I have spent the last couple of weeks looking at the USS Monitor, and its connection to Capitol Hill. The question therefore arises: What connection does the Monitor’s famous adversary, the Merrimack, a.k.a. the CSS Virginia, have? Turns out, I found one– well, two. But we’ll start with the first one today. Charles C. Meads […]
Hey music fans! Ready to catch some great live shows? Let’s go! This Week Thursday, September 5: A benefit for Engineers Without Borders featuring Big Like Bear and The Ferns at The Pie Shop. Friday, September 6: BoDeans at City Winery. Audacity Brass Band at Pearl Street Warehouse. Free! Saturday, September 7: Baitida Diferente at […]
I hope your post-Labor Day transition has been graceful. Here are some ideas for entering into the busiest time of the year with ease. Tonight, say farewell to summer with a Cal-Ital wine tasting at the Corner Store, 900 South Carolina Avenue SE. Enjoy sips of wines from Italy and California. Tickets are $25 and […]
Beyoncé. Dr. Drew. Google’s incorporation date. Me! PEREGRINE ESPRESSO!!! September 4th is kind of a great birthday and you can help our cozy local coffeeshop celebrate their special day with FREE COFFEE! Although I’m told by the staff that Peregrine’s actual birthday is not exactly on the 4th, we are running with it this year! […]