A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon an off-Broadway play that seemed to do way more than just entertain, but rather touched my heart in a very special way. The new off-Broadway play, “8 Million Protagonists,” written by budding playwright Caitlin Gallo and directed by Stephen Bishop Seely, gives (continued…)
If you’ve ever been to the Capital Fringe Festival, you’ll know that almost anything can be expected — whether good or bad, or out-of-this-world cray cray. Self-described as “connecting exploratory artists with adventurous audiences,” annually, the Capital Fringe Festival gives the opportunity for hundred of artists—whether new or established—the opportunity (continued…)
DC · Music · Photo Diary
The electro-pop songstress known as Lights stopped by the 9:30 Club Sunday evening to perform for a nearly sold out, dance-hungry audience. After the opening band Arkell played a full set, the crowd went crazy once Lights took the stage. Dressed in high-waisted short shorts, combat boots and a black (continued…)
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New Orleans-based rock band, The Revivalists, rocked the house at the Hamilton in DC last week. Bringing their soulful flavor to the District, the band — comprised of Dave Shaw (Vocals/Guitar), Zack Feinberg (Guitar), George Gekas (Bass), Ed Williams (Pedal Steel Guitar), Rob Ingraham (Saxophone) and Andrew Campanelli (Drums) — (continued…)
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Scheduled to perform at the Hamilton in DC that evening, New Orleans-based band, The Revivalists, popped into Som Records to play an intimate afternoon pop-up show for their District fans. The band members arrived together and played a soulful, acoustic set that left us wanting more (thankfully, we also got (continued…)
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As part of their east coast tour, New York-based rock band Taking Back Sunday made a detour at the 9:30 club. Transit and Bayside opened for the band preparing the audience for the Taking Back Sunday set. Comprised of Anthony Raneri (vocals/rhythm guitar), Nick Ghanbarian (bass), Jack O’Shea (lead guitar) (continued…)
Last week, Dandies & Quaintrelles, the local vintage-obsessed social group, organized their fourth annual Tweed Ride. Stylish bike riders dressed in their favorite 40s and 30s inspired tweed, rode their vintage bikes down the District’s U Street and ended their journey at Brixton restaurant for a post-celebration. Dandy Wellington and (continued…)
Photo: Megan Friend Amongst all the fleeting chaos, echoes of war, and dissociated divergence of today’s world, there’s one thing that keeps me hopeful: music. This past weekend’s Global Citizen Festival in Central Park urged people from all over the East Coast to reflect upon the current state of our (continued…)
Photo Credit: Sexy Fitsum There’s only one more day left to RSVP to our fashion party and “Obsessions in Portraiture” exhibit, which promises to be filled with fashion, art and a few other special surprises. Also, we’re extremely excited to announce that renowned DC DJ Gavin Holland will play at (continued…)
We’re having a P-A-R-T-Y! That’s right, folks. We’ve planned an evening in Georgetown that promises to be full of fashion, libations and obsessions. On October 3rd, you’ll get a sneak preview of Meets Obsession’s A/W 2012 “The Future” Issue, as well as view our “Obsessions in Portraiture” art exhibit. “Obsessions (continued…)
This August, The Fridge DC is welcoming six arts collectives rotating in and out of their 1000 square foot space, bringing theatre, dance, graffiti, sculpture, slam poetry and more for its second annual FRESH PRODUCE. This Friday, opening 7 – 11pm, The Fridge is showing STREET MARKET, an exhibit taking (continued…)
The district’s persona is slowly reshaping, but at what cost? [divider] For decades, Washington D.C. has been known as the political pinnacle of the country, a city of over-achievers, even a center for crime. But as the years pass, the district’s persona is slowly reshaping. There’s a blossoming art scene, (continued…)
Cherry Blast 2009. Photos courtesyof the Pink Line Project. [divider] This Saturday night, the Lightbox will host DC’s fourth annual Cherry Blast, an art and cultural extravaganza intended to highlight the city’s emerging underground artists. This year’s party returns to Anacostia boosting the biggest and best Cherry Blast yet. The (continued…)
DC · Meets Obsession · Music
Courtesy Photo [divider] Possibly the greatest thing about spring (and summer) are the epic music festivals. Even DC has it’s very own. On April 28, The Sweetlife Festival will take over Columbia, Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion, and this year it’s doubling in size. In it’s sixth year, the creators of (continued…)
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Photo Credit: Joy Jacobs [divider] ith the arrival of spring, it is the perfect opportunity to wine and dine, and designer Tracy Reese has made sure that the warm weather can be celebrated in style. Tracy has collaborated with Sonoma winery Clos du Bois, to provide the essentials for an (continued…)
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