Occasionally something happens nearby which does not really have any direct connection to Capitol Hill, but still merits a post here. I wrote last week about Olive G. Kimball‘s tireless work to build the new amphitheater at Arlington Cemetery, and mentioned that Frank Buckles, last surviving US World War I veteran would soon lie in […]
Take a good look around the neighborhood, people: Punxsutawney Phil was right! The early cherry trees are pretty in pink; the forsythias are announcing their crazy yellowness; and soon the trees will be lending us those cool pools of shade to make the rising temperatures a little more bearable. This change also means you’ll soon […]
Women take center stage this weekend with discussion panels that shed light on the challenges faced by women artists. Three concurrent exhibitions, all by female artists, open at Conner Contemporary. Finally, a new art space dedicated to silk screening will host an open house Saturday evening. Saturday, March 19 The Brentwood Arts Exchange will host […]
For me, one of the many advantages of living in large city is not only all of the great museums and things going on, but having public transportation that will take me there. Nothing makes me turn into The Hulk like having to hunt for a parking spot down on the Mall, especially during tourist […]
If you stop by Ted’s Bulletin for a quick lunch on a weekday, you’ll get one foot in the door before you are met with a crowd of people, all of whom are waiting for a table. And when it comes time for dinner, you will surely encounter similar sized crowds at Matchbox Capitol Hill. […]