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(Jessika Dené Tarr via DC City Blog) – Emerging from the dark yet whimsical world of children’s literature, Jessika Dené Tarr’s exhibition Monstrous features works that are both narrative and theatrical.  Just as German story books combine dark and provocative themes with seemingly innocent illustrations, her works contain a tension between content and style. Examining [...]

(Buddha Bar via DC City Blog) – Buddha-Bar DC today announced new Executive Chef Simon Volante has joined the restaurant. Chef Simon Volante’s extensive experience with Asian-fusion cuisine makes him a strong asset to the highly-acclaimed restaurant and lounge. Chef Volante, who trained in his native England before moving to the United States, most recently [...]

Washington National Opera via DC City Blog) – Washington National Opera (WNO) will present Songs for the Unsung, a free public concert, on Thursday, December 9, 2:00 p.m. at the historic Armed Forces Retirement Home. Songs for the Unsung will feature original musical works inspired by the personal memories of American war veterans. The concert [...]

Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring production OVO has hit Washington, DC, and friends of DCCityBlog.com can receive first access to these additional shows with an exclusive discount!  OVO is now performing for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at The Plateau at National Harbor. OVO is a headlong rush into [...]

(DC City Blog) – With the end of summer quickly approaching, Chinatown Coffee Company and Red Hook Lobster Pound DC team up for “Lobster Roll and Beer Happy Hour.” Red Hook Lobster Truck will be parked outside of Chinatown Coffee Co., on the corner of 5th and H Street, NW, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 [...]

(Fashion’s Night Out via DC City Blog) – The style district of Washington DC, Georgetown, will transform into a shopper’s paradise on September 10, 2010 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. as over 60 Georgetown stores, restaurants and salons participate in an epic evening of shopping, entertainment and fashion events during the global shopping celebration, [...]

Cincinnati transplants Tanya Morgan trio is bringing Brooklynati back to East Coast after performing in their home state of Ohio. They will grace the DC 9 stage on Sunday, July 25, 2010 accompanied by another group from the Buckeye State, The Kickdrums. This marks Tanya Morgan’s first tour after releasing several projects throughout the spring. [...]

(Pretty Powerful Events via DC City Blog) – Please join us for an exclusive event to benefit Matter of Trust (www.matteroftrust.org) an ecological public 501 (c) 3 charity established in 1998.  Matter of Trust is spearheading a huge International Natural Fiber Recycling mobilization to help get hair boom to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill.  This [...]

(AVP NIVEA Tour via DC City Blog) - Two-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor and teammate Nicole Branagh will attempt to get back to their winning ways as the top-seeded women’s team in this weekend’s AVP NIVEA Tour Virginia Beach Open Presented by Twinlab. The pair won the season-opening stop in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., but came [...]