Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - May 15, 2005

Diddy Wants You (To Play Yourself)

When the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy committed such blasphemous acts as remaking "The Message" and "Public Enemy #1" into odes of self-aggrandizement, I had placed him in the crosshairs as an enemy of the state to those that...

By washingtonpost.com | May 20, 2005; 2:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Rap in Springfield

For whatever reason, the D.C. region hasn't produced its fair share of rap and hip-hop artists. Certainly not in comparison with other cities of similar size. It may have something to do with there not being enough quality hip-hop venues....

By washingtonpost.com | May 20, 2005; 12:54 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Music
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Saturday Night's Alright (For Biking)

People are always looking for "something different" to do on weekend nights -- activities outside of the usual spectrum of bar or cultural events. Here's my pick of the week, which offers romantic scenery, a chance to enjoy the great...

By washingtonpost.com | May 19, 2005; 5:24 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Set Sale

Georgetown neighbors Sugar and Sassanova are holding a sale Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, until 7 p.m. Tunics, sandals, wedges, flats, dresses and jewelry will be among the items reduced 20 percent. Sugar is also showcasing new jewelry...

By washingtonpost.com | May 18, 2005; 9:58 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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In Cleveland Park, Two Become One?

Cleveland Park is abuzz with news about the fate of the shuttered Park Bench Pub and Bricks Tavern after Atomic Billiards notified the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission that the pool hall plans to expand into the neighboring Park Bench Pub....

By washingtonpost.com | May 17, 2005; 3:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (7)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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A Dramatic Sale

These days, it's hard to be unique on a budget. Seemingly different retro-style clothing (think "I'm a Pepper" and "Ithaca is Gorges" T-shirts) and tiki bar stools are actually mass-produced and line the shelves of trendy stores like Urban Outfitters....

By washingtonpost.com | May 17, 2005; 1:42 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)

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