The Hoya Guide: May 18, 2012

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summer 2012

Taking Artistic License With Artomatic G3

Remembering the Year That Was

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A Summer of Sequels And Remakes G10

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Everyone’s favorite season is upon us – summer. Whether you’re searching for a new favorite artist, restaurant or movie, the guide has all the info you’ll need to rock out from May to August. We’ll help you reminisce about the past year with your own year in review lists, find your way to some farmers markets and get excited for the best summer yet.

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the corp Hoya Snaxa: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Vital Vittles: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Uncommon Grounds: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. campus dining Epicurean: 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Subway: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Cosi: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Starbucks: Mon. – Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. – Sun. 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SERVICES Lau: 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Yates: Mon. – Fri. 6 a.m. – 10 p.m, Sat. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Student Health Center: Wed. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All other weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

CAPS: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Artomatic reTURNS WITH a month of exhibits sheena karkal Hoya Staff Writer

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he District may be home to a wide variety of museums, but most associate it with politics, not a burgeoning art scene. Artomatic, the D.C. area’s largest free arts event, aims to change that perception while fostering artistic collaboration.

The festival will take place from May 18 to June 23 as artists, performers and filmmakers gather in a transformed area just a block from the Crystal City Metro station.

“The event is unique in that it is open to all artists to participate,” Eric Shutt, Artomatic’s marketing coordinator, said.

“There are no criteria to register, and artists are welcomed in an unjuried process on a first come, first serve basis.”

The first Artomatic event took place in a Laundromat in 1999 and gathered about 350 artists. Since then, the festival has occurred sporadically in the D.C. area, occupying any space available. Past participants have included Frank Warren, who launched his PostSecret project — now a widely read blog — at the 2004 event. At the last Artomatic event, held 10 years after the first, more than 1,200 artists and 600 performers drew about 75,000 visitors. The event struggled to find performance space for the last two years, but this year, Artomatic returns with over 1,300 artists and performers.

The event hopes to encourage creative growth in the area while giving valuable exposure to the D.C. arts scene.

“We take a new space and fill it with art-

ists and performers for six weeks,” Shutt Along with music come diverse forms of said. “Our goal is to build a creative econ- dance from all corners of the world, includomy in the area and connect the commu- ing Brazil, India and Indonesia. There also nity. We want to establish a relationship will be traditional tap, modern dance, belly dancing and step the between artists and wide array of music visitors.” reflects the cultural Crystal City Busidiversity Artomatic ness Improvement WHEN: Friday, May 18 – Saturtries to foster within District leaders mirday, June 23 the area. ror this collaborative Along with dance attitude. In 2009, TIME: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and music perforArtomatic was the mances, Artomatic city’s first major atFridays and Saturdays at 12 will feature poets, traction, and offip.m. to 1 a.m.; Sundays at 12 comedians and DJs. cials are excited for p.m. to 5 p.m.

This eclectic mix of another successful creativity is represenevent this year. The WHERE: 1851 S. Bell Street, tative of the all-emfestival showcases Crystal City, Va. bracing spirit of the the transformation event, which draws of Crystal City and METRO: Crystal City (Blue and a diverse mix of ages, Yellow lines) fosters its reputation socioeconomic backas a cultural hub in grounds and experithe D.C. area. ence levels. ArtomatThe visual artists of Artomatic exhibit a wide array of art ic becomes an event that links younger and forms. These include painting, photogra- older generations, fosters intercultural diaphy and ceramics alongside less traditional logue and encourages community developart forms like furniture, found art and jew- ment. Organizers hope that the diversity of elry. There’s also an area which displays art the art presented will allow visitors to view art that they find compelling, whatever for and by all ages.

The artistry on display isn’t limited to that may be.

This year, Artomatic is also offering a the visual; musical performances similarly span a wide range of genres. Jazz, goth, new way for visitors to get involved in the acoustic, gospel, electronic and classical art. “There will be an art reactor, which will are just a handful of those represented. allow visitors to mess around with art sup-

plies and create their own art,” Shutt said.

There will also be a tour of the event available by mobile phone, aiming to provide a guide to the overwhelming amount of art.

Another particularly interesting facet of Artomatic is its dedication to volunteerism.

“The event is all volunteer-run; artists [volunteer to present] and other people in the community volunteer to help with a variety of tasks from managing the venue to doing the marketing,” Shutt said. “I myself volunteer-manage the marketing team.”

Artists who present are required to help with the project, but many go above and beyond the minimum requirement, drawn into the spirit of Artomatic.

Volunteers manage everything from picking up trash on-site to updating the event’s social media presence. The benefit of this aspect of Artomatic is that it allows artists to fully engage with the community and with one another. It gives emerging artists a chance to interact with more established pros, learning from each other’s experiences.

Artomatic offers artistic discovery supplemented with great food and drink provided by D.C. favorite Busboys and Poets. The variety of offerings makes this event suitable for everyone’s interests and will surely open your eyes to a large range of creativity.

ALL PHOTOS Courtesy Artomatic

CREATIVE THINKERS Artomatic features a range of art, from dresses created with found objects to dioramas made with marshmallows of different locations in the city.

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Your Guide to Theater in the District

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he District plays host to a dynamic and burgeoning theater scene that will continue to thrive this summer. From reinterpretations of Shakespearean classics to controversial musicals, take advantage of your free time to enjoy something a little different.

Capital Fringe Festival

This open-access festival of the arts is an opportunity to experience uncensored art in a variety of forms with a focus on the performing arts. The festival takes place across the D.C. area beginning on July 12 and ending on July 29.

Tickets and passes for the festival go on sale June 18. Now in its seventh year, the festival will once again offer a variety of live performances and other forms of art to the public at reduced prices. It’s a great way to see new artists before they make it big. where: Various locations around Washington, D.C. When: July 12—July 29 Info: capfringe.org Price: Not yet available Metro: Various locations

The Taming of the Shrew

Many know this Shakespearean comedy from its movie adaptation, 10 Things I Hate About You, but this summer the Folger Elizabethan Theatre will produce its own version of the famed play. This show, like the movie, adapts Shakespeare’s story to a different time period — in this case, the Wild West of the late 1800s. This new take on the story is refreshing and offers yet another interpretation of Shakespeare’s controversial original.

Where: Folger Elizabethan Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE When: May 1—June 10 Info: folger.edu Price: $30—$65 Metro: Capitol South (Orange and Blue lines)

Spring Awakening

There’s nothing better to spice up a summer in D.C. than this acclaimed coming-of-age musical set in late 19thcentury Germany. The play employs a cast of talented young local actors and is filled with catchy, alternative

music. Not only is this musical sexy and filled with great songs, but it also tackles a variety of contemporary, somewhat controversial topics that are especially relevant to college students — sexual discovery, abuse and homosexuality are all tackled. This is definitely not your grandmother’s musical.

Where: The Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW When: June 2—July 8 Info: keegantheatre.com Price: $35—$40 Metro: Dupont Circle (Red line)

Xanadu

There’s nothing that screams summer more than leg warmers, neon colors and rollerblading, right? Well, that’s what Signature Theatre is offering up with its stage adaption of the cult ’80s film Xanadu. This comedic musical is about a Greek muse and her adventures on Earth. She breaks one of her three restrictions after helping to inspire the creation of the first roller disco, giving rise to her own existen-

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Where: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va. When: May 8—July 1 Info: signature-theatre.org Price: $72—$77 Metro: Pentagon (Blue and Yellow lines), then 7A, 7F, 25A or 25D bus

Sleuth

The Olney Theatre is offering up a piece this summer that shows a more serious side of the sleuth theatre. This drama centers on a mystery novelist and his creation of what could be a very dangerous cat-and-mouse game at his country estate. The play can fall within the genres of drama, thriller and suspense. This is a must-see production, and the trek there will be more than worth it.

Where: Olney Theatre, 2001 OlneySandy Spring Rd., Olney, Md. When: June 13—July 8 Info: olneytheatre.org Price: $26—$39 Metro: Red Line to Glenmont and then the Y5, Y7, Y8 or Y9 bus

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Spending the Summer in New York

Teaching English abroad

Interning on the Hill

Interning at an obscure government agency

Just Relaxing at home

We at the guide are huge fans of the city that never sleeps, but we might approve less of the financial firm where you’re inevitably working.

Maybe we’re just envious that you’re getting paid, but then again, you’ll be losing a considerable chunk to steep rent, expensive food and your MetroCard. You’re the type of person who is rocking her classes and started researching summer plans in November. We hope all that work pays off for you and that you don’t spend your summer making infinite Starbucks runs.

You’re the type of person who really thinks he can change the world — or who really thinks that this will look good on his resume. Either way, kudos for your idealism or pragmatism, respectively. If you’re going to a country where you “speak the language,” be prepared to realize that most eight-year-olds have a broader vocabulary than you. If you don’t, be prepared for some major struggle. Either way, you will be laughed at — frequently. Try to teach them patriotic pop songs. We suggest Miley’s “Party in the U.S.A.”

Congressional interns fall into two camps. There are the interns who have been dreaming of this moment ever since they sent their deposit to Georgetown. This won’t be nearly as glamorous as you imagine.

And then there are the ones who weren’t really sure what they should do this summer, but their parents kind of knew someone in their representative’s office. Try to get enthused.

Whichever group you’re in, prepare to spend most of your time sweating in your businesscasual work wear in the D.C. humidity.

Please stop bragging about how high your security clearance is. We get it — you’re living every IPOL major’s dream. Just because you can know top-secret information doesn’t mean you’ll see anything interesting, and even if you do learn something, you can’t tell anyone about it. You’re hoping that this unpaid summer gig will give you enough “experience” to launch you into a prestigious tenure at the CIA, but it’ll probably just be something for you to talk about at The Tombs in the fall.

Stop saying that with a sigh — it won’t be that bad. Your parents have missed you all year, and by the time the obligatory grace period is over, it’ll be the middle of July. Hopefully you’ve got something lined up, even if you’re just working at the grocery store, or you might try to throttle your siblings.

Soak up the delicious food, clean house and cable television while you can. At the very least, you can tell stories in September about how strange all your high school friends have become.

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Sunglasses for a Brighter Future

zach gordon Hoya Staff Writer

alums’ business aims to help the needy

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unglasses are the quintessential summer accessory. Whether worn to protect eyes from the bright sun and harsh UV rays or to accent an outfit, everyone sports a pair of sunglasses during the summer. Few, however, think of sunglasses as a way to help those in need. Vincent Ko (MSB ’10) and Luke Lagera (MSB ’10) used sunglasses to launch their own venture into social entrepreneurship and created PANDA after graduating.

Ko and Lagera founded PANDA in early 2012 after the huge success of their project on Kickstarter, a website where new projects solicit investments to get themselves off the ground. Ko and Lagera found incredible success, raising $16,000 over their initial $3,000 goal. They sold out immediately on the website, and that’s when Ko and Lagera knew they were on to something. “[Ko] was really the brainchild of the idea,” Lagera, who is based in New York City, said. “Walking through Georgetown, we saw some sunglasses at all of the various retail shops and found ourselves wondering why they were all the same. We wanted to change the look and social impact of sunglasses,” he said.

PANDA produces high-end sunglasses in many different shapes, colors and varieties. Each pair is made of environmentally friendly bamboo, which floats in water. Their company is based around the idea of giving back, much like TOMS shoes; every pair of sunglasses sold finances an eye examination through The Tribal Outreach Medical

Assistance Foundation, which gives medical assistance to rural populations in South America.

Their inspiration, according to Lagera, came from the idea of “conscious capitalism,” meaning that they want the sales of their sunglasses to go towards something more than their personal wealth.

Beyond helping others, the sunglasses are also intentionally eco-friendly.

“We wanted to develop a sustainable product,” Lagera said. “TOMA was a big part of our inspiration but not the only one.”

They want to have minimal environmental impact in the construction of their product, achieved by both the material and the lack of mass-production: Each pair of sunglasses is handcrafted.

Lagera and Ko were inspired to start their company by their experiences as undergraduates at Georgetown.

“Georgetown is probably one of the most interesting schools, in that men and women alike go to classes dressed up. People really have a fashion side to them,” Lagera said. “[I wanted to] take something like sunglasses that everyone wears and change it into something that really makes a difference.”

Ko and Lagera both greatly enjoy running the business as close friends who share the value system they associate with Georgetown. “[Working with a friend] makes it a lot better,” Lagera said. “Here’s someone that … I can trust, and … it’s a guy I went out in Georgetown drinking with, and then the next day he had a final

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HELPING HANDS PANDA sunglasses fund eye exams for rural populations in South America through The Tribal Outreach Medical Assistance Foundation.

MEN FOR OTHERS Vincent Ko (MSB ‘10), left, and Luke Lagera (MSB ‘10), right, started their sunglasses business quickly after graduating. exam. I know his work ethic in and out. did. PANDA also recently accepted to the Both of us have the same ideas — we’re Ethical Fashion Fellowship, which aims working toward the same goals at the to unite pioneering fashion innovators end of the day.” who also practice sustainability.

Running a business in this manner Lagera believes that this model of has allowed them to work together to social entrepreneurship will help achieve their those in need, goal of making and also ben“[I wanted to] take a difference in efit society as a the world. whole. “We all something like sunglasses PANDA’s sunshare the belief glasses have that both hard that everyone wears and recently been and risk change it into something that work picked up by Andeserve a profit, thropologie and and I think that really makes a difference.”

Urban Outfitany company ters, and Ko and should seek — Luke Lagera (MSB ‘10) Lagera are in that, but the talks with other goal of compabig-name companies like Nordstrom. nies shouldn’t be to maximize their The result will be greater exposure and profit … it should [also] be to give back access to their product, which will in- to society,” he said. crease the benefit to South American Lagera said that he feels his company populations and the environment. The was directly inspired by his Georgesunglasses will be a part of the New York town education, and he hopes other City ENK Accessorie Circuit, a three-day Hoyas see this. fashion expo featuring hundreds of “We want to spread the word and companies, including such highly estab- make sure everyone knows that it’s a lished brands as Lucky, BCBG and Splen- Georgetown thing,” he said.

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Navigating Farmers Markets: Fresh Food With Local Flavor

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n the final section of Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, the well-known journalist and food intellectual writes about his attempts to create a meal using only ingredients he foraged for, produced or hunted himself. After baking his own bread, hunting down the pigs for the entree and gathering wild mushrooms in the woods, he prepared a complete multi-course dinner without the help of mass production or pre-packaged convenience.

While the labor and efforts of Pollan’s task are worth applauding, the prospect that Americans will practice this lifestyle on a daily basis is far from realistic. However, Pollan’s point was not to convince consumers to drop their credit cards and grocery bags and pick up their hunting weapons and shovels; rather, he aimed to show that, like the average fast-food meal, his from-the-earth meal is “equally unreal and equally unsustainable.”

For Pollan, the purpose of his hunter-gatherer dinner was to showcase the sources of food we eat. In today’s society, where fastfood joints exist on every street corner and processed foods line supermarket shelves, we have little knowledge about where our food is coming from, how it is produced or what it costs in terms of both dollars and our health. Identifying the true agricultural components of the food we consume each day has become an almost impossible feat.

Many remain ignorant of the behind-the-scenes life of the farms, factories and manufacturers that produce the items on our dinner plates.

Fortunately, for those in search of greater food consciousness, farmers markets eliminate the middleman by allowing consumers to interact and buy directly from their food’s producers.

Over the years, the rise in farmers markets’ popularity has produced a surge in the number of markets sprouting up across the country. The nation’s capital has been no exception to this trend. Once-empty parking lots and overcrowded sidewalks have now been transformed into must-stop destinations for locavores, passionate home cooks and amateur gourmets. From Dupont Circle to the White House, D.C. offers shoppers a

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variety of markets not only in location but also in size, selections and seasonality. Whether one is simply looking for the ripest strawberries to layer in a luscious fruit tart or the right wine and cheese pairings for a cocktail party, shoppers at the District’s markets would make Michael Pollan proud.

Dupont Circle: Open every Sunday morning, the Dupont Circle farmers market is an affiliate of D.C.’s FRESHFARM Markets. This network operates multiple producer-only farmers markets across the District, Maryland and Virginia. Promoting the food and tastes of the Chesapeake Bay region, the Dupont market opens up at 8 a.m. in the warmer months with vendors selling a wide range of products. From artisanal gelato and yogurt smoothies to chocolate pudding and empanadas, there is something to be found for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Local bakeries display buttery croissants and crumbly scones alongside loaves of fresh bread and other decadent pastries. In addition to interacting with vendors and sampling local fare, one can observe cooking demonstrations by local chefs. Conveniently located right outside the Metro station, this market is the perfect stop on a Sunday morning.

Where: 20th Street NW between Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues When: Sundays April-December at 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sundays JanuaryMarch at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

U Street: It may not be one of the biggest markets, but the 14th and U Streets market definitely has its fair share of loyal shoppers. The market’s intimate setting contrasts with the eclectic jazz scene of the U Street Corridor, but it offers up essentials, including (among many others) local cheese from Cherry Glen, fresh bread from Panorama Bakery and ripe fruits and vegetables from McLeaf’s. After stocking up on ingredients, you can donate to local charity Martha’s Table. Although small in size, the market has reasonable prices, and the quality of its products outshines anything at your local Safeway.

Where: 14th and U Streets NW When: Saturdays at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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White House: Since arriving in D.C., first lady Michelle Obama has been a strong advocate for healthy and local eating. With her support, FARMFRESH Markets launched another location, this time right by the White House. Not coincidentally, the market opened on the same day the USDA launched the Farmers Market Promotion Program, a $5 millionper-year grant program dedicated to helping local markets grow. Now in its second year, the market is still relatively small compared to others nearby, but a complete meal can be produced from just one shopping spree. Like all of FARMFRESH’s affiliates, the White House market provides double dollars for food assistance recipients to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious and affordable groceries.

Where: Vermont Ave NW between H and I Streets When: Thursdays May-October at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Eastern Market: Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Eastern Market is the District’s oldest continuously operated fresh food public market. Consisting of outdoor vendors touting handmade arts and crafts and an indoor food hall, the market prides itself on its commitment to supporting local producers.

Many of the products sold at Eastern Market are grown or produced in rural counties of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Inside the food hall, customers will find an array of products representing different ethnic cuisines.

Thinking French? Then buy a block of fresh chèvre or a wedge of brie.

For a Spanish flair, order some jamón serrano for a tapas party with friends. If the Greek islands call your name, then there is plenty of lamb to be bought for a satisfying Mediterranean meal. If you can, stop by Market Lunch inside the hall any weekday morning (except Monday, when it is closed) and order up a plate of blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Made fresh each morning, the pancakes are perfect for a day of shopping.

Where: 225 7th Street SE When: Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Head to a farmers market to buy delicious local foods for your next meal.

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A CULINARY VACATION

Hoya Happy Hour Whether you’re spending time at the beach with family or friends, relaxing at home or working or, summer is a time for drinking.

Get ready to try out one of our summer drink recipes.

GINGER SHANDIES A cool and refreshing party treat, ginger shandies are a great beer-based drink, perfect for that summer cookout you’ve been dying to throw. Break out the hot dogs and get ready to grill, all while sipping on this easy concoction. Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and serve on the rocks.

+ 3 bottles of wheat beer

+ 1 bottle of ginger beer

mint garnish

ISLAND LIMEADE Stuck at home but thinking about the beach? This drink is sure to bring back sandy memories. Use the sugar and water to make simple syrup, add the lime juice and pour over rum on the rocks. Final step: Enjoy.

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+ 3 c. water

1 1/4 c. lime juice

partythemes Mexican Luau This party combines the best of two of the most traditional summer parties. Dress up as a hula dancer, serve margaritas and eat both Mexican and Hawaiian food. If you really want to go all-out, consider getting tiki torches. Just be careful not to burn the house down.

+ 1/3 c. sugar

6 oz. dark rum

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Swamp People Based on the hit show “Swamp People,” where rednecks go gator-huntin’ in the swamps of the Gulf, this party is a fun way to explore your inner hick. Dress in camo, serve Cajun food and, if possible, get some gators. Or at least stuffed animal alligators.

Just because you’re not leaving the city this summer doesn’t mean your palate can’t travel the world. Let your taste buds go on an adventure at these local eateries.

Vietnamese In Arlington, Pho 75 serves up the soup from which it takes its name, made with delicious beef broth, rice noodles and sprouts. Grab some on a rainy day and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported across the Pacific.

+ 1 thinly sliced lemon

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Hoedown Get in touch with your Southern side with this party. Find a cowboy hat and prepare to squaredance and eat delicious fried Southern food and chess pie. Make sure you’re wearing your white Oxford button-down or

Italian If you have some cash to splurge, a trip to Georgetown’s Filomena is a delicious way to quickly fake a journey to southern Italy. With fresh pasta and rich sauces, mangiamo is the only Italian you’ll need to know.

Latin In Dupont Circle, one can find Panas Empanadas, which serves “Latin fusion” empanadas for a much better price than a trip south of the border.

With fillings that include roasted jalapenos, Spanish peppers and shredded coconut and an array of dripping sauces to try, these empanadas are a spicy treat to break up long summer days.

Ethiopian A gem on U Street, Etete offers some of the best Ethiopian food in the District. Delicious red lentils, lamb stews and their unique blends of spices will take you out of your comfort zone on a journey your taste buds will never forget. summer 2012 | the guide | 9

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A Season of Blockbusters: Beat the Heat at the Cinema

KEELEY WILLIAMS Hoya Staff Writer

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hen the summer is too much to handle, there are few better escapes than a nice, cool movie theater. Though summer is short, this season is famous for featuring some of the best flicks of the year, and this summer is no different. Whether you’re looking for a follow-up to one of your favorite movies or a new spin on an old classic, the movie lineup for this summer is sure to have something that will entertain you.

Men in Black 3 (May 25) Prepare to relive your childhood: Agents K and J are back. Men in Black had a strong following, but its unclear that this series needed a third film. Agent J must protect Agent K from an alien criminal who has traveled back to 1969 to kill K before he can become the most revered agent in MIB history. To do so and thus save the world, J, now a veteran of the MIB, will make use of time travel. On the one hand, there are the usual caveats of a time limit and the cliched use of time-travel plotlines. On the other hand, nostalgia for the genre could make the kitsch of a third Men in Black movie forgivable. But the only way to decide is to watch for yourself.

Snow White and the Huntsman (June 1) Is anyone surprised that Kristen Stewart is doing a gothic interpretation of this fairy tale? No. But aside from that, Snow White and the Huntsman brings the famous tale back to its graphic, Grimm-esque roots.

What will really determine the strength of the movie is the supporting cast. With Hollywood knockouts like Chris Hemsworth playing the titular Huntsman and Charlize Theron portraying the evil and heartless

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dead who has sworn to avenge the murder of his mother by killing the very creatures that caused her demise: vampires. This bestseller-turned-movie is the dark horse of the summer movie circuit, one that you cannot miss.

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VAMPIRES ARE BACK But it’s not Twilight. Instead, Abe Lincoln slays them in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (left). Brave (right) is the new Disney-Pixar princess film.

Queen, Snow White and the Huntsman is a film that should please the typical college student, with its combination of adventure and romance.

Prometheus (June 8) From the mind of director Ridley Scott, Prometheus will make or break the summer blockbuster season. Compared to the over-hyped upcoming Batman sequel, Prometheus may not come out on top in ticket sales, but it will beat out its competitors on style, depth and complexity. The film’s premise has tantalized audiences for months as they have received only glimpses of the plotline. However, Prometheus will be worth the money to watch quality actors show why they earn the big bucks.

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (June 8) Madagascar 3 continues to show the lack

of creativity currently plaguing Hollywood.

The third film of the franchise, this time the unlikely animal team is reunited to take on Europe. After facing animals in the wild, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippopotamus and the clever penguins will now interact with other animals in captivity. The crew becomes circus animals, where — of course — unorthodox hilarity ensues. Head to Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted to get in touch with your inner child.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (June 22) An unconventional choice, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter will hauntingly draw you in. The film, based on the Seth Grahame-Smith novel of the same name, takes a different look at our 16th president.

In this version of U.S. history, Lincoln is a gun-toting, ax-wielding hunter of the living

Brave (June 22) Another highlight of the summer is the Disney-Pixar movie Brave. The animated film brings to life the tale of a Scottish princess named Merida who yearns for freedom and the right to choose her own path. The film provides a different take on the Disney princess movies and is the first Pixar creation with a female lead. Many girls will identify with Merida’s struggles, though few have had to learn archery to save their village. This movie is a refreshing way to spend time at the movie theater.

The Dark Knight Rises (July 20) A long way off but ever present on the summer movie mindset is The Dark Knight Rises. Christian Bale, who has twice strapped on the black suit to fight crime, will once again transform into Batman. As this will be the third and final Batman film produced by the Nolan brothers and starring Bale, the trilogy will certainly go out with a bang. The only trouble is the hype that surrounds the film. High expectations leave the lingering question of whether the film will live up to all the talk. Mix in the controversial choice of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and the film will walk the line between great artistic success and utter mediocrity. But one thing is for sure: Get your tickets early, because everyone will be out to see The Dark Knight Rises.

“Princess of China” Coldplay feat. Rihanna

“Some Nights” fun.

“Where Have You Been?”

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“Let’s Go” Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo

Coldplay’s newest album, Mylo Xyloto, has already made a huge mark on both the airwaves and music charts. This summer, listen for their incredibly catchy and infectious “Princess of China,” featuring fellow pop superstar Rihanna.

With what’s sure to be an awesome music video on the way, this song, with its powerful influences from both electropop and R&B, won’t leave your head as you travel abroad.

fun. already exploded onto the popular music scene with their hit song “We Are Young,” released last fall. But “Some Nights,” with its bombastic backbeat, is a better example of some of the exciting tracks that this band produces. With its strong beat and powerful sound from the band’s lead vocalist, Nate Reuss, this track is sure to be a mainstay all summer long.

No list of surefire summer hits is complete without a Rihanna solo track. While this track is not her most original song, its video follows the tried and true formula fo r creating another one of Rihanna’s chart-topping hits: a heavy beat, strong vocals and Rihanna showing off her best dance moves.

Mixing catchy dance beats and Ne-Yo’s dulcet tones, this track balances the best of both the electronic music scene and classically smooth R&B Ne-Yo is known for.

While it’s a little repetitive, the song will be sure to make you want to let go.

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TV Favorites Return This Summer concert listings CHARLIE LONG Special to The Hoya

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ummer: It’s a season filled with cookouts, beach trips and time by the pool. It’s also a season marked by the quintessential summer blockbuster. Action films with big explosions and even bigger budgets draw viewers to theaters en masse after the sun sets and the grill cools. Between The Avengers, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus and The Dark Knight Rises, viewers will have plenty of entertainment on the big screen this season.

But what about television?

Surprisingly, summer television holds its own. Programming may not have the same cache it has in the fall, but there are certainly a few gems worth watching. Take advantage of your free time this summer to catch up on some great shows.

In most television previews, critics are too broad and too passive. There’s just no way that you’re watching both “Game of Thrones” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”

There will definitely be quality summer shows that I will never see. Instead of trying to review these shows with no frame of reference, I’m going to stick to a few of my favorites.

If you’re going to watch only one show this summer, I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed with AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” Creator Vince Gilligan (“The X-Files”) and AMC took a risk in 2008 when they debuted the show, which centers on high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston). White, alongside his sidekick, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), becomes a methamphetamine drug lord to provide for his family after being

diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer.

After four seasons, a lot of drama, a lot of meth and a lot of death, Walt’s still kicking.

The fifth and final season premieres in July and will split 16 episodes over the next two summers. In a recent conversation with NPR’s Terry Gross, Gilligan detailed his desire to create a “character [who] starts off as a protagonist and gradually becomes the antagonist.”

At the end of season four, Walt has just made two power moves to eliminate his diabolical boxcutter-wielding boss, Gus, and an entire distribution network in Mexico. The threats that have dictated Walt’s actions for the past two seasons are gone, so where will Gilligan go next?

For viewers looking for something a little lighter, check out “Louie” on FX. Premiering its third season on June 28 at 10:30 p.m., “Louie” stars comedian Louis C.K. in my favorite comedy on air. “Louie” is almost exclusively C.K.’s own work as he writes, produces, directs and stars in the half-hour series.

“Louie” centers on C.K.’s life as a middle-aged, fat, balding, orange-haired comedian living in New York. After a messy divorce, he’s raising two daughters while also trying to keep friends and maintain romantic relationships.

Above all, “Louie” is real. C.K.’s humor is often brutally honest and interspersed with revealing reflections on growing up, relationships, suicide, homosexuality and religion.

Two other shows on my radar are HBO’s “Hard Knocks” and “The Newsroom.”

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THE NEWSROOM Writer Aaron Sorkin returns with a new drama.

“Hard Knocks” is “The Real Housewives” for sports fans. It focuses on NFL players from a specific team, following them from training camp until their first game. Instead of manufactured drama, though, it’s set around a professional sports franchise with careers and millions of dollars on the line. The show was canned after last year’s lockout, but it’s slated to return this year, following the Arizona Cardinals from early August.

I don’t often recommend shows I’ve never seen, but “The Newsroom” has some big names and big potential. Written by Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network; Moneyball; “The West Wing”), it stars Jeff Daniels (Dumb and Dumber) as an outspoken member of a 24-hour news network. “The Newsroom” will premiere on June 24.

So if you have any down time this summer and don’t know how to spend it, odds are there’s a show out there you’ll really enjoy watching, even if it is “So You Think You Can Dance.”

“Chasing the Sun” The Wanted

“Good Intent” Kimbra

“Payphone” Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa

Following a huge hit like “Glad You Came” may be difficult for some acts, but The Wanted have another winner on their hands with this summer’s “Chasing the Sun.” With heavy backbeats and nightclub influences, the boy band will prove that they are more than just a group of pretty faces and are able to make more than one hit song.

This hit will be the dance song of the summer.

While Kimbra may not yet be a household name, you know her voice for sure. Lending her talents to Goyte’s hit “Somebody That I Used to Know,” this Australian-based songbird is an amazing talent in her own right. Her voice is both strong and jazzy, and “Good Intent,” with its smooth melodies, is sure to solidify Kimbra’s status as a rising star in modern music.

Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa may seem a strange match for collaboration. However, the results of the pairing combine the best of both talents. “Payphone” is a fun, lighthearted song that combines Adam Levine’s soulful vocals and Wiz’s smart rhymes to create a great song.

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“Disparate Youth” Santigold

“Hurt Me Tomorrow” K’naan

New act Santigold is going to earn her spot on this summer’s charts with this gritty and grimy track. The tropical vibes combined with Santigold’s husky voice make this the perfect song for strolling through the city or sipping drinks on the beach. This song will help make Santigold much more well known, and it’s not without good reason.

From start to finish, this song is full of earthy and tropical pop beats with easy-swinging lyrics. K’naan, best known for “Wavin’ Flag,” finds his footing as the master of easy soul.

This acoustic song is sure to be relaxing, no matter where you find yourself this summer.

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to do: summer in dc

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Picnic at Meridian Hill Park See the beautiful trees at the U.S. National Arboretum Listen to a free concert on the Capitol steps Say hello to the pandas at the National Zoo

Take the water taxi to a Nationals game See the fireworks at the Washington Monument on July 4 Go canoeing on the Potomac Visit the Butterfly Gardens at Brookside Gardens

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Spend a day lazing on Healy Beach Enjoy Intern Appreciation Week perks the week of June 8 See a movie at “Screen on the Green” on the National Mall Buy locally at farmers markets Take advantage of Capital Bikeshare

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See the monuments at sunset (or sunrise) Go for a run along the waterfront

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Take in a free show at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage Be a tourist and go on a double-decker bus tour Enjoy every ice cream and frozen yogurt shop in Georgetown Catch a concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Visit all the Smithsonian Museums