yeah Arlington is an option tho. "Spring" tourists gonna be disappointed at those bare cherry trees.
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Monday, 17 March 2014 19:04 (ten years ago) link
Trying not to stay in Arlington, but if I ever do I will visit Lee Marvin's grave.
So I see the Nas symphonic show at the Kennedy Center is sold out! wtf
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 14:48 (ten years ago) link
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/45548/garry-winogrand-at-the-national-gallery-of-art-reviewed-a/
I wanna see this. Here through June.Plus a couple other museum retrospectives at Phillips and elsewhere
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 19 March 2014 14:59 (ten years ago) link
Morbs, have you been to the architecturally unexciting Nationals ballpark yet?
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 19 March 2014 15:01 (ten years ago) link
this should be fun: http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/collection/home/#collection=disasterthon-coming-april
I want to go to the Hirshhorn's Jeremy Deller lecture this Thursday at 7pm but I'm sure it's gonna be packed
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 15:05 (ten years ago) link
I have been to Nationals Park once. Going again to exhib game on 29th, barring snow!
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 15:15 (ten years ago) link
nice
― purposely lend impetus to my HOOS (BIG HOOS aka the steendriver), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 15:29 (ten years ago) link
I need to see that Art & Destruction exhibit at the Hirshhorn. How did I not know about this from last year:
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Raphael Montañez Ortiz performs one of his historic Piano Destruction Concerts on the Hirshhorn’s outdoor plaza as part of the opening night of Damage Control: Art and Destruction Since 1950.
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 19 March 2014 15:38 (ten years ago) link
oops
I'd really like to see the Deller talk -- is the ring auditorium a small room? I can't remember ever being in there.
― a-lo, Wednesday, 19 March 2014 15:50 (ten years ago) link
Isn't it around a 100 people at most? Hirshhorn site says members can reserve spots but others should get there early.
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 19 March 2014 16:16 (ten years ago) link
It's only members at the $500+ level who can reserve spots, unfortunately. I'd guess that there won't be a ton of seats for the public.
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 18:07 (ten years ago) link
damn, that is some elite-level museum shit
did that superbookstore in Dupont close? I fergit.
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 18:10 (ten years ago) link
Kramerbooks & Cafe on Conn. Ave near the Circle is still open.
Melody Records is closed.
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 19 March 2014 18:41 (ten years ago) link
If you mean Books-a-Million, they're still open.
― Word Salad Username (j.lu), Wednesday, 19 March 2014 19:04 (ten years ago) link
Morbs you would be more than welcome at our place, except that our place is currently rented out (by a family of 5! In our little house!) until May. After that you always have a place to hang your hat, just say the word!
― quincie, Thursday, 20 March 2014 11:19 (ten years ago) link
aww thx
I am being met on airbnb thus far w/ impassive silence
what's the funky bookstore off Dupont that had all the sidewalk shelves?
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 20 March 2014 15:02 (ten years ago) link
ok, Second Story, i see it's still open.
and hey, the Eagle-in-Exile will be open at the DC Fringe space!
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 20 March 2014 15:05 (ten years ago) link
If you're looking for used books, Books for America (1417 22nd St NW, few blocks west on P St and then a left) is really great, especially for new-ish books and political/history stuff.
― a-lo, Thursday, 20 March 2014 19:46 (ten years ago) link
You probably won't be able to get out there but the Second Story in Rockville is a massive, warehouse-sized space.
― Chris L, Thursday, 20 March 2014 21:15 (ten years ago) link
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/zoo-keepers-become-mama-bear-to-sloth-bear-cub-that-was-at-risk-of-being-eaten-by-mother/2014/03/20/f4da6a6e-aecd-11e3-96dc-d6ea14c099f9_story.html
― curmudgeon, Friday, 21 March 2014 12:23 (ten years ago) link
The Deller talk was really interesting last night and less than 1/2 full. His English Magic film is great and is being shown until early April -- Steel drums, Bowie, crushed land rovers, slow-mo owls. It's also online.
― a-lo, Friday, 21 March 2014 13:31 (ten years ago) link
aargh with I'd gone to the Deller talk but I was in Baltimore :/
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Friday, 21 March 2014 21:57 (ten years ago) link
wish, that is.
I've got to go see that Dan Kiley show at the National Building Museum too
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Friday, 21 March 2014 21:58 (ten years ago) link
What's going on the weekend of Fri 4/4 - Sun 4/6? I am totally def going to the decay thing at the Hirsh and also the Nat'l Bldg Museum too. Are there any other good exhibitions/events/happenings/must-see things going on?
― "Jiggle It" - 2 in a Zoo (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 22 March 2014 22:16 (ten years ago) link
There is this club, it is called U Hall, I hear it is pretty good.
― quincie, Sunday, 23 March 2014 00:37 (ten years ago) link
yeah i've heard about that one
― purposely lend impetus to my HOOS (BIG HOOS aka the steendriver), Sunday, 23 March 2014 00:45 (ten years ago) link
Every time I try to put my drinks on the ledge of the DJ booth there they slide off and bounce off the floor :/
― "Jiggle It" - 2 in a Zoo (Stevie D(eux)), Sunday, 23 March 2014 00:52 (ten years ago) link
whoever designed that place is clearly an asshole
― quincie, Sunday, 23 March 2014 05:46 (ten years ago) link
sorry i'll miss you Stevie! hold yr damn drink. :)
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 23 March 2014 12:31 (ten years ago) link
I MEAN WHY WOULD YOU SLOPE THE LEDGES OF A DJ BOOTH, THEY ARE CLEARLY SPACES MEANT TO HOLD CONTAINERS OF LIQUID
― "Jiggle It" - 2 in a Zoo (Stevie D(eux)), Sunday, 23 March 2014 16:42 (ten years ago) link
I am curious about the Adrian Loving, DC dj, artist, schoolteacher, exhibit http://lilsoso.com/lsp-picks/art-pick-adrian-lovings-fade-2-grey-opens-march-7th
press release excerpt:
Fade 2 Grey is a groundbreaking new solo art exhibition by artist Adrian Loving. His works explore androgyny, gender roles, fashion and the sensationalism of style in 80’s pop music. Included in this show is an installation of rare album covers from the late 1970’s through the mid 80’s from Loving’s personal collection. Themes of New Wave, Punk, Electro Boogie, New Romantic, Sexy Robots, Hair Bands and Jheri Curl Funk all play out through the identity of the artists presented on each album. The primary focus of the exhibition will be a series of six video art installations that will explore the aesthetic tension of duality in the visual identity of select musicians including: Patti Smith, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Sylvester, Boy George and Prince
― curmudgeon, Monday, 24 March 2014 15:28 (ten years ago) link
What's going on the weekend of Fri 4/4 - Sun 4/6?
Photographer Winogrand exhibit plus a couple other museum retrospectives at Phillips and elsewhere;
U St Music hall has Dean Wareham Friday, Grandmaster Flash Saturday and others. There's various interesting to me Latin shows Friday the 4th-- El Gran Combo at the Howard; Bobby Sanabria at the Smithsonian; a Cuban timba group at Artisphere; reggaeton rappers Jowell & Randy out in the burbs somewhere
― curmudgeon, Monday, 24 March 2014 15:34 (ten years ago) link
adrian's a good dude
― purposely lend impetus to my HOOS (BIG HOOS aka the steendriver), Monday, 24 March 2014 16:46 (ten years ago) link
saw some of his visual stuff a few years ago that i really enjoyed, very colorful & thought provoking
― purposely lend impetus to my HOOS (BIG HOOS aka the steendriver), Monday, 24 March 2014 16:47 (ten years ago) link
I can't believe I'm going to the Nationals home opener on 4/4 instead of a Kraftwerk show, 20 year old me would disown myself
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Monday, 24 March 2014 22:55 (ten years ago) link
I can't believe you don't want me to put my drink on the dj booth
― mom tossed in kimchee (quincie), Monday, 24 March 2014 23:37 (ten years ago) link
history will vindicate me
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Tuesday, 25 March 2014 06:15 (ten years ago) link
OK DCilxors, this is probably a long shot, but anyone wanna FAP on Sunday or Wednesday? I am in town briefly (back permanently on May 1). Won't have a car but can Metro wherever.
― mom tossed in kimchee (quincie), Tuesday, 25 March 2014 09:45 (ten years ago) link
I could drink either evening.
― Word Salad Username (j.lu), Tuesday, 25 March 2014 11:14 (ten years ago) link
I'm around til Mon morning, but possibly seeing Stacy Keach as Falstaff on Sunday night.
Is anything institutional or arty open late on Friday, like til 8? I probably need something to do 4-8pm besides eat dinner.
(also do these Farragut food trucks exist, if I get off the bus downtown at 2?)
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:35 (ten years ago) link
Longtime lurker, but it's a thrill to know Dr. Morbs might come to my theatre.
― drew in baltimore, Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:40 (ten years ago) link
what's the deal w/ those $20 tix? I don't have to be a student?
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:43 (ten years ago) link
Smithsonian American Art Museum at 8th & F Sts NW is open til 7 on Friday;
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:45 (ten years ago) link
Show is still in previews, so they're trying to fill the house.
― drew in baltimore, Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:46 (ten years ago) link
I would see Part 2 if you're already familiar with both plays. Better Keach.
― drew in baltimore, Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:48 (ten years ago) link
I am, but it'll take another trip in a month or so for p2.
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:48 (ten years ago) link
so is anyone interested in talking about this jim graham/brianne nadeau race in ward 1 or
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/in-ward-1-4-term-incumbent-jim-graham-tries-to-fend-off-tough-challenge-in-brianne-nadeau/2014/03/19/7217a1a8-aac4-11e3-adbc-888c8010c799_story.html
Nadeau, a communications consultant, is hoping to rally enough residents to think twice about Graham, who for 15 years has enjoyed nearly iconic status in the fast-growing, highly diverse Ward 1 thanks to his quirky profile — thick-rimmed glasses and colorful bow ties — and close attention to constituent services.A self-described ethical “lapse” has pitted Graham against a feisty, well-financed challenger in Nadeau, who hopes to capitalize on anti-corruption sentiment in the wake of last week’s guilty plea from a prominent businessman who financed an illegal, off-the-books effort to help elect Mayor Vincent C. Gray four years ago.“There is a mood in D.C. right now,” Nadeau said Monday at her campaign office a few blocks north of the U Street corridor. “People are angry that their trust has been violated, and they should be angry.”Graham acknowledged that Gray’s legal troubles haven’t done him any favors. And he conceded that Nadeau is one of the more serious challengers he has faced over the years. But he scoffed at her laserlike focus on his ethics record, calling it her campaign’s only plank. And he said he believes that his constituents still see him as someone who “gets things done.”
A self-described ethical “lapse” has pitted Graham against a feisty, well-financed challenger in Nadeau, who hopes to capitalize on anti-corruption sentiment in the wake of last week’s guilty plea from a prominent businessman who financed an illegal, off-the-books effort to help elect Mayor Vincent C. Gray four years ago.
“There is a mood in D.C. right now,” Nadeau said Monday at her campaign office a few blocks north of the U Street corridor. “People are angry that their trust has been violated, and they should be angry.”
Graham acknowledged that Gray’s legal troubles haven’t done him any favors. And he conceded that Nadeau is one of the more serious challengers he has faced over the years. But he scoffed at her laserlike focus on his ethics record, calling it her campaign’s only plank. And he said he believes that his constituents still see him as someone who “gets things done.”
leftys i know are divided between people talking about 'lets topple graham and show we can have an impact' and 'you realize nadeau is like the gentrification vaguard right, how do you think she got wells endorsement'
― purposely lend impetus to my HOOS (BIG HOOS aka the steendriver), Wednesday, 26 March 2014 22:09 (ten years ago) link
I'm not a big Brianne fan but Jim Graham is THE WORST
― Sadly, 99.99 percent of sheeple will never wake up (I DIED), Wednesday, 26 March 2014 22:20 (ten years ago) link
the case 'for' him that i'm hearing is that if you're gonna target a councilmember for a takedown, a reliably liberal-voting guy who's arguably 'the least corrupt' on the council seems like an odd choice unless your unstated goal is to remove the least bad old guard for replacement by a representative of young transplants
or if you like the closest things to a case *for* him is a case against the demographic changes brianne's supporters rep
― purposely lend impetus to my HOOS (BIG HOOS aka the steendriver), Thursday, 27 March 2014 00:47 (ten years ago) link