DLR Likes to get out and about around town. If you are new to the area or just dont get out that much let this be your guide to whats going down in the DMV. Most of the events are free, and the entertainment is great!
1.) Howard Homecoming- One of the premier annual events in the fall on the east coast. Granted many will argue the late night parties are where its at during this event, where up and coming artists along side established veterans in the game can be seen out on the town enjoying the festivities as well as hitting the stage and performing their latest hits. You can enjoy yourself at Howard Homecoming around campus before and after the game....You definitely will encounter future DLR furniture saleswomen at this event.
2.) Stone Soul Picnic- This event held in RFK parking lot (former home of the mighty mighty Redskins) always has great acts, you can usually expect Chuck Brown to be in the spot...This free event attracts young and old alike. Great for the family and of course the eye candy is plentiful.
3.) Unifest- Held in the heart of Anacostia is also a free event, good acts. Think I saw BYB one year, generally Unifest will have an up and coming band which is always good too. And the SE ass is all over the place Good LAWD! (Sorry ladies but this will be a recurring theme).
4.) Georgia Ave Day- How could it be so free? More of a parade than anything, which is cool if you like that sort of thing. GA ave day usually has bands at Banneker, marred by violence some years ago, I still would have no problem attending. You will Definitely encounter future candidates to be featured in the Red Beans and Rice Pic of the week.
5.) SKINS/COWGIRLS Tailgating- Especially if its a Primetime game. Although I cant stand them Cowgirl fans, its still a good time to get with all the other Skins fans and re-live the glory years (Geez!).......Come on Skins!
There it is....So in the words of the baddest most talented favorite rap group "You need to get up get out and get something...."
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Top 10 DMV Clothing Lines All Time
Da Locker Room is delving into the world of fasion. Here is our list of the 5 top clothing lines in the DMV. Mr. Blackwell, eat your heart out.
1.) Madness Connection/Universal Madness- Going back to the hats that put them on the map in the 80's and providing the consumer the ability to put their unique stamp on their gear with letters and numbers, Madness has kept the DMV laced for almost 25 years.
2.) HOBO - Helping Our Brothers Out - HOBO keeps the big guy lookin sharp. Or just a guy that likes big boy clothes. Here too you could put your own "uniqueness" on your gear.
3.) We R One- Seen as an "uptown" thing by most We R One marketed their sun symbol (some say it resembles versace) to the DMV while at the same time keeping high profile athletes laced in the newest and latest "One" gear. Big G aka Slim Charles stayed laced in his "One" during his first season on The Wire. (remember when Backyard only wore madness?) Not having a store in DC may hurt their presence.....Come back to DC!
4.) Solbiato- Relatively new to the scene Solbiato has become a hot item. Being a pricey propostion may be half the allure, but if you want to impress that new shorty, it may be worth the trip to Georgetown.
5.)All Daz- From a small store front in the heart of DC, All Daz has been at the front of the clothing circuit in style and quality gear. All Daz has also been on the national scene, lacing boxer Paul Williams in its duds. Good Look All Daz.
6.) DDTP- Designer Discounters Trading Post- This line was hot hot hot in the early 90's then poof - like a blunt around Lil Wayne -they were gone.
7.) Shooters- Classic DC style. Shooters been around for a minute but somtimes one has to wonder if they could do more...DLR will be on the lookout for hot shooters gear this summer.
8.) Planet Chocolate City- The name says it all. Originally located near 8th & H NE, then moving uptown on Georgia Ave. near Madness, now closed. This line would get you looking right. The selection was most times slim but if you hit them on the right day you could definitely find something good and they also had the option of adding your own swag. Everywhere I go I get compliments on the Chocolate City gear I have.
9.) Squares- Shout out to Uptown they definitely have an edge when it comes to the gear. Squares like Shooters you definitely wondered if they could do more. Squares does have staying power, looking for more from them in the future also.
10.)Mchunu-
10.) YOU- Thats right the whole DMV- if you have ever sat at home and cut up a pair of jeans, a shirt, made a hat out of a shirt or out of a pair a jeans, used fabric to make an item of clothing that a normal person with less of an imagination would have never thought of. This goes out to you. Keep your Swag on a 100 DMV.
DMV definitely have a style all their own. You could almost spot a cat from DC anywhere in the world from their gear alone. Keep doing it DMV and support your local businesses.
Honorable Mention: Abstracts, Ghetto Hills
1.) Madness Connection/Universal Madness- Going back to the hats that put them on the map in the 80's and providing the consumer the ability to put their unique stamp on their gear with letters and numbers, Madness has kept the DMV laced for almost 25 years.
2.) HOBO - Helping Our Brothers Out - HOBO keeps the big guy lookin sharp. Or just a guy that likes big boy clothes. Here too you could put your own "uniqueness" on your gear.
3.) We R One- Seen as an "uptown" thing by most We R One marketed their sun symbol (some say it resembles versace) to the DMV while at the same time keeping high profile athletes laced in the newest and latest "One" gear. Big G aka Slim Charles stayed laced in his "One" during his first season on The Wire. (remember when Backyard only wore madness?) Not having a store in DC may hurt their presence.....Come back to DC!
4.) Solbiato- Relatively new to the scene Solbiato has become a hot item. Being a pricey propostion may be half the allure, but if you want to impress that new shorty, it may be worth the trip to Georgetown.
5.)All Daz- From a small store front in the heart of DC, All Daz has been at the front of the clothing circuit in style and quality gear. All Daz has also been on the national scene, lacing boxer Paul Williams in its duds. Good Look All Daz.
6.) DDTP- Designer Discounters Trading Post- This line was hot hot hot in the early 90's then poof - like a blunt around Lil Wayne -they were gone.
7.) Shooters- Classic DC style. Shooters been around for a minute but somtimes one has to wonder if they could do more...DLR will be on the lookout for hot shooters gear this summer.
8.) Planet Chocolate City- The name says it all. Originally located near 8th & H NE, then moving uptown on Georgia Ave. near Madness, now closed. This line would get you looking right. The selection was most times slim but if you hit them on the right day you could definitely find something good and they also had the option of adding your own swag. Everywhere I go I get compliments on the Chocolate City gear I have.
9.) Squares- Shout out to Uptown they definitely have an edge when it comes to the gear. Squares like Shooters you definitely wondered if they could do more. Squares does have staying power, looking for more from them in the future also.
10.)Mchunu-
10.) YOU- Thats right the whole DMV- if you have ever sat at home and cut up a pair of jeans, a shirt, made a hat out of a shirt or out of a pair a jeans, used fabric to make an item of clothing that a normal person with less of an imagination would have never thought of. This goes out to you. Keep your Swag on a 100 DMV.
DMV definitely have a style all their own. You could almost spot a cat from DC anywhere in the world from their gear alone. Keep doing it DMV and support your local businesses.
Honorable Mention: Abstracts, Ghetto Hills
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Top 10 DMV Hood Games
Da Locker Room was debating, what were/is the most played and most fun games growing up in the hood....Even though we still play a lot of these games as adults (video games excluded). After much discussion, this is what we came up with.
1. Craps- Much like that scene on Roscoe Jenkins a friendly dice game usually ends with someone being upset or a flat out fight....Remember only gamble what you can afford to lose.
2. Tonk- Great card game if craps is too fast for you. In the DMV you learn this game the week after you learn UNO. A lot of guys either ate good or starved in high school because of this game.
3. Spades- One of the best social games there is. Can be played at the family cookout with Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie as well as at a cookout amongst friends, and when that fine shawty you have had your eye on asks the room for a partner it never hurts to step up but you better bring your A game if you plan on taking things further. (in other words dont get caught reniging)
4. 33 (21 for you suburban dudes)- Got an odd number of players on the b-ball court? Or no one wants to team up with the sorry dude. "33" was the game to play. "33" teaches young kids the importance of rebounding, foul shooting and boxing out. (O.K. maybe a stretch but still a fun game none the less.
5. Dominoes- Personally not a big fan of this game not really any good but a lot of guys in DLR like it so it made the list.
6. Slap Boxing/Going to the Body- Growing up if you backed down from a slap boxing or going to the body challenge could affect the way you are viewed quite possibly for the rest of your life amongst the fellas. This much like craps will usually end in someone feelings getting hurt or an all out fight.
7. Bidwhist (for the old heads)- Not too many in the DLR age range play this game mainly because of the popularity of Spades. Viewed by those who play as a more strategic game than spades thus requiring more skill to play and played by better card players. I like this game more than spades but scoring is more difficult than spades and not enogh people play.
8. Throw Back Tackle- An elementary school favorite. Too few or too many players for an organized game or not enough time this was the game. It literally is every man for himself. Cutthroat football. (rumor has it Barry Sanders was a star @ this game growing up)
9. _ on _ (insert your number) Street Football- Ususally impromptu. Only takes a football maybe some alcohol and a "You couldnt cover me in HS or now" comment and its on. (a "spotter" is recommended to warn of on coming cars you know how long the ER takes plus the one with no insurance usually gets hit so they will have that limp for the rest of their life)
10. Hide n Go Get it- I think this is the only MANDATORY CO-ED GAME on this list a derivitive of Hide n Go seek except if you found the person you were looking for it was all good. Usually played between the hours of "My parents are @ work")
1. Craps- Much like that scene on Roscoe Jenkins a friendly dice game usually ends with someone being upset or a flat out fight....Remember only gamble what you can afford to lose.
2. Tonk- Great card game if craps is too fast for you. In the DMV you learn this game the week after you learn UNO. A lot of guys either ate good or starved in high school because of this game.
3. Spades- One of the best social games there is. Can be played at the family cookout with Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie as well as at a cookout amongst friends, and when that fine shawty you have had your eye on asks the room for a partner it never hurts to step up but you better bring your A game if you plan on taking things further. (in other words dont get caught reniging)
4. 33 (21 for you suburban dudes)- Got an odd number of players on the b-ball court? Or no one wants to team up with the sorry dude. "33" was the game to play. "33" teaches young kids the importance of rebounding, foul shooting and boxing out. (O.K. maybe a stretch but still a fun game none the less.
5. Dominoes- Personally not a big fan of this game not really any good but a lot of guys in DLR like it so it made the list.
6. Slap Boxing/Going to the Body- Growing up if you backed down from a slap boxing or going to the body challenge could affect the way you are viewed quite possibly for the rest of your life amongst the fellas. This much like craps will usually end in someone feelings getting hurt or an all out fight.
7. Bidwhist (for the old heads)- Not too many in the DLR age range play this game mainly because of the popularity of Spades. Viewed by those who play as a more strategic game than spades thus requiring more skill to play and played by better card players. I like this game more than spades but scoring is more difficult than spades and not enogh people play.
8. Throw Back Tackle- An elementary school favorite. Too few or too many players for an organized game or not enough time this was the game. It literally is every man for himself. Cutthroat football. (rumor has it Barry Sanders was a star @ this game growing up)
9. _ on _ (insert your number) Street Football- Ususally impromptu. Only takes a football maybe some alcohol and a "You couldnt cover me in HS or now" comment and its on. (a "spotter" is recommended to warn of on coming cars you know how long the ER takes plus the one with no insurance usually gets hit so they will have that limp for the rest of their life)
10. Hide n Go Get it- I think this is the only MANDATORY CO-ED GAME on this list a derivitive of Hide n Go seek except if you found the person you were looking for it was all good. Usually played between the hours of "My parents are @ work")
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