The Georgetown Indy Suggests...
Tierney Sneed
Issue date: 9/4/09 Section: Arts and Entertainment
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National Book Festival Sponsored by the Library of Congress, this annual literary celebration features talks and book signings by well known authors including Judy Blume, Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, James Patterson, Gwen Ifil and Tim O'Brien. Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the National Mall. For more information: http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/
Eastern Market Music Hear local musicians play Jazz, Bluegrass, swing, international music while you browse the market. Every Sunday at the Eastern Market (corner of 7th Street and North Carolina) at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 6 through Oct. 11.
Portraiture Now: Feature Photography CLOSING?SOON Stunning portraits by world renown photographers that have appeared in publications such as Esquire, New Yorker and the New York Times Magazine. Through Sept. 27 at the National Portrait Gallery.
CrystalScreen Film Festival Picnic in front of the large outdoor screen while enjoying classic Superhero movies. Monday nights at sundown at 18th and Bell Ave. across from the Crystal City Metro through Sept. 21.
HaHa at Ri Ra Free Stand-up Comedy every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ri Ra Irish pub in Arlington, VA. $25 Cash prize offered at end of the show. 4931 Elm Street Bethesda, MD. A few blocks from the Clarendon Metro.
Opera in the Outfield Free Opera Simulcast of the Barber of Seville at the Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 12. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. and the opera begins at 7:30 p.m.. VIP seat registration is available. For more information: http://www.dc-opera.org
You Hear
Counting Crows with Michael Franti and Spearhead at Merriweather Post Pavilion Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.
MOUSETRAP: D.C.'s Biggest Britpop Dance Night at the Mainstage of the Black Cat. Sept. 12, 9: 30 p.m., $10 cover.
Toby Keith with Trace Adkins at Nissan Pavilion Bristow, VA Sept. 12 , 7 p.m.
Jimmy Buffet at the at Nissan Pavillion. Sept. 5, 8 p.m.
Kings of Leon at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Owl City and Kate Havnevik with Unicorn Kid at the Rock N Roll Hotel. Sept. 12. Doors: 6:30.
Yo La Tengo with Endless Boogie at the 9 30 Club. Sept. 17, Doors: 7p.m. Tickets: $20.
Ingrid Michaelson with Greg Holden at the 9:30 Club. Sept. 18, Doors: 6 p.m., Tickets: $20.
RIGHT ROUND: 80s Alt-Pop Dance Night w/ DJ lil'e at the Backstage of the Black Cat. Sept. 19, 9:30 p.m., $6 cover.
Juliette Lewis with Red Ghost Doors at the Rock N Roll Hotel. Sept. 22. Doors: 7. Tickets: $15.
The Walkmen with Here We go Magic at the 9:30 Club. Sept. 22, Doors: 7 p.m., Tickets: $15.
Snow Patrol at the DAR Constitution Hall. Sept. 25, 8 p.m.
BLISS Dance Party: Indie, Club, Britpop, 80s, Pop, Electro w/ DJ Will Eastman at the Backstage of the Black Cat. Sept. 26, 9:30 pm, $7 cover.
Pink with the Ting Tings at the Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA. Sept. 28, 8 p.m.
Lady Gaga at the DAR Constitution Hall. Sept. 29, 8 p.m.
Regina Spektor at the DAR Constitution Hall. Sept. 30, 8 p.m.
You See
"The Cove" It's been a few years since the inflatable whale sat on Healey Lawn, but if Hayden Pantierre didn't convince then of the horror of whale hunting, this documentary certainly will. Centered around the mass dolphin slaughter in Japanese fishing town of Taiji, the film is a testament to the value of these marine mammals. Though what the filmmakers find in this town is haunting and heart-wrenching, seeing the efforts that went into making the film are gripping and thrilling. One can't help but be inspired by the lengths the team of divers, surfers, Hollywood special effects experts, and Flipper trainer, Rich Barry go to expose this horrific practice.
"The September Issue" Every fashionista knows that the September issue is the most important month for style magazines, as they debut the fall runway lines of top fashion designers. This documentary examines the creation of this issue of the ultimate style magazine, Vogue. What it finds is the real life version of "The Devil Wears Prada" with the tense relationship between Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and Creative Director Grace Coddington playing out a well dressed rivalry.
"Paper Heart" Charlyne Yi (the stoner girlfriend in "Knocked Up") explores the existence and definition of love in this hybrid of documentary and fiction. Michael Cera admirers be warned, the film culminates with a budding romance between Yi and Cera that might have you green with envy. Rest assured, word on the street is that their real life romance has ceased and Yi's remarkable style of comedy (check out her SNL audition tape on Youtube) is just too adorable to miss.
You Listen
"Dominos" The Big Pink- The refrain begs for a fist pump.
"Yes" LMFAO- Feelin' cocky?
"Hot Like Sauce" Pretty Lights- two words: acid trip.
"Memories" David Guetta and Kid Cudi- Reminiscent of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance," but way less annoying.
"Beethoven's Fifth Gold Digger" Kanye West vs. Beethoven vs. Walter Murphy- Kanye breathes some new life into this Beethoven's classic, or Beethoven breathes some new life into this Kanye classic, depending on how you look at it.
"Dancing on Our Graves" Cave Diggers- F-ing weird, if you're into that.
"Dog Days" Florence and the Machine
-Oh, how we all wish we could wake up in a forest wearing a wedding dress and stumble upon a raucous medieval carnival. "Sleepyhead" Passion Pit- Dizzy. Hypnotic. Euphoric. MGMT wishes they were this band.
"In for the Kill" La Roux- She looks a little like Annie Lenox, sounds a little like an opera diva, and has been the shit in Europe for months. Get on the band wagon, America.
"Crystalized" The XX- Remember that random group of kids that sat in the corner of your high school cafeteria? Well they all dyed their hair black and are making fantastic music.
"Pull my Heart Away" Jack Penate- He's cute, he's talented. and he will definitely pull your heart away.
"I'm A Lady" Santogold and Diplo Mix feat. Amanda Blank- Santogold + Diplo + Amanda Blank= instant dance party.
"Heartbreaker" MSTRKRFT feat. John Legend- Adorable song. Adorable video.
"My Delirium" Ladyhawke -Hot girls, in plaid, kicking ass.
Sneed is Arts and Entertainment Editor and an English junior.
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