Archive: July 2006
Local Artists Bring the Funk to DCAC
Depending on the exhibition, the gallery at the D.C. Arts Center can be a very vibrant space or a very bleak one. Vibrancy wins out this month with the center's "Wall Mountables" installation, a show with a concept almost as...
By Julia Beizer | July 31, 2006; 05:37 PM ET | Email a Comment
Finally Lia's
In the midst of stagnant summer heat and six months after its anticipated opening, Lia's opened the doors of its breezy Chevy Chase space on Monday. From Geoff Tracy, the man behind Chef Geoff's, the Italian spot (Lia is short...
By Erin | July 26, 2006; 03:13 PM ET | Comments (1)
Drinking on the Fringe
On my way out to a doubleshot of Fringe last night -- "Lunch" and "Vaud Rats" -- I swung by Poste for the festival's daily happy hour. The weather was fine (if gloomy) and many of the tables on the...
By Fritz Hahn | July 26, 2006; 01:59 PM ET | Comments (2)
Can You Feel It Coming in the Air Tonight?
With "Miami Vice" turning from TV show into movie adaptation come this Friday, you may be thinking: "Great! Now I can finally wear my bright turquoise T-shirt with my white blazer again without being ruthlessly mocked." Except that's not exactly...
By Jen Chaney | July 26, 2006; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (4)
A Tribute to 'Sasha'
Russian artist Alexandr "Sasha" Zhdanov exhibited his paintings in galleries from Washington to Moscow, and some of his expressionist works sold for as much as $50,000. But in his later years, Zhdanov was more likely to trade one of his...
By Fritz Hahn | July 24, 2006; 11:05 AM ET | Comments (1)
Puppets and Tales of Tails
The curtains lifted on the Capital Fringe Festival last night, meaning that action-packed days of avant-garde art are underway. I plan to see more than my fair share and I will regale this blog with reviews and and perceptions, but...
By Erin | July 21, 2006; 05:57 PM ET | Email a Comment
Week-lings Unveiled
OMG! Restaurant Week participants have been announced and HARD ROCK CAFE is on the list! There were a few interesting new additions to this year's list, but that one was the most jarring. But fear not: there is absolutely no...
By Erin | July 21, 2006; 01:04 PM ET | Comments (8)
Fringe for the Eyes
Nearly every kind of performance art will invade downtown over the next 10 days in conjunction with the much-anticipated Capital Fringe Festival, which kicks off today. The visual arts are not a huge part of Fringe festivities, but three events...
By Julia Beizer | July 19, 2006; 05:46 PM ET | Email a Comment
Where the AC Blows Freely All Day
We might have gotten a break in the weather today, but the fact remains that it's going to be hot and humid all summer long. For decades, summer tourists have found respite from the heat in the city's museums. This...
By Julia Beizer | July 19, 2006; 02:40 PM ET | Email a Comment
The Full Scoop
If there's one thing to love about the current weather, it's that it gives us a no-holds-barred pass to chill out with ice cream. So I went on an ice cream rampage, sampling the different options to find my favorite...
By Erin | July 18, 2006; 03:09 PM ET | Comments (5)
Catching a Cinematic Chill
On sweltering hot days like the ones we're experiencing this week, one of the best places to chill is a movie theater. Honestly, it doesn't matter which one. Practically all of them will have the A/C cranked up to the...
By Jen Chaney | July 18, 2006; 10:33 AM ET | Email a Comment
When I Say Freeze, Y'all Stop on a Dime
Yes, we know that all the government heat-advisory warnings tell you to skip alcohol because it leads to dehydration, but who doesn't want a nice cold drink when the temperature soars? And at this point, we'd suggest something frozen, because...
By Fritz Hahn | July 17, 2006; 06:15 PM ET | Comments (1)
Rolling on the River
Get this: I thought it was hot yesterday. I hadn't been to any waterparks since last summer when I went to Water Country USA, a huge, commercial park near Busch Gardens. But yesterday I was so desperate to cool off,...
By Anne | July 17, 2006; 06:03 PM ET | Comments (1)
Something 'Darkly' Different
Right around mid-July, many of us start to develop summer movie fatigue. The sight of superheroes in tights causes headaches, excessive special effects induce nausea and even the thought of a pirate could send blockbuster-sufferers straight to the emergency room....
By Jen Chaney | July 12, 2006; 11:43 AM ET | Comments (1)
Fringe Benefits
For the first time ever, Washington is hosting a theater bonanza in the Capital Fringe Festival. Though the event will feature music and art, its primary focus is on theater and lots of it. The hub of the festival will...
By Erin | July 11, 2006; 05:55 PM ET | Comments (1)
Wild World of Rousseau
I'm not much of an artist myself -- creatively clipped T-shirts are about as close as I come -- but I can't imagine painting a place I'd never seen. Colors, light, shape, line: don't you first need to see those...
By Julia Beizer | July 11, 2006; 02:04 PM ET | Email a Comment
A Few More Days for Archives
Friday Update: The Archives exhibits -- including the Charters of Freedom display in the Rotunda -- will reopen tomorrow, Saturday, July 15. The William G. McGowan Theater will be closed until further notice. **** The National Archives building on the...
By Julia Beizer | July 11, 2006; 12:38 PM ET | Email a Comment
Even Without the World Cup, the Party Goes On
French expats and Francophiles mourning Les Bleus' penalty-kick loss in the World Cup final will have a reason to cheer by the end of the week: Bastille Day, France's independence day, invariably brings parties that go on well into the...
By Fritz Hahn | July 10, 2006; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (6)
Let Me See That Sushi Roll
Wasabi, a restaurant in the Farragut area, opened on Wednesday, and I stopped by last night to test my agility and to play a rousing game of "Guess That Sushi Roll." This sleek restaurant is the second in the area...
By Erin | July 7, 2006; 03:48 PM ET | Email a Comment
World in Motion
France vs. Italy: It's just like 2000 all over again. With Sunday's World Cup final on the line, here are some hints about where each country's fans will be watching the game. If you're joining a loud-and-proud contingent for a...
By Fritz Hahn | July 7, 2006; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (6)
Film Series and First Fridays
It may have been a short week, but I couldn't be more psyched that Friday's around the corner. Tomorrow night you can go gallery-hopping in Dupont and check out exhibits of cartoons and works by local artists. Read on for...
By Julia Beizer | July 6, 2006; 04:25 PM ET | Comments (1)
Archives Outdoors
The National Archives Building on the Mall will be closed at least until July 11. Electrical equipment damaged in last week's storms needs to be reparied and tested, said Miriam Kleiman, public affairs specialist for the Archives. The building will...
By Julia Beizer | July 5, 2006; 02:26 PM ET | Email a Comment
1789 Savings
Fresh off its three-star review from The Washington Post's food critic Tom Sietsema, 1789 is giving summer diners an affordable way to nab a gourmet meal. Now through Sept. 13, the restaurant offers three courses for $35....
By Erin | July 3, 2006; 03:39 PM ET | Email a Comment
