Outside the Takoma Metro station, this street art was gone within the week, but its proximity to the mouth of the tunnel leading to the elevator was a surprising start to the workday. And reminiscent of a Shel Silverstein book.
Author: Haley Fults
It's not New York or San Francisco, but DC has some surprising cultural moments to be discovered. And I'm going to tell you about them. Special attention to free, super cool, or just plain strange events.
Where I Live and What I Live For
Author’s Note: Readers, when I moved to Washington DC nearly six months ago, I did not come with the intention of starting a literary career. After all, who moves from New York City to Capitol Hill to do that? Seriously, I’d like to know so that I can involve them in our writers’ circle. But…
Where Am I?
In a salute to the less photographed (but no less beautiful and surprising) parts of DC, this intrepid on-foot photographer brings you a classic: the Where Am I? post. Inspired by Prince of Petworth in particular, I found myself pausing from time to time as I walk around our fair city, thinking, “Wow, I just like…
Le Grenier: Délicieuse H Rue
Huzzah! Another restaurant is about to open on the western side of H Street. Long awaited French bistro Le Grenier, located on the 500 block, is having their soft opening this Friday the 17th, followed by the official opening on Sunday. We took a sneak peak inside and it looks great – lots of patterned…
Death Match: Teaism vs. Ebeneezer’s
In this corner, we have Teaism, purveyor of the famous salty oat cookie and owner of the needlessly long tea list. In the other corner, Ebeneezer’s is mellowly rearing to go. With soft pop rock on the radio and beyond friendly staff, they don’t need a cookie to put them in this fight. Teaism coffee…
Weekend [East City] Arts Roundup: Dog Days of Summer Edition
Friday August 10 12th Street Gallery at the Artland Temporium Brookland (Starting at 6pm) The 12th Street Gallery, part of the the Brookland Artland Temporium, presents Church Porch curated by Lisa Farrell. The Brookland Artist multi-media group show centers around the theme of the church porch, the part of the church between the street…
…And That’s Why You Don’t Leave a Money Trail: Life Lessons on Integrity Courtesy of Woodward, Bernstein, and Vedral
In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father taught me a life lesson that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.* “You don’t want to end up like Chuck Colson, and go to prison in order to know Jesus. That’s why it’s important to have integrity.” The story you’re about to read…
Remember? Bygone Days
Since the Internet seems to be a fan of these “remember this thing?” memes, I bring you this one. We know where it is, but we may not all immediately recognize what it is. Or was. Right now it’s just a spot to rest a backpack. What could Metro use these old stations? New York…
Potbelly Ice Cream Sandwich: Which Flavor Goes Well with Shame?
DC residents all know Potbelly—the local chain that specializes in delicious sandwiches, cookies and ice cream milkshakes that all make you feel bad about yourself. Seriously. Even their new Mediterranean vegetable sandwich is enough to make you understand that you’ve disappointed your family. The restaurant also offers salads, but no one knows what they are…
DC Style Is Real 