Nov 07, 2007
Morning Roundup: Bluer Virginia Edition
Good morning, Washington. Make it to the polls yesterday? If so, we hope you did so before the sun went down — it got cold in a hurry last night, as the area rapidly moved from warmer-than-usual temps to colder-than-usual ones. CapitalWeather is saying that the weekend should be warmer, at least. Election 2007: The results are in, and it looks like it was a good night for Virginia’s Democrats. The Dems picked up…
Oct 23, 2006
Reader, Meet Author
MONDAY When it comes to examining the state of contemporary theatre, Robert Brustein has few peers. Expect a stimulating discussion when Brustein comes to the J to offer his viewpoint on how the post-9/11 years have played out on stage — issues he takes on in Millennial Stages: Essays and Reviews 2001—2005. District of Columbia Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW., at 7:30 p.m. $8. Also, from the McSweeney’s camp of writers come Kevin…
Jan 07, 2005
Out and About: ‘Where’s Winter?’ Edition
Happy Friday, folks. Like we’ve said, enjoy the weather this weekend, eventhough there will be some rain tomorrow. FRIDAY: >> Since we were shamed about omitting them in our January music round-up, let’s make sure to tell you: punk rockers Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are playing the Black Cat. Except, oops — looks like it’s sold out. Sorry. We suck. >> MCCXXIII is donating 100 percent of the proceeds raised at a benefit…