Since spring is officially here, it is only appropriate that we express our appreciation for the landscape of Capitol Hill and the people that make an effort to beautify it. Over the next few weeks the residents of the Hill will finally overcome their seasonal affective disorders. They’ll bask in the budding greenery as they […]
The Capitol Hill BID is presenting a free showing of My Tale of Two Cities tonight at the US Capitol Visitor Center from 6 to 9 p.m. According to the BID’s press release, this event, “will share a story of urban transformation – and the impact individuals can have in revitalizing their communities. The first […]
What is it about Neil LaBute? The playwright and filmmaker is is known for brutal, heartbreaking portrayals of humanity’s easy cruelty. He became widely known in 1997 (Was it THAT long ago??) for the cringe-inducing and stomach twisting film In the Company of Men and has continued offering up explorations of the limits of morality […]
Those who frequent Schneider’s, a Capitol Hill institution that recently celebrated its 60th birthday, know that the wine shop almost always has some good bottles open for tasting. The store’s owner, Jon Genderson, has decided to let others in on this secret – starting tonight. Every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00, Schneider’s will host a weekly wine […]
The recent announcement of an Aldi grocery store coming to Hechinger Mall sparked a, shall we say, robust discussion on Frozen Tropics of the relative merits of various grocery stores. Grocery store wars are nothing new on neighborhood blogs and listserves, and it’s easy to understand why. Nothing is nearer or dearer to our heart […]