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Posted in DC Events on Oct 4th, 2010
I know what you are thinking. “But SPY” you say, “despite your captivating wit, beauty and general timeliness, you sadly missed the mark on this one. Even though it’s called Oktoberfest, the celebration is actually in September and ends today.” True. I learned this…today. However, for the lazy, uncultured beer-loving denizens like myself, fear not! [...]
Posted in DC Events on Sep 27th, 2010
So the National Geographic Museum is hosting a “Geckos: Tails to Toepads” exhibit through January 5, 2011. There are some interactive kid-oriented activities, but mostly it’s just terrariums full of different types of GECKOS. I cannot express how excited I am for this. However, in order to know why I am so excited for such [...]
Posted in DC Events on Sep 24th, 2010
I know what you’re thinking. I have explored DC. I have seen the Mall, numerous non-Mall museums, some art galleries and have been to H Street. I have seen surrounding national parks and landmarks. Look, I understand this feeling all too well. DC is a small city, and sometimes you feel there is nowhere left [...]
Posted in DC Events on Sep 8th, 2010
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Posted in DC Events on Aug 27th, 2010
It’s almost here. The Glenn Beck “Restoring Honor” rally is taking place tomorrow, August 28th, at the Lincoln Memorial where Martin Luther King Jr gave his “I have a dream speech” 47 years ago. Sarah Palin is the keynote speaker. Al Sharpton is hosting a counter-rally. A tea party supporter has given a guide to [...]
Posted in DC Events, Local news on Aug 26th, 2010
By now you have heard all about the Maine Tea Party branch that posted a helpful guide for all the Tea Partiers about to file into DC. TBD, Wonkette, DCist and a host of other blogs have written extensively about it; with commentary ranging from the amusing to the predictable. As soon as the news [...]
Posted in DC Events on Aug 23rd, 2010
Because it’s Beer Week. That’s it. It’s a week of beer. Beer week technically started last Friday, however save kick off events on Friday and Sunday, the majority of festivities will occur today (23rd) through Saturday (28th). All the events are listed here. The Washington Post also lists their favorites, but it doesn’t narrow the list [...]
Posted in DC Events on Aug 3rd, 2010
So last night SPY celebrated the culmination of Rickey Month at the Passenger. If you haven’t read about it in a million media outlets, the rickey is the official drink of Washington DC. Dubbed “air conditioning in a glass” by the Passenger’s Derek Brown, the rickey is exceptionally simple and refreshing. Just take 2 ounces [...]
I know dear reader(s), I gave you no advanced notice of Bethesda’s Restaurant Week. It is, err, right now. OH well. Serves you right for depending on this blog for “news.” Anyways, for this entire week, select Bethesda and Chevy Chase restaurants will be offering $12-$15 two course lunches and $30 three course dinners. Prices [...]
Watch out blue bloods, Restaurant Week is upon us! Yes, August 16-22, 2010 marks the start of the 16th Biannual DC Restaurant Week, the beloved time of year when we common folk are welcomed into fanciest of fancy DC restaurants, such as Bourbon Steak, Vidalia, Adour, and 2941, through strategically fixed price meals and sponsorships. [...]
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