Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - September 23, 2007

Snap on Sat

There are a ton of cool,free events going on this Saturday. Whether you're interested in beer, artisanal food or walking, there's something for you. But if you're a shutterbug, take advantage of Snap-Shot-City. Snap-Shot-City is basically a photo treasure hunt,...

By Erin | September 27, 2007; 9:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Misc.
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New Music From Local Bands

Two of D.C.'s most hyped bands -- Georgie James and Le Loup -- are featured in this latest look at the local music scene, but a below-the-radar debut by singer-songwriter John Bustine proves very worthwhile as well....

By David Malitz | September 26, 2007; 5:01 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
Categories: Music
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Still More on the Fillmore

Today's press conference about the Fillmore's arrival in Silver Spring was short on actual news, but all about saying the right things. County Executive Isiah Leggett was asked why the original plan, which involved the Birchmere, called for the concert...

By Fritz Hahn | September 26, 2007; 4:12 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Music
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The Best Burgers

The Food section ran a tantalizing article about burgers getting the star treatment at some of the area's top restaurants. I concur that you can nab a mighty fine burger at Central, Palena and the top-notch steakhouses -- in fact...

By Erin | September 26, 2007; 12:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (18)
Categories: Restaurants
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Very Happy Hour in Falls Church

Northern Virginia beer lovers, here's the news you've been waiting for: The Dogfish Head Alehouse is opening at 5 p.m. in the Seven Corners Center in Falls Church. "We don't have our signs up yet, and we don't have our...

By Fritz Hahn | September 26, 2007; 10:42 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (7)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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Vintage For the Greater Good

This weekend, We Who Love Clothes have a sweet event to look forward to: the Vintage Project, a trunk show of six decades of designer goods in the cozy Project 4 Gallery space. Shoppers can expect fall and winter fashions...

By Julia Beizer | September 25, 2007; 5:31 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)

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News to Digest

Summer is officially over, so that means that it's time to turn our thoughts to heartier food. Steakhouses are known for deal-making, so take advantage and strike a deal of your own at two local steakhouses. If you're still clinging...

By Erin | September 25, 2007; 2:06 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Restaurants
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Free and Easy

Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to spend time in Washington without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday Naomi Wolf at the Arlington County Public Library Feminist author Naomi Wolf reads...

By Fritz Hahn | September 24, 2007; 1:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Misc.
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