This is a fantastic shot of the Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum by chip py the photo guy. The futuristic silver on blue colors and interesting angle of the hangar and air traffic observation tower belie the awesome technological advancements inside. Though it takes a drive out near the Dulles airport, it’s worth the trip if you’re even mildly interested in the history of air and space flight, if only…

America by Air, the newest permanent gallery opened by The National Air and Space Museum, encompasses the entire history of flight and air travel in the United States, starting in 1914 and leading up to today. We know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t that what the whole museum is about?” And yes…it is. So Air and Space has managed to create an exhibit that is, in fact, a microcosm of itself, which is so damn postmodern…

Happy Monday, D.C. Today’s POTD comes to us from pixlesie, who captured an image illustrating nature’s resiliency and persistence despite the barriers humankind puts in its way. Well, it shows how well a tree can do in a pot on the sunny roof of the Air and Space Museum, at least. I like the lighting in this photo as well, which appears to be the product of the morning sun (the description says it’s…

Among all the things that come across our neighborhood listservs on a daily basis, it’s easy to become frustrated with living in the District. My local listserv, which covers the eastern end of Capitol Hill, has been brimming with complaints of roving gangs of teens, vicious unleashed dogs and drug dealers that move from block to block faster than the police can stop them. And that’s just today. But just recently a plea came over…

Austinist gets arty with an interactive guide to SXSW, loved some local art galleries and a new art exhibit and lamented the possible loss of “Friday Night Lights” production to New Mexico. Bostonist was happy they finally found an Anna Nicole Smith connection to their fair city and that an Apple Store was opening up. They were less happy that new rules have been established limiting underage shows and that their Governor is spending…

Our friends over at the Associated Press have dug deep into a story that’s weighing heavily on all of our minds today: Why is it that the National Air and Space Museum, once the proud champion of the Smithsonian’s annual Awesomest Awards for Attendance, has fallen from favor with the museum-attending set. Air and Space’s attendance fell below that of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History for the first time in recent memory last…

Good morning, Washington. Well, it was great while it lasted. But while it’s true that last night’s rains may have added to the treacherous icepack, and although WTTG has made a yeoman’s effort at convincing us that icy death could plummet onto us from above at any moment, we still can’t help but feel like the golden age of this winter’s weather paranoia may be drawing to a close. That’s Barely $2M Per Seat!:…

> > Pour one out for Coach Janky Spanky. Clinton Portis will receive surgeries for his bum shoulder and broken hand, which means he’s headed to the IR for the rest of the season. It’ll be up to Ladell Betts to carry the rock, though, who knows? Maybe the coaches will remember their costly impulse-buy TJ Duckett, mouldering on the bench. [Washington Post] > > The U.S. House of Representatives is filled stem to stern…

>>You are hereby ordered to step away from the desk and immediately proceed to the DAM! venue of your choice. >>If you’re way too cool for that, check out the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s event tonight. The best part? The inventor of the majestic Klingon language will be on hand. Qapla! >> Apparently it’s hard to run for president without being master of your domain. [Yeas and Nays] >>Get ready to find those horny…

Good morning, Washington — it’s Friday! Rejoice in all that start-of-the-weekend goodness. And note that on this date in 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first earthlings to walk on the moon. In their honor, go check out the Apollo to the Moon exhibit at the Air and Space Museum and see their spacesuits or touch a moon rock. Suitcase Forgotten, Results in Union Station Closure: WTOP notes that last night around 8…