5/9 – 6/15 – Opening day for Artomatic 2008 is this Friday, May 9 and excitement is building for the arts spectacular of the summer. With more than 1000 artists, 100 free events, activities and performances planned over 28 days and nights, Artomatic is a can’t-miss attraction. The event will be taking place at Capital […]
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Expansion Presents Award-Winning Choreo-Poem ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow
May 16-18 – Through powerful words, harmonious music and stunning movement, seven women tell their story of the love, passion, pain and struggle, which they endure on their quest for self-love and acceptance. The music, dance and direction of this production is spearheaded by noted local artists Alana Hill (producer/director), Omoro Omoighe choreographer) and Sarah […]
Brasserie Beck Offers Outdoor Dining Patio
5/5 – Brasserie Beck has recently opened an outdoor dining area for the spring and summer. The patio is relatively large and should be a destination for many seeking to enjoy the Belgian fare and warm weather. admin
The 2nd Annual Land Rover America’s Polo Cup
5/9/-5/10 – The time-honored tradition of Polo returns to Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. The 2nd Annual Land Rover America’s Polo Cup, a charitable event benefiting Journey for the Cure, will match the United States Polo Team against Italy’s Polo Team. Expect an action-packed weekend of high-fashion, wine, gourmet food, top musical artists, and of […]
Mo Condo
Five questions for Mo Condo: What do you do in DC? I do performance and voice coaching, and am a professional singer. When did you move to DC? I’m a native! Where do you live? Takoma Park, MD Why do you love DC? Having the seat of government here means lots of new folks are […]
Virgin Mobile Festival Announce Jack Johnson, Kanye West and Others as Headliners
8/9 – 8/10 -Virgin Mobile Festival Announces Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots as Weekend Headliners. Concert to be held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. More… admin
ACKC Cocoa Bar
ACKC, short for Artfully Chocolate and Kingsbury Confections – is the product of a collaboration of the two Alexandria stores. A welcomed addition to the local scene in Logan Circle, the shop is a combination of cafe, chocolate shop and art gallery for the most part but they also offer a number of novelty items […]
Sabores
Cleveland Park has been traditionally known as a laid-back part of town that caters to locals and others looking to find venues with no dress code or any discernible sense of fashion. How else could you explain how one area could accommodate two venues like Ireland’s Four Provinces and Nanny O’Briens within walking distance. That […]
Degrees Bar & Lounge
Situated off of M in Georgetown, Degrees Bar & Lounge is a posh venue located in the Ritz-Carlton. The first time I visited was just a few months ago after I had some problems at the door at Josephine’s. I was looking for a nice venue where I knew there wouldn’t be any door politics […]
Given the blowback from the right
Given the blowback from the right, some might be under the impression that House Speaker Paul Ryan (R Wis.) withdrew his endorsement of Donald Trump candidacy. One congressional Republican, Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R Okla.), said a couple of weeks ago, “Given the stakes of this election, if Paul Ryan isn for Trump, then I not […]