Archive: April 2007
May Mixtape
The May Mixtape may be the most obscure edition yet in our continuing series. But hey, that's cool, a better chance to discover some new favorites. I generally try to avoid sold-out shows in these columns, so that's why you...
By David Malitz | April 30, 2007; 05:31 PM ET | Comments (5)
Fishing for Crabs
In yesterday's Got Plans? discussion, one reader was eager to jump onto the crab boat: Washington, D.C.: Hey GOG's! Is it crab season yet? Are there any new, fun places to go? Quarterdeck is my standby, but it's always nice...
By Erin | April 27, 2007; 01:58 PM ET | Comments (2)
Dressing Up on Sunday
My passing reference to the Wonderland Ballroom's annual Sundress Festival in yesterday's Got Plans? seems to have stirred up a lot of interest, so I wanted to provide more details for anyone interested in dressing up for drink specials on...
By Fritz Hahn | April 27, 2007; 01:12 PM ET | Email a Comment
Artomatic Watch: Week 3
Artomatic takes on art in the digital age this week with presentations and panels. Hip-hop performances, mobile-making workshops and charity concerts are also on tap....
By Julia Beizer | April 25, 2007; 06:51 PM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
For anybody in search of new local flavor, there are restaurants cropping up faster than dandelions all around town this week. Sustainable seafood arrives in Georgetown with a pleasant splash and sweet desserts, a bit of upscale Mexican spices up...
By Erin | April 25, 2007; 12:01 PM ET | Comments (1)
Alternative to artDC
The city's first international art fair, artDC, opens at the convention center this weekend. Since the fair is new, it's hard to predict what to expect, but one thing's for certain: art dealers and collectors will be out in force...
By Julia Beizer | April 24, 2007; 01:48 PM ET | Comments (3)
Warm Weather On Deck
When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, I want to be outside. I don't need much from bars -- just food, drinks, some shade, music and people-watching, and maybe a TV if the Nats are on. The...
By Fritz Hahn | April 23, 2007; 03:33 PM ET | Comments (1)
Circa Now
As Julia reported ages ago, WrapWorks in Dupont is no more. The replacement, an upscale coffeehouse and restaurant called Circa, opened its doors earlier this week. With WiFi, outdoor seating, an inviting wine bar with a WineKeeper fridge and hours...
By Erin | April 19, 2007; 11:18 AM ET | Comments (8)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
Victor Manuelle has played at Constitution Hall, hosted the Latin Grammy Awards and performed a cappella at the legendary Celia Cruz's funeral. And Friday night, you can see him at ... the Hilton Hotel in Tysons Corner. Seriously. Manuelle, known...
By Fritz Hahn | April 19, 2007; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Artomatic Watch: Week 2
Tribal dancers, film screenings and art-and-technology presentations are on tap at Artomatic this week....
By Julia Beizer | April 18, 2007; 07:45 PM ET | Email a Comment
On Restaurants
Earth Day is coming and local restaurants are going green with several opportunities to enjoy sustainable, organic, earth-friendly meals. Get ready to cast a line to a new Georgetown fish spot, and look for a new outlet-area outpost of a...
By Erin | April 18, 2007; 10:56 AM ET | Email a Comment
Kind of Gross . . . But Definitely Informative
"Bodies . . . The Exhibition," a recently opened science exhibit featuring the plasticized remains of humans, is an exercise in edutainment. The dark, moody lighting is supposed to remind you that you're in on something Very Cool. I can't...
By Julia Beizer | April 17, 2007; 04:27 PM ET | Comments (6)
Tally Ho for Gold Cup
Held in Fauquier County since 1922, the Virginia Gold Cup is more than just an annual steeplechase race. It has become one of the year's key social events, a sort of Ascot or Epsom Downs for Washington's 20- and 30-something...
By Fritz Hahn | April 16, 2007; 03:36 PM ET | Comments (6)
'Interval' on Your iPod
"Gene Davis: Interval," a focused investigation into the Washington artist's work, opens at the Kreeger Museum tomorrow. Big, bright, stripey canvases dominate the show, and they are truly stunning. This exhibit is the cornerstone of the entire ColorField Remix series...
By Julia Beizer | April 13, 2007; 05:32 PM ET | Comments (1)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
This Friday is Friday the 13th, which means there's plenty of bad luck afoot -- you could wind up impaled on spikes, trapped in a straight jacket, get a concrete block broken over your chest or maybe even find a...
By Fritz Hahn | April 12, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Artomatic Watch: Week 1
On Friday, Artomatic, the area's homegrown free-for-all art fair, opens in Crystal City. I just got back from the space, which is actually two floors of an in-transition office building, and things are shaping up. The sixth floor is a...
By Julia Beizer | April 11, 2007; 07:02 PM ET | Comments (7)
On Restaurants
Last week, I posted a few nibbles of news, but this week marks the first of a weekly blog segment to let you know about openings, special events and what is in season on the menu on the local restaurant...
By Erin | April 11, 2007; 04:04 PM ET | Comments (1)
Six Points Music Festival Tip Sheet
In its fourth year, the Six Points Music Festival seems to be finding its identity. Past editions have felt thrown together and lacking in any real focus; there was little to distinguish the festival from any other weekend of shows...
By David Malitz | April 10, 2007; 01:17 PM ET | Comments (1)
Lights, Cameras, ColorField Action
Logan Circle is on and popping this weekend with several exhibit openings and two multimedia art parties. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and last until 1, so no matter what time you end up on 14th Street, there...
By Julia Beizer | April 9, 2007; 07:21 PM ET | Email a Comment
Helix Lounge Closes, and a New Margarita Arrives
Helix Lounge's trippy patio, sweet cocktails and budget-saving All-American Happy Hour have earned it a legion of fans since it opened in 2002, but change is in the air: The Hotel Helix's popular bar will be closed for the next...
By Fritz Hahn | April 6, 2007; 12:09 PM ET | Comments (2)
The Bus to the Ballgame
The Nationals are back at RFK, and so is my favorite way to get to the game: the Kegbus. Offered before and after every Friday and Saturday home game, the free shuttle runs between the stadium and seven Capitol Hill...
By Fritz Hahn | April 5, 2007; 10:13 AM ET | Comments (3)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
Wrapping up a stellar week for DJ lovers is Wednesday's appearance by Kid Koala at Rock and Roll Hotel. This inventive Canadian DJ started out in the early '90s like many aspiring turntablists, making his name on the battle scene...
By Fritz Hahn | April 5, 2007; 09:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Nibbles of Food News
Wednesday usually shines as the midway point of the work week, but this dreary day, responsible for washing away the cherry blossoms, feels particularly gloomy. To add some sun to the day, here are a few nuggets of food news....
By Erin | April 4, 2007; 01:20 PM ET | Email a Comment
Are You Ready for Carnival?
In a city crowded with cultural events and festivals, the D.C. Caribbean Carnival stands out as one of the parties of the year. One Saturday every June, elaborately costumed dancers and steel pan bands wind down Georgia Avenue from Missouri...
By Fritz Hahn | April 4, 2007; 09:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Comings and Goings
Local art fans, start your engines. April is shaping up to be a bacchanalia for the eyes. We have Artomatic coming up, in addition to a citywide celebration of color field painting and D.C.'s first international art fair. We'll run...
By Julia Beizer | April 2, 2007; 03:16 PM ET | Comments (2)
On Stage in April
April brings with it a slew of new plays, and since here are too many to list here, these are some of my most anticipated debuts. The Shakespeare in Washington festival ambles on, most notably with a play by the...
By Erin | April 2, 2007; 11:01 AM ET | Email a Comment
