Fine will discuss his new book at the Brookland Busboys & Poets tonight.

For those who want to watch the President’s speech with either a guided discussion or jello shots.

There was a time in the not too distant past when Iraq was a hotbed of intellectualism, art, and culture. This national image has all but disappeared over the past three decades, but last night’s concert by Safaafir at Busboys & Poets, the group’s second, was a celebration of Iraq’s traditions and a reminder of how fortunate we are to live in a city that provides access to such rich cultural experiences. Though the music…