On a recent morning visit to SOVA I discovered dirty chai. The shot of espresso cuts the sweetness of the chai perfectly and VAROOM! I climbed up the steep steps to the shabby chic “study hall” and wine bar upstairs. Properly fueled, it’s time to get down to business. Business, on this particular visit happened […]
This Saturday, May 14th, Two Rivers Public Charter School hosts its 7th annual art gala, Framing the Future. Billed as “an evening of art and music supporting the Two Rivers community,” the event raises money for the students and programs of this school, which opened its doors in 2004. The evening will begin at 6:30pm […]
“It is nice to be in a second-tier city where you can be a big fish in a small pond.” –Spike Mendelsohn Capitol Hill’s own Spike Mendelsohn is the subject of today’s People’s District. Incidentally, if you’re not reading Danny Harris’s amazing blog, you should. In the interview, Spike talks about how he ended up […]
As a child, (this, of course, when being sun-smart was non-existent), one of my summer memories is playing in my grandparents’ pool as my aunt chose to stay on land in a swimsuit that exposed more than it covered as she coated herself in baby oil and let the sun bake her. Now, there are […]
If you’re a fan of reality TV and food porn, mark your calendar for Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29. “Top Chef: The Tour” will be rolling into Eastern Market for a veritable Food-a-palooza, complete with cook-offs between participating chefs. The event will also include demonstrations, raffles, games, and chances for photos and autographs with […]