Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - March 19, 2006

And the Beat Goes On

The National Gallery announced yesterday that it will extend its performance of George Antheil's film score for "Le Ballet mechanique" until May 14, the last day of the museum's "Dada" exhibit. It was supposed to close next Wednesday, but the...

By Julia Beizer | March 24, 2006; 3:11 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Museums
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Glimpses of Greatness

The new Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is set to open on July 1, and if yesterday's press preview is any indication of the changes being made to home of the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian...

By Julia Beizer | March 24, 2006; 10:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Museums
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Ready to Rustico

Rustico has barged into the Alexandria restaurant scene, serving up wood-fired pizzas, comfort food and a whole lot of beer in a brand new commercial complex on Slaters Lane. This newest spot from the group behind Evening Star Cafe, Tallula...

By Erin | March 23, 2006; 12:28 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Restaurants
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Rock On

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the finalists for its 2006 Rammy awards Wednesday afternoon at a party at IndeBleu. On hand were RAMW president Lynne Breaux, Bob Madigan and Carole Schwartz (who spoke of her crusade to halt...

By Erin | March 22, 2006; 7:47 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Restaurants
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Cherries Jubilee

The National Cherry Blossom Festival draws thousands of visitors to behold the fleeting flowers, but this event is not just a treat for your eyes. Several local restaurants are offering dishes, drinks and even full menus inspired by the cherry...

By Erin | March 22, 2006; 3:26 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (21)
Categories: Restaurants
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Long Live the Bee

All right, spelling stars, your moment has come. Starting next Monday, the Warehouse hosts a biweekly spelling bee with music, prizes and -- most importantly -- no shortage of words like "perestroika" or "catastasis." At this point, pretty much everyone...

By Julia Beizer | March 22, 2006; 9:58 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Misc.
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