As always, On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene, shaking things up or throwing in the towel. Bobby McKey’s Bobby McKey’s dueling piano bar just opened at the National Harbor and features world-class pianists involved in a high-spirited duel. Four piano players perform nightly allowing guests to… read more »
Inauguration 2009
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Where to go, what to do Dear Readers, It isn’t an overstatement to declare the inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation’s 44th — and first African American — president on January 20 the biggest event ever to hit the D.C. Metro Area. Political preferences aside, the events of and leading up to January 20… read more »
Inauguration 2009
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Demand in DC at Black Cat written by Jason Walsh January 20th will be one of the most notable days in the annals of American history. Barack Obama will become the first African-American president, following a campaign that found people around the nation glued to their televisions and record numbers turning out to the polls… read more »
On the Verge — Olivia Mancini & the Housemates
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written by Robert Fulton Just think of all the great things that come in packs of 12: Eggs, donuts, roses, cheap beer — heck, that sounds like a fun summer we spent back in college. What also comes in 12 is our series of featured artists each year. In 2008, we highlighted a dozen bands… read more »
On the Verge-the Reserves
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written by Robert Fulton Just think of all the great things that come in packs of 12: Eggs, donuts, roses, cheap beer — heck, that sounds like a fun summer we spent back in college. What also comes in 12 is our series of featured artists each year. In 2008, we highlighted a dozen bands… read more »
On the Verge-Shane Hines & the Trance
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written by Tory Klaubo Just think of all the great things that come in packs of 12: Eggs, donuts, roses, cheap beer — heck, that sounds like a fun summer we spent back in college. What also comes in 12 is our series of featured artists each year. In 2008, we highlighted a dozen bands… read more »
On the Verge-Practically Einstein
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written by Ellen Scheuermann Just think of all the great things that come in packs of 12: Eggs, donuts, roses, cheap beer — heck, that sounds like a fun summer we spent back in college. What also comes in 12 is our series of featured artists each year. In 2008, we highlighted a dozen bands… read more »
Inauguration 2009
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What NOT to do written by Hunter Gorinson New political appointees beware: You may not have finished decorating your new office in the Old Executive Office Building, but your cushy new job is already on the line. From co-workers to the media — and even the locals — everyone is waiting for you to embarrass… read more »
On the Verge-23 Rainy Days
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written by Hunter Gorinson Most bands go their entire careers without playing before a crowd of thousands. For 23 Rainy Days, that chance came in 2004, before the band even had songs or a name, much less a stable line-up. “My drummer and I actually quit music for our personal careers,” said 23RD’s lead vocalist… read more »
On the Vine — Wine in DC
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written by Kristina Hernandez Ever feel guilty about buying a great bottle of wine at a restaurant and having to leave it at your table unfinished because the law says you can’t take it with you? It happens probably more than you know. In an unprecedented move of efficiency and usefulness, the DC City Council… read more »
