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  • Mark Lee

    By on January 7, 2004

    Photography by Todd Franson If you have an e-mail account, chances are good you've gotten an Atlas E-mail Alert from Mark Lee. And if you've...

  • Busy Body

    By on January 7, 2004

    A year ago, I made a joking aside in these pages about a new year's resolution for 2003 to stop procrastinating. Here we are snugly...

  • Gallic Goodness

    By on January 7, 2004

    French cuisine isn't as much a national standard as an amalgam of regional specialties crowded under an umbrella of Gallic diversity. Perhaps none of those...

  • Soundwaves

    By on January 7, 2004

    BETWEEN HIP-HOP AND COLDPLAY… Hip-hop has dominated the pop charts for years now, but until just recently it existed mostly in a vacuum, where only...

  • Hearsay

    By on January 7, 2004

    Out and about and all over the place during New Year week... A pre-pre-leather weekend sampling of manly men... Birthday wishes to a 33-year-old Hot...

  • Environs

    By on January 7, 2004

    Photography by Todd Franson Ride the development wave along U Street, with this modern 3BR, 2BA townhouse, where wonderful walk-in closets, a watchful gnome, and...

  • Folk Lure

    By on January 7, 2004

    A few years ago, Tim Burton strayed into disappointing simian-minded territory with a fumble-fingered remake of Planet of the Apes. He must have learned his...

  • Seven Ways to $7,000

    By on December 31, 2003

    Over the past few weeks, many of us have been busy buying presents and hosting parties. In the process, we've inflicted substantial damage to our...

  • Local Hero

    By on December 31, 2003

    It's nice to discover a neighborhood restaurant that serves well-prepared food at reasonable prices without the pretension that so often surrounds tonier places. Despite an...

  • Environs

    By on December 31, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson This 3BR, 1BA bungalow is the perfect entry into the socially-conscious and good neighborly community of Takoma Park. A perfect fit...

  • Black and White Men Together – DC

    By on December 24, 2003

    Members of BWMT-DC gather ata recent Sunday holiday potluck. Photo by: ZĂĽm Linz MISSION: To provide a social, support, service and educational outlet that promotes...

  • Bonnie Voyage!

    By on December 24, 2003

    Sometimes, raising hell in one's own community just isn't enough. And so, with a joyful year of writing for Metro Weekly behind me, I am...

  • The Best and Worst Films of 2003

    By on December 24, 2003

    1. LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING -- Peter Jackson's finale to the J.R.R. Tolkien classic was everything it needed to be: epic,...

  • The Best and Worst Albums of 2003

    By on December 24, 2003

    No single was bigger -- or better -- in 2003 than Beyonce's ''Crazy in Love. '' But creating an appealing album is far more challenging...

  • Soundwaves

    By on December 24, 2003

    POP QUIZ… In 2003, sunlight began to shine on the beleaguered music industry, the brightest light emitting from Apple's iTunes. The legal, pay-per-download music service...

  • Truly Yours

    By on December 24, 2003

    Dear Lena, I am having trouble finding a gay male who is willing to date a female illusionist. I understand why guys are so quick...

  • 2003 Year in Review

    By on December 24, 2003

         So you're feeling a bit tired at the end of 2003. It's been a busy year, and with all the sodomy and marriage going...

  • Environs

    By on December 24, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Amenities are made to be used, so luxuriate in the Jacuzzi, admire the period renovations, and lounge at the grand piano...

  • Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington

    By on December 17, 2003

    Photo by Todd Franson The Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington in rehearsal. Mission: Every voice matters. Founded: 1984 Number of Members: 30 How To...

  • Tax Trimming Tips

    By on December 17, 2003

    With Christmas just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to receiving presents from friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, most of us forget to accept...