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Cajun: Hotter Than the Weather

Chef Schoborg

The only thing hotter than the weather last night was the Cajun Experience created by Executive Chef Thomas Schoborg. If authentic, spiced-up Louisiana Crawfish doesn't get your temperature rising, maybe the sausage and seasoned potatoes will. Click on the video here: http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/niteside/124763604.html

Kastles Ace Search for ‘Home Court Advantage’ with New Stadium

Mark Ein

by contributor Brendan Kownacki

The crowd was beaming with anticipation as they christened the newly opened Kastles’ Stadium at the Wharf. With the Southwest Waterfront off in the distance, some compared the stadium to AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants—since both venues allow a stray ball to pop over the wall and into the nearby water. And the water is certainly one of the attractions for the new home to the Kastles. Kastles’ stadium is the first tennis stadium in the country to offer boat parking, a complimentary perk available for season ticket holders.

The crowd of supporters and friends of team owner Mark Ein attended the reception to officially kick off the 2011 season and toast the Kastles under a “Wimbledon on the Water” theme. Complete with British and tennis inspired cocktails, guests sported festive summer chic outfits and chatted about which players they were most looking forward to in the upcoming matches. Game-Set-MATCH.

We caught up with owner Mark Ein and he told us what he’s looking forward to…Watch the video here:
http://youtu.be/kVveAhfy8_s

Our man panel answers some tough questions (part II)

Brendan Kownacki, Hollywood on the Potomac contributor

Why don't men help plan weddings? Why don't they ever call when they say they will? Our Man Panel weighs in! Watch TBD's Let's Talk Live video here: http://tbd.ly/lSjnL5

We're sure that every woman wants to know the answer to question number two!

Inside "The Gray Zone"


Daphna Ziman and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Former Lieutenant Gov. of Maryland Kathleen Kennedy Townsend hosted a book party for first -time novelist Daphna Edwards Ziman at the home of Timothy Shriver. Ziman, a well-known fixture on the Hollywood social scene and long-time advocate for foster children, turned out a novel based on her own life experiences. Watch the video here: http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/niteside/The_Gray_Zone_Washington_DC-124422589.html

Rejoice and Shout

Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

"Rejoice & Shout" is a new film that traces the evolution of gospel music through its many musical incarnations.

From the early hymns to the harmony quartets, to the blending of rap and hip hop, there is no doubt that "plantation music," as it is sometimes referred to, is the root of all music. Read full article and see the trailer here: http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/niteside/Rejoice-and-Shout-124218334.html