DC pad, this 30″ X 73″ Trolley/Bus Roll Sign is the way to go. These rolls were
used to indicate the destination of the bus or trolley in the display window of the vehicle. This would be great wall hang and conversational piece.

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The Winning Ticket: My Morning Jacket

Michael T. Ruhl — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:00:19 +0000

‘My Morning Jacket’ by Stateside Presents/President Gator

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see My Morning Jacket perform at the Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 12th at 5:30pm. Known for the power of their live preformances, this Kentucky sprouted band will roll into DC with the sounds which earned them a grammy nomination.

For your chance to win these tickets simply leave a comment on this post using a valid email address between 9am and 4pm today. One entry per email address, please. If today doesn’t turn out to be your lucky day, check back here each Wednesday for a chance to win tickets to other great concerts. Tickets for this concert are available on Ticketfly.

For the rules of this giveaway…

Comments will be closed at 4pm and a winner will be randomly selected. The winner will be notified by email. The winner must respond to our email in 24 hours or they will forfeit their tickets and we will pick another winner.

Tickets will be available to the winner at the Merriweather Post Pavilion Guest List window one hour before doors open on the night of the concert. The tickets must be claimed with a valid ID. The winner must be old enough to attend the specific concert or must have a parent’s permission to enter if he/she is under 18 years old.

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The Winning Ticket: Return to Forever

Michael T. Ruhl — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:01:35 +0000

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Return to Forever and Zappa Plays Zappa perform at the Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 9th at 5:30pm. Return to Forever has been redefining jazz fusion ever since frontman Chick Corea’s time playing with jazz Legend Miles Davis. They’re touring with Dweezil Zappa, who is playing the music of his father, the late musical eccentric Frank Zappa. Get your jazz on.

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The Winning Ticket: Reel Big Fish & Streetlight Manifesto

Michael T. Ruhl — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:00:32 +0000

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Reel Big Fish with Streetlight Manifesto and Rodeo Ruby Love with New Riot perform at the 9:30 Club on July 31st at 6:30pm. Holy crap that’s a lot of bands for one night! Ska and punk fans rejoice!

For the rules of this giveaway…

Tickets will be available to the winner at the 9:30 Club Guest List window one hour before doors open on the night of the concert. The tickets must be claimed with a valid ID. The winner must be old enough to attend the specific concert or must have a parent’s permission to enter if he/she is under 18 years old.

Sick DC Time-Lapse

Rebecca — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:19 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

If the above doesn’t work for you here’s a direct link to the District 1.5 : HDR Time-lapse from Drew Geraci.

Via the power of the interwebs, I stumbled across this awesome HDR time-lapse by Drew Geraci. The shots were taken over a 3 day period, during which Geraci was stopped 9 times by the National Parks Service and 3 times by DC Metro police; post-production (rendering, editing, etc.) took Geraci only 1 day. This is the photogs first full scale production time-lapse using the new HDR technique that he’s developed from his own personal photography experience.

Personally, I’m loving the locations selected; they really capture the heart of this city. Whoever said that DC is a sleepy town clearly needs to see this as the locations selected, be they thoroughfares, monuments or sites, are packed with pedestrian and vehicular activity. In the 3 plus minute long video, we’re taken on a whirlwind trip around DC through saturated hi-def quality of the shots and kickass crescendoing musical accompaniment. Tre cool.

The Winning Ticket: Eels

Michael T. Ruhl — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:00:15 +0000

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Eels and The Submarines perform at the 9:30 Club on July 27th at 7pm. This show will be the night following the appearance of Eels on the Late Show with David Letterman. The band has released 11 albums since the early ’90s, in addition to a hand full of live albums and a pile of singles and EPs dealing with mental illness and personal loss, among other subjects.

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Quick Contest: BLT Cooking Class

Rebecca — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:00:24 +0000

Happy Friday everyone! In celebration of the end of the week, BLT Steak and WeLoveDC are giving away two seats for this Saturday’s (aka tomorrow’s) South American Asado cooking class. The two hour plus class will be held at BLT Steak, starts at 12:30pm and features in-depth instruction from Executive Chef Victor Albisu on how to prepare exotic and delicious barbecue from South America. Oh, did I mention you also get a filling four-course lunch of the dishes demonstrated during the class? Well, yeah, you do.

BLT holds these executive cooking classes six times a year and seats generally go for $100. So for all you aspiring chefs, this is the perfect opportunity to glean some 5 star tips, tricks and creative methods of preparing foods AND fill your belly with yummy goodness.

To enter for the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post using a valid email address (one entry per email address, please) between 11am and 1pm today. Entrants must be able to attend the class in person, so check your schedules. If you aren’t declared the winner, you can always make your own reservations with Erica Frank at 202-689-8989 or erica@bltrestaurants.com.

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The Winning Ticket: The Glitch Mob

Michael T. Ruhl — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:46 +0000

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see The Glitch Mob with Phantogram & Com Truise perform at the 9:30 Club on July 20th at 7pm. This dose of digital goodness invades the District on the heels of releasing their new EP, We Can Make the World Stop. The Glitch Mob blends hip-hop and dance into its own flavor of electronic music which has enticed and enchanted audiences at Coachella and Lollapalooza.

THE GLITCH MOB : BEYOND MONDAY from BEMO | Brandon Hirzel on Vimeo.

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50 And 50, And Oh Yeah, DC

Rebecca — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:04:30 +0000

Society6, an organization that connects artists with unique opportunities and empowers them to make their artwork available for sale without giving up control of their rights, recently completed an innovative project titled “50 And 50.” The idea behind this endeavor was to recruit 50 designers, one per each state, and have them illustrate their state motto using the same color-scheme. The results are modern, yet historical grounded, designs that would make any wall fit for oversized art proud.

Fortunately for us, although not part of 50 states, DC was included in the project and represented by Oliver Munday, whose illustrations and designs have graced bookcovers, TIME, The New York Times, Wired, etc. And for those of us completely naive to DC’s “state” motto, it’s “Justice For All” or as the Romans prefer “Justia Omnibus.”While the DC motto is definitely on the design, it takes a huge back seat to the neon sign inspired “Cash for Gold,” which I can only assume is Munday’s cunning and subtle commentary that DC’s motto may as well be ‘Cash For Gold” because it’s impossible to have “Justice For All” when citizens lack full government representation. I also think the usage of “Cash For Gold” and the small campaign button-esque DC state flag are a commentary on the DC political scene; more specifically how the money and power of the federal government overshadow DC on both a local and national level.

Love or hate Munday’s execution, there is no doubt that he put some thought into the piece and that he’s definitely trying to make it more than just a pretty piece of wall art.

On a lighter note, as DC was included in the project, we’ve come up with a few alternative project names:

50 And 50, +1

51* And 51*

Any others out there?

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The Winning Ticket: Gomez

Michael Darpino — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:07 +0000

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.

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Gomez perform at the 9:30 Club on Monday, July 18th. These guys debuted at the tail end of the Brit-Pop explosion and have kept their sound upbeat and eclectic over the years thanks to their multiple songwriter approach and rotating vocal duties. Gomez are touring behind their terrific new album “Whatever’s On Your Mind” but you’ve also got to hope they play this one…

Airstream Driver from Gomez on Vimeo.

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Planking with G-Wiz

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:36:45 +0000

“Planking,” the ridiculous, yet popular practice of lying face down with arms to the side in an unusual or incongruous location, taking a photo of it and posting it online has reach the upper ranks of the Washington DC sports scene. Pictured to above, you see G-Wiz, the beloved Wizards blue thingy, planking on Ted Leonsis desk. No respect, no respect. G-Wiz was also seen planking across The Nats’ Abe Lincoln, the nearby Chipotle and some WMATA turnstiles.

Sports Illustrated has a solid collection of famous athletes, namely former Wizards player Gilbert Arenas and Dwight Howard, who apparently have PLENTY of free time and nothing better to do than take pictures of themselves planking all over their expensive cars, pool tables, exercise equipment, etc. There’s also a planking example courtesy of Redskins rookie receiver Niles Paul.

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Werth’s Hustle Starts Holiday Party as Nats Beat Cubs 5-4 in 10

Samuel Chamberlain — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:42:59 +0000

‘Jayson Werth, where is you’re head at?!?’
courtesy of ‘Tony DeFilippo’

Jayson Werth, the focus of so much agonized discussion among Washington Nationals fans over the last few weeks, didn’t get the big hit in this 4th of July thriller. But he did score the winning run, drove in two more, walked twice, and helped cut down a runner at the plate as the Nationals scrambled back to the .500 mark, defeating the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in 10 innings in front of most of an announced crowd of 32,937 at Nationals Park.

Washington’s winning sequence was classic National League baseball. After Werth worked a walk off losing pitcher Marcos Mateo, he was bunted over to 2nd base by pinch-hitter Livan Hernandez. Hernandez was actually the second pitcher to pinch-hit in the game as Nationals manager Davey Johnson was forced to creatively manage his shortened bench in the absence of Michael Morse (hairline fracture of the forearm). After Mateo was forced to depart with an injury in favor of Carlos Marmol, Werth caught the Cubs infield defense napping and stole third without even drawing a throw. Finally, when Marmol’s 2-2 pitch slipped past Geovany Soto and bounced around the backstop, Werth raced home with the winning run.

It was the perfect end to an up-and-down day for the $126 million man. Werth’s broken-bat single in the bottom of the first drove home Danny Espinosa and made the score 2-0, Washington. But Werth was also a supporting player in one of the worst defensive plays seen from the Nationals at any point in their history.

In the fourth inning, with two runners on and two outs, Alfonso Soriano lifted what appeared to be an easy fly ball to right-center field. Werth and center fielder Roger Bernadina each advanced to points about five feet apart, then stood and stared at each other as the ball dropped between them. It was so incompetent and stunning that it took on the feel of performance art. By the time the stricken fielders humped the ball back to the infield, both Aramis Ramirez and Marlon Byrd had crossed the plate to give Chicago a 3-2 lead.

The negligence was particularly cruel to Jordan Zimmermann, who saw his string of quality starts (which dated back to April 26) snapped thanks in large part to that play. But the young right-hander would have surely taken the loss without Werth’s intervention in the sixth inning. With the bases loaded and two men out, Zimmermann’s final pitch of the afternoon was lined into right field by Soto. Ramirez scored to give Chicago a two-run lead, but Werth’s throw to the plate arrived in just enough time for Ivan Rodriguez to gather the ball, twist his body around, and swipe tag Carlos Pena for the final out of the inning.

Thus reprieved, the Nats went to work on Chicago’s bullpen, for whom 3.2 innings proved to be too much of a task after Casey Coleman kept Washington off balance for the better part of 5.1 innings. Werth cut Chicago’s lead to 4-3 with an RBI groundout in the sixth, but he had the Nationals Park crowd screaming in frustration in the bottom of the seventh. The Nationals had already tied the game thanks to the generosity of Kerry Wood, who came on in relief of Sean Marshall and proceeded to walk Ryan Zimmerman (pinch-hitting for starting third baseman Alex Cora), hit Espinosa, and walk Laynce Nix with the bases loaded. But Werth couldn’t finish the job, swinging over a curveball to end the inning. But instead of capping an ultimately frustrating day, Werth’s strikeout served as a prelude to a triumphant sprint home.

Nationals promote Harper to Harrisburg

Prior to the start of Monday afternoon’s game, the Nationals announced that outfielder Bryce Harper, the first overall pick in the 2010 Entry Draft, had been called up to the Harrisburg Senators (AA) of the Eastern League. Harper was expected to make his Harrisburg debut on Monday night against the Erie Seawolves (Detroit Tigers). The 18-year-old Harper played in 72 games for Hagerstown of the low-A South Atlantic League, batting .318 with 14 home runs and 46 runs batted in. He also posted a .423 on-base percentage and a .977 OPS in 305 total plate appearances.

Nats Back Below .500 as Bucs Blast Marquis

Samuel Chamberlain — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:48:58 +0000

‘Clippard Pitches’
courtesy of ‘MudflapDC’

If, as the old baseball truism goes, the baseball gods have given the Washington Nationals 54 wins, 54 losses, and 54 toss-ups, than Sunday afternoon’s 10-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates unquestionably falls into the second category. Jason Marquis faced just 13 batters and recorded only four outs. Hundreds of fans were still milling around in the centerfield plaza, trying to decide whether to find their seats or find a hot dog, when Neil Walker scampered home on Lyle Overbay’s RBI double to give the Pirates an 8-0 lead and cap off a five-run top of the second inning that, for all intents and purposes, ended the competitive portion of the afternoon’s entertainment.

“I left too many balls in the zone,” a grim-faced Marquis said after the game. “There wasn’t enough late action on my balls.” To his credit, Marquis didn’t make excuses, nor did he hide behind the double play that probably should have been recorded by the very second batter of the game. After allowing Alex Presley to lead off the game with a sliced single to left field, Marquis induced Chase d’Arnaud to tap a ground ball back to the mound. Trying to start the pitcher’s best friend, Marquis rushed his throw and put it at second baseman Danny Espinosa’s feet. It was a difficult play to be sure, but one that Espinosa could have (if not should have) made. Instead, the throw skipped into center field and Presley picked himself up and went to third, later scoring on an RBI single by Nate McCutchen. Walker and Overbay followed with RBI base hits of their own, and the Pirates led 3-0 after half an inning.

“It didn’t have any effect [on me],” Marquis said when asked afterwards about the botched play. “They’ve been doing a good job defensively, they’ve spent the whole year battling, and are trying to make plays.”

“Things like that shouldn’t be able to affect you,” Nationals manager Davey Johnson said. “He just didn’t have it today.”

A quick glance at his movement chart confirms Marquis’ diagnosis of his own performance, and suggests that he might have had better results placing the ball on a tee for the Pirates to whack at. By contrast, the Nationals had no such luck against Pirates starter Kevin Correia, who scattered six hits over six innings and kept the Nationals off balance with his two-seam fastball, curveball, and slider. His only mistake, a four-seam fastball that cruised over the heart of the plate, was deposited into the Pittsburgh bullpen by Wilson Ramos. That made the score 8-2 in the bottom of the second inning, and a comeback still seemed somewhat plausible. However, the Nationals couldn’t take advantage of putting their leadoff men on base in the third and fourth innings, and never got closer.

Meanwhile, the intrigue continued off the field, as the struggling Jayson Werth was removed from the game after being hit on the wrist pad in the bottom of the sixth inning. Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post revealed after the game that manager Davey Johnson had asked Werth to get an X-ray taken, a request which Werth refused. It is unclear at this point whether Nationals brass will intervene and make Werth get his wrist checked out. It does seem unlikely that Werth will play in Monday’s holiday matinee against the Chicago Cubs. Mike Morse is also a doubt for Monday, despite the fact that an X-ray came back showing no structural damage on the forearm that was hit by a pitch in Saturday’s double header. “He doesn’t have much mobility [in his forearm],” Johnson said of Morse.

It was a disappointing end to an otherwise creditable series split to start the Nationals’ longest homestand of the season. The Nationals will have a chance to go back to the .500 mark for the third time in this stretch on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, when they will send their best pitcher to the mound against Casey Coleman, a last-minute replacement for the ailing Ryan Dempster.

“I don’t think anybody’s satisfied with where we are,” shortstop Ian Desmond said. “This is our longest homestand of the season, and it’s a good chance for us to put some wins up on the board before the [All-Star] break.”

They won’t get many if their pitching doesn’t perform significantly better than it did on Sunday.

Clippard named to National League All-Star Team

Prior to Sunday afternoon’s game, the Nationals announced that Tyler Clippard had been named to the National League All-Star team, which will play the American League All-Stars on Tuesday, July 12 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Clippard has appeared in 37 games for the Nationals this season, going 1-0 with a 1.96 ERA, a 0.870 WHIP, and a 11.2 strikeout/9 innings ratio.

“Pretty awesome,” Clippard said when asked for his reaction to his selection. “There’s too many guys, especially in the National League — starters, great closers. I’m pitching well, but usually those are the guys that get the nod as far as the all-star game is concerned. I knew there was maybe an outside shot, but I didn’t really take it seriously. That’s probably a good thing, not really thinking about it too much. Now that it’s here and it’s actually happening, it’s pretty awesome.”

In addition to Clippard, Mike Morse is one of five nominees for the final spot on the NL team, which will be voted on by the fans at MLB.com until Thursday, July 7. Morse, who has a .299 batting average, a .349 on-base percentage, and a .887 OPS to go with 15 home runs and 46 RBIs, is joined on the ballot by Andre Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies, Ian Kennedy of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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The Winning Ticket: Rx Bandits

Michael Darpino — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:41 +0000

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 to be the lucky winner!

This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Rx Bandits perform at 9:30 Club on Saturday, July 9th. I haven’t really followed Rx Bandits since they emerged from the ska-punk scene back in the day, but from the tour preview below, it looks and sounds like they have developed into a more sonically daring group with a harder edge. What you’ll also see in the preview below is that this is actually a pretty nice triple-bill with Maps & Atlases and Zechs Marquise (a band who have a great referential name and an awesome sound that I will be tracking down more of ASAP). Also as you can read on the image above, this is Rx Bandits’ final tour, so these free tickets are probably your last chance to catch them until the inevitable reunion tour ten to fifteen years from now.

For the rules of this giveaway…

Comments will be closed at 4pm and a winner will be randomly selected. The winner will be notified by email. The winner must respond to our email in 24 hours or they will forfeit their tickets and we will pick another winner.

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The Winning Ticket (Extra): The Coathangers

Michael Darpino — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:00:36 +0000

We’ve got a bonus ticket giveaway this week courtesy of Red Palace. Up for grabs are two tickets to see The Coathangers play there TONIGHT! The Coathangers are an all girl, post-punk band from Georgia who are establishing quite a name for themselves based on their crazed personae, the chaos-quotient of their music, and their riotous live shows. Check out this Youtube video for a taste of their sexy/scary riot grrl routine and enter to win these tickets if you like what you see/hear.

For the rules of this giveaway…

For your chance to win these tickets simply leave a comment on this post using a valid email address between 11am and 3pm today. One entry per email address, please. Since this concert is tonight, we’ll be selecting the winner at 3pm and you’ll have to claim your prize with an email response by 4:30pm.

The winner’s name will appear on the guest list at Red Palace. The tickets must be claimed with a valid ID. The winner must be old enough to attend the specific concert or must have a parent’s permission to enter if he/she is under 18 years old.

If today doesn’t turn out to be your lucky day, check back here each Wednesday for a chance to win tickets to other great concerts. Tickets for this event are available on
TicketAlternative.