Ah, Father’s Day – yet another holiday made up by greeting card companies. Actually, the U.S. government does recognize Dad’s Day as an official holiday thanks to President Johnson in 1966. It was anchored to the third Sunday in June in 1972. A true holiday for dad would provide for a 3-day weekend, but we […]
Temperatures are heating up, pools are open, and the school year will soon be over. To many that means summer is just around the corner, but these days it also means you have more evening entertainment options thanks to a number of outdoor movie venues. What better way to enjoy a summer night than taking […]
Some may question if Florida Avenue is truly considered part of the Hill, but a step inside Conner Contemporary Art near the corner of 13th Street, Northeast and you’ll be glad it’s in your neighborhood. Through July 2nd, they’re exhibiting five artists, and if you’re at all enthused by polaroids, disco balls, awnings or drag […]
This week, an international theater collaboration is in residence at the Uline (3rd & M, NE) paying tribute to a small corner of our city with their eponymous show Swampoodle. For even some long-time neighborhood residents, the mention of those two places – the building and the (former) neighborhood – conjure no recognition whatsoever, which […]
Its nearly Valentine’s Day and while I’ll be content to receive my first true love (chocolate) from my Valentine, perhaps you’d like to venture outside the house rather than eat an entire box of Godiva in a single afternoon. In which case, I give you a sampling of Valentine’s Day events and restaurant specials on […]