Archive: April 2005
Off to the Races
Next Saturday marks the 80th running of the Virginia Gold Cup, the state's premier steeplechase race. But most Washingtonians heading down to The Plains are more interested in the social aspects of the day than the race itself. Over the...
By washingtonpost.com | April 29, 2005; 12:56 PM ET | Email a Comment
California Concert Carpetbaggers
If it isn't bad enough that we live in a region that doesn't have a single decent high-profile radio station willing to play anything other than mainstream music, now we have to suffer the indignity of having concerts being "presented"...
By washingtonpost.com | April 28, 2005; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (18)
In a 'Galaxy' Far, Far Away...
No, not THAT galaxy. I'm talking about "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," opening in theaters on Friday. Anne and I caught a sneak preview last night at AMC Mazza Gallerie and, on the whole, we enjoyed it. The movie...
By washingtonpost.com | April 27, 2005; 12:22 PM ET | Comments (1)
EVO at ESL
Here's some late breaking news but not too late to inject some flavor into your hump day. While it's increasingly the playground of "spirited" groups of young professionals, historically Eighteenth Street Lounge is the home of a coordinated vibe of...
By washingtonpost.com | April 26, 2005; 07:00 PM ET | Comments (4)
Local Rock Faceoff
If you want to hear some of the best rock music that has come out of D.C. in the past few years, then you need to pull yourself away from American Idol Wednesday night and head out to one of...
By washingtonpost.com | April 26, 2005; 05:06 PM ET | Comments (5)
Benefaction with Benefits
With a chunk of change jingling in your pocket, what do you do? Enjoy a great show? Splurge on a scrumptious meal at one of your favorite restaurants? Buy something new for yourself? Or do you kindly give it all...
By washingtonpost.com | April 26, 2005; 11:57 AM ET | Comments (1)
Art on the Go
Every time a new exhibit opens, most of us have the best intentions to see it right away, but weeks go by and suddenly that same show has come to its close. In the next few weeks, some of the...
By washingtonpost.com | April 25, 2005; 06:43 PM ET | Email a Comment
Oya Vey!
Whenever Washingtonians find themselves apoplectic over some aspect of the nightlife scene, they're likely to exclaim "This isn't New York!" as if the Big Apple had the exclusive license to long lines, velvet ropes or black-clad bouncers with earpieces. (Note...
By washingtonpost.com | April 22, 2005; 02:08 PM ET | Comments (11)
Double Bill Doubleheader
Update: Sonic Youth will in fact not be performing with The Pixies. Taking their place will be hipster band of the moment, Bloc Party. Tickets for this show go on sale on Saturday at 10 a.m. After two separate presales...
By washingtonpost.com | April 21, 2005; 03:36 PM ET | Comments (1)
Delivering the Goods News
Good news for people in Old Town if, like me, they've been longing for good Asian takeout. Asian Bistro on King Street blows a raspberry at the usual gluey offerings and, for free (with a minimum order of $17) delivers...
By washingtonpost.com | April 21, 2005; 10:41 AM ET | Comments (4)
Modest Mouse, Superstars (Updated)
Correction: Tickets will go on sale FRIDAY at 10 a.m. Apologies for the wrong information we provided earlier. Modest Mouse is now officially a big-time act. The days when the band played local shows at the Black Cat are long...
By washingtonpost.com | April 20, 2005; 02:12 PM ET | Comments (2)
Happy Bard-day!
So the Bard is 441. I think this calls for a celebration and some cake. Promenade to the Folger Shakespeare Library for Medieval merriment. With activities like Shakespearean fortune-telling, felt shield-making, quill pen-writing, ivy garland-making, Renaissance dance performances and cake,...
By washingtonpost.com | April 19, 2005; 02:54 PM ET | Comments (2)
Nelly Cancels
If you have tickets for Nelly's concert tonight at Constitution Hall, you'll have to make other plans. The hip-hop star has canceled the show. No reasons have been given for scratching the performance, but the tour has been beset by...
By washingtonpost.com | April 18, 2005; 01:19 PM ET | Comments (2)
Lawn Games
This Saturday in a historic garden, the game is croquet. I'm not talking about spectating in Annapolis; here's an Alexandria garden party where you can aim for the wicket yourself. The afternoon is equal parts fantasy for kids and adults:...
By washingtonpost.com | April 18, 2005; 10:38 AM ET | Comments (1)
Zeisel at Hillwood
Eva Zeisel may be familiar to design aficionados and Crate and Barrel shoppers (the latter is now selling her Tomorrow's Classic line), but the industrial designer's body of work is more fully realized in a new retrospective at the Hillwood...
By washingtonpost.com | April 15, 2005; 06:15 PM ET | Email a Comment
Brother, Can You Spare A Nickel?
During yesterday's Got Plans? discussion, someone asked where to find the cheapest happy hour in Washington. Last night, I found it -- at the Jefferson Hotel. Dimly lit, decorated with Civil War prints and full of men in suits reading...
By washingtonpost.com | April 15, 2005; 12:35 PM ET | Comments (7)
That's The Reason I'm a Wizards Fan
For anyone who gets the title reference to Wizards (well, technically, Bullets) jingles of the past, last night was an especially sweet evening. Because with their victory over the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Wizards - the sorry, no-account Washington Wizards,...
By washingtonpost.com | April 14, 2005; 01:14 PM ET | Comments (7)
Seinfeld, Four
Tom Shales has called him ""the best comedian of our time." Find out if you agree when Jerry Seinfeld stages four performances of his stand-up comedy on June 24 and 25 at the Kennedy Center. Tickets go on sale tomorrow,...
By washingtonpost.com | April 14, 2005; 11:28 AM ET | Comments (1)
Baltimore Envy
It's hard to complain about live music options in Washington. We could probably use a couple more good, medium-sized clubs, but for the most part you can see every kind of music almost every night of the week in town...
By washingtonpost.com | April 13, 2005; 02:48 PM ET | Comments (12)
A Step Down
Maybe it's just me, but I have spent the last two weekends in search of shoes and have found the selection and quality sorely lacking. I covered a lot of territory, including DSW, Nine West, Kenneth Cole, Coach, Cole Haan,...
By washingtonpost.com | April 13, 2005; 08:22 AM ET | Comments (27)
That's Entourtainment!
If you're like me, tourist season finds you wanting to get out and be a tourist, but hating the crowds, the lines, the traffic ... well, you get the picture. I say, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Strap...
By washingtonpost.com | April 12, 2005; 01:43 PM ET | Email a Comment
White Stripes Go Plastic
The White Stripes will release their fifth album, "Get Behind Me Satan," on June 7th. However, instead of sending review CDs to publications, the band is only going to send vinyl records. This apparent attempt to cut down on internet...
By washingtonpost.com | April 12, 2005; 12:37 PM ET | Email a Comment
Succumbing To Presales
The "pre-sale" of concert tickets has been going on for years, but it seems to be gathering more and more steam as a promotional tool for clubs and artists. Fans who register for e-mail updates on band and venue sites...
By washingtonpost.com | April 12, 2005; 12:05 PM ET | Email a Comment
Is Anybody Hungry?
Feeling hungry like the wolf today? You're in luck. A few tickets are still available for tonight's Duran Duran concert at the George Mason Patriot Center. Guitarist Andy Taylor -- who had dropped off the tour for a bit due...
By washingtonpost.com | April 8, 2005; 01:58 PM ET | Email a Comment
Late Night Grub Compendium
Before I begin, I'd like to make sure we're all operating from the same basic premise that "jumbo slice" pizza is unsavory, uncivilized and generally unwise. Ok. Good. So instead of our usual practice of giving you a nugget of...
By washingtonpost.com | April 7, 2005; 01:14 PM ET | Comments (23)
'Woof' -- There It Is
It's been open for about two weeks as the shelves are stocked, but the grand opening of The Big Bad Woof comes this weekend. Targeted to the "socially consious pet," the boutique offers organic and fresh food, toys made from...
By washingtonpost.com | April 6, 2005; 06:03 PM ET | Comments (3)
The Boss Man
As Joe told us back in February, Bruce Springsteen is headed on his first solo tour since "The Ghost of Tom Joad." Here's the dirt on the Washington area segment of his "Devils and Dust" tour: He's performing at the...
By washingtonpost.com | April 6, 2005; 02:06 PM ET | Comments (3)
The Great Outdoors
Temperatures are climbing into the 70s. The sun sets after 7:30. It's time to move happy hour outside. Here's a quick look at what some of our favorite bars with rooftops and patios are doing this week. Just remember that...
By washingtonpost.com | April 5, 2005; 02:55 PM ET | Comments (6)
Sale Away
If you're looking to redecorate your place, help a good cause or just fill some empty closet space, then check out the Junior League of Washington's 13th annual Tossed and Found Sale. This is the mother of all rummage sales....
By washingtonpost.com | April 5, 2005; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (2)
Lyle, Emmylou, Eminem and 50 Cent
What can these artists possibly have in common? Well, they'll all be in the area this year and we've got information to share about their shows. There hasn't been a lot of publicity about it, but talented Texas songman Lyle...
By washingtonpost.com | April 4, 2005; 01:11 PM ET | Email a Comment
Baseball's Back -- Almost
Washington baseball fans have been anticipating this day for a long time. Our very own major league franchise (or, at the very least, something that closely resembles one) takes the field today for the first time since 1971. The schedule...
By washingtonpost.com | April 4, 2005; 01:05 PM ET | Email a Comment
With Cheap Cocktails, You Get What You Pay For
I love sampling new drinks, but so many Washington area bars have made their cocktails prohibitively expensive -- hot spots like IndeBleu, Degrees and Blue Gin push and break the $10 barrier with alarming regularity -- that it's tougher on...
By washingtonpost.com | April 1, 2005; 03:17 PM ET | Comments (7)
