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From DC 05/08/08 Much-much permalink Miami artist Jen Stark brings her meticulously Xacto-d paper sculptures, colorful line drawings, and eerily psychedelic “Papermation” videos to DC’s Civilian Art Projects for “Much-much,” a month-long show opening this Friday from 7-9. Get there early and be prepared to stay late - Civilian openings have a reputation for turning into killer dance parties.  > Art

From DC 04/28/08 Darfur Now Tour permalink The Darfur Now Tour rolls into DC tonite with a show at Georgetown U. Check the screening of the Darfur Now docu at ICC Auditorium at 8:30pm. Wale and others will set the Five Club off from 9pm-1am. > Events > Give

From DC 03/05/08 Simple Song Design permalink It’s been awhile DC...nice to see you again. These dinosaur pushpins by Simple Song Design win today’s cute award. (Via poppytalk.) > Craft

From DC 11/13/07 Dissonance permalink Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should have some knowledge of DC’s punk and hardcore pedigree. We’ll forego the lecture but recommend that you subscribe to the weekly Dissonance podcast if you’re looking for quality music along these lines. Each episode features a different guest from the DC punk community who serves as guest DJ. > DIY > Music

From DC 11/01/07 The Unusual Suspects permalink This weekend: DC Craft Mafia’s The Unusual Suspects. Featuring artists from across the country - all peddling fine art, housewares and everything in between. Plus, there might be a few things that, you know, might have fallen off of a truck… if you catch our drift. > Craft

From DC 10/04/07 Diane Vadino permalink Diane Vadino’s website is awesome and her new book is even better, so we’re guessing that her reading at Olsson’s October 9th will be pretty awesome, too. And not just because we heard a rumor that she’s bringing Krispy Kremes. > Books > Events

From DC 09/28/07 Crafty Bastards permalink Because it’s never too early to start Christmas shopping. Check out the City Paper’s annual Crafty Bastards event, complete with bands, workshops and of course - tons of vendors.  > Craft > Events

From DC 09/04/07 Arthur Craven permalink Arthur Craven’s mixture of wit and sarcasm is right up our alley. > Art

From DC 06/21/07 Commonwealth X Nascar permalink One of the zanier and more creative collaborations we’ve seen is the Commonwealth and Nascar hookup.  > Events

From DC 05/18/07 Dynamite Printworks permalink This post is like a treasure chest overflowing with gold. It started by writing about Dynamite Printworks’ silkscreened prints. Then we found out that the bassist for Let’s French is the guy behind the prints. Then we found out that Let’s French is having their CD release show tomorrow nite! Now that’s the kind of informational triple whammy we love. > Design > Events > Music

From DC 05/08/07 CocoRosie Show Cancelled permalink Freak-hop sister act Coco Rosie’s show at Rock and Roll Hotel tonight is cancelled. According to their Myspace page “the band got arrested.” Sierra and Bianca did not elaborate, so for now you’ll have to satisfy yourself with the unicorn and astrology laden video for “Noah’s Ark.” > Events > Music

From DC 04/02/07 The Psychic Soviet permalink Ian Svenonius’ toothy little book of essays spouts off on the use of rock ’n’ roll and art by the ruling class, and the sinister machinations behind popular fiction, film, and television serials.  > Books

From DC 03/28/07 Trans Am permalink Hyperedited new vid for “Tesco v Sainsbury’s”, from Sex Change, Trans Am’s latest release. > Music > Video

From DC 03/26/07 Punk Love permalink To say that Susie Horgan was in the right place at the right time is an understatement. Her photo book, Punk Love, details her involvement with -and documentation of- the birth of the DC punk and hardcore scene.  > Books > Music