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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)
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)
2009 Virginia Wine Festival Recap
FFT made its second appearance at the Virginia Wine Festival this year, and we decided to do things a little different and much more interactive. This time, not only did we sample select wines and enjoy the festivities, we decided... (Continue reading)
Washington Redskins 2009 Outlook
Written on 31 Aug, 2009 at 9:13 in The Redskins | viewed times | 1 Comment
The preseason is essentially over so where do we stand?... (Continue reading)
Food for Thought: Our Mission
We're getting serious about this semi-pro blogging thing... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Just For Laughs (7/10 – 7/12)
While Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse is mostly known for well…movies and beer, they will also occasionally host stand-up performances. This weekend, they have a comedian who also is more well-known for something else. Like many comedic actors, Mark Curry (aka... (Continue reading)
2009 DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival
Today (7/6/2009) marks the beginning of the 9th Annual DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival. The Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) began in the summer of 2000 in New York and became the first organized event to include the music, dance, history, stories,... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Your Alternative 4th of July
Hopefully everyone who is reading this, is doing it from the comfort of their own home and not from work. This weekend’s theme (of course) is the 4th of July and while I am including some of the requisite firework... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Beer, Ballet, & a BBQ Battle (6/26-6/28)
After taking last week off from this column figuring that most people had already made plans over Father’s Day (check out our 4-part video series honoring dads), we’re back with the Local Ish and a whole new compilation of events... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: All About the Venues ‘6/12-6/14′
While last weekend the vibe seemed to be about all of the outdoor festivals going on, this weekend hasn’t really had the same type of feel to it…other than some fairly big name performers. Now, I was highly tempted to... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: 5/29-5/31
Being as I am in sales (for my paying job), I always associate the end of the month with making sure I’m hitting my quota. And though this doesn’t relate directly to your weekend, it could have implications if you... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
To many, Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff to the summer season when your pool is open, you get an extra day off work (maybe for a quick trip to the beach), or maybe its just an opportunity to... (Continue reading)