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Film Noir & Live Music
The National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum is showing film noir classic “Elevator to the Gallows,” today at 4 pm, with a twist: The Thad Wilson Quintet will play live music during the film, the band will play a score for the film inspired by the original soundtrack which was composed by Miles Davis. If you’re […]
Got Milk?
More than likely, when you need eggs or milk you probably head to CVS. This blogger, however, has two favorite places that represent an interesting dichotomy in our neighborhood. On the fancy, high priced, presumably high quality side you have dairy fresh milk and farm fresh eggs from Cowgirl Creamery. The milk here, while expensive […]
Romantic Downtown Rides
You’ve probably seen them around town, horse drawn carriages for those in the mood for a romantic ride around DC. But would you know where to pick one up? They seem to be more prevalent in early Winter when the Xmas trees are up at the Capitol and White House, but there are also some […]
Polls Show Clinton Will Win!
Or maybe Obama. Or possibly McCain. This according to Political Americana, the somewhat cheesy tourist shop at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, which has been tracking presidential races for a number of election cycles. Anytime someone buys a campaign button in their store, the purchase is tracked and the results displayed on a computer outside. There […]