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 the…
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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 the…
Ms. Vedral Goes to Washington: 31 Going On 13
One of the most defining moments of my life was a watching Stephane Matteau score the game (and series) winning goal in double overtime against the New Jersey Devils. This goal sent the New York Rangers to the finals where they broke their 54 year curse and won the 1994 Stanley Cup. This goal solidified…
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…
Weekend [East City] Roundup: Portraits, Lights and Dreams Edition
Friday May 4 Honfleur Gallery (7pm to 9pm) Honfleur Gallery Presents Le Temps Devant (our time ahead) by Parisian photographer Frederic Nauczyciel. Nauczyciel masterfully captures the inhabitants of the Gers countryside in lifesize, Rembrant-like portraits. Each subject’s gaze and body language tells his/her story of life in rural southwestern France. For more information click here. …
Cherryblast from the Past: Weekend Wrapup
Cherryblast, the annual closing party of the Cherry Blossom Festival, sponsored lovingly by Philippa Hughes and her Pink Line Project, was, unsurprisingly, a blast this past weekend in Anacostia. The art, the games, the shows, the people were all part of a new and exploratory DC. There were the usual suspects: aerial trapeze artists, a…
To Do Saturday: Cherryblast!
Not to be missed, Cherryblast IV will take place this Saturday at the Lightbox in Anacostia. Following close on the heels of the hugely successful Lumen8 Anacostia opening party last week, Cherryblast! will feature artists, musicians, audio-visual installations, and I can’t wait to find out what else. For a full list, click here. As an…
After Work Special: Birdlips
After work tomorrow, make sure to scurry over the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage for a free 6:00 performance by Birdlips. I can’t think of a better way to swing into a gorgeous, sunny weekend than with this duo’s soothing, beachy sound. Take a listen. The Millennium Stage has free shows every day at 6:00. From gospel to folk to dance,…
Ms. Vedral Goes to Washington: Glasses Off, Lights Out, Song 1
Author’s note: I’m about to mix up some metaphors here. In previous posts, I’ve referred to DC as a nerdy guy and also as the girl next door. Since I’m assuming you’re reading this at work because someone posted it as their g-chat status, I’ll refrain from getting into a discussion about the social constructs…
DC Style Is Real 