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Posted at 05:33 PM ET, 07/12/2012

WP Humor Contest: Enter here

By Washington Post Magazine

Are you an armchair humor writer, a closet Dave Barry or James Thurber?

By Washington Post Magazine | 05:33 PM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 07/02/2012

Books hitting the bestseller lists this week include Maraniss's “Barack Obama,” a zany new novel from Janet Evanovich and a memoir that is also the first book in the Oprah Book Club 2.0

By Christopher Schoppa

Just what the Metro area is reading.

By Christopher Schoppa | 09:17 AM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Arts Post | Tags: books; authors; reading

Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 06/29/2012

Colorado wildfires hit home

By Coleen O’Lear

ESSAY | How I found out that my childhood home in Colorado Springs was under threat from a raging wildfire.

By Coleen O’Lear | 06:58 PM ET, 06/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Woody Allen wonders about his fans

By Ann Hornaday

“I don’t know who they are,” Allen said of his most loyal followers.

By Ann Hornaday | 10:52 AM ET, 06/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: film

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Photographer creates Nigerian wedding vignettes using Barbies

By Tomi Obaro

By Tomi Obaro | 05:19 PM ET, 06/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: photography

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 06/28/2012

‘Bring Back the Funk’ proves we’re all one nation under the groove

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker

Nearly 3,000 people spilled out onto the Mall for the National Museum of African American History and Culture “Bring Back the Funk” concert.

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker | 12:28 PM ET, 06/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 06/28/2012

CNN health-care goof goes viral

By Maura Judkis

The perils of the 24-hour news cycle: The network erroneously reported that the mandate had been struck down.

By Maura Judkis | 11:03 AM ET, 06/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Nora Ephron’s premature obit: How celebrity deaths are confirmed

By Maura Judkis

One obituary of Nora Ephron went up a few hours too early, prompting her publisher to declare that the writer was still alive. She died hours later, at 71.

By Maura Judkis | 04:46 PM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Nora Ephron’s thoughts on ‘having it all’

By Katherine Boyle

A commencement speech by the screenwriter on the topical subject has been circling the Internet.

By Katherine Boyle | 01:57 PM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Flaming Lips aim for Guinness Book — and more from the world of pop music

By Chris Richards

Updates from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 05:00 AM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Laid-off journalists look to ‘Tomorrow’ — the magazine, that is

By Maura Judkis

The staff of GOOD magazine, after a recent bout of layoffs, has banded together to produce one last magazine.

By Maura Judkis | 02:17 PM ET, 06/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Alan Furst’s new WWII thriller, Glenn Beck’s latest crusade and Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne all pop up on this week’s bestseller lists ...

By Christopher Schoppa

By Christopher Schoppa | 08:38 AM ET, 06/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Arts Post | Tags: books; authors; publishing

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Karen Klein: Bullied bus monitor not ready to forgive — but family accepts one parent’s apology

By Michael Cavna

She’s not ready to forgive — but accepts one parent’s apology.

By Michael Cavna | 12:32 PM ET, 06/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: karen klein, amanda romig, max sidorov, slava rubin, indiegogo

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 06/22/2012

Library of Congress’s book list highlights #booksthatshapedme

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver

The Library of Congress’s new list of “Books That Shaped America” highlight #booksthatshapedme.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver | 11:39 AM ET, 06/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: books

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 06/21/2012

A brief note from David Berman of Silver Jews

By David Malitz

The cult-favorite songwriter comments on his band’s recently re-released early recordings.

By David Malitz | 02:22 PM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: music

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Karen Klein: Why are people giving money to bullied bus monitor?

By Paul Farhi

Do you think Karen Klein should be receiving thousands of dollars for her troubles?

By Paul Farhi | 02:05 PM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City, ‘Good Time’: It’s trending, but is it good?

By Chris Richards

It’s trending, but is it good?

By Chris Richards | 01:35 PM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Flemish art, back to the future — and viral

By Maura Judkis

Several photographers have looked to found objects to recreate 16th and 17th century Flemish and Dutch art — and have been met with viral success.

By Maura Judkis | 01:21 PM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: art

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Andrea Bruce, former Washington Post photographer, honored by Chris Hondros Fund

By May-Ying Lam

Andrea Bruce, a former Washington Post photographer, will receive a grant from a fund created in memory of Getty photographer Chris Hondros, killed in Libya.

By May-Ying Lam | 01:06 PM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 06/20/2012

‘Dear White People:’ Hollywood, are you listening?

By Bethonie Butler

“Dear White People,” a frank look at race and identity, hopes to fill a void in Hollywood.

By Bethonie Butler | 05:20 PM ET, 06/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Slaves to fashion: Jeremy Scott, Adidas and fashion’s race problem

By Maura Judkis

A shoe that features shackles around the ankles is pulled from the Adidas label.

By Maura Judkis | 04:53 PM ET, 06/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Mike Auldridge receives NEA National Heritage Fellowship — and more from the world of pop music

By Chris Richards

Plus, more from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 12:16 PM ET, 06/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 06/18/2012

‘Monument Wars’ Puts Eisenhower Memorial Controversy in Context

By Philip Kennicott

Author examines the politics of remembrance.

By Philip Kennicott | 11:09 AM ET, 06/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Bestselling books this time around include Joan Rivers, Anita Blake (vampire hunter) and proud son Mark Shriver

By Christopher Schoppa

By Christopher Schoppa | 08:47 AM ET, 06/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Arts Post | Tags: books; authors; readings; publishing

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 06/17/2012

Bloomsday at the Irish Embassy

By Ron Charles

Fans of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” celebrated Bloomsday at the Irish Embassy in Washington.

By Ron Charles | 11:07 AM ET, 06/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 06/16/2012

Father’s Day: A war photographer finds inner peace with the birth of his son, but also suffers heartache with his father’s fight with cancer

By May-Ying Lam

After his son Atlas was born, Chris Anderson’s world changed. In a “not dodging bullets anymore” kind of way.

By May-Ying Lam | 06:40 PM ET, 06/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:33 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Shakespeare Theatre files lawsuit against landlord

By Maura Judkis

The theater seeks to prevent its landlord from raising the Lansburgh Theatre’s rent by 700%.

By Maura Judkis | 05:33 PM ET, 06/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: theater

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Buffalo Exchange brings thrifty fashion to D.C.

By Katherine Boyle

The thrift store brings its carefully-cultivated vintage finds to Logan Circle.

By Katherine Boyle | 12:33 PM ET, 06/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Flag Day: Will patriotic fashion be on trend this summer?

By Maura Judkis

The Olympics could make the stars and stripes en vogue.

By Maura Judkis | 04:07 PM ET, 06/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 06/14/2012

Paper-cut artist from Washington illustrates striking new edition of Shakespeare

By Ron Charles

Pratt Institute graduate from DC takes a razor to “Macbeth.”

By Ron Charles | 10:28 AM ET, 06/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: books

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 06/13/2012

Lindsay Lohan at Art Basel — and other celebrities who have starred in video art

By Maura Judkis

David Bowie, Lady Gaga and James Franco also dabbled in the art world

By Maura Judkis | 05:31 PM ET, 06/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: art

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 06/13/2012

Anna Wintour debuts ‘Bark for Obama’ designer pet products

By Katherine Boyle

Anna Wintour announced the addition of pet merchandise to the fundraising pop-up shop.

By Katherine Boyle | 12:33 PM ET, 06/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: fashion

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Geena Davis and Kate Walsh join effort for a National Women’s History Museum

By Jacqueline Trescott

Meryl Streep, who has been advocating for a National Women’s History Museum, is getting some help from her entertainment colleagues.

By Jacqueline Trescott | 11:40 AM ET, 06/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: National Women's History Museum, Meryl Streep, Geena Davis, Catherine Hardwicke, Lisa Ling, Kate Walsh

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Best commercials: AICP honors beer, burritos, happiness

By Maura Judkis

The Association of Independent Commercial Producers honors the year’s cleverest ads.

By Maura Judkis | 11:36 AM ET, 06/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 06/13/2012

David Brooks’s criticism of Eisenhower memorial design falls short

By Philip Kennicott

The New York Times op-ed piece is lazy on multiple levels.

By Philip Kennicott | 09:48 AM ET, 06/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: art

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 06/12/2012

‘Bunheads’: A TV dance show I can love

By Sarah Kaufman

That schlurping sound you hear is my heart, being hooked by a show I never thought I’d fall for.

By Sarah Kaufman | 02:21 PM ET, 06/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dance

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 06/12/2012

National Children’s Museum (finally!) reopening at National Harbor

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker

The museum is expected in November, and yes, it will host birthday parties.

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker | 12:07 PM ET, 06/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 06/12/2012

Animal Collective to return to Merriweather Post Pavilion, and more from the world of pop music

By Chris Richards

Plus, more from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 11:03 AM ET, 06/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 06/12/2012

Worn Magazine returns to Washington

By Maura Judkis

The D.C. fashion magazine is back after a one-year hiatus.

By Maura Judkis | 09:00 AM ET, 06/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: fashion

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 06/11/2012

‘Big Day Coming’ traces indie-rock roots of Jersey band, Yo La Tengo

By Aaron Leitko

Jesse Jarnow tells the band’s story, following the long-running indie-pop group from its early years to its unlikely brush with mainstream success during the mid ‘90s.

By Aaron Leitko | 01:14 PM ET, 06/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music, books

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 06/11/2012

700,000 books later, she finally has a ‘bestseller’

By Neely Tucker

Bella Andre has sold more than 700,000 novels and made about $2 million during the past 18 months.

By Neely Tucker | 12:28 PM ET, 06/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: books

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 06/11/2012

The Washington Tony night that wasn’t

By Maura Judkis

One win for the Shakespeare Theatre, but few mentions of the role Washington theater played in this year’s Tonys.

By Maura Judkis | 10:51 AM ET, 06/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: theater

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 06/11/2012

If Watergate hadn’t happened... a look back at a look back

By Hank Stuever

We dip into the archives for a look back at how different the world could have been if Watergate never took place.

By Hank Stuever | 10:23 AM ET, 06/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 06/11/2012

Bestselling books this weekend include the First Lady, an adrenaline rush with Clive Cussler and the Battle of Shiloh

By Christopher Schoppa

By Christopher Schoppa | 08:50 AM ET, 06/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Arts Post | Tags: books; authors; reading

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 06/08/2012

Bob Welch’s lasting pop impression

By Nicole Arthur

By Nicole Arthur | 06:29 PM ET, 06/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 06/08/2012

Click and Clack to retire from NPR’s ‘Car Talk’

By Joe Heim

Tom and Ray Magliozzi announced Friday they will end their long-running NPR show.

By Joe Heim | 02:08 PM ET, 06/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 06/08/2012

Equus: Traveling the world to capture horses

By May-Ying Lam

Tim Flach continues the caveman’s tradition of creating an artistic record of the animals that sustain us. His photography book, “Equus,” is a stellar visual and emotional encyclopedia of the horse and its cousins.

By May-Ying Lam | 12:44 PM ET, 06/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 06/08/2012

The Art of the Letter at the Smithsonian

By Neely Tucker

So when was the last time you actually sat down and wrote a letter? You know, the thing with a pen, paper, envelope and a stamp?

By Neely Tucker | 11:57 AM ET, 06/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Strathmore stretches its wings with every kind of music you can name

By Jacqueline Trescott

For its 2012-2013 season Strathmore is offering performances for every musical taste.

By Jacqueline Trescott | 05:47 PM ET, 06/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Strathmore, Strathmore Music Center, Patti Lupone, Dianne Reeves, Marvin Hamlisch

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Richmond Ballet to make first overseas trip

By Sarah Kaufman

This troupe of modest size and queenly ambitions will be making the first overseas trip in its 54-year history.

By Sarah Kaufman | 03:36 PM ET, 06/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dance

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Tawakkol Karman brings her steadfast chant to Global Leadership Awards

By Katherine Boyle

Tawakkol Karman, the Yemeni journalist and co-recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, delivered a surprise speech at the annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards.

By Katherine Boyle | 03:19 PM ET, 06/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 06/06/2012

Ray Bradbury dies: Appreciation for an author who will ‘live forever’

By Michael Dirda

Not only was he one of the greatest of all writers of science fiction and fantasy, he also was one of the most beloved.

By Michael Dirda | 02:38 PM ET, 06/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: books

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 06/06/2012

Ray Bradbury dies: Favorite quotes from the ‘Fahrenheit 451’ author

By Bethonie Butler

A look at poignant quotes from Ray Bradbury. The author has died at the age of 91.

By Bethonie Butler | 12:02 PM ET, 06/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 06/05/2012

Diamond Jubilee barge trip has Brits seeing red over Kate Middleton’s dress

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Kate Middleton’s red Alexander McQueen dress angers some Britons

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 03:40 PM ET, 06/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Nicki Minaj refuses to apologize to New York radio station — and more from the world of pop music

By Chris Richards

This week’s pop music roundup.

By Chris Richards | 11:34 AM ET, 06/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music

Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 06/04/2012

‘Breaking Pointe’ breaks down ballet’s mystique, stereotypes

By Sarah Kaufman

The CW network’s new reality series sets out to be the antidote to “Black Swan.”

By Sarah Kaufman | 10:12 AM ET, 06/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dance

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 06/03/2012

2012 Post Hunt: Did you survive?

By Amanda McGrath and Matt Zapotosky

Find out who won the fifth annual game of brain teasing puzzles.

By Amanda McGrath and Matt Zapotosky | 07:13 PM ET, 06/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 06/03/2012

Book World bestsellers — June 3, 2012

By Christopher Schoppa

By Christopher Schoppa | 02:10 PM ET, 06/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Arts Post | Tags: books; authors

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 06/03/2012

Miss USA 2012: Tough questions for beauty queens

By Maura Judkis

Will any contestant be stumped by this year’s crowd-sourced interview competition?

By Maura Judkis | 09:00 AM ET, 06/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: culture

Posted at 06:26 AM ET, 06/03/2012

2012 Post Hunt: 5 things you need to know

By Amanda McGrath

Join the game today in downtown D.C.

By Amanda McGrath | 06:26 AM ET, 06/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 06/01/2012

A chat with Logan Westbrooks, the man who helped break Chuck Brown’s ‘Bustin’ Loose’

By Chris Richards

Logan Westbrooks helped Brown climb the charts in 1979 with the godfather’s signature anthem “Bustin’ Loose.”

By Chris Richards | 12:34 PM ET, 06/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: music

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 06/01/2012

No Queen? What are Americans missing?

By Frances Stead Sellers

We asked British people based in our nation’s capital to explain what Americans are missing by not having a royal family.

By Frances Stead Sellers | 11:18 AM ET, 06/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

The Style Blog: July, 2012