Archive: May 2005
Live 8 Update
As Joe mentioned yesterday, the Live 8 concert line-ups have been announced. You can read this article for all the details, but here's the basic rundown: London's got Coldplay, Paul McCartney, Madonna, R.E.M. and U2; Philly offers Will Smith, Bon...
By washingtonpost.com | May 31, 2005; 12:01 PM ET | Comments (3)
Live 8
Rumors swirled for weeks that Live 8, a concert planned to mark the 20th anniversary of the Live Aid concerts, was going to be held in Washington in early July. The rumors, unfortunately, turned out not to be true. But...
By washingtonpost.com | May 30, 2005; 10:49 AM ET | Comments (2)
Cheapest 9:30 Show Ever!
The 9:30 turns 25 this month and to celebrate the club is hosting a free show Sunday night featuring the venerable D.C. band the Slickee Boys. There will also be a screening of the documentary "930 F Street." Doors open...
By washingtonpost.com | May 27, 2005; 03:45 PM ET | Email a Comment
Get in 'line
Carb-lovers with day jobs have it rough. It's hard to get to Breadline during the week when you're busy making dough! Unless you can swing an early lunch to beat the midday lines or rush out of work before the...
By washingtonpost.com | May 26, 2005; 11:34 AM ET | Comments (3)
Taking Stock of the Docs
I would have mentioned these items last week, but I was caught up in a blog from a galaxy far, far away. The slate for this year's Silverdocs film festival -- the third annual celebration of the documentary form, to...
By washingtonpost.com | May 25, 2005; 02:02 PM ET | Email a Comment
I'm Wound Up, Chuck
For Chuck Brown's fans, it seems that "We Need Some Money" has become more than a favorite song. When the Godfather of Go-Go played at the D.C. Armory with Trouble Funk, Rare Essence and E.U. last month, tickets were $50...
By washingtonpost.com | May 25, 2005; 11:26 AM ET | Comments (2)
Plastic People of the Universe
When bands like Coldplay think that they have it rough they should just think of the Plastic People of the Universe and stay quiet. Sure, Chris Martin may feel like a slave to shareholders, but at least he wasn't thrown...
By washingtonpost.com | May 23, 2005; 03:33 PM ET | Email a Comment
Diddy Wants You (To Play Yourself)
When the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy committed such blasphemous acts as remaking "The Message" and "Public Enemy #1" into odes of self-aggrandizement, I had placed him in the crosshairs as an enemy of the state to those that...
By washingtonpost.com | May 20, 2005; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (3)
Rap in Springfield
For whatever reason, the D.C. region hasn't produced its fair share of rap and hip-hop artists. Certainly not in comparison with other cities of similar size. It may have something to do with there not being enough quality hip-hop venues....
By washingtonpost.com | May 20, 2005; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (2)
Saturday Night's Alright (For Biking)
People are always looking for "something different" to do on weekend nights -- activities outside of the usual spectrum of bar or cultural events. Here's my pick of the week, which offers romantic scenery, a chance to enjoy the great...
By washingtonpost.com | May 19, 2005; 05:24 PM ET | Email a Comment
Set Sale
Georgetown neighbors Sugar and Sassanova are holding a sale Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, until 7 p.m. Tunics, sandals, wedges, flats, dresses and jewelry will be among the items reduced 20 percent. Sugar is also showcasing new jewelry...
By washingtonpost.com | May 18, 2005; 09:58 AM ET | Email a Comment
In Cleveland Park, Two Become One?
Cleveland Park is abuzz with news about the fate of the shuttered Park Bench Pub and Bricks Tavern after Atomic Billiards notified the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission that the pool hall plans to expand into the neighboring Park Bench Pub....
By washingtonpost.com | May 17, 2005; 03:08 PM ET | Comments (7)
A Dramatic Sale
These days, it's hard to be unique on a budget. Seemingly different retro-style clothing (think "I'm a Pepper" and "Ithaca is Gorges" T-shirts) and tiki bar stools are actually mass-produced and line the shelves of trendy stores like Urban Outfitters....
By washingtonpost.com | May 17, 2005; 01:42 PM ET | Comments (1)
Eric Roberson
Howard University alum Eric Roberson may have carved out a career crafting tunes for other big R&B stars like 112 and Musiq Soulchild, but that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to flourish when the spotlight is squarely on him....
By washingtonpost.com | May 13, 2005; 03:54 PM ET | Comments (1)
Nonstop Hookahs
Recent renovations to the old Arbor Restaurant have left some people wondering if the Adams Morgan wine bar was planning a comeback. It's not. Sometime in the next week, the 'hood will welcome Prince Cafe, a shisha lounge and Middle...
By washingtonpost.com | May 13, 2005; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (1)
A Kingsbury Summer
It is summertime on King Street: the boys at Kingsbury Chocolates are making ice creams. And, if the giggles are anything to go by, are having a high old time of it to boot. On the telephone to chat about...
By washingtonpost.com | May 12, 2005; 03:21 PM ET | Email a Comment
Good Buys
Strolling along in Chevy Chase this weekend, I came across some too-good-to-miss shopping opportunities. First, you don't have to spend a lot of dough to look like a milllion. Metallics are hot for this season, but you can easily get...
By washingtonpost.com | May 11, 2005; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
The Stones at MCI
Here's the first bit of interesting news: The Rolling Stones are still alive. Here's why that matters: The aging rockers have announced a concert for Monday, Oct. 3, at the MCI Center. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10...
By washingtonpost.com | May 10, 2005; 03:12 PM ET | Email a Comment
A Mammoth Deal
The theater bargains just keep coming. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is offering pay-what-you-can previews of its new production, "Big Death & Little Death" at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. This is a world premiere for both the play and its...
By washingtonpost.com | May 10, 2005; 02:25 PM ET | Comments (2)
The Hottest Cocktail in Washington
The Yenching Palace opened in 1955 and it doesn't look like it's changed much since then -- a formal dining room filled with mirrors and Chinese art, and a so-so menu that features standbys like General Tso's Chicken and chewy,...
By washingtonpost.com | May 9, 2005; 04:25 PM ET | Comments (9)
System Of A Down
This just in: System Of A Down will play a long-rumored club show at the 9:30 on Wednesday. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show will go on sale...
By washingtonpost.com | May 6, 2005; 05:39 PM ET | Comments (4)
Star Wars: Return of the Line
"Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" doesn't open at the Uptown Theatre in Cleveland Park until May 19, but the line for fans who want to see it on its first night has already formed. We obviously...
By washingtonpost.com | May 6, 2005; 02:18 PM ET | Comments (24)
Does 'Sith' Strike Out?
The Force is with "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" ... almost. I saw a press screening this week and am pleased to report that "Sith" is better by far than the two most recent installments in...
By washingtonpost.com | May 6, 2005; 10:58 AM ET | Comments (4)
On the Record
Do you have a story to tell? The StoryCorps project is taking its public recording studio on the road in a retrofitted Airstream trailer, and D.C. is the first stop, May 19-28, outside the Library of Congress. Reservations are available...
By washingtonpost.com | May 6, 2005; 10:35 AM ET | Email a Comment
Battle of the Beats
Is there a 5th element of hip-hop? Once one acknowledges the basic four pillars of b-boying (breakdancing), dj'ing, rapping and graffiti art, it can get a bit fuzzy. Some have tried to make a case for beatboxing. Others have tried...
By washingtonpost.com | May 6, 2005; 12:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Juleps and Jump Shots
Two quick updates for fans of horse racing and Gilbert Arenas: I wrote about the Round Robin Bar's annual "Bonnets and Bowties" Kentucky Derby-watching party in the This Week in Nightlife column, but wanted to let everyone know about a...
By washingtonpost.com | May 5, 2005; 03:54 PM ET | Comments (1)
Summer Starts Early at Betsy Fisher
Betsy Fisher is getting a head start on summer this Friday night. And even if, as predicted, the weather will be far from summerlilke, they're still going to be mixing up the margaritas from 5 to 8 p.m. and putting...
By washingtonpost.com | May 5, 2005; 03:42 PM ET | Comments (2)
The Mix on M
I'm not sure whether the Duchess of Windsor had anything particular in mind when she mouthed her famous "You can never be too rich or too thin" mantra. However, if you're planning on shopping at Intermix, the newest women's clothing...
By washingtonpost.com | May 4, 2005; 02:39 PM ET | Comments (1)
Erasure Postponed
Erasure had sold-out shows scheduled for the 9:30 club for last night and tonight but both shows have been postponed according to the 9:30's Web site. No reason is offered for the postponement, but the dates have already been rescheduled....
By washingtonpost.com | May 3, 2005; 02:23 PM ET | Email a Comment
'Marriage' for 2
If you're looking for some high-class entertainment on a no-frills budget, Folger Theatre is offering 2-for-1 tickets to its hilarious production of "The Clandestine Marriage," which Post reviewer Peter Marks called "a refreshment with abundant tang." The special is available...
By washingtonpost.com | May 2, 2005; 01:47 PM ET | Comments (1)
Best Bets
It's that time of year again: Our annual Best Bets Readers' Choice Contest is underway. Nominations began at noon today, so pick your favorites now. Choose among happy hours and burger joints, date spots and shoe shops -- 50 categories...
By washingtonpost.com | May 2, 2005; 12:20 PM ET | Comments (2)
