It is a fact commonly acknowledged that a metro area must be in want of a cultural center. As so it was that the Artisphere came to be. Recently refurbished from its prior life as the first Newseum in Rosslyn, the building has emerged phoenix-like from the construction rubble as a real gem. The opening…
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Oktoberfest, Part Deux
I’ve thought better of the Oktoberfest at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Maryland this Saturday. Nothing against Maryland, goodness knows, but it’s just far, man. No, the thing to do when imbibing epic amounts of beer in celebration of crisp weather is to stay close to mass transit. Enter OktoBEERfest in Alexandria. Just off Braddock Road…
Check Out These Chotskies
I once heard someone say that the people passing out flyers at the Metro station must just be thinking Here, you throw this away. I used to think I was being nice by accepting a flyer to Chinatown Express (duh, I don’t need a flyer, I already go there about every week) or letting the…
First Day of Fall Means…Oktoberfest
I don’t know if it’s me getting older, but these darn kids keep pushing Oktoberfest earlier and earlier. It’s still too hot to wear lederhosen, for cryin’ out loud! But kids will be kids, and beer is delicious, so let’s dive right in. Capitol City Brewing Company is sponsoring Oktoberfest next Saturday, October 2, in…
It’s OK, We Were on a Break
Sometimes, things are so good that when they finally do come to an end, you think you’ll never love anything again. At least, that’s how it was with me and Spanish food. Some people say Spanish food is simple or too raw and unworked, but those are the things I love about it. The food put…
Everyday Is Museum Day
Once one has lived in DC long enough, she (or he) can become inured to the fact that most of our museums are free. Free! I know this can be obnoxious to those who do not live in DC and are secretly jealous. Well, don’t cry. This Saturday, the 25th, is the Smithsonian Magazine’s sixth…
Crop Mob Makes My Sunday
Crop mobbing. It’s the new thing! No, I haven’t joined a gang. Or a cult. But I have come to a point in my life that allows me to admit the following–I am agricurious. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, please read on. A crop mob is an event which allows a…
The Wilds of Priviledged Suburbia
Having recently had occasion to venture out to the far reaches of the DC area, I return to file this revelation: so THAT’S where all the beautiful, fit, fecund people are hiding out. Potomac! I tell you, it was like being in another world. I can see why this is the go-to spot for going…
High Heels Are Complicated, n’est-ce pas?
Well readers, it’s time to grow up and start wearing high heels to work. At least, so I thought this morning. The shoes were new, fairly conservative leather sandals with three inches on them. They were comfortable and very reasonably priced (besides being privy to all things cultural in DC, your intrepid blogger is also…
DC Style Is Real 