Saturday, January 19, 2013
Nation's Capital features prominently in three Best Picture nominees.
Three Academy Award nominees for Best Picture prominently feature Washington, DC: Argo, Zero Dark Thirty and, of course, Lincoln. While serving as a location for major films is nothing new to Washington, DC, I can't think of another year in which so many DC-centric movies have been nominated. The Washington Post described each movie as "an engrossing, superbly crafted story that plunges viewers into otherwise opaque and unknowable worlds made distant by time, secrecy or both" and believe film attendees will be pleased that the films "enthusiastically celebrate institutions more often mired in dysfunction and public malodor." Argo, the Ben Affleck-directed tale of a CIA mission to rescue Americans caught up in the 1979 Iranian hostage …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. Santa Fly-In Christmas Tea Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Holiday Bazaar Festival of Lights Juried Art and Craft Fair St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School's 29th Annual Christmas Craft Festival Multicultural Winter Festival Evangel Cathedral Christmas Celebration 13th Annual, Gingerbread House Contest and Show Winter Festival of Lights Holidays in the Heritage Area MODERNISM: James Hilleary and Color – Opening Reception and Discussion
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The businesses of H Street give back to the community.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows: Related Topics: Arts, Indie Kicks, and Music
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Don't miss these great indie rock shows.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
An important decade in music history started 22 years ago.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Check out what's happening in music this weekend.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Three indie rock shows this weekend should sate your music cravings.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the D.C. area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:
Friday, July 20, 2012
Who deserves to be on the list? And, who got snubbed? Share you thoughts in our poll and in the comments section.
On Thursday, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for this year’s Emmy Awards, which will air on Sept. 23. Leading the pack were Mad Men and American Horror Story, with 17 nominees each. The Washington Post reported that if Mad Men wins TV’s best drama for the fifth consecutive year, it would be a record for most wins in the drama category. Among others recognized were popular comedies Modern Family, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and newcomers Veep and Girls. Dramas competing for the win against Mad Men include HBO’s Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire, as well as Breaking Bad, Homeland and Downton Abbey. Notably missing from the nominations list were popular shows Glee, Justified, Community and Parks and …
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Bowie's Marcus Canty, who finished fourth in the national singing and performing contest X-Factor, went to Hyattsville Middle School and spent a year at DeMatha High.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Hyattsville residents asked to participate in College Park survey.
What nearby shops do you frequent the most? How do you find out about sales and specials in our city? And would you be interested in something like, "Taste of ... (add any town in here)," an event where restaurants around the city would offer free samples? The College Park Neighborhood Business Alliance (CPNBA), which represents local, independently owned businesses, is asking these questions and more with its online survey. Not only is the organization interested in responses from College Park residents, but residents from Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, University Park and Greenbelt. Respondents who provide contact information are eligible to receive prizes donated from local businesses, like a gift card from Hanami Japanese Restaurant. …
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2:10 pm on Friday, September 14, 2012
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