2002 ARTICLE ARCHIVES

• The Resurgence of 14th and U
  Zen-like simplicity, great jazz, and affordable retro furniture all on 14th & U.

• Almost Famous
  Hotel Helix promises all who enter their 15 minutes of fame.

• Luxe and Local
  A dash of flash and simple, organic ingredients make Local 16 a standout on U St.

• Viva La... Dim Sum!
  Creatively inspired dishes go where no dim sum has gone before.

• Missing Mendieta
  "Latino" art and where it comes from are two very different things..

• Can't Find The Words?
  Baltimore's Scrabble tournament might offer several....

• Get Noticed
  Urban chic meets funky flare at Adams Morgan boutique.

• Tantalus
  Tantalus' off-key look at grand babies, headless bodies, and the bourgeois Beaujolais.
   

• Art-O-Matic
  See what happens when everyone and anyone gets a chance to show their work at this (almost) yearly extravaganza.

• John Waters Photo Exhibit
  Still life with Pecker with John Waters

• 14th & U Rekindles its Spirit and Soul
  It was once the place to be. The District’s own version of Harlem, where one could see such jazz superstars as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald perform.

• Rev Up, DC!
  Vespas scoot into a new Georgetown boutique.

• Isn't He Adorkable?
  Why men and women swoon for these dorks-gone-chic.

• Diva With Heart
  Kiki & Herb in Pardon Our Appearance melds catchy music with sultry ennui and knock-out, drag-down cabaret.

• Have Music, Will Travel
  A guide to the best places for live international music in DC.

• Speakeasy and Carry and Big Mic
  In the age of television and the Internet, is there a place for old-fashioned storytelling?

• Politics of Love
  Short-short men, the rebound factor, and problem puddy-tats.  
   
• Before the Paint Dries
  Sculptor Mary Early works with concrete and wax to create pieces that appear weightless but have a surprising density.
   
• Tantalus
  Our irrepressible nightlife spy is at it again… and this one’s a killer. Tantalus confesses he can be scared. But he always scares back.
   

• Cultureflux Party Pictures
  If you missed our big bash, check out the photos from the rockin' fall party!

• Glam and Eggs
  Brunch and bodacious broads. Coffee and cleavage. What could be more delicious? Deborah Ackerman dines with the divas at Perry's and Chaos.

• Immersed in Light
  New media artist Leo Villareal discusses his inspirations, philosophy, and upcoming show at Conner Contemporary Art.

• Pushing Up Daisy
  In-the-know fashionistas converge at this stylin' Adams Morgan boutique.

• Reconnecting Through Storytelling
  In the age of television and the Internet, is there a place for old-fashioned storytelling?

• Politics of Love
  Cheap dates, e-losers, and sex-speak:
  Jackie-Oh! tackles your crisis-du-jour.
   
• Tantalus
  Our irrepressible nightlife spy butts heads with door goons, parties with protestors, and gets down at Café Milano.
   
• Before the Paint Dries

  Painter Maggie Michael talks about her process, the inspiration of female sculptors, and managing career and family.
   
• The Art of Dating
  Columnist Ed Spitzberg wonders if you can cop a feel after you comp a date.

• Reflections on "Recent Tragic Events"
  "Recent Tragic Events" at the Woolly Mammoth inspires introspection, wonder.

• The Figurehead of Modernity
  Local artist Fred Folsom's two September exhibits investigate the sacred and the profane in modern life.

• Lord of the Dance
  As successor to The Washington Ballet throne, Septime Webre reigns supreme.

• Art With Heart
  Photos of cow hearts make Matt Spangler nauseous. Imagine that.

• Pret a Manger
  Chez Antoine blankets Adams Morgan in crepes.
   

• Reflections on "Recent Tragic Events"
  "Recent Tragic Events" at the Woolly Mammoth inspires introspection, wonder.

• Tantalus
  Full-frontal pickups, Poseurs, the bad drink award, and more.

• Before the Paint Dries
  Faith sits down with abstract expressionist Marc Roman.

• Dry, Dry, Dry
  Our martini expert gets his shaken, not stirred, and three olives for the ladies.

• Wild Women Wear Red
  Funky U Street footwear boutique Wild Women Wear Red combines fashion and functionality, bringing a taste of New York eclecticism to black pumps 'n' athletic shoes DC.

• Mustard Seed
  Thrifty style beckons in Bethesda

• Writing with Colors
  Photographer Christine Carr writes with colors.

• GALLERY

  • Photography: Michael Bonfigli
  • The work of Whitney Biennial 2002 nominated artist Jamie Wimberly.
      

• Strangely Removed
  An eclectic panorama of visual and performing arts thrive at the DC Arts Center.

• Constructive Dialogue
  The Corcoran’s newest curator discusses local artists, Post critics, and the impact of finance on art.

• The Big "O"
  Tired of faking it? Ed prefers that you don’t.

• Deep Space None
  Jason Falchook’s "Lightly Scratching a Trajectory" at Fusebox.

• Tantalus
  Our nightlife spy uncovers bad drinks, chest flesh, Ivanka, and more.

• Hip Hop Finds a Home at Selam
  No cover, no dress code, and plenty of late-night grooves at Selam.

• Before the Paint Dries
  Photographer Leigh Van Duzer talks about her work, her love of FSA photography, and the challenges that a female photographer faces.

• Making Movies and Doing Good
  At the Film Biz Happy Hour, Allison Silberberg helps to "create a sense of community for the local film and video industry" while raising money for local charities.

• Now! For Something Completely Different
  Now! Music and Fashion may be the only music shop in the world where customers can get naked, change into much trendier clothes, and sit around in comfort, previewing a newly released.

• Ruth Schilling Harwood Composites at the Foundry Gallery
  "Collections," photograph/photogram composites by Ruth Schilling Harwood at the Foundry Gallery evoke the "hybridization" of world cultures, where "the idea of what belongs to what is mutating."

• The KindaLew Gallery Gets Personal
  Llewellyn Berry is bringing back a little of that 1967-vintage Village flavor to the District vis-a-vis the KindaLew Gallery, which he recently opened down the hall from his apartment overlooking the National Cathedral.

• Almost 20 Questions
  Tad Peyton, who works at Video Vault, shares his thoughts on the best place in DC to get something for nothing and one of the city's most unique dining experiences.

• One Man's Astounding African Art Collection
  "A Personal Journey: Central African Art from the Lawrence Gussman Collection" is based the tastes of one man, Lawrence Gussman, who for 25 years collected what he thought was beautiful.
   

• Dupont Gallery Attracts Artists and Clients from Near and Far
  An art dealer talks about her love of modern art and the Dupont Circle
  gallery scene.

• The Reluctant Artist
  From the latest Pencam galleries of life on Georgetown's streets to the
  black-and-white 35 mm stills of the National Cathedral, this
  unassuming photographer captures a different side of DC.

• Confessions of a 30-Something DC Theater Intern
  A "mature" intern ponders his new career choice and wonders if he'll be
  subjected to bad jokes about thong underwear and cigars.

• Almost 20 Questions
  Catch up with Charley Hoppe of Groovehead.

• Rouge, Hot, and Cool
  Bar Rouge is a welcome addition to the night-time scene, with its
  sophisticated décor, inviting leather and mohair seating, and just-audible
  music.

• Exotic, Lush Photography at the Kathleen Ewing Gallery
  Floral subjects of Japanese photographer Norifumi Inada and Washington's
  Claudia Smigrod spring to life off Ewing's walls.

• Photography Rocks at Govinda
  View portraits of some of the music's most iconographic images at the Mick Rock retrospective.

• "Not As Cute As Picture" Worthy of Second Glance
  A real-life journey of sorts, via segments of one gay actor's dream of
  becoming a movie star in Hollywood.

• A Resonating "Boom"
  Engaging theater from a company whose entire production history spans just three years.