Hyper Hill: MTV v. DNC
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by almostfamous.
MTV awards conflict with Obama [speech]
71 days till the Olympics [athletes]
Bandolero opens May 24 [Mike Isabella]
Mike Allen took his first day off [vacation]
Photo credit: Jack Smith
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Party on the Patio and Help Kids at Children’s National
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by almostfamous.
On Thursday, the Children’s National Junior Council will host its 2nd Annual Hill House After Dark at the Strategic Health Care Townhouse located at 230 2nd Street, SE (right around the corner from Cap Lounge!).
It will be 80 degrees and sunny on Thursday — perfect for a patio party! You can buy tickets here.
Tickets are $40 and include:
- Open Bar (beer and wine)
- Bourbon Tasting with Makers Mark Ambassador John Vickers-Smith
- Hors D’oeuvres
- Live music
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Hyper Hill: Obama Declines the Moonwalk
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
John’s daughter may testify [trial]
Michelle O has a great play list [Beyonce]
No moonwalking for the Prez [do it!]
Dude, still raining [enough already]
Funny story about mom [Mijita]
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A Ball of a Time
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by fdc.
Warning, the following is not for the faint of heart. Do you like adventure, all-you-can-drink booze, and live music? This might be just the event for you. The Montana State Society is pleased to announce the 8th annual Testicle Festival of Washington, D.C. – “Legends of the Ball” – which will be held this Saturday, May 19th from 6pm-10pm ET. The festivities will take place at the Arlington American Legion and will feature all-you-can-eat Rocky Mountain Oysters and all-you-can-drink Crown Royal and beer. Anyone over 21 is welcome.
This unique western tradition features live music by Wil Gravatt Band and the first 200 guests will also get a T-Shirt to forever memorialize the event. This year’s event will feature celebrity chef Frank Mcgraw, straight from the original Rocky Mountain Testy Fest at Rock Creek Lodge outside of Missoula, Montana. Frank will be serving up tasty testes with an authentic zest.
What: “Legends of the Ball” – The 8th Annual Testicle Festival
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 6-10 PM
Where: American Legion Hall, 3445 N. Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA (Metro Accessible via Virginia Square or Clarendon Stations)
Who: You & your friends in low places. You must be 21 to attend.
How: $25 online or $30 at the door gets you all the beer and Crown Royal you can drink and as many balls as you can take.
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Famous Birthday Wishes: Seamus Kraft
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
@seamuskraft shares a birthday with Mark Zuckerberg. Coincidence? We think not.
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Famous Birthday Wishes: Veronica Pecnik Wilson
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by fdc.
Photo by: Tom Williams
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Congressional Office Cribs: Rep. Steve Womack
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
A very clever and well done video. Worth the watch.
Congressman Steve Womack understands that not all of his constituents are able to visit his Washington, D.C. office, so he’s bringing his office to YOU in the virtual tour.
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Hyper Hill: It Might Stop Raining by Wednesday
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
Gov. Scott’s chief bails [shady]
Rain until Wednesday [sprinklers off]
Summer Music Guide [City Paper]
Terrifying experience [this must stop]
Obama shoots hoops with celebs [raising money]
By Bsivad
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Famous Weekend Picks by @BlairDC
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by BlairDC.
It’s a glorious Friday in DC and I’ve got all your weekend picks for fun right here. Oh, and make sure you give your Mom, wife, Grandma – whomever the Mother is in your life – a squeeze on Sunday! Enjoy and be merry DC party revelers!
Friday
Town Hall – there are plenty of rooftop/deck-style bars in DC to enjoy but why not give the newest courtyard patio at Town Hall in Glover Park a whirl this evening for happy hour or late night? There’s food, beers and stars – what more do you need?
Song 1: A Happening – if you haven’t seen Doug Aitken’s 360 degree projection on the outside of the Hirshhorn building yet, this might be the right time. The recorded soundtrack of the projection will be shut off for one night and live music will be provided by No Age, High Places, Oneohtrix Point Never and Nicolas Jaar — some of the artists on the recorded soundtrack.
Saturday
Ozio – an afternoon party on Ozio’s roof deck? Um, yes please. Drop by from 2-8pm for music by DJ Heat, food and drink specials from 2-5pm including $5 Ciroc and Bacardi drinks.
Dark Shadows – I was a huge fan of the vampire soap opera, Dark Shadows, as a kid, and now Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have brought the story back to life with a cheeky twist. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Burton’s lady love, Helena Bonham Carter, it’s sure to be a fun time.
Sunday
Mother’s Day – there are so many options for enjoying the day with Mom – take her to a chocolate brunch at Co Co Sala or Tabard Inn, for a picnic on the National Mall or paddle-boating on the Tidal Basin, or for an afternoon cocktail at the W’s POV which boasts the best view of the city. Enjoy!
Godfrey – if you’re a fan of FX’s “Louie,” you will recognize Godfrey from his recurring role on the show. In the past couple of years, this comedian has risen to greater heights than TV cameos and has entertained audiences at L.A.’s Laugh Factory, New York’s the Comedy Cellar, and now DC Improv, where he’ll hold down a four-night stint.
Monday
South of the Border cocktail seminar – we all know I love a good cocktail AND the fabulous Bourbon Steak in the Hotel Seasons, so why not combine the two with this seminar featuring Bourbon Steak’s star mixologists – Duane Sylvester, Jamie MacBain and my good buddy J.P. Caceres. The $45 ticket includes drinks and appetizers.
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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
Tom Newhouse is a special young man, Ethan Klapper is famous, President Joe Biden made a big announcement on gay marriage, Steven Moore is a little bit older today, ask Daniel Newhauser why he spend 20 minutes talking to a bagel in an elevator on Thursday, congratulations to Jessica Brady for making the transition from hack to flack, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jackie Kucinich crushed it on MSNBC, Jason LoFranco moved digital dugouts, Frank Thorpe needs Twitter help, Mississississippi fairy tales, Marion Barry needs a new communications director, Erin McPike talked MavPAC with George P. Bush, does anyone need a Swiss citizenship?, Catherine Gatewood is MVP of the House New Media Challenge, Boehner stole someone’s job, Rob Saliterman doesn’t look a day over 29, the Muppets are signing group letters, ask Tom Wilbur about his new mug, let’s try to make Taste of the South cooler than Nerd Prom, Romney has three new political directors, a million dollar golf tournament, Brian J. Walsh ain’t gettin’ any younger, if you are going to visit your college buddies this weekend, don’t burn their house down and go see Fear of Virginia’s last show!
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Recipe Round-Up: Mother’s Day
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by domnicella.
Photo credit: Jane
So you’ve decided to appeal to Mom’s heartstrings this year. Savvy move, friend. Earn some serious brownie points while bonding over pancakes or a slice of dessert. Give her something delicious and homemade and make it a day you both remember.
- Maple Banana Bread via Buttered Up
- Savory Buttermilk Pancakes with Corn via Big Girls Small Kitchen
- Vanilla Bean Rhubarb Oatmeal via Happyolks
- Orange Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Blood Orange Compote via Someone Left the Cake Out in the Rain
- Roasted Strawberry Brown Butter Pancakes via How Sweet It Is
- Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake with Jam via Always With Butter
Have a recipe you’d like to see featured? Email Recipe Round-Up suggestions to domnicella01@gmail.com. Check out what @domnicella’s cooking (and snarking) at Fox and Bunny and Woodpecker Stew.
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Get Trained Up by the GSA
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
Oh, the things they could teach us.
From: expo@gsa.gov [mailto:expo@gsa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 3:32 PM
To:
Subject: GSA Training and Expo is Next Week! Make Sure to Bring Everything You Need.
If you’ve already registered for this year’s GSA Training and Expo, thank you! We’re glad you’ll be joining us and look forward to sharing this valuable training experience with you.
Keyword: “valuable.” As in, nothing in life is more “valuable” than knowing how to rock a 60 second keg stand.
And if you haven’t registered yet, don’t worry; you can still register onsite to take part in an extensive program of more than 200 CLP-certified training courses and more than 700 GSA-contracted exhibitors, including more than 400 certified small businesses.
What To Bring
Dress at the GSA Training and Expo is business casual, and don’t forget comfortable shoes as you will probably do a lot of walking.
Keywords: “business casual” and “walking.” Because let’s be honest, this is less about sitting down and learning and more about getting out and having fun.
For more info, go here.
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Famous Birthday Wishes: Brian J. Walsh
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
h/t Amber Marchand
