I don’t know about you but much of my informal schooling happened on 30-minute bus rides. Those were hours and hours I could never get back — there were only so many Beverly Cleary and Judy Bloom books to inhale. Many lucky students here on the Hill rarely spend time on buses, many because they […]
As per my usual habit, today’s piece is a rerun. Christ Church, located today 620 G Street, SE, was built in 1807 and consecrated in 1809, is the oldest church in Washington DC. It was not, however, the first building used by this congregation. That honor goes to a small wooden structure located nearby. Christ […]
Although my stale yet go-to joke these days is that I have no idea where I am because everything looks different, change is welcome in several different areas. One of those areas is, of course, having an incredible array of dining and brunching options ranging from solid to amazing. Recently, I had the chance to […]
I can’t tell you how often I ramble to non-DCers about the wonderful oddity that is the Historical Congressional Cemetery. Well, head over there this Saturday evening and see it up close at Dead Man’s Run when athletic and freaky ghouls sprint and saunter amidst the rolling hills of the 35-acre National Historic Landmark. Or, even better, you can […]
Want a fun weekend plan? Our friends at Capital City Symphony are throwing a 100th birthday party you won’t want to miss! Capital City Symphony kicks off its 51st season this Sunday, October 7, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, with an all-Bernstein evening in honor of the legendary composer’s centennial. The […]