Angelina on set (Photo: Splash News)

I was going to write a commentary on a news worthy story- I swear. But in the middle of writing it I found out some juicier material: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are in town! As I type this Pitt should be on Capitol Hill meeting with Nancy Pelosi concerning, “Make It Right, a project launched in 2007 to construct affordable and environmentally-sustainable housing for low-income residents of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans who lost their homes as a result of Hurricane Katrina,” according to Pelosi’s office.

So what’s Angelina up to? She’s keeping busy filming scenes for her new film, “Salt.” Entertainment Wise has some photos of her running in costume for some sort of chase scene.

Alright so is there enough room for three superstars to be in town? If Angelina is filming scenes in town she maybe here for a few more days, any chance of seeing the two out on the town?

I’m amazed that it took a friend’s comment for me to learn about the news- I would of expected MSNBC to have live coverage of the photo op, and a little bit more buzz than today’s depressing economic news. Not even the friend that told me is really excited, “haha i guess its kind of exciting, im not about to up and leave my office but its neat.”

Is it really exciting or neat? Anybody going to flock to The frigid mall right now?

After watching the short video I have to say that she may be the hippest Speaker of the House ever.

Where:  The Reflecting Pool in front of the US Capitol Building

When:  Saturday, November 15, 1:30 pm

The point of this gathering–of this whole movement, with protests in every state on Saturday–is positive and fun.  This is not about h8 or blame, but looks forward toward to what needs to be done now to achieve one goal: Full equality for ALL.

There will likely be a similar proposal on the DC ballot next year, so this will be an interesting test of the mandate for change, as well as the opportunity for a fascinating political discussion on what is meant by “separate but equal” and “civil rights”.  Last I checked, those are pretty fundamental concepts in the District.

If you haven’t seen Keith Olbermann’s commentary on the issue, it’s certainly worth a gander.  And if you’re as touched by this as I am, join us on Facebook, and I hope to see you there.

Their plan is to leave at midnight Friday.  If you can, please help by contacting band director James Perry at James2081[at]comcast[dot]net

At the urging of a friend from school, we ventured to Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s new restaurant on Capitol Hill: The Good Stuff Eatery on Friday night. As yet another entry in the DC burger scene (recently chronicled by the Post’s Tim Carman), I found myself wondering if a celebrity like Chef Spike could move product. The answer, as proven by the crowds on the sidewalk on Pennsylvania Ave. SE, is unquestionably “yes.”

Full review after the jump.

Eight of us braved the line for about 20 minutes on Penn Ave. for entry into The Good Stuff. Spike’s new digs aren’t a sit-down restaurant; customers stand in line to order, take a pager while their meal is prepared and find a table on their own. Controlled entry into the line prevented overcrowding, which was a nice touch – and we found a table for 8 upstairs without too much trouble.

The burgers were tasty, if not quite as big as I’ve seen at the local Five Guys. I tried the “Colletti’s Smokehouse” burger, which is topped with applewood bacon, sharp Vermont cheddar, fried Vidalia onion rings and chipotle BBQ sauce. A freshly-made burger is always better than one that’s been sitting under the hot lights, but I wasn’t totally blown away. I’m willing to concede, though, that I have high burger standards – growing up with In & Out in California spoiled me!

I found the restaurant’s strengths elsewhere. Spike’s Village Fries (French fries seasoned with lots of fresh thyme, rosemary and cracked pepper) were fantastic – crisp, hot out of the fryer and served with a mayonnaise bar nearby. That’s right – four kinds of mayo for your fries! I particularly liked the Old Bay variety. I also tried out a Black & White milkshake, which was spectacular. Thick, creamy and perfectly complementary to the meal.

My only real complaint was the price tag – my dinner ran about $16 for a burger, seasoned fries and a milkshake – but I’m sure that won’t be an impediment to the Top Chef fans in the area. One of my companions noted that their portion sizes need work – her burger seemed relatively small compared to the mountain of French fries served with it. Still, one can’t expect perfection from the new kid on the block, and the lines out the door must mean they’re doing something right. If you don’t mind a moderate wait for a chance to spot Chef Spike (we didn’t see him during our visit, but I’m sure he’s around on occasion), it’s worth a trip.

The word of the day last Wednesday was Oil. I can tell you’re shocked and appalled.

Of course, I know squat about Novick’s politics, but this way you get to meet Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, and hang out with him before the show. Of course, maybe this is the best way to get influence in the Senate, as DC’s currently boned on the whole representation deal. Maybe this is a great way to make known the struggle of all District residents when it comes to representation in Congress. You can let Steve Novick just what you think about the royal screwjob that DC residents get.

Or, it’s just a way to get a cool set of tickets to Pearl Jam. $250 for a pair, though, that’s kinda ouchie to my wallet.

Sadly, they got stuck in traffic on I-270, and missed morning rush.

I’m seriously laughing at my keyboard right now that they got screwed by the very force they intended to screw us all with. Surely, they’re going to be present today, messing with our street traffic for a bit, but at least they had the common decency to get stuck like the rest of us…

Hysterically, their Mission statement includes links to their four major branches: Military, Law Enforcement, Hunter Education and…

…Home Theatre?

No really. For real. They will sell you a kit to install in your home theatre so you can practice pistol shooting, rifle shooting or shooting skeet! The best part of all of this? The “firearms” they sell are probably the only legal ones for the District.

I guess if somebody breaks in you can put a dot on their chest…