The show and the omelets must go on.  [event details] “Music should strike fire from the heart of man,” Beethoven said. And Friday July 15, your favorite D.C. band Bonjour, Ganesh! is helping an American institution rise from the flames like a phoenix – a phoenix who likes to dance …

The Tune Inn is hosting a clean up party and you’re invited to help. The rustic but iconic storefront was all boarded up last night with a sign posted from owner Lisa Nardelli (pictured) encouraging volunteers to help pick up the pieces in the aftermath of Wednesday’s kitchen fire at …

UPDATE: TuneInnDC Everyone is safe and we already have cleanup crews here! Thank you for the well wishes! More info soon! UPDATE From HuffPo: The extent of the damage was initially reported as catastrophic by distraught fans of the bar, but the front of the establishment remains largely undamaged. A …

National Journal’s Peter Bell answers important beltway questions: Hill People: Who Are They and Where Did They Come From? Fun facts from the infographics: Republican staffers tend to live in Virgina. And most Democratic staffers live in D.C. Georgetown University has the most alumni working in senior positions on Capitol …

White Castle set up shop at the Capitol where they had their own white tent and gave out lunch to hill staffers.

Summer in DC means two things: amazing weather and awkward intern stories. Since only one of these can be controlled, Roll Call has offered up some advice to this summer’s interns. You’ve landed an impressive new internship, moved into a decent apartment, figured out the Metro, braved the heat and …

This makes total sense, especially during a three-day weekend. [dude] Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching (woohoo!) but you’ll need to do a little planning in advance because four metro stops will be CLOSED all of Memorial Day weekend. Extensive track work will close Capitol South, Eastern Market, Potomac Ave …

Since we’re in the middle of a Congressional recess (and because a ton of new folks are stopping by FamousDC today), we thought it’d be a good time to showcase a couple of our favorite recess posts. FamousDC presents: A Day in the Life of a Congressional Staffer … during …

As if Members of Congress needed anymore temptations… It’s National Golf Day on the Hill. Head to the Rayburn Foyer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and practice your swing with the Golf Channel’s Michael Breed, or play Pebble Beach on the simulator, or strut your stuff in the R …

Short on cash? Need some fundage for happy hour? Then you might need a … FURLOAN! Roll Call: Hill Credit Union Offers ‘Furlough Loans’ to Staff The Congressional Federal Credit Union is offering “furlough loans” to staffers who will be out of work if the government shuts down Friday. The …

You’ve landed an internship on Capitol Hill and you finally figured out your way around Rayburn. Now what? FamousDC presents: The HILLstory Flowchart [view the flowchart] [download the PDF]

Congratulations to Ryan and Karen Howell.  The couple was married over the weekend in Laguna Beach, California.  Below is a picture of the bridal party, featuring the Aston Martin Vintage Vantage that helped escort the newlyweds to the reception. UPDATE: We’re told the car was a Vantage, not a Vintage, …

From the Department of Are We Sure This Makes Sense? [turns out, yes] On February 17, 2011 Rep. Grace F. Napolitano and a panel of mental health advocates and experts, including LA Laker Ron Artest and champion boxer Mia St. John, will examine the Mental Health in Schools Act, a …

UPDATE: @bccohan: @FamousDC also @rorycooper just tweeted a photo of it too. Apparently it’s the museum of natural history. @MalnurturedSnay: @FamousDC It’s the heating/AC building at Natural History. 🙁 Here is an interesting scene from Capitol Hill this morning.  The smoke appears to be coming from the direction of HHS.  …

New York Times’ Ashley Parker: Twitter, as a Helpmate, Goes to Capitol Hill Now Mr. Sharp, a 32-year-old with brown hair, glasses and a sprinkling of pale freckles across his face, is the human embodiment of Twitter, an energetic and smiling ambassador for that ubiquitous blue bird, ready and willing …