DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Mike Eli says he went to bed in Indiana last night, and this morning he woke up in Wisconsin. In just one week the Eli Young Band tour bus will arrive right here in Maryland. Their hit single, “Crazy Girl” was named Billboard Country Song of the Year in 2011, and in 2012 received the… read more »
Story and bar photos by Justin Acklen Dating back to the dawn of history, Gilgamesh is considered to be the world’s oldest written story. Constellation Theatre has certainly done justice to this sprawling epic of violence, sex and redemption with stunning choreography, a unique live soundtrack and expert performances all around. A stage adorned with… read more »
The No Shoes Nation is rolling into the DC area and planting its “Pirate Flag” for the May 25th show at FedEx Field. Kenny Chesney, one of the world’s most loved and successful touring and recording artists will be bringing his island country caravan to town for one night only, with openers Eric Church, the… read more »
We hear “the Preakness,” and think “horses.” Mike Isabella hears “the Preakness,” and thinks “crabs.” The former Top Chef star is billed as the celebrity chef for the famous horse race this May. With the event’s emphasis on farm-to-table food, it makes sense that the DC-based toque has Maryland’s fresh seafood on his mind. “I’ll… read more »
Which is more American: microbrews, or small businesses? The correct answer is that they’re probably tied (along with mom and her apple pie), and the Boston Beer Company, which brews Sam Adams, proves it with its “Brewing the American Dream” (BTAD) microloan fund for small business owners. The fund is run in partnership with Accion,… read more »
Grocery shopping doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Bars, dining areas, wine tasting kiosks and even a beer garden are popping up at local grocery stores, creating a unique outing for customers instead of just a regular shopping trip. D.C. area grocers are revamping their image by bringing the bar/dining experience directly to their… read more »
By Rebecca Thorsen Many of us feel a deep affection for the Jazz Age. Every aspect of the resplendent era is gleaming, glistening, glittering and dripping in champagne. It represents an exciting time of transition where old perceptions and social norms were crushed by the booming of loud jazz and trampled on by the quick… read more »
Today, just as in days of old, beer is brewed in winter for summer drinking. Folklore corresponds to science with the simple fact that summer weather was too hot to brew beer the way it could be brewed in winter. Summer styles that we understand today like “saison,” the French word for season, simply meant… read more »
Chances are you’re reading this article online, perhaps on a smart phone in your living room while your significant other is sitting next to you on their MacBook Pro typing away. Your Internet connection is strong, but what about your connection to one another? Oscar-nominated director Henry Alex-Rubin (Murderball 2005) explores this interconnectedness in the… read more »
Ladies, looking to change up your usual girls night out itinerary of drinks and dancing at the newest club? Round up your crew and head to the Fillmore between May 22 – 25 to see SPANK, the hilariously racy new musical which has quickly become a hit in theaters across the nation. A parody of… read more »
