Sponto Gearing up to Awesomize Colleges starting with the ones around Awesome DC

June 7, 2011 by Leave a comment

Sponto is a mobile party detection app for college students built by one of the coolest DC entrepreneur, Jamey Harvey who I know since Web 1.0 era. Up until last week Sponto was only available to students at the University of Maryland where it’s been burning up the campus.

I wish they were around when I was going to college, because essentially what it does is tell you where all the free food, booze and hot babes (hot dudes like me in your case ladies ;-) ) are near you!

Their app has enabled The GWU (my Alma Mater) as well as American University, Georgetown, Howard, Catholic, UDC, Catholic, Trinity, Gallaudet and the Corcoran School of Art.  If you’re a student at one of these schools you can register for Sponto now and start sharing parties and events. Read more of this post

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Another Jazz Concert and Dancing at Dumbarton House in Georgetown

August 15, 2010 by Leave a comment


As we are getting closer to the end of summer, ICDC is hosting another Jazz party in Georgetown. Celebrate the remaining of the season at the Dumbarton House museum and garden for an evening of jazz and dancing. The historic museum will be open for self-guided tours while a five piece jazz band plays in the garden. Come on your own or invite friends for a summer evening of music and dance, to the sounds of Full Ascent, a local jazz ensemble!

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Awesome Washington, D.C. 50 Years Ago [Photos]

July 26, 2010 by 2 Comments

 

H Street, NE, at 15th Street

Some recently discovered Awesome photographs show what commuting was like three generations ago in Washington, D.C. area. wow! looking at the photos, I feel so young :-)  

The photos from the 1940s, 50s and ’60s, released by DDOT show Georgetown as a factory town with smokestacks and industrial yards, and Rosslyn with just a few one-story buildings and some dirt roads. 

Another photo shows Connecticut Avenue, just south of Dupont Circle, with street cars entering their own tunnels in the center of the road. Others show Tenley Circle nearly devoid of traffic, and H Street NE before the riots, when it was a vibrant commercial district. Read more of this post

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Jazz Concert and Dancing at Dumbarton House in Georgetown

July 1, 2010 by Leave a comment


Celebrate summer at the Dumbarton House museum and garden for an evening of jazz and dancing. The historic museum will be open for self-guided tours while a five piece jazz band plays in the garden. Come on your own or invite friends for a summer evening of music and dance, to the sounds of Full Ascent, a local jazz ensemble!

Wine and food will be available for purchase so come after work to meet and socialize with us while discovering one of the most historic mansions in Georgetown. Read more of this post

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Independence Day Fireworks on the Potomac boarding At Georgetown

June 20, 2010 by Leave a comment



4th of July is only a few weeks away and ICDC is gearing up to organize another one of their awesome event in a two-hour cruise from the Georgetown waterfront. Watching the fireworks from the Potomac River is a truly unforgettable and magical experience.

The cruise will depart from Georgetown while the sun starts to set and as the Washington nightlife comes to life at a distance, you can socialize, make new friends, and enjoy the views before returning back to the dock at the conclusion of our 2 hour cruise. Read more of this post

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Awesome Apple in Awesome DC

June 15, 2010 by 2 Comments


Apple is finally opening their first retail store in Washington, D.C. this Friday at 5 p.m. The store includes a paneled glass storefront that echoes the entrances to neighboring properties.

Their store — located at 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW. in Georgetown — will join other area locations in Bethesda, Arlington, McLean, Reston, Fairfax, Columbia and Annapolis. The opening will be just in time for the release of the new — will join other area locations in Bethesda, Arlington, McLean, Reston, Fairfax, Columbia and Annapolis. The opening will be just in time for the release of the new iPhone 4, set to debut on June 24. Apple operates more than 200 retail stores nationwide.

Given how the Georgetown economy has been going south past year or so, let’s hope the new Apple store attracts more shoppers to Georgetown and get them to do a little more shopping in the area.

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The Jonas Brothers Spotted Greeting Fans In Washington, D.C.

June 4, 2010 by 3 Comments


The “Jonas Brothers” band, Kevin,Joe,and Nick were recently spotted out in Washington, D.C.  to greet their adoring fans outside their Georgetown hotel. They were currently on their way to the White House. They acted very gracious by smiling, waving, and taking pictures with their fans.

Two days ago, the Jonas Brothers performed a free concert at the Warner Theater for their fans in conjunction with Live Nation, which I meant to cover them on Awesome DC, but got distracted by other incoming News :-) Read more of this post

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Summer Ball Party at the Historic Dumbarton House in Georgetown

May 28, 2010 by Leave a comment


An Awesome party in DC  to celebrate the arrival of summer with an elegant ball and garden party  featuring dancing to a live orchestra in one of Georgetown’s most historic and magnificent mansions, Dumbarton House!

Take a step back in time to the exquisite setting of an elegant ball from the pages of a Jane Austen novel! Dumbarton Oaks, one of the most magnificent mansions in Georgetown, sets the stage for your magical evening of music, food, wine and dancing that brings to life the elegance of old Europe and the charm of Federal America.

The party will be held in the lovely yellow Belle Vue Room, a contemporary ballroom with classical Federal elements such as Palladian-style French doors, “candlight” sconces and chandelier, the Ball will feature a live dance orchestra! Read more of this post

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Washington DC 2010 Jazz Festival

May 22, 2010 by 1 Comment


The DC Jazz Festival is the largest music festival in our Nation’s Capital, incorporating 20-plus venues and more than 100 performances into just under two weeks of fun-lovin’, toe-tappin’ good times.

The DC Jazz Festival is an odd bird. Scattered like chicken feed by date, venue, time and price, you couldn’t be blamed for saying it’s a bit all over the place. Confounding the issue, all of the events are organized into their own sponsored cubbies. You can actually attend several shows without ever getting a larger sense of “The DC Jazz Festival”. Read more of this post

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Washington DC Finding Fashion Inspiration From the Bottom Up

May 7, 2010 by Leave a comment


by Kamran Abdi
If you haven’t been in Georgetown or Mazza Gallerie for a while, I suggest you make the trip this weekend. I am glad I was dragged into the two areas by a friend last weekend after eight month. Ton of new stores have opened.  DC is certainly showing signs of a cutting-edge fashion leap where the kitten heel meets the pavement.

The independent boutiques are strutting in with hot, sassy footwear that truly seems revolutionary. It’s all the more impressive because it’s happening in fashion-challenged Washington, D.C., not New York or Italy. read more…

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