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Saturday, January 19, 2013

2013 Oscar Nominations Have Definite DC Flavor

Nation's Capital features prominently in three Best Picture nominees.

Three Academy Award nominees for Best Picture prominently feature Washington, DC: Argo, Zero Dark Thirty and, of course, Lincoln. While serving as a location for major films is nothing new to Washington, DC, I can't think of another year in which so many DC-centric movies have been nominated. The Washington Post described each movie as "an engrossing, superbly crafted story that plunges viewers into otherwise opaque and unknowable worlds made distant by time, secrecy or both" and believe film attendees will be pleased that the films "enthusiastically celebrate institutions more often mired in dysfunction and public malodor." Argo, the Ben Affleck-directed tale of a CIA mission to rescue Americans caught up in the 1979 Iranian hostage …

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Indie Kicks: H Street Festival

The businesses of H Street give back to the community.

Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows: Related Topics: Arts, Indie Kicks, and Music

Corbin Dallas Multipass

2:10 pm on Friday, September 14, 2012

Ryan, thanks for keeping on with these.   more ›

Thursday, September 6, 2012

J. Roddy Walston Bring the Spectacle to Rock and Roll Hotel

Don't miss these great indie rock shows.

Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Indie Kicks: Remembering the '90s

An important decade in music history started 22 years ago.

Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows:

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Indie Kicks: Rock and Roll Hotel Celebrates Six Years

Three indie rock shows this weekend should sate your music cravings.

Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the D.C. area in the coming months. This weekend:   Upcoming Shows:

Friday, July 20, 2012

SPEAK OUT: 2012 Emmy Nominees

Who deserves to be on the list? And, who got snubbed? Share you thoughts in our poll and in the comments section.

On Thursday, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for this year’s Emmy Awards, which will air on Sept. 23. Leading the pack were Mad Men and American Horror Story, with 17 nominees each. The Washington Post reported that if Mad Men wins TV’s best drama for the fifth consecutive year, it would be a record for most wins in the drama category.  Among others recognized were popular comedies Modern Family, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and newcomers Veep and Girls. Dramas competing for the win against Mad Men include HBO’s Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire, as well as Breaking Bad, Homeland and Downton Abbey. Notably missing from the nominations list were popular shows Glee, Justified, Community and Parks and …

BERNIE FISKEN

7:42 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012

If DOWNTON ABBEY does not win the Bethesda Patch Poll, it will show how tasteless Bethesda Patch Poll voters are,   more ›

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Get Out

Get out this weekend and go see what Bowie has to offer! Take a look at our best picks for this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is here to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets to make the most out of your weekend. Check our favorite picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.   1. OLD BOWIE TOWN GRILLE OPEN MIC NIGHT  Where/When: Old Bowie Town Grille; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Check out local artists at open mic night and see what our area's local talent has to offer! Pricing: Free; food and beverage menu available   2. SORDID LIVES  Where/When: Bowie Playhouse at Whitemarsh Park, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Why Go: Bowie Playhouse invites you to see Sordid Lives, winner of 14 Drama League awards, including Best Production. Pricing: $17/ adult $12/ child   3. LA …

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