Virginia now has more than 160 vineyards. So, offering a unique experience is key to drawing visitors. Here are three newcomers you may want to consider for your next wine-tasting daytrip. The trio offers a range of experiences, including an eco-friendly haven for Viognier, a savory taste of Buenos Aires and an eclectic mix of… read more »
Local Filmmakers Blooming
November 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Calling all movie buffs and avid lovers of locally produced art! The 20th Annual Rosebud Film and Video Festival has garnered its submissions, and awaits only your eager eyes and ears to attend the audiovisual feast. This two-day event over the November 13 and 14 weekend features one full day of screenings as well as… read more »
In-Zane in the Membrane
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Ready for a treat? Like the Great Pumpkin descending on the Peanuts gang, actor, comedian and infamous “Three Sheets” and “Drinking Made Easy” TV host Zane Lamprey returns to DC with his new not-so-Broadway “Sing the Booze” tour. A zany – no pun intended – evening featuring all new original drinking songs plus sidekicks Steve… read more »
Amateur Comedy: Working Hard at Being Funny
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While the DC area has produced some talented comedians, for every Dave Chappelle or Wanda Sykes there are a multitude of brave newcomers struggling to find their voices at underground venues. As an audience member attending a number of recent amateur comedy nights in local bars, clubs, studio spaces, and even a mall, I learned… read more »
Raising the Curtain on the New Arena Stage
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After just a little under three years, the new Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest Washington opened its doors to a standing ovation. The newly renamed Arena Stage has transformed from its older, smaller self into a large multi-theater art complex and is poised to offer more theatrical experiences in… read more »
Drama King
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Our generation is no stranger to Henry VIII and his six wives. Thanks to the recent small screen and big screen adaptations of his dramatic life, we’ve seen Henry’s court filled with sex, lust, blood, and in some cases, guts. So it is interesting to see him through a different set of eyes, William Shakespeare’s…. read more »
Zombie Love, It’s All the Rage
October 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Washington, D.C. International Horror Film Festival – otherwise known as Spooky Movie Film Festival – opens its 5th year on Thursday, October 21 with a clever, well-written film that screams cult classic. The fact that it premieres at the state-of-the-art AFI Silver Theatre is just icing on the cake. TUCKER & DALE VS. EVIL…is… read more »
A Heartthrob with a Heart of Gold
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What’s not to love about Tony Roach? From his chiseled features and McDreamy hair to his keen sense of humor and Ivy League education it’s easy to see why this star of the much-anticipated “All’s Well That Ends Well” is on the fast-track to leading man status. With the boyish good looks of Josh Duhamel… read more »
Awkwardness is the Norm
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If you’ve ever been abused by schoolyard bullies or stumbled through tremendously bad public speaking experiences, you and Mike Birbiglia could tell some of the same stories. Unfortunately for you, Birbiglia would be much, much funnier. In a self-deprecating style so severe that it borders on self-immolating, Birbiglia weaves tales so embarrassing that you’re never… read more »
Frankie’s Factory
October 1, 2010 By 3 Comments
DC, meet Francisco “Frankie” Campos-Lopez. Frankie, meet DC. You’re in desperate need of a music make-over and Frankie is here to touch you up. You’ve come a long way, but now it’s time go where DC has never gone before…music videos. After a quick stay in LA where he shot his first music video in… read more »
