Washingon, D.C. is an incredibly attractive destination for tourists. Sure, it can be uncomfortably hot or cold at certain times of the year, and yes, the traffic can be a nightmare. But the American capital is breathtaking to behold in person, built as a combination of a modern city and a cluster of monuments that…
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Hot Hot Hot: Fundraiser for the Climate at Midlands Beergarden
You know about the People’s Climate March on April 29. But the night before, come hang out with fellow friends of the environment for drinks and activities in honor of Earthjustice! Local brews, live music, rally sign-making and contest, and tons of great raffle items will help you prep for Saturday’s activities! Earthjustice is a nonprofit…
Weekend [East City] Round Up: Transformers Edition
All Events are Saturday February 25, 2012 Art Enables (2pm to 4pm) Art Enables celebrates its tenth anniversary this Saturday. In ten years, the organization grew from its humble origins as a single classroom to running two art galleries in Woodridge NE. For additional information click here. Art Enables is located at 2204 Rhode Island Avenue,…
Modern Manners: Gracious Guesting, Re-Gifting with Caution
Hello again! Modern Manners is back to answer your burning etiquette questions after a relaxing jaunt to the West Coast last week. I apologize for not bringing sunny Southern California weather with me, but it simply would not fit in my luggage. Today, we will discuss being a gracious guest (at all times!) and the…
Ask Rob: He Who Smelt It, Dealt With It
Here at DC Style Is Real, we from time to time feature expert advice on serious topics. Take note, this could happen…to you. I was out on a date with this guy and I think he passed gas(?)! What should I have done? Would he be embarassed or would he respect my honesty if I’d…
DC Style Is…Polite
It is a pleasure to see you here at DC Style Is Real. It’s a difficult time for our fair city, so we really must stick together. Cable channel talking heads scream at us that the days of civility in Washington are over. Angry partisanship is the new normal and the old days—which, by virtue…
Ask Rob: Winter Blues
What’s a good way to avoid the post-holidays doldrums? I get so bummed after New Year’s every year. What can I do this time? After the rush and excitement of Christmas and New Year’s, you may feel a letdown when you go back to work and everyday life. This is perfectly normal. If you tend…
Ask Rob Returns! Just Do It. Or Not.
From time to time at DC Style Is Real, we feature advice from a panel of experts. Not just random guy-at-the-bar advice, but empathetic, thoughtful advice which shoots right to the heart. Now get ready for some angst, high school style. There’s this girl I want to ask out. We run in the same group…
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