Stuff

TV/VCR with remote – $10 – Old tech is so adorable.

Lefty Ibanez Acoustic – $124 – ~*~lefty~*~

Fun Tikki Bar- throw a party! – $20 – I really like craigslist posts that demand I do something.

Varnish – Varnish, bitches.

Blackout Fabric (8-9 yards) – Blackout fabric always seems nefarious to me.

Fax machine – $10 – So cute!

Missed Connections

Banks from Local 16 – 24 – This missed connection is so beautiful I must quote it in entirety: “To the bartender who looks like Adam Banks in Mighty Ducks, I want to be your flying V. My V can dominate your rink and bring you endless zamboners. We can clean the ice together. Please respond to Flying V. “

Argyle Knee Socks – m4w – Dude really likes socks.

LaRouchie at Foggy Bottom Metro – m4m – 22 – While I can’t imagine spending an extended period of time with a LaRouchie would be good, “You can tell me all about the perpetuation of the climate change hoax and I’ll dutifully nod along as I get lost in your eyes,” is some excellent prose.

Dinosaur Cup Man – w4m – 24 – She wants your lollipop, bro. Rawr.

Here at FoBoBlo.com, we’d like to make sure we don’t have such angry, hateful, bigots reading our blog either — so allow me to post some hate-be-gone from yesterday’s events.

(One of) The first Gay Couple to Marry in DC

Thousands of protesters marched from Dupont Circle to the Ritz Carlton in West End today to attempt “citizen’s arrests” of insurance executives.  The hotel is the site of the industry’s annual policy conference.

“We are here to make a citizen’s arrest! Congress you have listened to them long enough. It’s time to listen to us,” said William McNary, the head of the liberal US Action Group.

Of course, police are detaining protesters before they ever got near insurance executives.  ABC News reports one of the first “symbolic detentions” was Anna Burger, head of the “Change to Win” labor coalition and SEIU’s Secretary-Treasurer.  In total, MPD says there were 10 “symbolic detentions” at the Ritz.

Protesters are tired of rising premiums, denials of claims and the insurance industry efforts to kill or block reform and say it’s time to hold them accountable.

The “Citizen’s Posse” protest began with a speech in Dupont Circle by former DNC chairman Howard Dean.

The giant crowd is now disbanding, but the group also has events planned for the rest of the week in Washington DC and across the country.

James (Left) and Robb (Right)

The first male couple to be married in DC had a brief ceremony outside the DC Courthouse this morning just before 9 AM.  Robb Hawthorne and James Betz, both Foggy Bottom residents and members of the GW community, tied the knot surrounded by friends, family, and supporters.  (Edit: another ceremony for Jeremy Moon and Brian Legaspi occurred inside the courthouse simultaneously.)

While residents could apply last week, today was the first day same-sex couples could officially marry in DC.

The couple got to the courthouse not long after 3:30am this morning, and others began to gather soon after.  Friends and supporters brought Krispy Kreme treats for anyone to enjoy, and others brought signs congratulating all those who were getting married today.  Fortunately, hate-filled protesters didn’t arrive until later in the morning after the first ceremony — and since there were only two of them, they were easily ignored and pushed to the side by the many, many supporters there to celebrate equality, marriage, and love.

While being interviewed by the massive collection of reporters, the newly-weds were asked why it was so important to them to be the first to get married.  James said that while they were happy and proud to be part of such an historic day, the most important aspect of today was simply that they were finally married — for them, today was about confirming and celebrating their love and commitment to one another.

We wish all the best to all of today’s newly-weds, and we’re especially proud of Robb and James for tying the knot and starting their married life right here in Foggy Bottom!  CONGRATS!

(Full Disclosure:  Robb and James are personal friends of mine, and I’m so happy for them!)

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Monday

• Hang out, study.

Tuesday

• The Millennium Stage is hosting Capilla del Sol, an Argentinian ensemble that specializes in Latin American baroque music. They play authentic instruments and use old school vocal techniques, and I think it’s pretty awesome. 6 pm, free.
• Five for Fighting, the performing name of John Ondrasik, brings its spiritual rock to Lisner Auditorium. Student tickets are $28. [Ticketing]
• At 6 pm, you can head to the Newman Catholic Center on campus for a homecooked meal and a discussion of Pope John Paul II’s cadre of writings bundled as “The Genius of Women” as part of Women’s History Month.
• GWU: Rooftop’s National College Comedy Competition comes to GW’s Betts Theatre (Marvin Center). Any GW student can enter to perform a five minute stand up set, and at the end of the event, 8 students are voted onto a team to compete against other schools. Travel! [Facebook]

Wednesday

• Out of FoBo: Help raise money for Justice for DC Youth at the AED Globe Theater (1927 Florida Avenue NW). The event, which runs from 6 to 9 pm, will feature New York Times best selling author Iyanla Vanzant, and is hosted by Columbia University’s Dr. Marc Lamont Hill.  Ayanna Gregory will also be a musical guest. Space is limited, so purchase tickets in advance. [Ticketing]
  

Thursday

• Rhode Island band The Low Anthem brings a mix of folk, blue, gospel, and some science to the Millennium Stage, where they stop by to promote their album, “Oh My God, Charles Darwin.”
• From 5:30-9:00 pm, Eyebar (1716 I St., NW) is host to a Chile Earthquake Relief fundraising “Hope Hour.” $10 cover for students and $15 for non-students, the event has 50% off drinks. Proceeds go to Un Techo Para Mi Pais, a charity that mobilizing young volunteers to help poverty stricken areas.
• 150 restaurants across DC are joining together to bring you cheap food and to raise money for Food & Friends, an organization that helps people struggling with HIV/AIDS. Dining Out for Life. FoBo-area restaurants include Firefly, Spezie, & Grillfish. [List of restaurants]
• GWU: The University Honors Townhouse (714 21st Street NW) will be showing the film “The Hours,” starting at 6:30 pm. For a lighthearted treat they will also show an animated short entitled “The Girl Bunnies,” about two lady bunnies that adopt a family. There will be free food!

Also, let loose in the comments with your usual rigor.  Love hearing from you.

Friday

• The Madhatter (1321 Connecticut Avenue NW) reopens this weekend at 8 pm with drink specials and a party.
• Cupcakes continue their draconian rule over the city of Washington, DC by invading FLY Lounge (1802 Jefferson Place, NW). Head there tonight (or any Friday) to enjoy “Cupcakes & Cocktails” — artisan cupcakes and signature cocktails — from 10 pm to 12 am. No cover.
• GWU: Forbidden Planet Productions’ 4th Annual Musical Cabaret is this weekend. Featuring “9 musical numbers, 42 actors, & 12 directors,” the Cabaret is a greatest-hits show with songs from Gypsy, South Pacific, and Newsies. Friday has shows at 7:00pm, 9:00pm, and 11:00pm, and Saturday’s shows are at 8:00pm and 10:00pm. $5 suggested donation, Lisner Downstage. [Facebook Event]

Saturday

• Lisner hosts Pan-American Symphony Orchestra’s La CarmenTango. Heralding from Argentina, the Symphony brings 30 musicians and over 20 dancers who combine tango and ballet to tell the story of Carmen in a unique, never-before-seen way. Student tickets available. [Ticketing]
• If you’re planning some shopping, stop by Betsey Johnson in Georgetown from 11 am to 8 pm to celebrate the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. There will be tea party themed refreshments, and 15% off all evening dresses all weekend. Or pop into the Georgetown mall for some champagne to celebrate the opening of Simply Soles from 1 pm to 5 pm.
• Mackey’s Pub (1823 L St NW) wants to help you kick off the 9th Annual Leprechaun Lap Bar Tour. Enjoy super drink specials from 1 pm to 9 pm, register from 1 pm to 6 pm, and get free gear. Cost is $10 with 2 cans of food, benefiting Manna Food Center, $13 without donation. [Eventful]

Sunday

• GWU: The GW Music Department presents “Hail Alma Mater,” a concert celebrating 50 years of the department’s existence. The concert features pieces performed by the GW Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Troubadours, and University Singers, culminating in a combined showcase performance. The concert starts at 3 pm in Lisner Auditorium, and is free. [Facebook Event]
• House of Sweden invites you to join them in celebrating Sweden’s ski race & festival, Vasaloppet. But instead of skis, they want you to bike! With the House of Sweden being the starting point, cyclists can duplicate the 56-mile Vasa race noncompetitively through a selected route through NW DC and Montgomery County, MD. There are also shorter rides for the less adventurous riders. There will be blueberry soup at the end! RSVP recommended, $5 donation recommended.