DC · Music · Photo Diary
Gearing up to release his fifth and sixth studio albums, “Muscle Car Chronicles” and “Pilot Talk III.,” rap artist Curren$y, who has performed with artists such as Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Jadakiss, Juvenile and Juicy J, paid a visit to the historic Howard Theatre in DC to perform to a (continued…)
DC · Exhibitions · Photo Diary
An occasion fit for DC’s fashion finest, the Sofitel Hotel hosted the opening of the “Elles By Gilles Bensimon” exhibit in Washington DC. Known for his work with Elle magazine, and his reputation for being one of the greatest and most-respected fashion photographers of his generation, Bensimon’s exhibit featured never-before-displayed (continued…)
We attended DC’s Love Festival, a one-night celebration of music and art at the Convention Center in downtown Washington D.C. last weekend. The event, produced by A & A Productions, Kane Entertainment, and Tonesetters Marketing Agency, featured Washington DC-based bands and musical acts such as Black Alley, Lysette Titi from (continued…)
In an effort to celebrate the Septime Webre-directed Washington Ballet adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel, “The Sun Also Rises,” ballet enthusiasts and cocktail afficiandos came together for Passport to Paris, Pamplona & Beyond — Adventures in Hemingway’s Cocktails at the Kennedy Center Roof Terrace Restaurant. Hosted by Phillip Greene, (continued…)
Often times, an interest in fashion begins at a young age– and such was the case with 8 Fairfax high school students, whose fashion enthusiasm and design talents were undeniable this past weekend, when we attended the Fairfax Academy’s Fashion Design Program’s “Fashion In Motion” showcase. The event featured the (continued…)
DC · Music · Photo Diary
This past weekend, along with other diehard crunk style rap fans, we made a detour to the historic Howard Theatre to see Academy Award-winning songwriter and rapper Juicy J perform as part of his “Stay Trippy” Tour. Opening up for Juicy J, A$AP Ferg gave a raw, energetic performance that (continued…)
One perk (among many) about living in DC is that you’re in the presence of all the great Embassies that represent exotic countries from around the world. If you’ve ever been inside a country’s embassy, you’ll know that visiting one is like being immersed into that countries’ cultural heritage. From (continued…)
If there were ever a party not to be missed in the District, it would be The Phillips Collection Annual Gala after party. Last weekend, the museum held their exclusive and much-talked-about annual Reception and Dinner Gala at the 21st Street museum. In an effort to support Phillips’s award-winning K‒12 (continued…)
Each year, The Arlington Arts Center, a private, nonprofit contemporary visual arts center dedicated to presenting and supporting new work by regional artists in the mid-Atlantic States, presents its annual ART BASH fundraiser. This year’s “ART BASH! featuring Critique the Critics” event put a fun twist on the artist/critic relationship (continued…)
This past weekend, invited guests flocked to the 14th Street corridor to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of Black Whiskey, DC’s newest eatery/performance space and whiskey bar. In a successful marriage of whiskey, punk rock and art, Transformer DC and Black Whiskey came together to launch the opening of Black Whiskey, (continued…)
On Sunday, Electronic artist/producer Bassnectar performed to a sold out audience at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. Having collaborated with artists such as KRS-One, Perry Farrell, Gogol Bordello, Fever Ray, Spearhead and STS, the San Francisco-based DJ is considered one of the most respected artists in the American electronic (continued…)
Last week, we caught London-based indie band Daughter —consisting of Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella—at the Black Cat in Washington D.C. Peep our favorite photos from the show, which was incredible, to say the least, in our latest Photo Diary. Photos by Mariah Miranda.
After a 1.6 million renovation project, Bethesda Row Cinema reopened its doors for a private event where media and special guests–including DC’s resident film critic Arch Campbell–came to preview all the new amenities and services. Guests were treated to custom ice-cream cones filled with Häagen-Dazs Belgium Chocolate Chocolate ice cream, (continued…)
What better way to spend a Thursday night than to attend a Pollock-inspired evening of art, set to the backdrop of a Hamptons Getaway. And that’s exactly what we did on Thursday, when we attended the Phillips after 5: Hamptons Getaway at the Phillips Collection museum. Set under an outdoor (continued…)
With a new H&M opening soon, a good handful of vintage stores and a strong selection of upscale boutiques, Old Town Alexandria is fast becoming the place to go for a shopping expedition. Players like Current Boutique, Periwinkle, Pretty People, the Shoe Hive, and Zoe Boutique, among others, are all (continued…)
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