'How a Maniac TV Producer Put Down His BlackBerry'

Chris Licht Jenny Licht  Mika Brzezinski Joe Scarborough

Chris Licht is definitely a comeback kid. The former "Morning Joe" producer was joined by colleagues Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough for a book party at the Jefferson Hotel. 'What I Learned When I Almost Died: How a Maniac TV Producer Put Down His BlackBerry and Started to Live His Life' is a lesson for all of us.  See video here: http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/niteside/Chris_Licht_book_party_Washington_DC-122724784.html

Bob Woodward and Tammy Haddad

JaFang Lu

Self-portrait (in a freezing studio), oil on canvas

JaFang Lu

The Making of 'The Last Mountain'

Bill Haney and Clara Bingham

Niteside would like to take credit for the theatrical sound of birds chirping in the background. However, unbeknownst to us, there was a storm brewing while Bill Haney and Clara Bingham talked about the making of The Last Mountain, which opens June 3.  Watch video here:  
http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/niteside/The_making_of_The_Last_Mountain_Washington_DC-122576544.html 

'The Last Mountain': Appalachia vs. Big Coal

Bobby Kennedy Jr. and Woody Harrelson

Actor Woody Harrelson was a surprise guest at D.C. premiere of "The Last Mountain" at E Street Cinema, also attended by Sens. Dennis Kucinich and Barbara Boxer, Director Bill Haney, and Bobby Kennedy Jr. who speaks out on West Virginia's struggle.  Link to video here:  http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/niteside/The_Last_Mountain_Washington_DC-122512479.html

Alison Oakes

Tight, oil on porcelain, 24"x24", 2011

Alison Oakes