The Phillips Collection, one of the few museums in town I don’t terribly mind paying for (looking at you, Textile Museum) and “America’s first museum of modern art,” houses some of the most astoundingly masterful pieces in the world, all tucked away in a former residence in Dupont. Upon entering (and paying $12), the viewer…
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Spotted: Jay and Daisy in DC
It’s that time of the year again. Special events outfit Dandies & Quaintrelles put on their annual Seersucker Social at Hillwood Estate in upper Northwest. Similar to the autumnal Tweed Ride, the Seersucker Social starts with an eight-mile bike ride through the city, after which the large enthusiastic group dressed up in their best 1920s and 1930s era clothes…
A [Not At All] Brief Tour of Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park: Part the Second
Welcome back, virtual tourists! Where we last left off we were going to leave the lower, fountain-filled portion of the park to ascend to the upper, statue/grass-filled portion of the park. But in my haste to escape the steely yet incompetent glare of Statue President James Buchanan I neglected to point out the other statue…
A [Not at all] Brief Tour of Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park: Part The First
Since DC Style Is Real editor-at-large has been largely out of the country for the past few weeks, a guest entry will ease us back into regular posting. For the better part of the time I’ve lived here in DC, I’ve lived within a syringe’s throw of Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park. I’ve enjoyed this park…
Russia House: Are We Still in DC?
Russia House, situated in a grand structure at the corner of Connecticut and Florida in upper Dupont, is a spectacular departure from the Aleros and Subways nearby. Hello, red velvet curtains and chandeliers. Goodbye sunshine and humidity. You’re in Russia now, babe. The first thing to strike is the darkness. Much more intense than the comparative darkness…
Free Today at Chinatown Coffee Co.
Today from noon to 1pm, the first fifteen Chinatown Coffee Co. Black Card holders (that sign of a true DC coffee fiend/snob) will receive a brand…new…free shirt! Normally sold with the hefty tag of $40, these babies will be handed out in a range of sizes. If you work in the area of H and 5th, NW,…
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…
Magnetic Fields @ 930 Club
Touring in support of their latest album Love at the Bottom of the Sea, Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields brought their unique brand of acerbic indie rock to our nation’s capital last night. The opener, Devotchka (of Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack fame), was simply spectacular, playing a taut set of high-energy southwestern desert rock. Having seen…
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