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March 19, 2009
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Steve!
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Invitation to all Bisnow readers! Come join us at the very cool Lima Restaurant & Lounge TONIGHT, Mar 19th, 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM to celebrate Lima's 3rd anniversary at 1401 K St NW. This special event is free-of-charge, with passed hors d'oeuvres and champagne flutes and well-known DJs, but you must RSVP here.
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We went to see mega-star comedian Steve Harvey signing books at the downtown Barnes and Noble yesterday.
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We snapped this of Steve telling us about his new bestselling book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, in which he lets women inside the mind of a man.
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Miesha Neal, Crystal Smith, and Nidia Smith hopped on the train from Maryland to get Steve's signature on their favorite self-help book. The line stretched out the door, but it went quickly.
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| Corcoran! |
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Last night, we also stopped by the Corcoran for the seventh Annual Capitol Pecha Kucha night. Hosts and sisters Rouzita and Bita Vahhabaghai are here with Gaurav Mishra. Pecha Kucha was started in Japan in 2003 so young designers could meet and show their work, and is now popular at 110 locations worldwide.
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Pecha Kucha Night allows presenters to show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Above is a favorite from Gaurav Mishra's presentation about his off-consumption experiment, in which he stopped spending for 11 months and gave away most of his belongings. The picture represents his new lifestyle.
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Also presenting their creative works: Eric Brewer, Ayodamola Okunseinde, and Adrian Loving of Dissident Display - Multimedia Design Studios, a DC studio that blends video, photography, typography, and interactive media to promote aspects of art in a multi-layered media production.
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We snapped this of presenter Marielle Mariano, Chalk4Peace East Coast Coordinator, with John Aaron, project founder. Chalk4Peace began in 2003 in Arlington, and has spread across the US to Africa and Europe, providing a creative way for young artists to express their ideas about peace.
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| Jesus Christ Superstar! |
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 We loved the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar on Tuesday at the Warner Theater. Ted Neeley, the legend behind Jesus for nearly 30 years, and James Delisco, as Judas, left us on the edge of our seats with their moving performances (and thanks to Joan Marcus, whose picture was better than ours). Ted told us "it's been an absolute honor and magnificent experience since the first day" and that he feels "something new in each performance." He met his wife on the 1972 movie set in Israel, and told us he doesn't know if it will be his last tour, but he owes everything he is to this wonderful project. Hurry: the show's only here through Sunday. |
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| That's Good Stuff! |
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We sat down this week with Top Chef Chicago contestant Spike Mendelsohn, who has recently graced Capitol Hill with one of DC's tastiest burger joints, Good Stuff Eatery. Featuring mouth-watering burgers, fries (with red potatoes for sweetness) and milkshakes with homemade custard, Good Stuff isn't hard to miss at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE because of the massive line outside. Spike tells us he plans to open two more locations, in Dupont and Union Station. Next time, try his personal fave, Spike's Five Napkin: applewood bacon, cheese and fried egg on a brioche bun.
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Tonight, Thursday, March 19, 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Join the Bisnow team at Lima Restaurant and Lounge, 1401 K St. to celebrate the hot club's third anniversary. Passed hors d'oeuvres and champagne flutes; DJ Dirty Hands & special guest DJ Headliner; valet parking available. Free, but you must RSVP to be on the list. http://www.bisnow.com/events/2009/lima031909.php
Tonight, Thursday, March 19, 7:00 - 10:00 PM support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Lotus Lunge, 1420 K St. A $20 donation gets you a champagne cocktail, drink specials, and live music by Fatback DC. Info call 703-860-1100.
Saturday, March 21, 6:30 PM at the Washington Convention Center. Paint the town red at the 22nd Annual Leukemia Ball. Entertainment includes Frank Caliendo and Earth, Wind & Fire! Tickets still available. Enter their raffle for only $100 at 703-960-1100 for a 1 in 3000 chance to win one of two new Mercedes. For info: http://www.leukemiaball.org/ball/event.htm
Wednesday, March 25, the Alzheimer's Association National Gala at the Building Museum. The black tie dinner co-chaired by Chris Mathews, actress Lea Thompson, and George and Trish Vradenburg, and honoring Terrell Owens and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, always attracts over 700. http://www.alz.org/galas/NationalGala/ or (202) 638-8673.
Thursday, March 26 from 6:00 -10:00 PM. Join 700 business, government, and non-profit leaders at the Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Ave, S.W at a gala sponsored by Leadership Greater Washington to honor programs that help the region's youth at the Greater Washington Community Service Dinner. $300 members/$400 non-members. http://lgwdc.org/cs/root/events/lgw_2009_awards_dinner
Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 - 8:00, 17th Annual Equal Justice Works Auction at the UDC-Law School, 4200 Connecticut Ave, at the Van Ness Metro stop, with food from local favorites, libations, musical acts, silent and live auction.
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Vanessa Meccarielli and Kristina D'Ambrosio contributed to this issue.
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