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Sponsored Post: Tour the World Without Leaving D.C.
The following post is from our advertiser, Passport DC.
Sponsored Post: Sound of My Voice
The following post is from our advertiser, Fox Searchlight Pictures.
Sponsored Post: "Luck Be a Lady" with CÎROC
The following post is from our advertiser, CÎROC Premium Vodka.
Join P. "Diddy" Combs, Chad Michael Murray, Michael K. Williams, Jesse Williams, Aaron Paul and more as they enjoy Ciroc Premium Vodka and pay tribute to Frank and the boys in Sin City. Together, they bring to life the art of celebration -- the dapper lifestyle of the Rat Pack -- that CÎROC embodies in a contemporary, yet classic way.Sponsored Post: Bring Magic to Any Table
The following post is from our advertiser, Bordeaux.
Bordeaux is more than just wine - it’s about looking at the art of living and finding the special moments in everything that one does. The art of living can mean so many things - from eating and drinking, to appreciation for the finer things in life, and most importantly, great stories. Bordeaux wants to inspire and bring magic into your life. When there are good times to be had, making a fairy tale of any moment is the very essence of Bordeaux Wines.
Sponsored Post: Earn Market Returns on your Money
The following post is from our advertiser, Betterment.
Do you cringe as the savings rate drops from year to year? Looking for an easy way to invest in the market portfolio? Look no further, DC. Betterment.com is your answer. With Betterment, you can seamlessly invest in the market portfolio - the best portfolio to invest in for long term returns.
Financial expert Jon Stein started Betterment to make smart investing simple and accessible. And, everyone from tech-savvy entrepreneurs to the financially-fit is taking notice.
Sponsored Post: Get Half Price Tickets to TEDxPennQuarter
The following post is from our advertiser, Cynergy Systems.
TEDxPennQuarter is a local, independently organized event in downtown Washington, DC that strives to re-create the distinctive experience found at TED, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers congregate to share what they are most passionate about. At its core, the fundamental goal of TED is to foster and spread great ideas.Sponsored Post: The Delightfully Peculiar Cocktail Academy
The following post is from our advertiser, Hendrick’s Gin.
Life is simply too glorious not to experience the odd delights of Hendrick’s, featuring curious yet marvelous infusions of rose petals and cucumbers. Jim Ryan, Ambassador of the Curious and Savant & Mixologist of Hendrick’s, will teach you how to tame this undeniably delicious gin as you stir, shake and mix cocktails of the most delightful sort.
Sponsored Post: Dive Into The Night & Win a NYC Trip For Two
The following post is from our advertiser, Armani.
Think your nights out in this town can’t compare to anyone else’s? Dive into the night and take the Armani Code Sport Challenge for your chance to win a bottle of Armani Code Sport, the new fragrance for men, and a trip for two to New York City. To play, all you need to do is connect your Foursquare account to Armani Code Sport and check into every place you visit between 8PM and 8AM. From the sports club to the dance club and everywhere in between, we know you play hard. Let’s see who plays the hardest.
Be sure to like Giorgio Armani Beauty on Facebook to enter the challenge, watch exclusive video footage featuring Megan Fox, and get a free sample of Armani Code Sport.
Sponsored Post: Experience a #Johnnie Walker Tasting with Your Friends
The following post is from our advertiser, Johnnie Walker.
Change the way you spend your nights out in DC with a Johnnie Walker® private tasting. At the House of Walker, you and your friends can enjoy a night of revelry and an expert-led tasting among other discerning drinkers and a Master of Whisky. Deepen your knowledge of this legendary drink and take your night-out up a notch with the House of Walker Experience.
Sponsored Post: The Moustache
The following post is from our advertiser, Heineken.
Sponsored Post: The Date
The following post is from our advertiser, Heineken.
Sponsored Post: The Occasionally Perfect Billboard
The following post is from our advertiser, Heineken Light.
Sometimes a billboard is just a billboard with nothing special about it. But occasionally, it's perfect. On August 17th, the Heineken Light billboard on Great Jones Street in NYC became a stage for a surprise performance by TV on the Radio. The Occasionally Perfect Billboard. Keep Watching at facebook.com/HeinekenLight.
Sponsored Post: Fat Tire Cruising into DC, August 22!
The following post is from our advertiser, New Belgium Brewing.
The employee-owners of New Belgium Brewing would like to thank the following for making our folly possible: the inventor of the bike, our farmers and maltsters, the energy-stingy Merlin brew kettle, our seven proprietary yeast strains, our local water source the Cache la Poudre river, the Wyoming wind, anyone who lives like there is a tomorrow, and everyone in Washington DC who enjoys our beer. Long live libeerty! Cruising into D.C. August 22, 2011!Sponsored Post: Thinking About Business School?
The following post is from our advertiser, Kaplan Test Prep.
Kaplan Test Prep and Admission and DCist are inviting you to the Road to Business School - the premier forum for meeting business schools in 2011. This free event on Thursday August 18th from 6:00 to 9:30pm is your chance to find the right MBA program with seminars, meet-and-greets, and admissions advice.
Sponsored Post: Government Doesn’t Suck
The following post is from our advertiser, GovLoop.
Do you work in government? Do you believe you don't suck? Join 500+ federal emerging leaders at the only conference created by and for young feds taking place July 28th and 29th. The Next Generation of Government Summit created by Young Government Leaders (the leading association for young government professionals) and GovLoop (the Knowledge Network for Government) provides:Sponsored Post: So What's the Deal With All These Deals?
The following post is from our advertiser, What's the Deal.
Yes, we know, you're probably inundated with daily deal websites these days. But one of our sponsors, What's the Deal (WTD), is doing things a little differently. A DC-bred company in operation since August of 2009 (and recently acquired by global deal provider kgbdeals), WTD offers daily deals in DC and Northern VA and throws free weekly happy hours and events. Last night's event at Mr. Smith's of Georgetown offered 2 free Shock Top beers to anyone who RSVP'd in advance. Current hot selling deals include 60% off at Star & Shamrock on H Street, $20 for $40 at Mr. Smith's of Georgetown and $25 for a Haircut, Style & Blow-Dry at Charmed Salon on 19th and M. If you're not on their list already, make sure you join today.Sponsored Post: Mondays Have Never Looked So Good
The following post is from our advertiser, HGTV.
Get your design fix every Monday starting tonight at 9/8c with the return of HGTV Design Star. Season Six features 12 talented designers battling it out for a chance to host their very own HGTV show, making this both a design and personality contest.
Sponsored Post: Race to the End of the Earth
The following post is from our advertiser, National Geographic Museum.
Learn more about Scott and Amundsen’s historic race at National Geographic Museum from May 25, 2011 through August 21, 2011.Sponsored Post: Look Your Best This Summer with Equinox
The following post is from our advertiser, Equinox.
Equinox, you can get fit and rejuvenated with fun, unique group fitness classes, luxurious spa treatments, and expert personal trainers.
Sponsored Post: Celebrate International Art & Culture in May
The following post is from our advertiser, Cultural Tourism DC.
May brings about many things. May flowers. Thoughtful but occasionally frantic Mother’s Day plans. Celebratory hurrahs from graduating college students. But is there a way to explore something beyond the predictable annual happenings in May? You bet. Check out local Cultural Tourism DC’s Passport DC, an annual month-long celebration of international art and culture that makes the month of May in DC nothing less than unforgettable.Sponsored Post: Olsen’s Army Marches Saturday
The following post is from our advertiser, D.C. United.
D.C. United kicks-off the 2011 season this Saturday at RFK Stadium. With sunshine and temperatures in the mid-60s expected on Saturday, it’s going to be a great day to watch some soccer. U.S. Men’s National Team players Charlie Davies and Dax McCarty will likely make their D.C. United debut and Head Coach Ben Olsen has the team ready and rarin’ to go. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm. Get your tickets now and Join Olsen’s Army!Sponsored Post: Paris is Blooming!
The following post is from our advertiser, OpenSkies, the unique all business airline.
Sponsored Post: Fly Home (or far away) with Virgin America
The following post is from our advertiser, Virgin America.
Sponsored Post: Enter Trazzler's Smart Travel Contest
The following post is from our advertiser, Trazzler.
Can travel make us better people? Can it make the world a better place? Is it possible to make a positive contribution to a community just by having traveled there? Trazzler believes that smart travel can accomplish all of this—and more—and we want to put the idea to the test on Trazzler and Twitter (and send two participants on $7500 eco-adventures to Tonga with our non-profit partner, Seacology).Sponsored Post: DCist Fall Guide
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, Lexus.
There’s always so much to discover in DC, amazing restaurants, unusual cultural attractions, and super-fun activities—and we've been showcasing some of our favorites the past few weeks—but there’s wealth of dramatic scenery and outdoor adventures just a short drive away.Sponsored Post: Hendrick's Cocktail Academy
The following post is from our advertiser, Hendrick's Gin.
Hendrick's Gin Presents: The Delightfully Peculiar Cocktail Academy. Life is simply too glorious not to experience the odd delights of Hendrick’s, featuring curious yet marvelous infusions of rose petals and cucumbers. Introducing Jim Ryan, Ambassador of the Curious and Savant & Mixologist of Hendrick’s. Learn how to tame this undeniably delicious gin with Jim Ryan as you stir, shake and mix punches and cocktails of all sorts.
Sponsored Post: Precision is True Performance
The following post is from our advertiser, Lexus.
The new 2011 Lexus IS proves it isn't real performance unless it's wielded with precision. Equipped with an available 306-horsepower engine, the Lexus IS offers track-tested agility and superb braking performance, along with the oomph of power that gives you an exhilarating driving experience.
This is the New 2011 Lexus IS. Wield Precision.
Sponsored Post: Celebrate Fashion's Night Out in DC
The following post is from our advertiser, Georgetown BID
Join us on Friday, September 10, 6 to 11pm as Georgetown DC celebrates Fashion’s Night Out! Purchase a $10 signature Georgetown DC tote bag benefiting Labels for Love, enjoy complimentary pedicab rides throughout Georgetown, and relax at the swanky “vitaminwater zero™ hydration lounge.” Visit www.FashionsNightOutGeorgetownDC.com for details.Sponsored Post: Passion. Performance. Precision.
The following post is from our advertiser, Lexus.

