Wednesday, November 25, 2009

NOTE: No "Happenings at the Harman" performance tomorrow due to the Holiday

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

UPCOMING: ART: Opening Tonight in Georgetown 6:30pm

Art Opening Tonight, 6:30pm
XVIII Ibero-American Art Exhibit: Video Art
3307 M St NW
Complete info here!

UPCOMING: DJ Night at Red Lounge, Audiology, FRI, Nov 27th, 21+ $5

Audiology at Red Lounge

Friday, November 27th
9:00pm - 4:00am

21+, $5 (only to cover soundsystem)


Upstairs: Jubilee, Solomon Sanchez, Patrick Fonseca, Shireen (girl who rocked the Audiology party at Ibiza rooftop over the summer!)

Downstairs: Electric Sufi, Mateyo, Ian Brundage

Upgraded sound sytem by Ian Brundage (Speaker stacks with lots-o-BASS!), Victoria Sarah Tonin's going away party (she's moving to NYC) and Visuals by Kevork

Red Lounge
2013 14th St
14th and U next to Marvin
Metro: U St

UPCOMING: 80's Dance Party at Saki in Adams Morgan WED, Nov 25th 9:00pm - 2:00am 21+ $5

80's Dance Party
New Wave, New Music, Video Dance Party
Wednesday, November 25th
9:00pm - 2:00am
21+ Cover: $5

Bring 2 or more friends with you and get in Free!

SAKI in Adams Morgan
2477 18th Street, NW
http://www.sakiasiangrille.com/
Metro: Woodley Park, walk or take Circulator bus to 18th & Columbia or take the 42 bus from Dupont Circle

UPCOMING: DJ Night, Wasteland, Goth & Darkwave Music, this FRI, Nov 27th 10:00pm - Close, 21+, Free


WASTELAND, DJ's and Dance Party at Jimmy Valentines
Friday November 27th
10:00pm - close
21+ - No cover charge

Spinning Gothic Rock / Darkwave / Gothic Ambient / plus a spot or two of unremorseful Glam

Wasteland is hosted by my friends DJ Medusa & DJ Strange. This Friday DJ Witch (Agata) will be a guest DJ, along with DJ Strange. DJ Medusa will not be appearing at this Wasteland due to travel. For more info, visit their website here.

Note: Jimmy Valentines is a cool spot, albeit in an odd location. Car is required or you can take a cab
Note also that the Door is unmarked, a bit like a speakeasy.
1103 Bladensburg Road, NE See map here!

UPCOMING: Exploring Healing Spaces at the National Cathedral this SUN, Nov 29th 10:10am

THE SUNDAY FORUM: CRITICAL ISSUES IN THE LIGHT OF FAITH

Exploring Healing Spaces:
The Science of Place and Wellbeing

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Sunday, November 29, 10:10 am
   
Esther Sternberg
    Samuel T. Lloyd III, host
   

Live webcast from the Cathedral homepage »

How does stress influence physical health? Can the places where we live and work affect our wellbeing? Are some places physically, emotionally, and spiritually better for us than others—and how do we find them? Join Dean Sam Lloyd and scientist Esther Sternberg as they talk about the relationship between physical spaces and spiritual wellbeing. Washington National Cathedral is one of the locations discussed in Dr. Sternberg’s new book Healing Spaces. A book-signing follows the Sunday Forum discussion.

Sternberg’s film, The Science of Healing, airs on PBS stations nationwide in November and December, including on Maryland Public Television on Sunday, November 29, at 1:30 am, and Sunday, December 6, at 11 am. A segment of the film was shot at the Cathedral; View the clip »

About Esther Sternberg: Based at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Esther Sternberg is internationally recognized for her work in brain-immune interactions and the effects of the brain’s stress response on health: the science of mind-body interaction. In addition to numerous scientific publications, she has authored two popular books, The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health Emotions and the recently published Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-being. Dr. Sternberg lectures nationally and internationally to both lay and scientific audiences on the mind-body connection, stress and illness, place and well-being, and other subjects.

At the National Cathedral on Wisconsin Ave near Mass Ave: http://www.nationalcathedral.org/

ON VIEW: ART: Last Chance to see "I RAN Home" at The Fridge, Show ends this SAT, Nov 28th

Art: I RAN Home (In America)
On View through Saturday, November 28th

The Fridge DC is pleased to present I RAN Home (In America). Iranian artists have become players in the national and international contemporary art scene, but too often, this genre is tied to politics. In reality, Iranian-American artists are multi-faceted with different and conflicting identities and influences. Their work may be affected by political realities, but not decided by them. In I RAN Home (In America), these diverse influences unite in profoundly personal artworks which strive to achieve acceptance and understanding from all viewers.

The Fridge DC
Rear Alley, 516 8th Street SE
Metro: Eastern Market

UPCOMING: This weekend in Vienna, Special Sales on FRI, Nov 27th & Art Demo at Ayr Hill Gallery SAT, 28th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Shopping specials in Vienna this weekend – and an announcement of new artists at Ayr Hill Gallery.


Vienna Retailers Offer Specials for Holiday Giving & Giving Back

Friday, November 27th "Black Friday"


The merchants of historic Vienna, Virginia have the cure for your turkey “hangover”: some fresh air, a pinch of exercise, a dose of community spirit, and a hearty spoonful of the spice of life -- variety. Special discounts, giveaways, events, and refreshments at participating merchants. View complete details and get updates on new offers at tinyurl.com/ThirdThursdaysonFacebook. Most shops are on the 100 block of Church St.


Ayr Hill Gallery, Demonstration and Reception
Saturday, November 28th

1:00pm - 4:00pm


Ayr Hill Gallery in Vienna, Virginia announces the opening of an exhibit of paintings by Northern Virginia artist Ken Frye. The gallery will host a reception and painting demonstration by Mr. Frye. The reception and demonstration are free and BYOC (bring your own chair if you want to stay for the demonstration). Space is limited, so guests are encouraged to register in advance for the demonstration by contacting the gallery at (703) 938-3880 or info@ayrhillgallery.com.


Ayr Hill Gallery

141 Church Street, NW

Vienna, Virginia


Metro Note: From Vienna Metro I am not sure if you can walk or take a bus. You may need a car. Please visit Metro Trip Planner to check for access.

UPCOMING: Annual Holiday Artists Ornaments at Zawadi African Art Gallery on U St, SAT, Nov 28th Noon - 7:00pm

Annual Holiday Artists Ornament Celebration
at Zawadi African Art Gallery on U St
Saturday November 28th
Noon - 7:00pm
Custom ornaments and various African art, textiles, clothing and more on display. View invite here!
Zawadi 1524 U St, NW
Metro: U St



UPCOMING: Boutique Sale at Suited for Change Today! TUES, Nov 24th 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Boutique Sale at Suited for Change Today!

Tuesday, November 24th

3:00pm - 6:00pm
More info here

1010 Vermont Avenue NW, Ste 900
Metro: McPherson Square























UPCOMING: African Music and Poetry + Panel and Ethiopian Food at AU next MON, Nov 30th, 7:00pm, Free!

"Redefining Perceptions of Africa through Art"
Monday, November 30th
7:00pm
Free and open to the public

This event will feature performances from internationally respected African musicians and poets, a panel discussion featuring the artists, and free Ethiopian food from Zed's Ethiopian Cuisine in Georgetown.

Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University
Metro: Tenleytown, take free AU Shuttle to the location

UPCOMING: POETRY: Sparkle, A Queer Friendly Open Mic Night with Feature, WED, Nov 24th, 9:00pm $3

Sparkle - Poetry and Open Mic Night

Busboys & Poets, 5th & K

Wednesday, November 24th

9:00pm

Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. $3 Admission (Wristbands/tickets are sold all day in the Global Exchange store beginning at 10:00am until sold out. Limit of 4 per person, cash only)

Busboys and Poets 5th & K St, NW

Metro: Gallery PlaceChinatown, H St exit or take the Ciruclator bus along K St to 5th and Mass Ave from Union Station or Farragut North (or pick up along K or Mass Ave)

UPCOMING & ONGOING: COMEDY: Open Mic most TUES, WED & THURS Nights!

Most Tuesday Nights

“Open Mic Mouth" at Solly's

Every 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month

8:30pm – 10:00pm

21+, Free

Sign up for artists starts at 7:00pm and the featured artist/band goes on at 8:00pm. The open mic is 8:30pm -10:00pm, with a DJ afterwards, happy hour until 8:00pm. More info on the DC Stand Up's site.

Solly’s is at 11th and U St

Metro: U St, memorial exit


Every Wednesday night

Ha-Ha at Ri-Ra in Clarendon

Free Live standup comedy show

8:00pm – 10:00pm

$25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show and ½ price burger night.

Ri-Ra Irish Pub
2915 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,VA 22201
Metro: Clarendon


Every Thursday night

The Laughing Buddha-ha-ha in Dupont Circle

Free Live standup comedy show

8:00pm – 10:00pm


$25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show


Topaz Hotel Bar
1733 N Street NW

Metro: Dupont Circle


More info at: www.StandupComedyToGo.com


Sunday, November 22, 2009

New category! ON VIEW: for ART events

OF NOTE: Half-Price Tickets for Upcoming Shows at Ticketplace! You can buy same day in person or online in advance!

You can buy Half-Price tickets in advance online, or in person, through Ticketplace! Check online for a list of participating shows, options change often. Tickets held at will call if you buy them online!

In person, hours: Mon & Tues, closed
Wed, Thurs & Fri 11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday noon - 4:00pm

Ticketplace
407 7th St, NW between D & E St
Metro: Navy Archives or Gallery Place, Chinatown

UPCOMING: Movie Screenings at EatBar SUN, Nov 29th, 8:00pm in Clarendon, VA, Free

Free Movie Screenings at EatBar in Arlington on Sunday Nights at 8:00pm, popcorn included!

The remaining film this month is:
Sunday, November 29th - The Incredibles
Metro: Clarendon. See map here. From metro, exit station using main exit, walk approx. 1 block S on N Highland St. Turn left on Washington Blvd. and walk approx. 4 blocks SE on Washington Blvd.

PAST: MUSIC: Free Concert with Vinca Quartet TUES, Nov 24th 12:10pm – 1:00pm

Tuesday, November 24th

12:10pm – 1:00pm

Vinca Quartet

Music by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and/or Zemlinsky

Free, suggested $5 donation goes directly to the artists

Concerts Series is every Tuesday, artists vary

Visit http://www.epiphanydc.org for more info

The Church of the Epiphany

1317 G St, NW

Metro: Metro Center

UPCOMING: Calendar of Events at The Library of Congress, Link of Note

Full a full calendar of events at The Library of Congress visit: http://www.loc.gov/loc/events/

UPCOMING: Free Concerts with admission every SUN, 4:00pm at The Phillips Collection

Sunday Concerts at The Phillips Collection
4:00pm
Free with admission to the museum

Enjoy classical chamber music in the intimacy of the museum's oak-paneled Music Room. An important part of Washington's cultural life since 1941, the concerts have featured ensembles and soloists ranging from Glenn Gould, Jessye Norman, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Emmanuel Ax to some of the most talented young musicians performing today. Sunday Concerts are held from October through May. They begin promptly at 4:00pm. Concerts are not ticketed and seating is unreserved, so early arrival is recommended. Starting in 2009, Sunday Concerts will be followed by question and answer Coda Sessions with the soloists. Below are the remaining concerts this year. You can also check the full
Concert Schedule and learn more about other events at the Phillips on their online calendar.

November 22nd at 4:00pm Ryan de Ryke and Daniel Schlosberg, baritone and piano

This acclaimed duo presents the program "Schubert in Nature," featuring some of the Austrian master's best-loved ("Der Jungling an der Quelle," "Auf der Bruck"), most obscure ("Mailied," "Die Sommernacht"), and most profound ("Des Fischers Liebesglück," "Der Winterabend") songs. Program and Artist Biography

November 29th at 4:00pm Elena Ulyanova, piano

Laureate of the 2nd Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition, Elena Ulyanova presents Sergei Rachmaninoff's Sonata No. 2, along with Ludwig van Beethoven's Appassionata and music by Frédéric Chopin and Antonio Soler. Program and Artist Biography

December 6th at 4:00pm Bates & Friends
The Bates and Friends ensemble was formed by members of the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra and friends especially for this Phillips Collection performance, which includes works by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Sergei Prokofiev, and Alexander Scriabin. Program and Artist Biography

December 13th at 4:00pm The Raphael Trio

Full repertoire of works for trio by Joseph Haydn. Program and Artist Biography


December 20th at 4:00pm Erin Keefe and Lucille Chung, violin and piano

Works by Johannes Brahms, Igor Stravinsky, and Ludwig van Beethoven, concluding with Meditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet. Program and Artist Biography



The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle, Q St North

Saturday, November 21, 2009

PAST: FILM: Motown in the Fall Film Series, MON, Nov 23rd, 7:00pm, Free

Motown in the Fall Film Series at the Library of Congress

Free Films every Monday November 16th – December 14th


Monday, November 23rd

7:00pm

Free, Reservation Required

Call 202-707-5677


The two films that will be featured are:

The Supremes: Reflections (with rare live footage, 2006, 60 min)

The Four Tops – Reach out (2008, 80 min)


The Library of Congress

Mary Pickford Theater, 3rd floor

James Madison Building

Metro: Capitol South

OF NOTE: Check out The Hill Rag November Issue, They have a Great Calendar of Events!

The Hill Rag has an excellent calendar of events listed each month. You can download the November issue in a pdf format here! Lots of events, many of which are free, and I can't post them all here. Definitely recommend checking it out!

UPCOMING & ONGOING: Every FRI from 10:00am - noon, Free Coffee Cuppings at Counter Culture Coffee Training Center in Adams Morgan

Counter Culture Coffee offers Free Coffee Cuppings
Every Friday Morning
10:00am
- 12:00pm
Free and open to the public!

The Cupping is held Counter Culture Coffee Training Center in Adams Morgan. Every Friday morning they cup 3 different coffees and open the doors to the public! No reservation required and no experience necessary. Please be prompt and refrain from wearing any heavy scents or perfumes. Thanks!

Counter Culture Coffee
Washington, DC Training Center
(in Condo Building above Design within Reach)
1836 Columbia Rd, NW Suite 202
The physical address is 1840.

Alex Brown
Customer Relations
(202) 903-4802

Metro: Three options, from red line Dupont Circle and take the 42 bus to 18th & Columbia or from Woodley Park take Circulator bus one stop to Adams Mill. From green or yellow line, Columbia Heights Metro, Circulator bus from Columbia and 14th to Adams Mill/ 18th St.


PAST: Dance & DJ: "I Ran, I Dance" at The Fridge Tonight, SAT, Nov 21st, 9:00pm - 1:00am

Tonight, Saturday, November 21st
9:00pm - 1:00am
21+ $10 suggested donation

I RAN I DANCE dancing, DJ Dariush in a unique atmosphere.

Metro: Eastern Market

UPCOMING: FILM Series & Discussion on Africa presented by RWUL in Georgetown TUES, Dec 1st - FRI, Dec 4th, Free

RWUL Presents: “I Luv Africa” Film Series and Community Discussion Part Two
Film Screenings and Discussions
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, December 4th
Free

Come Celebrate a Week of Independent African Film, Food, and Discussion. The film screenings will be for community viewing only and the film series is a promotional event to promote RWUL, local non-profit organizations, and future community film ventures. Donations will be accepted at the event and proceeds will go to our sponsoring charities United Families for Sudan and Trees for the Future. Learn more about RWUL here!

Tuesday, December 1st
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Health in Africa Discussion, Film: “Sleepwalking Land”-Mozambique

Wednesday, December 2nd
7:00pm - 9:00pm
African Youth Film and Discussion, Film: “Democracy in Dakar”-Senegal/US

Thursday, December 3rd
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Special Presentation La Maison Française Film: “Tabataba”- Madagascar/France

Firday, December 4th
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Peace, Religion, & African Kingdoms w/ Reception, & Two Films: The Africa Channel’s “The Soul of Ashanti”-Ghana
& Screening of “Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love”-Senegal

Screenings and Discussion Held at:
The Letelier Theater
3251 Prospect St, NW
Georgetown
Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West, take Circulator bus along K St or Foggy Bottom and take any of the 30 buses or the Circulator bus from Penn Ave and 22nd


PAST: MUSIC: La Fontegara, Medieval and Renaissance Music, SAT, Nov 21st, at the Millenium Stage, 6:00pm, Free

This show tonight at the Kennedy Center sounds interesting!

La Fontegara - Medieval and Renaissance Music

Saturday, November 21st at 6:00pm, Free

Using viols, voices, psaltery, vielle, recorders and other wind instruments, the musicians are specialists in medieval and Renaissance music whose repertoire includes music ranging from the 12th to the 20th century.

Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

2700 F St, NW

Metro: Foggy Bottom, Take Free KC Shuttle, runs often

Friday, November 20, 2009

PAST: ARTIST TALK: National Gallery of Art, Brice Marden, SUN, Nov 22nd, 2:00pm, Free

Sunday, November 22nd

2:00pm, Free

Artist Talk with Brice Marden, in conversation with Harry Cooper, curator and head of the department of modern and contemporary art, National Gallery of Art. Part of the The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Lecture Series.

National Gallery of Art
4th & Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Navy Archives


ON VIEW: ART: Geoffrey Aldridge "Hole in the Wall" SAT, Nov 21st - Dec 26th at Transformer, Free

Transformer presents our
7th Annual DC Artist Solo Exhibition:


Geoffrey Aldridge:
Hole in the Wall
November 21 - December 26, 2009

ARTIST TALK:
Saturday, November 21, 2009; 4pm
OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, November 21, 2009; 5 – 8pm

Referencing cultural history and the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Geoffrey Aldridge: Hole in the Wall at Transformer will feature a series of art interventions within transformers project space. DC-based artist Geoffrey Aldridge uses video, sculpture, and spatial interventions to create metaphorical moments of reflection that position relationships between identity construction and gay rights activism and touches on the continuing struggle of the gay community for recognition and acceptance.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00pm – 7:00pm & by appointment, appointment only November 25-28, and December 23-26, 2009. Image: Geoffrey Aldridge, Yellow Brick Road detail

PAST: ARTIST TALK: At Gallery Plan B Tomorrow, SAT, Nov 21st 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Free

Artists Talk tomorrow at Gallery Plan B
Beverly Ryan & Eleanor Kotlarik Wang

Saturday, November 21st
3:00pm - 5:00pm, Free

(click address for map, just north of P St)

Metro: McPherson Square and take the Circulator from 14th St to RI Ave, walk about two blocks or take the 52 or 54 bus from anywhere along 14th St.

PAST: ART: Special Event all weekend! Nov 19th - Nov 21st in Georgetown - 25 Area Artists!


Opening Reception
Thursday, November 19th
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Special event, all weekend! Show hours are:

Thursday, November 19th
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday, November 20th
Noon - 8:00pm

Saturday, November 21st
11:00am - 6:00pm

The opening reception on Thursday will feature Govinda Gallery owner Chris Murray talking about the history and evolution of the Georgetown art scene - drawn from his 34 years as a central presence in the ever-changing Georgetown art world. Talk begins at 7:00pm.

The talent of Georgetown resident artists will be on view for the first time under one roof at the former Smith and Hawken space at 1209 31st St for three days this week. The Citizens Association of Georgetown is hosting this unique show of more than 25 Georgetown artists. While some works will be just for display, many will be for sale. CAG's Georgetown ARTS 2009 will also be highlighted in the new Gallery Gaze that takes place on Friday evenings. Complete info on CAG's website here!

Artists in the show include: my friend Emma O'Rourke along with Michele Banks ~ Dede Caughman ~ Betsy Cooley ~ Arthur Day ~ Barbara Downs ~ Anne Emmet ~ Heidi Hess ~ Michele Jacobson ~ Bo Jia ~ Sidney Lawrence ~ Wendy Plotkin-Mates ~ Christopher Matthews ~ Starke Meyer ~ Elba Molina ~ Rosie Moore ~ Johanna Mueller ~ Isabella Page~ Larry Parlier ~ Hayley Pivato ~ Joan Shorey ~ Elizabeth Smythe ~ Polly Townsend ~ Dariush Vaziri ~ Homayoun Yeroushalmi

This event will take place at
1209 31st St, NW
Georgetown, former Smith and Hawken space
Metro: Farragut North, Farragut West or Foggy Bottom, take the Circulator bus to Georgetown along K St or Penn Ave

UPCOMING & ONGOING: Free Perfromances every WED at "Happenings at the Harman" Noon - 1:00pm

"Happenings at the Harman" is a free Series every Wednesday from Noon - 1:00pm. Check out their free Wednesday programs here!

The Forum in Harman Hall
610 F Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place Chinatown, Arena exit

Thursday, November 19, 2009

PAST: National Geographic Holds Huge Weekend Sale at DC Armory FRI, Nov 20th - SUN, Nov 22nd, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Free

Friday, November 20th - Sunday, November 22nd
9:00am - 5:00pm daily
Admission is free

National Geographic is bringing truckloads of books, maps, globes, toys, clothing, luggage and more to its warehouse sale in Washington, D.C., this week at the DC Armory. Fourteen tractor trailers will be loaded with almost everything that National Geographic has offered for sale in the past five years. Many of the items seen in National Geographic gift catalogs as well as 300 book titles will be available. Prices will be discounted up to 90 percent. New to the sale this year will be a display of rolled and framed prints of some of National Geographic's most iconic photographs, which are also available at www.printsNGS.com. Great place to shop for holiday gifts I imagine!

Please click here for complete info!

D.C. Armory
Metro: Stadium Armory

UPCOMING & ONGOING: Live Jazz at Tryst in Adams Morgan! MON, TUES & WED Nights, Free

Live Jazz at Tryst!

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Free, in Adams Morgan

Monday Nights
The Will Rast Trio

Tuesday Nights
The Peter Adelman Quartet

Wednesday Nights
Love Some Thing Jazz Trio

Tryst
2459 18th St, NW
Metro: Woodley Park or Columbia Heights
Take the Circulator bus to 18th St & Adams Mill

PAST: DJ + Dancing: Mixtape Dance Party at Rock & Roll Hotel SAT, Nov 21st, 10:00pm-3:00am $5

Saturday, November 21st
10:00pm – 3:00am
21+, $5 cover

DJs Matt & Shea spin this month’s installment of MIXTAPE dance party at the Rock & Roll Hotel.

The Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H Street NE
Metro: Gallery Pl Chinatown and take the X2 bus or the H St Shuttle (runs about every 30 min I hear) or just take a short taxi from Union Station

PAST: BOOK TALK with Comedian Kate Clinton in Dupont Circle Tomorrow, FRI, Nov 20th, 1:00pm

Book Talk with Comedian Kate Clinton
Friday, November 20th
1:00pm, Free

Comedian Kate Clinton, author of I Told You So, drops by Lambda Rising before her show at The Birchmere.

Lambda Rising Bookstore
1625 Connecticut Ave, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle, Q St exit

PAST: DJ + Dancing: Maison at Napoleon Bistro Lounge Tonight, 9:00pm - 2:00am, Free

Thursday, November 19th

9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

21+, Free

"This month, MAISON — a party that features the best of French house, electro, and pop — is on the same day as the release of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. Join DJs TMY and Shea Van Horn this Thursday in the basement of Napoleon Bistro in Adams Morgan for a special French-themed party with extended happy hour from 8-10 PM with half-price champagne cocktails and 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau, plus tapas menu from $5-$9. You’ll hear an eclectic mix of French house, electro, and pop plus some oldies like Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot. Last month’s set list included Bob Sinclar, Daft Punk, Yelle, Phoenix, Justice, Mirwais, Cerrone, C++, Sliimy, David Guetta, Modjo, Plastic Bertrand, and more." From TNG post .

Napoleon Bistro Lounge

1847 Columbia Road, NW

Metro: Dupont and take the 42 bus toward Mt Pleasant at Conn & Q or Woodley Park Metro and walk or take the Circulator to 18th & Columbia/ Adams Mill Rd



UPCOMING & ONGOING: New Karaoke Night every FRI at Rendevous Lounge in Adams Morgan

New Karaoke Night in Adams Morgan every Friday Night
At Rendezvous Lounge, extended Happy Hour 'til 9:00pm

Karaoke from 9:00pm - 2:00am!
over 25,000 songs to choose from
21+, Free

Rendezvous Lounge
2226 18th St, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle or Woodley Park, take any 90 line bus from Woodley on Calvert St at Connecticut or 42 bus from Dupont at Connecticut and Q St

PAST: Meet other's interested in Yoga, Healing, QiGong, Meditation & Share Potluck with ULM this SAT, Nov 21st, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, $5

Potluck, Meditation, Yoga, QiGong and more!

Saturday, November 21st
7:00pm - 9:00pm
$5 donation

Heal Humanity invites you to be a part of the Universal Love Movement (ULM) Gathering this month will feature a Healing Circle, Meditation, Potluck, Yoga, QiGong & Bioenergetics talk with Dr. Khadijah AbdulMalik. This is a great opportunity to network with humanitarian and holistic minded people and to enjoy a veggie potluck dinner together at the ECAC.

ULM is a monthly gathering to promote oneness, wellness and awareness. Bring a healthy snack/dish and an open heart. Please arrive early as meditation will start at 7:00pm. For more info. contact Manifest @ 202.746.4537 or info@healhumanity.org. Cost is only a $5 donation.

Emergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC),
733 Euclid St. NW (click for map from schmap.it)
(across from Banneker HS near Howard University)
Metro: Please see metro trip planner for best bus access

ON VIEW: ART: Amazing! "Art in the Eye of a Needle" at Parish Gallery Nov 14th - Jan 23rd! I definitely recommend you see it to believe it!


Parish Gallery Presents

Microscopic Sculptor, Willard Wigan, MBE

“Art in the Eye of a Needle”

November 14, 2009 – January 23, 2010

Opening Reception with the artist!

Friday, November 20, 2009

6:00pm – 8:00pm

See video on Ted here

and on Conan O'Brien here

Following the success of his three-year European tour and appearance on America’s ‘The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,’ the celebrated micro-sculptor, Willard Wigan, MBE, who makes the smallest works of art on the planet, comes to DC's Parish Gallery. His work, which has only recently been released for sale in America, has been described as ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World.’

Parish Gallery-Georgetown

Canal Square

1054 31st Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007

Metro: Farragut North or West and take Circulator bus along K St to Georgetown

PAST: Reminder, Washington National Opera Week! FRI, Nov 13th - FRI, Nov 20th

Reminder, Washington National Opera is offering some great programming as part of National Opera Week. Friday, November 13th - Friday, November 20th

WNO will offer a range of free and public programs intended to reach new audiences and promote the appreciation of opera. Newly added events include “A Community in Bloom: A Ward 7 Community Culture Project” and a free concert by WNO’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists at the Rotunda, in the Russell Senate Office Building.

Learn more about WNO here! Read the full Press Release for these events and more click here! There are some discount events that cost money and free children's events as well.

Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists on Millennium Stage
Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Led by Young Artist pianist Michael Spassov, members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program perform some of the best-loved arias in the operatic repertoire.

Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
2700 F St, NW
Metro: Foggy Bottom and take free Kennedy Center Shuttle

ON VIEW: ART: Zeitgeist II, THURS, Nov 19th - December 12th

Art Opening for Zeitgeist II: What's Important Now?
Nevin Kelly Gallery in Columbia Heights


Thursday, November 19th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
show runs 'til Dec 12th
Complete info on facebook invite here!
More info also on the Nevin Kelly blog here

As a follow up to the October 2008 Zeitgeist show, Ellyn Weiss and Sondra Arkin are asking a group of local artists to reflect upon an uncertain future and respond to the question: "What's important now?" Participating artists include Sondra N. Arkin, Carol Beane, Scott G. Brooks, Judy Byron, Groover Cleveland, Richard Dana, Anna U. Davis, Thomas Drymon, Aziza Claudia Gibson-Hunter, Deb Jansen, Rosina Memolo, Michael Platt, Renée Stout, Tim Tate, Ruth Trevarrow, and Ellyn Weiss.

Nevin Kelly Gallery
1400 Irving St, NW Unit 132
Metro: Columbia Heights