Trivial Pursuits: Quiz Nights

Who was…what is…when did… So what if you can’t remember your mom’s birthday, you know Cap’n Crunch’s full name. (Read the Ken Jennings interview in this issue if you don’t.) Trivia nights make nerds sexy, trivia nights justify endless time online, trivia nights make office know it alls your go to guys. Team trivia is… read more »

DC Fashion Week

International couture, trunk shows and more written by Kristi Reid In February, On Tap covered spring DC Fashion Week paralleling Fashion Week in New York City, and now, like clock-work, it’s time for the fall DC Fashion Week. So mark your calendars for September 14 through September 20 and get ready to see this seasons… read more »

Pick Your Poison

Bret Michaels: Rocker, Lover, Author written by Robert Fulton Bret Michaels. The name means different things to different people. Those of an older age, or who just like in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll, know Michaels as the lead singer of ageless glam metal band Poison. Those a little younger may primarily identify the 46-year-old Michaels as… read more »

How do you Spell Chinese Celtic Punk Rock? SMZB

Group out of China set for ShamrockFest 2009 written by Robert Fulton SMZB has been rockin’ China – and the rest of the world – with its brand of Celtic rock since 1997. Now the five-piece band invades D.C.’s ShamrockFest. Guitarist and vocalist Wu Wei took some time out to answer a few questions over… read more »

Passion for Fashion: Ean Williams

Director of D.C. Fashion Week written by Miranda Bond D.C. Fashion Week Executive Director Ean Williams founded D.C. Fashion Week five years ago with a vision of transforming a city transfixed on politics into a fashion center. “I think especially now with the message of change, fashion will be even bigger in D.C.,” said Williams…. read more »

Inauguration 2009

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 »

ShamrockFest: Rundown

With upwards of 40 acts — and more being added every day — this year’s Eighth Annual  National ShamrockFest is jam packed and bound to provide a good time. The festival showcases local, regional and national bands and DJs all day, including Tommy Lee and DJ Aero. Hundreds of local bands practically begged for the… read more »

St. Patricks: Where to go, what to do

On  St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. Here’s where to party — ‘til you turn green! McGinty’s Public House On March 1, participate in pub games from 10 p.m. to midnight. Play games such as Blarney Toast, Saying Contest, Irish Spirit best legs in a kilt and a costume contest. Special $3 green beers. Top… read more »