Archive for the ‘Special Events’ Category
Happy Anniversary, WeLoveDC!!!
‘The We <3 DC Crew’ courtesy of ‘marc.benton’
With apologies to a certain escapist ’80s TV show…
“In 2008 a crack blogging team was bound by restrictions of a blogging organization they didn’t build. A select group of men and women promptly escaped from the shackles of the oppression to the freedom of Wordpress. Today they survive [...]
What They Look Like: Real World DC Cast
‘Workers’
courtesy of ’squidpants’
So I’ve been avoiding the Real World beat for as long as possible (our authorship tends to trade off reporting duties, so none of us actually has to “own” the beat) so I’m going to take my turn and fill you in on the latest. Kirk told you that they’re here, and now [...]
Farm Fresh: Poste Moderne Brasserie
WeLoveDC authors Donna (greenie) and Katie (foodie) have paired up to bring you a double-hitting feature about local area restaurants that take on the challenge of being green. Donna will explain the logic behind the environmentally friendly trends and Katie will tell you if the food tastes any good. It’s a rough life, but someone [...]
More »Care for a Little Green Rock n’ Roll?
‘zip’
courtesy of ‘NCinDC’
What do Zipcar and Rock n’ Roll Hotel have in common? This evening I got an e-mail from Zipcar with the subject line: You’re invited to the First Ever Zipcar Talent Show. Intrigued, I opened it to find out that Tuesday June 30th, Zipcar will be putting on its own talent show at [...]
It’s Our Party, We’ll <3 DC If We Wanna
‘Hearts on Yellow Wall’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
Hey! The coolest people in DC all have plans on Wednesday night, July 1st. They’ll all be hanging out at the Science Club, celebrating the first birthday of this here blog. And you’ll be there, right? Of course you will, cause you’re a mighty cool kid!
In addition to some [...]
VA Yoga Week
‘Our Colors’
courtesy of ‘lululemon athletica’
Yogis and NoVa dwellers, take note: this week is Virginia Yoga Week. The Web site says, “Participating studios and independent teachers are asked to offer one free class during the week and one five dollar class each day. Finish this fabulous week with an afternoon of free yoga on Sunday, June [...]
Foodie Round-Up (June 15th-19th)
‘Artomatic 2009 Kerrin’s Appetizers’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Good Friday Morning, Washington! How are you out there? Is that, actual, like, sun? WHAT? Here I was thinking we had turned into the Amazon. I had bought a mosquito net and everything. But just in time for a *hopefully* sunny weekend, here’s all the news fit [...]
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
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courtesy of ‘Spodie Odie’
A few weeks ago, I headed over to National Harbor for the Food and Wine Festival. This weekend, you can replicate my trip, but do it redneck and southern-style, for the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ festival.
$30 will get you in the door and drinking unlimited samples. Exhibitors range from Flying Dog, Ben [...]
Take Your Dog To Work Day
‘is this too much cute too early in the morning?’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
Bo Obama is often seen galavanting around the White House grounds and making his way in the Oval Office. Bo is certainly setting a good example for pups everywhere, as many area dogs gear up for the offical Take Your Dog To Work Day [...]
Six Flags and Summertime Sounds
A staple of summer here is Six Flags America. And one of the park’s big summertime draws is its Starburst Summer Concert Series - free with park admission or a 2009 Play Pass.
Julia over at Six Flags gave me a great heads-up on this year’s lineup and I thought I’d share with everyone else. (And [...]
Go Daddy: Fathers’ Day Activity Round-Up
‘Father and son’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
I’m a lucky girl to have a Dad like mine. He’s generally hilarious, he is very easy to talk to, and likes to do fun things. Can a girl ask for anything more? And lucky for me, he’ll be in town on Father’s Day, this year! So I started researching all [...]
A Chef Spit-Roasted Garden Dinner
‘Ladelling the pig’
courtesy of ‘jACK TWO’
Penn Quarter’s trendy happy hour spot Poste is introducing a new farm-to-table concept by chef Rob Weland. ‘Poste Roasts’, an affordable family table dining concept served out in the garden, features a spit-roasted locally-sourced animal (guest’s choice) on the garden’s new grill. Weland serves it with a complementary side that [...]
Squid, Shrimp and Veg, Oh Mai!
‘two types of paella’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Monday night, I headed over to Jaleo in Crystal City for the kick-off of Jaleo’s annual Paella Festival. While Jose Andres and company were spotted at the Dupont Farmer’s Market last weekend cookin’ up a big old pot of the stuff, Monday marked the first day of the official festival. [...]
We Love Food: Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor
Summertime is festival time, and I’m not complaining. After attending Savor a week ago, I had no idea what to expect going into The Food and Wine Festival at National Harbor. Would it be fancy? Would it be lame? Would they have enough food and wine to keep me happy? Actually, does anyone ever have [...]
More »Congrats, RAMMY Winners!
‘Vapiano’
courtesy of ‘ellievanhoutte’
The The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington awards (RAMMY’s) were held last night, announcing the cream of the crop of DC restaurants. Here are the highlights:
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Restaurant Eve
2009 Chef of the Year: Robert Wiedmaier of Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck and Brabo
New Restaurant of the Year: Cork
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the [...]
Where We Live: Southwest Waterfront
‘The Forgotten City’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
Hello and welcome to another edition of Where We Live. This week we’ll be checking out the smallest quadrant in the District, Southwest. Can you imagine city planners essentially wiping out an entire neighborhood and starting from scratch? Well, that’s what planners did to this area back in the 1950s. [...]
To Air is Human
Air guitar pants’ courtesy of ‘rabid_c’
The crowd screamed and the LED bars fluttered and held at the upper border of the E-Q shirt. “I think you all broke the t-shirt! Again, 1-2-3!” More screaming, more lights, the same result. This was how the regional US Air Guitar championships were being decided: the read out from [...]
The 300 club
‘Nationals Home Opener’
courtesy of ‘cruffo’
Tonight could be historic at Nats Park. Giants’ pitcher Randy Johnson is going for win number 300. While 24 other pitchers have broken this milestone, it is conjectured that due to changing “strategy” (ie, not using ‘roids anymore) Johnson could be the last to do so. To post a win, Johnson needs pitch at least five [...]
Bet you won’t want to miss this
‘IMG_6330′ courtesy of ‘muztiko’
For those of us craving some Vegas madness, a definite “don’t miss” is Casino Night this Thursday, June 4th, 6PM to 12AM at Teatro Goldoni. Proceeds from this gambling themed party will benefit local DC non-profit Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care (PAHC).
Check it out:
$20 gets you in the door with free cocktails until [...]
Discussions: Pakistan, the USA and Terror
‘Candlelights at Leopold’s’ courtesy of ‘Unlisted Sightings’
With the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai, India, the ever-tense relationship between Pakistan and its eastern neighbor was once again headline news. Pakistani government officials condemned the attack, but the incident raised questions again about links between the Pakistani Directorate of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Islamic terror networks. How [...]
