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Local Ish: Game Time! (1/22-1/24)
As I mentioned in last week’s post, football playoffs are on and taking up the majority of peoples focus for the weekend. Now it’s true that there are not as many games on this weekend, but let’s face it…games are... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Local Artist Spotlight – The Potentials
Let’s be honest here…with the NFL Playoffs going on, people (at least the ones I know) aren’t too concerned about going out during the weekend. Most seem content to either sit around on the couch or to go out to... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: 1/8-1/10
It has been a few weeks since I’ve done the “traditional” format of this column so this week we’ll do something new by going back to something old…and hopefully we’ve got enough variety here that everyone can find something to... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Local Artist Profile – DJ Beanz
Written on 2 Jan, 2010 at 11:52 in Stacks | viewed times | 2 Comments
This week, instead of spotlighting a particular event (or events); I’ve decided to spotlight a local DJ who is making moves and working (like ourselves) to grow exposure to and show support of, our fellow DMV’ers.... (Continue reading)
Sunday’s Food for Thought: Our favorite DC-Blogs
Although we here at Food for Thought like to believe that we’re the DC-centric blog of note; the fact is that this area is blessed with a plethora of talented writers who cover a vast array topics dealing with the... (Continue reading)
A Guide to the Mixtape (Plus a chance to win free stuff)
Hip-hop is different from all other musical forms in many ways and maybe one day I’ll write an entire post on all of them, but for now I just want to briefly touch on “the mixtape” and where the best... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Local Action, Local Results
It is pretty amazing what can be done with a clear and direct objective and a proactive approach...... (Continue reading)
The Art of Storytelling
Written on 4 Dec, 2009 at 16:41 in Stacks | viewed times | 0 Comments
So, the other day I had just finished up at Border’s and was making my weekly trip to the neighborhood newsstand (I admit it, I’m a bit of a book junkie) seeking something a little bit lighter. Whether it’s a... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Event of the Weekend (12/4)
Normally this column is used as a place to showcase a variety of different events going on over the weekend. That is not the case this week, as this weekend there is only one that matters. It is the Washington... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Thanksgiving Weekend
Written on 26 Nov, 2009 at 20:30 in Stacks | viewed times | 0 Comments
Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that I actually celebrate because…how can you not celebrate a holiday where gluttony is the main objective? Sure there’s the getting together with family and “being thankful” and all that, but what I... (Continue reading)
Gift of Gab: Escape 2 Mars
Written on 25 Nov, 2009 at 16:38 in Stacks | viewed times | 2 Comments
The Gift of Gab is most well known as the lead member of the bay-area hip hop group, Blackalicious. Now I’ll be honest, when I first heard the name of the group 4 years ago I was initially turned off... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Day Trippin’ in the (Shenandoah) Valley
Last week, we hit up Vegas. This week, we're bringing back closer to home...... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: The Vegas Hook-up
In an effort to keep this column from getting stale, I like to switch it up a little bit from time to time. As Vegas is a popular destination for many, I decided to reach out to one of my... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: DC Halloween Club Scene
I've hit all the Halloween festivities for the kids so here are some events for the adults... (Continue reading)
Local Ish Halloween Guide: Family-Friendly Events
While Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (a direct result of some of the “costumes” ladies choose to wear), it is in essence, a holiday for the kids. With that in mind, I have put together this little guide... (Continue reading)
Local Ish Halloween Guide: Ghost Tours
Halloween is still a couple of weeks away, but the Halloween-themed events have already begun and I want to make sure to make you aware of them. Unlike most Local Ish columns, this one does not just include a weekend’s... (Continue reading)