Washington, DC Restaurants, Bars, Clubs and Events – DC City Blog

It’s been a little while since I’ve reviewed an establishment in DC so to feel compelled, my experience would have to be either extremely good or extremely bad. I had just met a few friends at Cities for a few drinks this past thursday and suddenly realized I was completely famished.  ”Is there anything new [...]

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Besting even Chicago and Los Angeles, Washinton, D.C. is ranked as the No. 1 U.S. city with the worst traffic, according to a 2011 traffic study conducted by Texas A&M researchers. It’s no wonder then that D.C. is seeing an influx of new business models looking to solve transportation woes. On March 24, 2012, the [...]

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car2go N.A., LLC, a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, today announced it will start operations in Washington D.C. Beginning Mar. 24, car2go will introduce a new way of carsharing to the D.C. metro area, with a large network of smart fortwo cars that will be available for members to use 24 hours a day, [...]

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he Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel, located steps from the U.S. Capitol, is proud to announce the completion of a $6 million renovation of its guestrooms and suites. The redesign completely transformed all 343 guestrooms and corridors to feature modern lighting and sleek furnishings, creating an ambiance of timeless, contemporary living. Led by the [...]

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Nadeau – Furniture with a Soul, an importer of stylish handmade furnishings, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Alexandria location near the heart of Washington DC’s national mall and downtown district. The 6,100-square-foot showroom holds a wide selection of hardwood pieces that have been hand-painted, carved and stained by local craftsmen in [...]

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Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) is pleased to announce the dates for its Annual Art Auction Exhibition and Gala, Select. The new exhibition will open at 1800 L Street NW on Saturday, February 11th. The grand opening will be held between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and will commemorate the outstanding service of DC [...]

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Sixteen dancers from Citydance’s Conservatory have been invited to perform in King In Our Midst, the National Cathedral’s annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16 at 2pm. The annual event pays tribute to King, through service projects, interfaith dialogue, and performances that represent Washington’s rich musical and dance heritage. “Dr. [...]

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Acclaimed choreographer and artistic director Paul Gordon Emerson has launched Company E, a new contemporary repertory company and performing arts presenter focusing on increasing international dialogue through the medium of dance. The company is set to debut its 2011-2012 season on December 10-11, 2011 at the Lansburgh Theatre – Harman Center for the Arts with [...]

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The Maryland Wineries Association announces a series of new events called “Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL” in collaboration with local farmers, chefs, and wineries, the Maryland Wineries Association will be hosting a series of three open-air, market style. The Maryland Wineries Association announces a series of new events called “Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL” in collaboration with local farmers, chefs, and [...]

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The Kennedy Center’s new MyTix program, designed to increase access to performances for young people aged 18-30, the underserved, and members of the armed forces, launches today. Funded by Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein and his wife Alice Rubenstein, MyTix is part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program which enables audiences to engage in more ways, at more times, [...]

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