Move over Clark Rockefeller, because the liar of all liars takes the stage this month at Shakespeare Theatre. “The Liar” is a cautionary tale about the consequences of lying, even telling so-called white lies. Written by French writer Pierre Corneille and translated by David Ives, “The Liar” is about a pathological liar who just keeps… read more »
On Stage this Month: ‘The Liar’ Is On Fire at Shakespeare Theatre and Other Plays of Note
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Punk Rock Bride
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Stephanie Ward, with her willowy appearance and easy smile, does not exactly fit the image you might conjure of the founder and designer of Punk Rock Bride. But her approach to the bridal industry and her design philosophy will convince you. Ward interprets punk as a means of “personal expression” for people seeking styles… read more »
Annual Brunch Guide: 2010 Edition
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Late nights, lazy afternoons. Weekends are made for brunch. On Tap presents our annual round up of places where you can savor, sip or simply recover. The guide is online all year long, if we missed a place or you have something to add, just drop us a line at brunch@ontaponline.com. Cheers! DC 18th Amendment… read more »
Comedy X 10
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Every Wednesday night, Recessions hosts Comedy X 10, a free comedy show presented by Wayne Manigo, aka WayneMan. The showcase begins at 8p.m. and lasts for two to three hours, depending on the number of area comics who sign up to test their material on the typically packed house. But don’t let the crowd worry you…
From Dreamscapes Project to the Twelve Days Project
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What do you get when you mix musicians, filmmakers, artists and writers from the DC area into one effort to benefit charity? The Twelve Days Project, an endeavor spearheaded by local band The Dreamscapes Project and independent label Figmental Records.
Comedy Through the Looking Glass
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Every other Monday night nearly 20 comics from throughout the metro area convene at The Looking Glass Lounge to present one of the best free nights of comedy in the city. Hosts Mike Curran and Reggie Melbrough oversee the “Through the Looking Glass Comedy Show,” which kicks off at 8 p.m. “The basic idea is… read more »
Fashion has Gone to the Dogs
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The Fashion for Paws runway show is one of the hottest tickets in town. For the privilege of walking the runway in haute couture, “models” raise $3,000 each with proceeds benefiting the Washington Humane Society and the over 30,000 homeless and abused animals they care for. This year’s show is April 10th at the Italian Embassy and already sold out. But Fashion for Paws is more than a one night event.
Reanimation of Afrofunk
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A fusion of salsa, ska, rap, rumba, jazz, James Brown funk, highlife and a 14-piece orchestra creates a crazy concoction sure to induce dance…and just maybe inspire the globe. Chopteeth, a DC-based Afrofunk band, blends all of the above in revamping Afrobeat, a genre of music pioneered in the ‘70s by Nigerian political activist and… read more »
Birch & Barley: Where Beer Meets Brunch
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As every seasoned late night reveler knows, the best way to take the sting out of a Sunday morning hangover is a big ol’ brunch, complete with a Bloody Mary or mimosa. Just last month, however, Logan Circle’s Birch & Barley took that paradigm to the next level with the launch of their epic 11… read more »
Meet the Chef: Tim Miller of Mei N Yu
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Digging his culinary talons into the Year of the Tiger, Chef Tim Miller fuses the trade fare of the Ancient Silk Road with locally farmed produce. Supporting the community through his commitment to the sustainable, Miller cuts out the middleman to dish up the delish at Mie N Yu. On Tap: What’s it like heading… read more »
