Smart Chicks make the daily, smart decision to be authentic. We gather monthly for brunch and a little business. Ours is a growing network of individuals teaching the new ABC's--"Ambition. Brains. Candor." The members of this collective collaborate to increase the presence of women in the arts. We gather monthly for brunch and a little business because intellectual capital is the new cool. [Photo by Tya Anthony of Eyeni Photography] Read more about me »
You wanna know my secret?
I am driven.
I know exactly where I’m going.
When I’m driving, I never split my attention between my phone and the road ahead. I answer incoming calls with my hands-free device. And text messages? Well, after I reach my destination I have all the time in the world to get “Textual”.
Heads up, [...]
Hi Friends,
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you this Wednesday to celebrate “Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: The Exhibit.”
Wednesday’s reception is from 6-8 p.m. at the 5th & K location of Busboys & Poets. Sonja & I will be there, along with the artists (20!) whose work is on display through January 9, [...]
Nowadays, where there is a South Asian appearance in American media, there almost always follows an over-garlanded Bollywood reference (et tu, Matthew Patel of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World?). For thousands of South Asian Americans that live here, this may tell only a fraction of their story. The culture’s rich respect for music runs in [...]
From ReadySetDC.com:
We have a PAIR of tickets to see Shonen Knife at Rock & Roll Hotel on Sunday the 26th. You have until noon on Friday to comment with your FULL NAME. Make sure you check out The Vinyl District too, as you can comment there OR here to enter.
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When Helena Andrews heard Fey’s declaration of bitchiness on “Saturday Night Live” her first reaction was something like, How daaaaare you? But after a commercial break and some thought, she decided to poke at the stereotype that says “successful” and “bitch” are synonyms. Unafraid and frank, what she comes to realize is that being a [...]
Do you care about an issue that’s being discussed – or should be discussed – this campaign season? Do you want policymakers to hear your message on jobs and the economy, immigration, health care, Social Security, the environment, or other progressive issues? With fewer journalists writing fewer stories, it’s up to us – progressive advocates [...]
FABULOUS WOMEN BIZ OWNERS DC invites you to a fun book launch event. An important book, DARE TO ASK! The Woman’s Guidebook to Successful Negotiation explains how to change the game! You’re invited to be our guest at a reception for DARE TO ASK!, enjoy refreshments and—most importantly—hear Cait’s presentation about how to “Become [...]
Carolyn Malachi
Singer, songwriter, poet Carolyn Malachi along with special guest Levi Stephens is set to honor Washington, DC’s jazz legacy with a tribute concert to the memory and music of legendary jazz pianist, John Malachi at Bohemian Caverns, located at2011 11th St, NW, Washington, DC 20011. Carolyn Malachi is the great-granddaughter of John Malachi.
WHO: DC Singer, Songwriter Carolyn [...]
Join the curators, Simone Jacobson and Sonja Johansson, and artists in celebrating the release of famed poet Alice Walker’s new book, “Hard Times Require Furious Dancing” with a bit of food & drink. The exhibit takes place September 29, 2010, followed by the book release on October 2nd, which will feature a reading by Alice [...]
