It is not often that my research on the history of Capitol Hill ends up leading to the possible identity of Jack the Ripper, so I will certainly milk this connection for all its worth. It starts with Francesco Maria Scala, the Italian-born leader of the Marine Band for many years. Scala was born about […]
Friday, July 15 Flashpoint Gallery – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cultivation/Harvest/Neglect is a series of wall-based sculptures by Katie Thibault. For more information, click here. Flashpoint Gallery is located at 916 G St. NW. DC Arts Center – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join DCAC for the annual edition of the 1460 Wallmountables exhibition. For more information, click here. […]
Let’s face it: When DC is in the 90s and it’s really hot and it feels like the inside of a mouth, there are few things that cheer us up: Ice cream (see the To Do list) A Nats win Air conditioning Pools Rooftop parties!!!!! This post is about #5: Come to the Park Chelsea’s […]
How is your summer going? Mine is on par with most of 2016 but I’m ever hopeful it will turn around…SIGH. How are we going to make that happen this weekend? Tonight learn to cook with Belgian beer at Union Market’s Test Kitchen. Jan Van Haute, the former executive chef to the Belgian Ambassador, Belgian native […]
If you’re a photographer or a pretty sweet amateur photographer, you should consider entering this contest. Details: WHAT: The Community Collective Photo Showcase, part of Capital Fringe Festival WHEN: Deadline for submission is this Friday, 7/15/16. The show will run from September 8- October 2, 2016. WHERE: Submit your two square photos to the following […]