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So a guy walks in to a talent agent….

dc_lisa — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 02:29:15 +0000

And so starts The Aristocrats, definitely not to be confused with the lovely children’s film “The Aristocats.”

“The Aristocrats” is a comedy documentary, the brainchild of Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza, screened during the American Film Institute’s Silver Docs program last weekend.

It’s obscene, but it’s funny. Sara Silverman alone is worth the price of admission. Over 100 stand up comedians and writers participate either in telling the joke or talking about it. You’d think that everyone telling the same joke over and over throughout the film would get boring, but it’s definitely “the singer, not the song.”

In these days of increasing hysteria over media content, I applaud AFI’s decision to include this film in the Silver Docs festival. Think Film is releasing the movie, unrated, on July 29th. Go see it, but don’t be surprised by the content – there’s no nudity, no violence, but it is absolutely vulgar. And after you see the movie, you can go to the web site to add your own version of the joke for possible inclusion on the DVD.

Enjoy!

More music this weekend

dc_lisa — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 06:47:54 +0000

From dj lil ‘e

Friday, 4/1 – Tinderbox is back, y’all

No Hunting Necessary for Easter Eggs

dc_lisa — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 06:38:57 +0000

While the White House Easter Egg Roll was rained out on Monday, there are still eggs to be had. Well, the wooden White House souvenir eggs anyway. Tiffany and I walked up to the White House Historical Society’s headquarters on Jackson Place today and bought a few for the very reasonable price of $4 each. There are other sites charging up to $36 each, so know where you’re shopping. These are also the nice people who bring you the White House Christmas ornament each year if you’re ever looking for a special present for someone with no idea what to get. It was almost a nice day with the magnolia trees just getting past bud stage but not quite blooming yet. Now if only the sun would shine for more than 3 hours once a week…

Arlington Music Scene Festival

dc_lisa — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 05:30:45 +0000

The 2nd Annual Six Points Music Festival is April 7th – 11th and features over 40 performers/bands at 13 different venues in Arlington & Washington, DC. Taking their inspiration from South by Southwest (SXSW), the group aims to highlight local talent and venues. Check out the schedule – I’ll try to catch at least a couple shows at Iota, Clarendon Grill, Ragtime, Rockbottom or the Front Page.

Rock Bottom is even brewing a special beer for the occasion that is debuting the first night of the festival.

A different kind of funny

dc_lisa — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:38:33 +0000

If you didn’t get tickets for David Sedaris at Lisner Auditorium on Monday, April 4, it’s sold out. But you can still do something to make you laugh. Lewis Black will be signing his new book at Olsson’s Courthouse:

Monday, April 4 at 7:00PM

Who is a Journalist at the National Press Club

dc_lisa — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:15:43 +0000

Who is a Journalist?

HFStival lives!

dc_lisa — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:36:33 +0000

Okay, so it will be in Baltimore, and the same day that U2 is playing in Philadelphia, but Baltimore’s on the way to Philadelphia, right?

The lineup:
Coldplay, Good Charlotte, Billy Idol, Social Distortion, Garbage, Sum 41, New York Dolls, Echo and the Bunnymen, Interpol, Unwritten Law, Louis XIV, They Might Be Giants, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Citizen Cope, The Bravery & The Stereophonics.

M&T Stadium on May 14. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets on sale with pre-sale password on Thursday, March 31. Tickets to the general public on Saturday, April 2 at noon. $40 General Admission, $65 Club Seats

What’s the deal with comedians at the Kennedy Center?

dc_lisa — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 06:27:54 +0000

Jerry Seinfeld will be bringing his stand up to the Kennedy Center on June 24 & 25th. Tickets are $51 – $81, and I can tell you it will be money well spent. I’ve seen a lot of stand up comedy in the past couple of years, and Seinfeld still holds the crown in my book (and yes, that’s over Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, and Dave Chappelle). But you don’t have to believe me, Tom Shales’ review of Jerry’s last Kennedy Center appearance said it was similar to seeing Michael Jordan in his prime.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1 to Kennedy Center members and April 15 to the general public. He sold out all four shows last time, so I wouldn’t wait too long if you want to go. Unfortunately, you won’t see me there as I’m out of the country that weekend, but I expect a full report.

It’s a sellout!

dc_lisa — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:35:38 +0000

I hope you already have your tickets, because according to a very nice woman at Ticketmaster, the home opener of the Nationals is sold out! So what if I’m out in the middle of center field with my $7 tickets. Now I just have to buy a hat. Do you think the Orioles store carries them?

Save the Date – Book Festival

dc_lisa — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 04:40:08 +0000

So I know it’s forever in the future and no one wants to think about September yet, but go ahead and put Saturday, September 24th on your calendar to be on the National Mall. It’s the National Book Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress and the First Lady. There’s not much there yet, but they’ll be updating with invited authors, volunteer opportunities, etc.

I volunteered last year in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Pavilion and was treated to the likes of Neal Stephenson, Neil Gaiman, Frederik Pohl, Connie Willis and Patricia Wrede (among others). I’ll post more information about volunteer opportunities as it becomes available, but it was an awesome day with so many great authors and people excited about books.