Earth Day Overview

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Earth Day celebrates a global effort to be good stewards of our planet. In the spirit of Earth Day 2010, On Tap’s own global partner – Intern Amanda Svensson from Sweden, complies some events to signify the day and some tips for making your Earth Day every day. It’s time for The National Mall to… read more »

Music Picks

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Love live music? Look no futher for all the information you need on this month’s music events.

Four Play

Each month On Tap profiles four local artists that should be on your radar, calendar and/or iPod. This month: Evan Bliss, Band Two, Band Three and Band Four. Read all about them and listen to a track from each.

Prime Cuts: A Guide to Filmfest DC 2010

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It’s the time of year when the town colloquially known to downtown politicos as “Hollywood for ugly people” gets its chance to bask in some actual showbiz glitz. That’s right – Filmfest DC is upon us. Running April 15th through 25th, the metro area’s most prestigious cinematic event – now in its 24th year –… read more »

Green Grapes

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Organic products have become a hot trend in recent years but many winemakers have been working hard to use sustainable practices and work in tune with nature long before it was cool to be green. In the past there was a lot of confusion about what really makes a wine organic. For a wine to… read more »

United Skeeball Association

Introducing D.C.-based United Skeeball Association (USA). Yes, United Skeeball Association. Sounds like something that would air on ESPN8 “the Ocho,” but this association is anything but a joke. Robert Albrecht, 26, founded USA in October 2009 with an impressive 179 players joining for the first season. Now, only 6 months later, USA boasts a remarkable… read more »

New and Notable

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On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene, shaking things up or throwing in the towel.

Boys of Summer

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After slogging through the coldest winter in recent memory, Washington-area baseball fans are looking forward to spending sun-drenched afternoons in the Nationals’ state-of-the-art park. But this season, fans might find reason to rejoice about the action on the field, as well. Key off-season acquisitions – including legendary catcher/slugger Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez and rookie phenom pitcher… read more »

The National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival may seem like the perfect time to run for the hills (or a sun-drenched beach.) The annual two-week celebration brings over a million visitors to our fine city, but wait; please stay. Stay and take a fresh look at one of the biggest and best festivals DC has to offer;… read more »

Skinny Sippers Don’t Skimp on Flavor, Health

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Like it or not, it’s nearly summer. And, if you are anything like me, you’ve spent the entire winter eating and drinking because the snow trapped you inside and you hardly saw anyone. But the sun has returned, and with it, myriad reasons to expose more of your body to the outside world. Luckily, you… read more »