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MONDAY >>Satisfy your cheese cravings as former American Idol star (and Richmond, VA native) Elliot Yamin plays the 9:30 Club, with the Last Goodnight and Josh Hoge. $25, Doors at 7 p.m. >>Australian pop singer Ben Lee -- he of the short-lived Bens and "Catch My Disease" moderate fame -- comes to Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood to play the Birchmere. Joining him is are Cary Brothers. $19.50, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY >>Dinosaur Jr. just can't stop...

MONDAY: As part of a national book tour sponsored by Amnesty International, award-winning journalist and filmmaker Michael Otterman will be at the Penn Quarter Olsson's to discuss his latest book, American Torture: From the Cold War to Abu Ghraib and Beyond. 7 p.m. Local author Edward P. Jones (All Aunt Hagar's Children and Lost in the City) will be at Politics and Prose to introduce the latest stories in the popular annual collection, New Stories...

In Moscow this morning, three Capitals prospects played in the first game of a Summit Series between the best Russian and Canadian players under twenty years old. The series celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first Summit Series, in which Valery Kharlamov dominated for the Russians until, in a brave feat of patriotism, Bobby Clarke broke his ankle, ensuring a Canadian victory in the series and foretelling Western victory in the Cold War. Today's less...

The Cold War Kids are the perfect complement to Muse. The boys from Fullerton, California stepped out into the Patriot Center last night with the same laid back attitude as if they were jamming in a friend’s garage. No props, no light shows, no flashy signs or confetti. They picked up their guitars and drumsticks in their partially tucked in shirts and just played, saving the over-the-top showmanship for their British conspiracy theorist headliners....

If you ask around, you’ll find a fair share of people who offer Fullerton, California’s Cold War Kids much affection. If your thing is fluid melodies, for instance, or taut pop hooks, you won’t find them in their repertoire. Their music could fairly be called repetitive. If you dressed sexy enough, I certainly wouldn’t kick you out of bed for calling them derivative. Some think their decision to release a full-length record distilled from previously...

How retro. Since embracing new technology — specifically mass text messaging — didn't seem to reach far enough into the local constituency, Virginia emergency management personnel have decided to look backwards instead. They're installing sirens of the Cold War variety to warn people of any impending doom. WTOP tells us Alexandria and Arlington have implemented a federally funded program that will pay for about ten to 15 sirens affixed to telephone poles and buildings around the city.

Remember the days of the Cold War, when Soviet and American diplomats would slyly meet in D.C. restaurants to share some moo shu in between bringing the world to the edge of nuclear annihilation? It seems the days of Spy vs. Spy aren't as far in the past as we'd like to think. As you've no doubt heard, on March 1 Paul Joyal, an expert on Russian intelligence, was shot outside his Adelphi, Maryland home,...

We've talked about the lineup, interviewd the organizer, and even talked to a couple bands. Now we want to give you the chance to hear what's coming our way with some MP3 previews of a few DAM Fest bands. The music staff got together, divied up the lineup, gathered some files together and is now serving up brief breakdowns of a few bands D.C. will play host to this weekend. If you've got some insight...

As a rather fervent concert goer, I've been watching my October Outlook calendar with alternating excitement and dread as my concert calendar gets more and more crowded. This all came to a head yesterday as I started putting in the DAMfest schedule and noticed a whole bunch of scheduling conflicts in the making. Area indie rock fans are going to have some tough choices to make the last full week of October. Thursday, Oct....

Standing at the center of the courtyard of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia is a modest little hot dog stand affectionately known as Cafe Ground Zero. It has tendered its fare to hungry Pentagon officials for decades, but is perhaps most noteworthy for being the only known hot dog stand to come under satellite surveillance or to have at least two nuclear warheads targeting it at all times. At least, according to Cold War legend....

DCist took in three phenomenal bands on Monday night at the Black Cat. Midlake, Cold War Kids and the Sound Team played the backstage, much to our confusion, and they just may have put on the best show that little room has ever seen. First up was Midlake, a five piece from Denton, TX that embrace interactivity as much as they do fancy instruments. Midlake’s been around for a while, gaining fans and success in...

MONDAY

It's the moment that those who are spending summer in the city have been waiting for: Screen on the Green! Even underage interns can come out for the cinematastic fun. Now in its seventh year of converting the National Mall into an outdoor movie theatre, this year's line-up proves to be just as entertaining as the one from last year.

Last night DCist ventured north to Charm City for a three band lineup made in blogger heaven. L.A.'s Cold War Kids, Denmark's Figurines and Minnesota's Tapes 'n Tapes brought the music that all the indie kids have been gushing about to a great little club called Fletcher's. The review in 20 words or less: Cold Ware Kids were really, really good. Figurines were not. Tapes 'n Tapes pretty much rocked. Fletcher's is a tiny (probably...

Along with lilac and hyacinth, the sweet sweet smell of summer concerts is in the air. Here's a breakdown of some exciting dates so far. >> Belle & Sebastian, Broken Social Scene & Ted Leo + Pharmacists, Merriweather, July 8. If you're interested, the belle tix presale started today. Tickets go on sale en masse this Saturday at 10 a.m., via Ticketmaster or the Merriweather or 9:30 Club box offices. >> Wolfmother's been doing their...

Known for her creative and daring works of modern dance, choreographer Maida Withers' latest work, Thresholds Crossed, is performed by a collection of U.S. and Russian dancers. Colored by the implied humor of Cold War era propaganda art, the work can be described as a unique fusion of dance, art, and political statement. It delves into the human rights issues that link, and belong to, the United States and Russia. A multi-media performance, it combines dance with electronic music by Steven Hilmy, and experimental vocals/cello music by Audrey Chen, along with a visual installation that features, among others, images of gulags.

Don't Walk, Sprint: Time is running out to check out the very last show ever at Fusebox, Collection/Kolekcija, the Cold War-inspired work of Serbian photographer Vesna Pavlovic (her Jagodin Hotel, Jagodina II is pictured), and Ian Whitmore's Little Lies in the project space. Through Feb. 11. Hopefully Sarah and Patrick will throw some sort of spectacular closing bash. Metaphorical Heavy Hitter: Big time photographer and de facto social commentator Lorna Simpson will be on hand...

FRIDAY

There isn't a lot that happens in official Washington that isn't accompanied by a conspiracy theory. The anti-war protests that descended on the Ellipse and surrounded the White House three weeks ago are no exception.

Damn D.C., we're all smart.

This is a great idea for anyone still looking for that perfect Valentine's present, because really, who doesn't love a good, socialist musical? At any rate, it beats your standard teddy bear and stale chocolate hearts by a mile.

After several weeks of renovations, Savino Recine is set to open his new dining lounge at One Dupont Circle. Recine, whose eponymous Savino's Café and Lounge previously inhabited the location, closed his three-year-old fine dining restaurant and lounge after realizing the marriage was less than optimal. Recine has switched concepts and rechristened the space Cloud. The decor will reflect the new theme, with "a pearly, iridescent white floor, white faux leather seating, and gauzy white curtains that allow guests to see and be seen." The menu will consist of internationally-themed small plates and a raw bar. The lounge (apparently not to be called a "club" within earshot of the owners) will also feature a VIP dining room called "Cloud 9", with multiple faux white leather beds for lounging and enjoying cocktails such as the "Star of India," "made with rum, orange liquor, passion fruit juice, Sambuca, a splash of sprite and organic rose petals."