The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in D.C.'s arts and entertainment scene, including upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings.
Who Are the Gurus?
Rhome Anderson likes his beer and he likes his beats. Even though he's a code jockey and occasionally writes stuff on the site, for some reason he gets all the travails of the lovelorn funneled to him in the weekly chat. He takes this task seriously. When he's not serving as a coordinator for Fritz's fan club, he can be found spinning records around town and performing with these guys.
Julia Beizer is another Washington area native within the guru crew. After moving away from Northern Virginia to attend Wesleyan University in Connecticut, she couldn't resist the magnetic draw back to the District. She's fond of any do-it-yourself project. And even though she's traveled far and wide, she thinks some of her funniest stories come from navigating the mysterious world of the Metrobus.
Jen Chaney is the movies editor and DVD columnist for washingtonpost.com. A Montgomery County native and a graduate of William & Mary, she roots for the Terps in college hoops because, let's face it, the Tribe won't ever get to the Final Four. She still loves the Washington area but misses the following long-gone establishments: Wally's on Rockville Pike, the old movie theater at Tysons Corner and the Crow Bar. She also wishes someone would open a retro-style roller rink and call it Xanadu.
There's more to Bars and Clubs Editor Fritz Hahn than some guy who goes out and drinks on the company dime. He DJs with his iPod, for example, and travels to Europe (and RFK Stadium) to watch soccer matches. He spends hours browsing for out-of-print novels at Capitol Hill Books and flipping through vintage vinyl at Crooked Beat Records. He ... aw, forget it. It's time for happy hour.
Anne Kenderdine is the Going Out Guide editor, covering everything from Slugfest to Fourth of July fireworks. As Peggy Lee once sang, she knows a little bit about a lot of things. She has a soft spot for community theater and community gardens. Her roots are in Lancaster County, Pa., but she's lived here long enough to run three Marine Corps marathons and witness four inaugurations.
David Malitz has seen his school and professional career take him all over the world, from Montgomery County to College Park, to downtown Washington to Arlington, Va. Needless to say, he's become rather familiar with the area. He plays guitar and sings in an "up-and-coming" indie-rock band and tries to get free tickets to as many Wizards games as possible, which proved to be a whole lot easier before they were actually good. He also likes to think he has a snide remark for any occasion.
Stephanie Merry covers museums, galleries and theater, so it's safe to say that if she worked at Dunder Mifflin, she'd be part of the Finer Things Club. After studying poetry writing at U Va., the D.C. native gave into her wanderlust by moving to New York and Berkeley, Calif., before returning to Washington having learned two things: WMATA is the best (clean, cushy seats! The Circulator!), and there's no place like home.
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Posted by: Jorge | February 15, 2005 4:11 PM | Report abuse
So did you guys take down the Neko Case post because all of those crappy indie rock blogs called you out on your indie rock post?
Posted by: busted | February 16, 2005 1:40 PM | Report abuse
cheers to that remark busted. indie music is oooh so painful and booooring.
Posted by: nametag | February 16, 2005 2:02 PM | Report abuse
Hmmm, well we're not really sure what you're talking about. But, we took down the Neko Case post because the show was yesterday, so it didn't make sense to leave it up. Also, I'd be hard pressed to describe Neko Case as indie rock. She's alt-country - or straight ahead country - or rock.
Posted by: Joe | February 16, 2005 2:54 PM | Report abuse
If you're going to take down posts after they are out of date, then this isn't really a blog is it?
PS - Does that mean Ryan Adams and the Old 97's aren't indie rock?
Posted by: Mark Rypien | February 16, 2005 3:30 PM | Report abuse
Out of date posts mean links to expired events which means links that don't work which means emails to me about links that don't work!
A blog is series of entries in reverse chronological order.
Keep the comments coming!
Posted by: Rhome | February 16, 2005 4:09 PM | Report abuse
Umm. If you're gonna be a blog, don't take down your own posts.
No--! Stop! Be quiet! Shhhhh. Be still GOGs. Quiet! Please, refrain from making some silly excuse. I know you want to--shhh! Zip it! Quiet. Good, goooood.
Again: If you're gonna be a blog, don't take down your own posts.
Repeat the last two paragraphs as needed, until "the sink in" has happened.
Posted by: DCeiver | February 16, 2005 5:56 PM | Report abuse
Apologies on the Neko Case removal, folks. We will be keeping all of our posts archived. No worries.
Posted by: Maura | February 16, 2005 7:17 PM | Report abuse
I am totally going to freak out if this Neko Case post doesn't come back. I'm FREAKING OUT!!!
Nah, I don't even know who Neko Case is, but who doesn't like blogs?!
I wish you guys had this before I moved.
I'd post a link to my cutting edge Project Blowed/Springsteen mp3 blog but I'm sure it would get "taken down" by "Joe Heim" or someone.
PS-I think Malitz went to my high school, seriously.
Posted by: NekoCase4Life | February 17, 2005 4:55 AM | Report abuse
Love this idea guys, and great to see the personality profiles.
Posted by: GOG FAN | February 17, 2005 1:10 PM | Report abuse
DCeiver is a total head-case.
A smart-ass is just not needed on a "blog" for people who are looking to 1). get some info, 2). post some info, and 3). have a good time. Just my opinion. ;)
Posted by: LDShap00 | February 22, 2005 11:04 AM | Report abuse
Hey all, Just thought I'd ask if anyone had ideas for the following: a good place/salon for hair dying and cutting for a female, that won't cost an arm and a leg. Also, a nice date place to go that also won't cost an arm and a leg. Thanks for all the ideas so far
-New and curious in Arlington/DC area
Posted by: Anonymous | March 14, 2005 4:24 PM | Report abuse
No, Ryan Adams and Old 97s are NOT indie rock. They are rock bands/singers or alt-country. What's still indie about them at all, other than that they were on indie labels years ago?
Posted by: Anonymous | March 31, 2005 1:36 AM | Report abuse
what's up with the indie rock backlash? the only real definition of indie rock is rockandroll-based music that exists outside the corporate structure, isn't as concerned with making profits, and doesn't have to bow to radio and MTV demands ... the term encompasses a huge, wide range of musical styles and tastes ... so what's so wrong about that?
allmusic has the best "definition" i've seen, and all you haters should read on, maybe you'll change your minds:
"Indie rock takes its name from "independent," which describes both the do-it-yourself attitudes of its bands and the small, lower-budget nature of the labels that release the music. The biggest indie labels might strike distribution deals with major corporate labels, but their decision-making processes remain autonomous. As such, indie rock is free to explore sounds, emotions, and lyrical subjects that don't appeal to large, mainstream audiences -- profit isn't as much of a concern as personal taste (though the labels do, after all, want to stay in business). It's very much rooted in the sound and sensibility of American underground and alternative rock of the '80s, albeit with a few differences that account for the changes in underground rock since then. In the sense that the term is most widely used, indie rock truly separated itself from alternative rock around the time that Nirvana hit the mainstream. Mainstream tastes gradually reshaped alternative into a new form of serious-minded hard rock, in the process making it more predictable and testosterone-driven. Indie rock was a reaction against that phenomenon; not all strains of alternative rock crossed over in Nirvana's wake, and not all of them wanted to, either. Yet while indie rock definitely shares the punk community's concerns about commercialism, it isn't as particular about whether bands remain independent or "sell out"; the general assumption is that it's virtually impossible to make indie rock's varying musical approaches compatible with mainstream tastes in the first place. There are almost as many reasons for that incompatibility as there are indie-rock bands, but following are some of the most common: the music may be too whimsical and innocent; too weird; too sensitive and melancholy; too soft and delicate; too dreamy and hypnotic; too personal and intimately revealing in its lyrics; too low-fidelity and low-budget in its production; too angular in its melodies and riffs; too raw, skronky and abrasive; wrapped in too many sheets of Sonic Youth/Dinosaur Jr./Pixies/Jesus & Mary Chain-style guitar noise; too oblique and fractured in its song structures; too influenced by experimental or otherwise unpopular musical styles. Regardless of the specifics, it's rock made by and for outsiders -- much like alternative once was, except that thanks to its crossover, indie rock has a far greater wariness of excess testosterone. It's certainly not that indie rock is never visceral or powerful; it's just rarely -- if ever -- macho about it. As the '90s wore on, indie rock developed quite a few substyles and close cousins (indie pop, dream pop, noise-pop, lo-fi, math rock, post-rock, space rock, sadcore, and emo among them), all of which seemed poised to remain strictly underground phenomena."
Posted by: Stephen Malkmus | April 7, 2005 3:53 PM | Report abuse
Fritz -
I called both of these places featured and neither event is occuring?! not even kidding!
Friday, April 22
Previously the site of the DJ happy hour Twilight, the rooftop bar at the Hilton Embassy Row may be Fritz's favorite in the city. It has a breathtaking panoramic view of Rock Creek Park, the Potomac, Rosslyn and Dupont; drinks are reliable; and -- this is the best part -- there's a rooftop pool. Sadly, the latter won't be in use this evening for the After Five Unwind happy hour. From 6 to 10, Your Three Hosts (Y3H.org) and Euronet International (euronetinternational.com) are sponsoring an "international" happy hour with free hors d'oeuvres and drink specials. Admission is $10 from either of the aforementioned sites. (If it rains, the party's moving into the hotel ballroom, but we're not sure we'd bother at that point. For us, the setting and fresh air are the draws.)
Throwing caution and weather forecasts to the wind, Five is removing the tent from its island-theme rooftop this weekend. Tonight's split-level party features the always-outstanding Saeed Younan of underground house duo Saeed and Palash rocking the club's main level, while DJ Oso-Fresh spins reggae and hip-hop beats among the roof's palm trees and hammocks. Arrive early: The rooftop happy hour begins at 6, and beers and rail drinks are $1 from 9 to 10:30. The cover's $10 (free if you RSVP in advance to Friday@FiveDC.com) and there's no dress code.
Posted by: Jen | April 22, 2005 4:55 PM | Report abuse
Want to invite the GURUs:
OPEN HOUSE COLLEGE NIGHT THURSDAY 18+ SNEAK PEAK OF OUR NEW REMODELING before Saturday's party!!!
AND...
Home 2 THE ULTIMATE HOME MAKEOVER 2005. REMADE, REMODELED, REVIVED!
Come and see our newly remodeled space.
HOME
911 F st NW Washington. (Gallery Place metro 9th St. Exit)
When: Saturday, April 30th, Doors free before 11pm with pass or guest
list. 18+ for girls, 21+ for guys
DRESS: TRENDY, no tattered jeans/sneakers
Email me to be put on the guest list.
laura@home-dc.com
Posted by: Laura | April 27, 2005 11:07 AM | Report abuse
Hey there! I wanted to invite the GURU's and anyone else who enjoys live comedy to see one of the funniest bands on the circuit today. The Hazzards will be performing at The State Theater on June 24th at 9:00 p.m. for a special DC Improv sponsored show. www.dcimprov.com or www.thestatetheatre.com for more information.
Hope to see you there!!!
Posted by: Allyson | June 15, 2005 12:48 PM | Report abuse
Just wanted to say that I think this blog is awesome. I will deffinitly use you guys as a resource. Erin, I was curious to know how you mannaged to get a job reporting about DC right out of college? I am in school right now, and absolutely love DC. In a year when I graduate I would really like to spend my life hanging out around town and reporting about the disterict! Got any tips for me?
Posted by: Cleveland Park, DC | June 19, 2005 11:41 PM | Report abuse
I'm wondering if you guys can come up with a few suggestions for me ... one of my friends will be celebrating her 22nd birthday this Saturday and a large group of us will be taking her out to celebrate. We'd like to get away from the Georgetown/Adams Morgan scene if possible and are looking for a place (most likely a bar) with good food, drinks and if possible live music ... basically a place to hang out for the night with a good combination of people without being as crowded as the bars in Georgetown and Adams Morgan tend to be. She lives near Eastern Market but the group is spread out across the city so the location is flexible (but near the metro is key). Thanks so much!!
Posted by: In Need of a New Place ... | July 5, 2005 3:16 PM | Report abuse
A great idea this blog!
I'm working for poverty elimination and so I hope in a big similar Live 8 but not with singers, but with actors and artists.
Thank You
http://www.liberaassociazioneilpopolo.it/inglese/
Posted by: John | July 6, 2005 4:03 PM | Report abuse
I note know senior citizens.. How about allowing the graying of america to provide you some real answers to KOOL
Posted by: paul | July 28, 2005 5:26 PM | Report abuse
So what band are you in David?
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 1, 2005 3:17 PM | Report abuse
From your chat today (8/4/05):
Chocolate City:
Allmighty gurus, I am a transplanted country boy living downtown and am missing the smell of fresh-tilled earth. I heard rumors that there are farms around here that allow regular folks to work either as volunteers or in exchange for a share of the produce. Have y'all heard of anything like this? If so, where can I find one of these rural oases?
Anne: I'd suggest asking around at some local farmers markets . Get to know the farm workers and tell them about your experience and see what they say. Or, you could approach some of the B&B/working farm type places and see if they need a hand.
*****
Actually the USDA Experimental Farm in Beltsville, MD, hosts "gleaning" where you can pick produce for the poor, and take some home for yourself. The program is coordinated through Food for Others (Pam Koch). They are always looking for volunteers!
www.foodforothers.org (Click on "Harvesting")
Posted by: Patricia | August 4, 2005 4:35 PM | Report abuse
All the comments here are wonderful. If you are looking for a different sort of thing to do on a Sunday you can stop by our ministry center at the Calvary Alliance Church in Beltsville.
Pastor Rob
Calvary Alliance Church, Beltsville, MD
website http://www.cmacalvary.org
ESL http://esl.cmacalvary.org
Posted by: Pastor Rob | August 13, 2005 11:11 PM | Report abuse
From your Discussion today re: Dodgeball -
Participate in a charity dodgeball tournament that will raise additional funds to support the "Everything...but the Turkey" event to feed the homeless.
For six years running, "Everything...but the Turkey" volunteers cook everything but the turkey at the Thanksgiving table at the Washington DCJCC, which is then distributed to shelters around the city.
So have FUN playing dodgeball while helping an cause aiming to feed 4,000 homeless this Thanksgiving. Tell your friends. Space is limited so players are urged to register today for the dodgeball tournament. For more information please visit www.idodgeball.com/ebtt
Dodging balls for a good cause!
Posted by: Dill | November 10, 2005 4:23 PM | Report abuse
2 "PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN" Nights this Friday and Saturday (Nov. 18 and Nov. 19).
We'd love to invite EVERYONE to 2 special "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" nights for our final 2 performances of the East Coast Premiere, "THAT CERTAIN CERVANTES" this weekend (Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19)!
At their request, we had set aside these entire evenings for a special symposium of Georgetown University's Spanish Department (they had been on our schedule for months!) and due to over-scheduling by one of the professors, they suddenly backed out yesterday (Tuesday).
The Heritage Theatre Company, located in Chevy Chase, MD, is a professional theatre company which has just launched into its 4th season with a wonderful and exciting East Coast premiere, "THAT CERTAIN CERVANTES" - the man behind "Don Quixote" starring Frank B. Moorman.
Due to the above, we're now offering "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" nights for our final 2 performances this Friday and Saturday evening (November 18 and November 19; curtain time is 8:00 p.m.)
This play is a bold and magical comedy and drama with great music celebrating the 400th anniversary of the publication of "Don Quixote." It's extremely entertaining and a LOT of FUN!
As this Friday (November 18) and Saturday (November 19) are our FINAL 2 performances of this phenomenal play, we'd sincerely appreciate all readers of this blog getting the word out to everyone who loves wonderful and truly entertaining theatre about these 2 "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" Nights.
We have a small venue in Chevy Chase (exact address below) , seating approximately 125 theatre goers but we're very convenient:
1 block off Connecticut Avenue or
1/4 mile off Rt. 495 or
1 mile off Wisconsin Avenue.
FREE PARKING
A suggested minimum of $10 would be most appreciated as our normal Regular Adult Rate is $25 - $30. As you can see, this is a wonderful discount opportunity.
Please give us a call at
301.770-9080
to reserve seats for this Friday or Saturday evening ... our final 2 performances of a truly fabulous production.
Our website for additional information: www.theheritagetheatre.org
Please feel free to phone us should you have any additional questions.
Thanks so much. We hope to see everyone there this Friday and Saturday evenings!
THE HERITAGE THEATRE COMPANY
Harlow Hall
(rear of) North Chevy Chase Church
8814 Kensington Parkway
Chevy Chase, Maryland
301 / 770-9080
www.theheritagetheatre.org
Posted by: The Heritage Theatre Company (Chevy Chase, MD) | November 16, 2005 10:41 AM | Report abuse
Hi guys. Not too long ago you made a post indicating that Frankie from Bang Salon had gone to Colorworks in Pentagon City. He apparently has left there as well. Any ideas on where he is working? I need a haircut in a BAD way!
Posted by: Flipside | December 6, 2005 6:50 PM | Report abuse
I am looking for Frankie, too! Please don't make me find another stylist in DC, I just can't take it. Does anyone know where he is working now?
Posted by: Sarah | January 3, 2006 2:22 PM | Report abuse
I am looking for Frankie from Bang Salon, too! Please don't make me find another stylist in DC, I just can't take it. Does anyone know where he is working now?
Posted by: Sarah | January 3, 2006 2:23 PM | Report abuse
Does anyone know of a comprehensive listing of places in DC offering "Ladie's Night" discounts? A friend and I shot pool for free last night at the Continental -- it was great! While I'm low on cash right now, it would be a great way to have fun without breaking the bank...
Posted by: Kim | February 21, 2006 3:33 PM | Report abuse
Fritz....(and other Gurus)
Not sure if this is going to make it to you, but in the absence of an email address, this is all I can hope for. Im the brewer for CapCity on the hill (we met a couple of times last year at my weekly happy hours) and while I think you're on the DC Beer mailing list I wanted to let you know a little more personally through this random posting for all to see, about the 10th Anniversary of this Cap City location. It's on June 1 and Im tapping the Imperial IPA for the party. There are several other details and if you (or anyone else reading this) would like to find out more about it just call the restaurant (202-842-2337 b/w 8-5..thats when Im here) or shoot me an email (capitolhill@capcitybrew.com)..just put my name or 'brewer' in the subject line.
Cheers,
Pete
Posted by: Pete | May 16, 2006 5:11 PM | Report abuse
Announcing the first annual
SEPTEMBER SALE
Sponsored by DC Branch, National League of
American Pen Women
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006
1-5 pm
At The Washington Club, 15 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC (entrance for sale on 'P' St., NW)
Paintings, books, music
sold by the artists themselves or their representatives
FREE ADMISSION
20% of sales to benefit the Pen Arts Building Fund
for more information:
President@NLAPW-DC.org
www.NLAPW-DC.org
Posted by: Pat Daly-Lipe | July 6, 2006 10:04 PM | Report abuse
Hi!
I was wondering if you knew of any bars in the DC metro area that has a "glass night". In college, a local pub would have a "glass night" once every two weeks, introducing people to seasonal beers. You got to drink the beer and keep the pint glass. Does any bar in this area do the same sort of thing? Thanks!
Posted by: Sarah | August 23, 2006 9:32 AM | Report abuse
Adon Clothing Fashion Show
Location: Cloud
1 DuPont Circle, Washington, DC
When: Sunday, August 27, 10:00pm
It's the end of the summer and Adon Clothing wants to end it with an
bang! Come out and view the classics along with some of the new fire
for the fall. There's a $10 cover charge, and the attire is elite.
Come ready to pop your collar, as we display the summer classics and
the new, exclusive fall collection. THIS EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
To get an invitation, send an email to:allen.adon@adonclothing.com
Posted by: oren23 | August 23, 2006 4:16 PM | Report abuse
Quick question--Is there any word on when Bar Louie is going to open its doors in Chinatown?
Posted by: Jessica | September 15, 2006 11:51 AM | Report abuse
Dunno if any of you gurus actually read these comments still, but thought some of you might be interested in checking out this website:
http://yellowarrow.net/capitolofpunk/
It's "a walking tour and online documentary about the Washington DC hardcore punk scene."
Posted by: dan | September 20, 2006 9:44 AM | Report abuse
Tom never answers my food questions so here it is....Where in DC, the Farraguts specificially, can I get a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch at one of the restaurants. I get a craving for them once in awhile and none of the delis or Corner Bakery or International Square make them... Help...
Thanks
Posted by: Mike | August 15, 2008 9:15 AM | Report abuse
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How did you guys begin your journalistic careers?