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Art x Law: A Conversation

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All photos by Ben Droz.

On Monday night, ‘Art x Law’, a salon conversation on the relationship between law and the arts, went down at Affinity Lab’s U Street location. Hosted by Allyson Behnke and Max Fowler Cohen, the discussion was vivacious, provocative, entertaining, as well as at times raw and uncomfortable. The conversation revolved around the question, “How do you experience the interface between, art, law and social codes?” Five panelists responded, including Rachel Dickerson from DCCAH, Sherwin Siy from Public Knowledge, street artist BYPO, local artist and intellect Adrian Parsons, and street artist GAIA, who gave a last-minute special Skype-in from New York City to be a part of the talk. (more…)

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oh snap: Sketch Crawl DC

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(Editor’s Note: Illustrator Elizabeth Graeber and friends organized “Sketch Crawl DC” on Saturday, July 17th. Check out the photo re-cap below)

All photos by Vincent Gallegos (more…)
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  • Published July 20th, 2010
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Events

FREE IN DC: Week of 7.20.10

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Free in DC

Week of 7.20.10 – 7.25.10

Free and low cost things to do in DC this week!

All events are in DC, all ages and free unless otherwise noted.
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Tuesday, July 20th

U.S. Army Strings Performs Free Lunchtime Concert at the Church of the Epiphany
12:10pm – 1:00pm, free concerts every Tuesday

Special Workshops & Classes at Tent City, in Shaw, 7th & R St, NW
6:00pm – 8:00pm, events will take place now – Friday

Pink Panel Event with Artists Jeffry Cudlin and Cory Oberndorfer at Flashpoint
6:30pm – 8:30pm, suggested donation $10 (more…)

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oh snap: Freshest of All Time + “P-Boy” Battle

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Words by Kelly Ferraro and ReadysetDC’s P-Boys

In case you missed the “Freshest of All Time” BBoy battle put on by Words, Beats, Life this past Saturday, July 10th in Columbia Heights, just know that these guys could probably put some of the world’s best yogis to shame. Not only do the bboys have sick, jaw-dropping moves that will make your body squirm in pain just by observing them – they are also uber flexible, rhythmic, and have cool stage names like “Toyz R Us,” “Shaq and Kobe,” and “Cloak and Dagger.”

Ever dreamt of holding handstand? Well the bboys take handstand to levels we yogis could never dream of. Over the course of the three hour competition, I witnessed several dozen handstands, including back-bending handstands, one-armed handstands, and this windmill-like, rotating one-armed handstand. Sick.

And I could not help but draw comparisons between yogis and bboys. As I observed the bboys, I noticed that there were several yoga asanas at the core of their moves. In particular, Eka Pada Koundinyasana strikes an amazing simliarity to a split-legged arm balance (which I am told is called a “freeze”) that is popular among the bboys. Because yoga and the bboy moves are interrelated, I thought that yogis could pick up breakdancing with fair ease, and vice versa. (So, I couldn’t resist striking Eka Pada Koundinyanasa in order to make myself at home with the bboys).

Apart from shared moves, the bboy and communities overlap in other areas. We are both relatively small, tight-knit communities who mostly communicate through word-of-mouth. We get emotional highs from “hitting” new poses, and are bound to each other through a shared love of rhythm and movement. Oh, and we also have a shared love of music: where the bboy “Domkey” spins beats in between dance-offs, we have yoga teacher DJ Jeffrey Platts to mix sounds in between asanas.

I don’t know about you, but I am sensing some sort of yogis v. bboys pose-off in the near future? Anyone interested in some headspinning?

In the spirit of competition, we are putting our photo editor, Tracy Clayton, and our multimedia editor, Brandon Bloch, head to head for a battle of the photogs aka “P-Boys”. Check out the gallery and then come back up here and vote.

Who is the FRESHEST?

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FREE IN DC: Week of 6.29.10

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Free in DC

Week of 6.29.10 – 7.4.10

Free and super cheap Things to do in DC this week! All events are in DC, all ages and Free unless otherwise noted. Note: I’m on vacation this week so here is a shorter list of highlights this week.

Tuesday, June 29th

Book Launch Party for “Consuming Choices” at Busboys & Poetrs 14th & V
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Wednesday, June 30th

Live Jazz at Tryst in Adams Morgan every Mon, Tues & Wed
8:00pm – 10:00pm Every Mon, Tues & Wed Nights

Free Outdoor Film Screening in NoMa
9:00pm, Film Screenings every Wednesday this Summer (more…)

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Words w/Alexa Meade

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Words w/Alexa Meade

By Allicia, Brandon + Matt
Alexa Meade, Self Destruct, 2010
We first came across Alexa Meade’s work at our launch party, “For the Love of DC”, last December. Since then, Alexa has been featured in various articles regarding her unique style of acrylic painting. The buzz about Meade has also created quite a buzz about DC’s thriving creative [...]

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oh snap: Seersucker Social

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Words by Jordan + Matt
Photography by Max Cook

This past Saturday, hundreds of DC residents gathered in Meridian Park, toting their finest velocipedes and dressed in their most breathable seersucker, to participate in the first Seersucker Social organized by the Dandies and Quaintrelles. Riding on the success of last fall’s Tweed Ride, this past Saturday saw over 300 riders who came out to battle the suffocating DC humidity, traveling from Meridian Park to the bountiful grounds of Hillwood Estate.

Roughly 450 seersucker wearing Washingtonians came out for the Social portion of the day, which encouraged DC’s finest to sip on delectable Hendricks cocktails, take a turn through the Japanese rose gardens, show off their best putting techniques and socialize over friendly games of croquet. The questionable DC weather miraculously held off for the event, allowing the hundreds of attendees to gather on the beautiful lawn of Hillwood Estate to people watch and chatter while their bicycles (or heaven forbid, automobiles) remained parked out front.

The Seersucker Social proves a point; DC is poised and ready for events that embody more than just a party for a party’s sake. Sir Eric Channing Brewer’s event fused the thriving DC bicycle culture with the creativity of fashionable DC residents. So a hip-hip hooray and all that jazz for a successful Seersucker Social and a toast to future rides around this fine town put forth by the Dandies and Quaintrelles.

– Jordan (the non-rider aka cheater)

Photography by Max Cook

by Jim Darling

Amidst the World Cup fervor that has swept DC, did you notice an air of dandiness leisurely wafting around the District on Saturday? The fine gentlemen and ladies from Dandies and Quaintrelles are the folks responsible. Parlaying off the success of the widely acclaimed Tweed Ride, these purveyors of retro-forward styling organized the first ever Seersucker Social Bike Ride and Lawn Party, an event that helped to bring out the southern charm in all of us.

Departing from Meridian Hill park, the dandified participants headed off through the city,down into Rockcreek Park, and finally culminated the ride at the exquisite Hillwood Estate in Van Ness.  Upon arrival wheelmen and ladies were greeted by bike valet services provided by the lads from Hugh and Crye.

Despite cycling at the most leisurely of paces, most participants were well in need of some cool refreshments upon arrival.  In keeping with their graceful manners, D&Q had delicate finger foods, and a variety of imbibables readily at hand.  Mixologist’s from Hendrick’s Gin were busy hand crafting delicious cucumber cocktails while Me n’ Yu served up a refreshing and bubbly punch.  Some party goers enjoyed matches badminton and croquet, while others opted to leisurely peruse the Estate’s twenty-five acre grounds, or relax and listen to the live music.

Fantastic time was had by all and a heartfelt thanks to Dandies and Quaintrelles for putting on yet another memorable social cycling event.

– Matt (the rider)

Photography by Jim Darling

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FREE IN DC: Week of 6.8.10

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Highlights from Free in DC this Week!
Free and super cheap things to do in DC

6.8.10 – 6.13.10

All events are in DC, all ages and Free unless otherwise noted.
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Tuesday, June 8th

Free Musical Performance at The Church of the Epiphany
12:10pm – 1:00pm Free Concerts Every Tuesday

Music: Half-Price Tickets to the Jewish Music Festival this Tuesday – Sunday7:30pm, half price tickets for under $10 at the DC JCC

Poetry: Open Mic with GPI at Bossa in Adams Morgan
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Film: U St Outdoor Movie Series Kicks-Off with Micheal Jackson’s “This is It”
8:30pm (more…)

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  • Published June 8th, 2010
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Ticket Giveaway: Tim Sweeney + Solomon Sanchez @ U Street Music Hall

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We have TWO (2) PAIRS of tickets to see Tim Sweeney + Solomon Sanchez at U Street Music Hall on Sunday, May 30th.

Comment below to enter, the contest will close at 9pm on Friday, May 28th.

Music
♬♬♬
Tim Sweeney + Solomon Sanchez
U Street Music Hall
1115 U Street NW
Washington, DC, 20009
May 30, 2010 at 10 PM

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FREE IN DC: Week of 5.19.10

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Highlights from Free in DC this Week!
Free and super cheap things to do in DC
5.19.10 – 5.23.10

Wednesday, May 19th

The Washington Balaika Society at “Happening at The Harman”
12:00pm – 1:00pm Free Performances Every Wednesday

Live Jazz at Tryst in Adams Morgan every Mon, Tues & Wed
8:00pm – 10:00pm Every Mon, Tues & Wed Nights

Free Performances every day at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
6:00pm – 7:00pm, watch live or stream online Every Day (more…)

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SURVIVE DC Recap [Pt. 1]

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Over 1,100 people played in DC’s biggest game, SURVIVE DC, this past Saturday. Who survived to the end? A total of 79 players completed the race this year!

Photos provided by Fiz. Videos and a recap will be posted later.

Survive DC: Players are given orange and blue arm bands after registering for the game in Dupont

Chasers (on foot and bicycle)

A very intimidating Chaser

Read the rules carefully and study the map next year players

Survive DC 2010 begins at 7:48 PM

Checkpoint #1

Checkpoint #2 – The hot zone for “Chasers”

Checkpoint #3 – Fairies were also announced as a “safe zone” during the race

Checkpoint #4

Checkpoint #6 – Team “Dem Boyz” were the first team to complete the race at 10 PM. Dem Boyz were left with two survivors, as one teammate was tagged along the course of the race.

Congratulations for surviving DC this year!

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Gods of Angkor: A Glimpse into the History of the Ancient Empire

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Gods of Angkor: A Glimpse into the History of the Ancient Empire

Words by Allicia Tek + Ally Behnke

This thoughtfully curated and well lit exhibition, “Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia“, captures the significance and beauty of elaborate artwork created by the ancient empire of Angkor that once adorned the city of Angkor (located in Siem Reap, Cambodia).
 
The mystery of Cambodia’s ancient civilization [...]

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FREE IN DC: Week of 5.10.10

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Highlights from Free in DC this Week! Free and super cheap things to do in DC from May 10 – 16, 2010.

All events are in DC and free unless otherwise noted.

Monday, May 10th

Ping Pong at Rock and Roll Hotel, H St NE
6:00pm – 10:00pm, 21+

Trivia Night at Tonic near GWU every Monday
7:00pm tables, 8:30pm games

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FREE IN DC: Week of 4.26.10

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Highlights from Free in DC this Week: Free and super cheap things to do! 4.26.10 – 5.2.10

Monday, April 26th

New Art Installation & Artist Talk, Lobby of 505 9th St, NW
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Free Screening of Irish Film at Flashpoint in Chinatown
7:00pm

Live Jazz at Tryst in Adams Morgan
8:00pm – 10:00pm (more…)

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Studio Preview | Stroga: Where Fitness Marries Creativity

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Studio Preview | Stroga: Where Fitness Marries Creativity

Cross-posted from WelcomeOmDC.
Doug shares with us how the idea for Stroga was born: he was actually searching for a space large enough to host another gym, but fell in love with this smaller, beautiful mansion. At the time, he had also been tinkering with the idea of creating a strength-marries-yoga fitness video. So, he applied [...]

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FREE IN DC: Week of 4.12.10

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Highlights for FREE Things to do this week! 4.12.10 – 4.18.10
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BEST WEEKEND EVER: Yoga, Pillows & Boomboxes

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BEST WEEKEND EVER: Yoga, Pillows & Boomboxes

DC Yogis in Full Bloom
Words by Kelly Ferraro. Cross-posted from WelcomeOmDC.com! (Photos by Brandon Bloch)
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With an estimated 1,700 brightly-clad yogis sun-saluting in unison, this past Saturday’s Cherry Blossom Yoga class put DC on the map as a leading urban yoga scene.
The Second Annual Cherry Blossom Yoga at the National Monument was organized [...]

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oh snap: DC Yogis in Full Bloom

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oh snap: Cherry Blossom Boombox Walk w/ Bluebrain

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  • Published April 5th, 2010
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ReadysetDC Previews: Mixt Greens (17th + K)

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ReadysetDC Previews: Mixt Greens (17th + K)

(Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest contributor Gabrielle!)

All photos by Tracy Clayton.
Mixt Greens is an ambitious newcomer to DC’s lunch scene. With two locations already open, and another two on the way, the restaurant offers organic gourmet salads, sandwiches, and soups in an environment that’s, well, very green.
“Our environmental ethic permeates every aspect [...]

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  • Published March 9th, 2010
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