Archive: April 2006
Ute Lemper Concert Canceled
We excitedly discussed a free concert by German chanteuse Ute Lemper in the Nightlife Agenda Podcast and in this week's e-mail newsletter. Sadly, we just received word from the National Gallery of Art that tomorrow afternoon's performance "has been cancelled...
By Fritz Hahn | April 28, 2006; 03:06 PM ET | Email a Comment
Greek to Me
Zaytinya, which arguably offers the best collection of Greek wines in the area, is hosting a complimentary tasting of Greek wines on Sunday. This event, part of the All About Greek Wine campaign, gives you the opportunity to try wines...
By Erin | April 28, 2006; 10:56 AM ET | Email a Comment
Hours Extended for 'Cezanne'
Because of the Cezanne exhibit's overwhelming popularity, the National Gallery has just announced that it will offer extended viewing hours May 6-7, the exhibit's final weekend. "Cezanne in Provence" will be open until 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, and...
By Julia Beizer | April 27, 2006; 09:09 AM ET | Email a Comment
Artists, Performing
Stationary sculptures and canvasses are all fine and good, but sometimes a little action in art is refreshing. This week, a couple of performance artists spice up the museum scene. Tonight, the Corcoran's Hammer Auditorium hosts a presentation of experimental...
By Julia Beizer | April 26, 2006; 11:02 AM ET | Email a Comment
Free to Be You and Me
If you've been by a Ben & Jerry's anytime in the past few weeks, you already know that today is Free Cone Day ... while supplies last, mind you. But if the hippie-styled chain runs out early today, no biggie....
By Anne | April 25, 2006; 11:06 AM ET | Comments (1)
Two Ways to Get Beers for Less
Before inflation hit a few years ago, Washington's most popular after-work events were "Dollar Bud Nights" at Lucky Bar and the Front Page, where interns, students, nonprofit employees and bike messengers packed bars to suck down $1 bottles of beer....
By Fritz Hahn | April 24, 2006; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
All Aboard
In a sure sign that summer is coming, Shakespeare Theatre has announced the production and dates for this year's Shakespeare Free For All. The early summer tradition offers quality theater under the stars at the Carter Barron Amphitheater, and lots...
By Erin | April 21, 2006; 01:04 PM ET | Email a Comment
Back to School
Just because you're not in college anymore doesn't mean that you can't take advantage of the big spring concerts at local universities. Though these shows are meant for students, they offer great chances for the public to catch top acts...
By | April 21, 2006; 09:48 AM ET | Email a Comment
A Quick Shot of Bourbon
Adams Morgan's Blue Room closed earlier this month to make way for the expansion of Bourbon, its upstart downstairs neighbor. Owner Bill Thomas explained that he didn't really want to close the popular lounge, but he chose to focus on...
By Fritz Hahn | April 20, 2006; 12:27 PM ET | Email a Comment
A Filmfest Preview
During the summer movie season that's about to crank into full, sequel-producing gear, we rarely catch any flick without having viewed the trailer online, watched the commercials on TV, seen the stars interviewed on "Good Morning, America" and read the...
By Jen Chaney | April 19, 2006; 10:55 AM ET | Email a Comment
Get Boss-y
Bruce Springsteen is coming back to the area, and if you thought the E Street Band was big, wait until you get a look at his backing band this time around. According to an announcement today on his Web site,...
By | April 17, 2006; 05:51 PM ET | Comments (5)
Quick, While the Weather is Nice!
One of the city's best patios may finally -- finally -- be ready to live up to its potential. Poste, in the historic Hotel Monaco, has a gem of a outdoor space: a private courtyard accessed through a long, covered...
By Fritz Hahn | April 13, 2006; 11:49 AM ET | Comments (4)
American History Update
The museum announced today that it will close on Labor Day (Sept. 4) to begin its renovation project. The museum is scheduled to reopen in summer 2008, but anyone who has ever been anywhere near a construction project knows these...
By Julia Beizer | April 12, 2006; 01:53 PM ET | Comments (1)
History Hunting in the Nation's Capital
News from the National Museum of American History was a shock to my inbox yesterday: "The museum will begin closing some of its exhibition galleries this spring and summer, and the entire museum will close to the public in the...
By Julia Beizer | April 11, 2006; 10:02 AM ET | Comments (8)
From the Made-Up Words Department . . .
As he described the new Sant Building of the Phillips Collection today, museum director Jay Gates called the architecture "Phillipsian." That's not in any dictionary I've ever read, but I think I know what he means. The museum's new wing,...
By Julia Beizer | April 10, 2006; 03:09 PM ET | Comments (1)
New Heights
Yesterday in the chat, somebody wrote in asking where to find a passion fruit martini. Fritz mentioned the one at Ceiba, and I noticed last night that a new spot in town is also concocting some mighty delicious cocktails. Open...
By Erin | April 7, 2006; 06:28 PM ET | Comments (1)
Fight Night
If you're a boxing fan -- and I am -- you've got to be pretty excited about tomorrow night's IBF welterweight title bout between Zab Judah and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Starring two strong, quick, talented fighters who used to be...
By Fritz Hahn | April 7, 2006; 01:22 PM ET | Email a Comment
Capture the Castle
First Fridays in Dupont Circle traditionally involve art lovers wandering from gallery to gallery, taking in the latest cutting-edge exhibits, talking up the newest up-and-comers and scarfing down free jug wine and cheese. Starting tomorrow, the landmark Brewmaster's Castle is...
By Fritz Hahn | April 6, 2006; 02:20 PM ET | Email a Comment
Where Are They Now?
If you're asking about random musical acts from the '80s and '90s, the answer is "In D.C., this summer." Why is it that bands you haven't heard about in 10-15 years get up and tour once the spring/summer concert season...
By Julia Beizer | April 5, 2006; 03:06 PM ET | Comments (6)
Galileo's Star
With spring upon us and the sun shining brightly, there's no excuse to say inside and huddle over a bag lunch or another Lean Cuisine. Instead, go get in line for one of the best gourmet bargains in the city....
By Erin | April 3, 2006; 04:25 PM ET | Email a Comment
