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Check out the Eadweard Muybridge exhibit at the Corcoran.  From the website:

From April 10 – July 18, 2010 , the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington will premiere the first ever retrospective to examine all aspects of pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge’s art. Presenting more than 300 objects, Helios: Eadweard Muybridge in a Time of Change is organized by chief curator Philip Brookman, and after debuting in DC, the exhibition will embark on an international tour, including stops at Tate Britain and SFMOMA.

Eadweard Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 163, 1887
Collotype

This home is located at 3025 Whitehaven St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Built in 1951, this stately 7BR, 7.5BA, Georgian residence is magnificent in scale & design, featuring extraordinary finishes & architectural detail, w/ gracious reception rooms opening to a stone terrace leading to an exquisite garden w/ limestone terr. , koi pond & custom Conservatory from Luxembourg, a spectacular 3rd level Family Room w/ panoramic views, equipped staff quarters”

You can find more info here and a killer virtual tour here.

Woah, this is unbelievably wild. What do you think of the painted rooms? Do you have a favorite room? I literally drooled when I saw the backyard… It’s yours for $8,950,000.

Danny Harris is a DC-based photographer, DJ, and collector of stories. In September, he launched People’s District, a blog that tells a people’s history of DC by sharing the stories and images of its residents. Every day, People’s District presents a different Washingtonian sharing his or her insights on everything from Go Go music to homelessness to fashion to politics. You can read his previous columns here.

“I’m 17. Throughout my life, I have lived in the whole D.C. metropolitan area. Now, I live in Arlington. I came out when I was 15. I always knew that I was gay. As a kid, I played dress up with the girls and loved Barbies. I really wanted to tell people before, but I couldn’t. I finally decided to tell everyone how I really was in the 8th grade because I wanted to start high school as a new me. Telling my Mom was easier than I thought because she always knew. It was hard on my father, though. He took it worse than my Mom did. My friends already knew too, they were just waiting for me to say it.

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The Guardian Angels were patrolling Chinatown on Saturday evening. 

Guardian Angel Recruit, Chinatown.  © 2010 Matt Dunn

The Post writes:

“It is possible that no one will ever be charged with the murder of Washington lawyer Robert Wone.

Federal prosecutors realize that, barring a last-minute confession or the discovery of new evidence, Wone’s Aug. 2, 2006, slaying will probably go unsolved. Prosecutors believe that one or more people restrained Wone, sexually assaulted him and stabbed him to death after he went to sleep on a pullout couch in a second-floor guest room at 1509 Swann St. NW.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user D©Bloom

From the 2D Listserv:

“Recently, a large number of these robberies (cases where someone is “mugged” on the street, or has an item snatched from their hands) involve Apple iPhones. This ubiquitous, expensive device appeals to criminals because it can be easily reprogrammed, or erased, and sold for quick cash.

We’re seeing folks having phones snatched from their hands as they walk down the street, or taken from tables while sitting at restaurants. Although the vast majority of these offenses do not involve physical harm to the victim, this is a disconcerting trend that deserves attention.

As always, I’m asking folks to be aware of their surroundings, especially while walking down the street and talking on the phone (try and avoid doing that if you are walking alone at night). Do not leave your phone lying on a table while dining out as this may also attract would-be thieves.

Regards,
Commander Matt Klein”

This photo of a recent Tea Party rally is from former DC resident and photographer Scott Sutherland.  Check out his blog EXIF and don’t forget to join the LOOKDC photo pool.

Tea Party Rally © 2010 Scott Sutherland

I guess I’m a bit sensitive about stuff like this because I get so many emails from people who get their car windows smashed. I seriously saw three examples including the photo above in Cleveland Park. Even if you just have sneakers or gym clothes in a backback, please don’t leave bags in a parked car or there is a good chance you will get your window smashed.

Also, don’t clip your nails on the metro…

Photo from Flickr user Daquella manera

Thanks to a reader for sending an update of this tragic murder, in the Woodner building on 16th St, NW, of the Washington Post:

“But more than 24 hours later, after she hadn’t shown up at their restaurant, Coppi’s Organic, Carlos felt a creeping sense of dread. Nori always told him, “Go with your gut!” And his gut told him to get to her apartment, where he and another sister, Blanca, pounded on the door. No answer.

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