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Can You Beer Me Now?
There is only one day on the calendar that rivals fan-favorites like Christmas and Halloween. It is more hallowed than Easter and more debaucherous than Cinco De Mayo. This day is known as Beer Lover’s Day and although we can argue that Beer Lover’s Day is everyday, we want to …
DC’s Newest (and Coolest) Museum is Opening Soon
After nearly thirteen years of planning and construction, the beautiful bronze building on the National Mall will open for the first time. The long-awaited National Museum of African American History and Culture, which was authorized by Congress in 2003, will open September 24 with a three-day festival and a dedication …
How to Save a Life (on Capitol Hill)
We’ve found a way to save lives that doesn’t require a PhD. ‘Get On The List,’ is a lifesaving bone marrow donor registration program run by Love Hope Strength Foundation, which is partnering with DKMS- We Delete Blood Cancer to host their first ever cheek swab donor drive up on Capitol Hill. ‘Get On The List’ …
Fashionably Famous: Fall Fashion Trends
By Politiquette’s Marissa Mitrovich: Politiquette is a place to be inspired by the art of fashion. Readers gain an understanding of the politics of why to wear–and the etiquette of when to wear–specific styles. Marissa Mitrovich founded Politiquette with the goal of bringing further substance to the dialogue surrounding style in DC. With what feels like …
Friday Round Up
Weather: This Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be gorgeous…most of the time. Comfy temps in the mid 70’s and partly cloudy skies will make for the perfect day drinking rager on Saturday, but Sunday tropical storm Hermine may pay us a visit. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Don’t …
Are You Really Gonna Tweet That?
Ah the tweet. So simple, yet so scientific when you take a look into what goes on behind the scenes (aka your brain or, lack thereof). You wouldn’t think it was that complex despite all the questionable things you see on Twitter, but even some of our Hollywood favorites make mistakes… well …
Morning Grind 9/01/16
FAMOUS FORECAST We LOVE that overcast sky that is drifting over the district this cool morning and it’s supposed to stay like this all day with a high of only 81. THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Tazewell Jones of Bryant Row. Well, they say “time flies when you’re having fun” and they …
Labor Day Weekend (In and Around DC)
It’s almost Labor Day weekend, which means summer is coming to a close and wearing white will soon be outlawed. The Washington, DC area has some great festivities planned — from patriotic festivals to state fairs and regattas on the water. Whatever your fancy, you’ll find something great to do. …
Monthly Round Up: August
See ya never, summer. Between the excessive heat, summer Olympics and the presidential race, we don’t know what was more heated.
Brighten Up Your Tuesday With These Newseum Videos
Many dream of reporting live from remote locations, broadcasting through torrential downpour or dangerous gunfire. At the Newseum, these hopefuls can live out their dreams, standing behind a fake news desk and reading a teleprompter in front of a green screen. Thanks to the Newseum’s YouTube channel, which features hundreds of fake …
Famously Fun: DC’s Club Scene Keeps Getting Better
D.C.’s retro-inspired nightclub Soundcheck (1420 K Street NW) celebrated its one-year anniversary on Thursday, August 25 with a host of Washingtonians, VIPs and media in attendance. More than 150 guests enjoyed drinks during a complimentary two-hour open bar and rocked out to tunes by Dutch house DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand. Since opening in August 2015, the intimate nightclub has attracted high-caliber …
Why Your Office is Just Like Kindergarten
Are all of these kids going back to school giving you a serious case of FOMO? You’re not alone! I mean, with snack time, recess and nap time, who wouldn’t want to flunk a few grades so you can stay in preschool forever? Before you trade in your Bachelor’s Degree …
Haikan Who?
If you thought Daikaya Ramen was good, wait until you check out their newest restaurant, Haikan. Residing in Shaw, this awesome new ramen house will surely hit the spot and keep you coming for more. Owned by the same crew as Daikaya in Chinatown, this new opening has an awesome menu …
Dîner en Blanc: Picnic of the Fabulous
After waiting anxiously and excitedly for the release of the location, Washingtonians put on their best and most extravagant white attire to convene with only the most fabulous of Washington at the Lincoln Memorial for the 3rd annual Dîner en Blanc this past Saturday evening. Over 3,500 individuals attended the Dîner …
Fashionably Famous: Bipartisan for the Course
By Politiquette’s Marissa Mitrovich: Politiquette is a place to be inspired by the art of fashion. Readers gain an understanding of the politics of why to wear–and the etiquette of when to wear–specific styles. Marissa Mitrovich founded Politiquette with the goal of bringing further substance to the dialogue surrounding style in DC. While Congress has been …