Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - April 24, 2005

Off to the Races

Next Saturday marks the 80th running of the Virginia Gold Cup, the state's premier steeplechase race. But most Washingtonians heading down to The Plains are more interested in the social aspects of the day than the race itself. Over the...

By washingtonpost.com | April 29, 2005; 12:56 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Misc.
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California Concert Carpetbaggers

If it isn't bad enough that we live in a region that doesn't have a single decent high-profile radio station willing to play anything other than mainstream music, now we have to suffer the indignity of having concerts being "presented"...

By washingtonpost.com | April 28, 2005; 3:53 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (18)
Categories: Music
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In a 'Galaxy' Far, Far Away...

No, not THAT galaxy. I'm talking about "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," opening in theaters on Friday. Anne and I caught a sneak preview last night at AMC Mazza Gallerie and, on the whole, we enjoyed it. The movie...

By washingtonpost.com | April 27, 2005; 12:22 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Movies
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EVO at ESL

Here's some late breaking news but not too late to inject some flavor into your hump day. While it's increasingly the playground of "spirited" groups of young professionals, historically Eighteenth Street Lounge is the home of a coordinated vibe of...

By washingtonpost.com | April 26, 2005; 7:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Music
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Local Rock Faceoff

If you want to hear some of the best rock music that has come out of D.C. in the past few years, then you need to pull yourself away from American Idol Wednesday night and head out to one of...

By washingtonpost.com | April 26, 2005; 5:06 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Music
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Benefaction with Benefits

With a chunk of change jingling in your pocket, what do you do? Enjoy a great show? Splurge on a scrumptious meal at one of your favorite restaurants? Buy something new for yourself? Or do you kindly give it all...

By washingtonpost.com | April 26, 2005; 11:57 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Art on the Go

Every time a new exhibit opens, most of us have the best intentions to see it right away, but weeks go by and suddenly that same show has come to its close. In the next few weeks, some of the...

By washingtonpost.com | April 25, 2005; 6:43 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Museums
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