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March 28th, 2009UncategorizedThis city is filled with churches and historical monuments, plus fashionable cafés and hip clubs (signs of Moscow's new gilded age). -
March 27th, 2009UncategorizedThe price to become a temporary castaway needn't break the bank. Join us with a piña colada and paperback--oh, what the heck: With all the money you're saving, spring for a hardcover!
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March 26th, 2009UncategorizedBy now, many of you have probably read about Skittles’ new website. It’s the best thing to happen to Skittles since Skittles Vodka tutorials flooded the net – but that was two weeks ago. It’s being hailed as “an amazing social media campaign” by econsultancy.com. Where other brand- built social media websites have failed, Skittles has succeeded.
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March 23rd, 2009Uncategorized
Mark asks: What are the three BEST low cost hotels in DC?
Well, Mark, I’m not just saying this because I’m a lawyer, but… it depends. As you saw with inauguration, prices fluctuate here with demand. Now inauguration was a particular biggie, but even a pharmaceutical convention can unexpectedly hike up rates and limit availablity.
All that said, The Beacon is a steal. Especially in the nice weather when you get to enjoy the rooftop bar. Um, I mean, rooftop view. The Hotel Palomar and Hotel Helix are uber-hip Kimptons that you can get for around $120 a night. Finally, the Capitol Hilton at 16/K is only like $100 a night. It’s a bit generic, but nice enough and a better fit for Grandma (or anyone else that won’t enjoy a leopard print robe). -
March 22nd, 2009Uncategorized
Singer-songwriter Kate Voegele is gearing up for the May release of A Fine Mess, the highly anticipated follow-up to her 2008 debut album, Don’t Look Away (MySpace/Interscope). Voegele recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Mike Elizondo (Rihanna, Maroon 5, Pink).
The 22-year-old has been racking up frequent flier miles of late, jetting back and forth between L.A. and Wilmington, North Carolina, where she’s also shooting new episodes of the CW Network’s hit TV series “One Tree Hill.” This season sees Voegele reprising her role as singer-songwriter Mia. She made headlines last year by performing several songs on the show, all from Don’t Look Away.
In their year-end issue, Billboard magazine spotlighted the 10 biggest film and television placement/appearances of 2008 and put Voegele’s involvement with “One Tree Hill” at No. 1. Wrote Billboard Sr. Editor Ann Donohue, “There’s getting a song placed in a prime-time show and then there’s getting cast in that show to play your own music and have the show’s creator write storylines for you inspired by your songs. Such was the case for Kate Voegele…”.
The new season of “One Tree Hill” will see Voegele giving audiences sneak previews of songs from the upcoming album, beginning with the March 16th episode, when she will premiere a brand-new track titled “Manhattan From The Sky.”
Voegele, hailed by Entertainment Weekly for being among the best of “the new golden age of female singer-songwriters,” spent the majority of 2008 touring in support of debut album Don’t Look Away, the record that earned her “Artist To Watch In ‘08” accolades from Billboard. Over the course of the year, she shared stages with Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas, Ben Lee, Cary Brothers and launched her own headlining tour.
Voegele performed on “Live with Regis and Kelly” and CBS’ “The Early Show,” and also appeared on “TRL” and Fuse-TV’s “The Sauce.” She recently gave a special acoustic performance on the ABC-TV’s “The Bachelor.” She’s also been featured on the cover of USA Today’s “Life” section and appeared in the pages of People, CosmoGirl, TV Guide and Giant, to name but a few. -
March 22nd, 2009Uncategorized
Berlin based glam rockers Cinema Bizarre have announced they will join Lady Gaga on her upcoming spring tour. Lady Gaga’s The Fame Ball Tour kicks off this week in San Diego and is sure to be filled with the pop sensation’s offbeat glitz and a cast of unusual acts to fit the bill. Cinema Bizarre’s support for the The Fame Ball tour will span all 23 dates which will also include Chester French and The White Tie Affair.
Cinema Bizarre Tour Dates
Mar 12 House of Blues - San Diego
Mar 13 The Wiltern - Los Angeles
Mar 14 Mezzanine - San Francisco
Mar 16 The Showbox/ the market - Seattle
Mar 17 Wonder Ballroom - Portland
Mar 18 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver
Mar 21 Gothic Theatre - Englewood
Mar 23 Fine Line Music Café - Minneapolis
Mar 24 House of Blues - Chicago
Mar 25 Royal Oak Music Theatre - Royal Oak
Mar 26 Elements - Kitchener
Mar 27 Bronson Centre - Ottawa
Mar 28 Metropolis - Montreal
Mar 30 House of Blues - Boston
Mar 31 Terminal 5 - New York
Apr 1 Electric Factory - Philadelphia
Apr 2 9.30 Club - Washington DC
Apr 3 Toad`s Place of Richmond - Richmond
Apr 4 Palm Springs Convention Centre - Palm Springs
Apr 6 House of Blues - Orlando
Apr 7 The Ritz - Tampa
Apr 8 Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale
Apr 9 Centerstage - Atlanta
Apr 20 The Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, California *
Apr 24 Highline Ballroom – New York *