June 13, 2014
Celebrate Flag Day at the National Museum of American History (Credit: Smithsonian)

The Washington Times: The Star-Spangled Banner and Other Weekend Picks

After a week of rain and humidity, it looks like a beautiful weekend in Washington. In between Saturday brunch and Sunday Funday, there are several events […]
May 16, 2014

The Washington Times: Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival and Other Weekend Picks

My ideal Saturday night includes bare feet, a chicken roasting in the oven, and jazz on the Pandora–with bonus points for a bottle of Veuve Cliquot, […]
May 3, 2014

The Washington Times: Opera in the Outfield and Other Weekend Picks

Once upon a time, the nerdiest of the Washington journalists–the Honors English majors who had worked their way up to covering the White House–put away their […]
April 11, 2014

The Washington Times: Yuri’s Night and Other Weekend Picks

I don’t know about you, but this weather makes me happy–and definitely in the mood to go out. Do I want to see the cherry blossoms […]