Thursday, May 1, 2014

A Night Out


I had a really enjoyable evening on Wednesday with a friend in Washington DC that started with a delicious dinner at Washington's oldest bar and restaurant, Old Ebbitt Grill.  It's said that Theodore Roosevelt used to dine at this restaurant which is beautifully decorated.  We didn't get a chance to see it, but our waiter mentioned that on display by the main bar is a letter written by Buffalo Bill in 1886 to a judge in Arkansas about two horse thieves he captured on Old Ebbitt Grill stationary.
After dinner we went to a concert at the Warner Theater that was built in 1924 as a movie palace presenting live vaudeville and first run silent movies. We were there to see one my friend's favorite British comedians, Eddie Izzard. Have you heard of him?  
I'll admit that I hadn't.  
~Before the concert that was sold out~
I found his comedy routine unique, creative and entertaining all at once! 
I'll also admit that I don't know if I would go and see Eddie Izzard again, I might. However it really was a fun evening spent with a good friend, that recharged my inner-batteries that have lately been running on empty.

26 comments:

  1. Eddie is quite famous over here. Does a lot of charity work now too. Looks like a good break x

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  2. Both venues look gorgeous. Nice to get out with a good friend.

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  3. Lovely time together, and even if the concert was not quite your favourite entertainment, company with a good friend is the best. Cheers,Jean.

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  4. Hmmmm, my first comment doesn't seem to have worked. Bad blogger! It was a beautiful place for dinner. so glad you had a night out to recharge!

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  5. i like him as an actor. :) a nice night out with a friend is worth it. :)

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  6. SHE recognises him. Sounds like a great night out. You need those every once in awhile.

    Looks like the rain is still with you.

    XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

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  7. what a gorgeous historical restaurant!
    and ...
    somehow i'd missed the last post.
    LOVED it! but then i'm one of the few people in the world
    that actually likes the 'essence' of wet dog! LOLOL.
    just love those beautiful faces.
    XOXO

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  8. A night out is good for the soul. Love the restaurant and its history.

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  9. Eddie Izzard has been on many of the morning shows lately. I think to promote his tour. Glad you had a nice evening out with your friend.

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  10. Very nice place to go Kim, love the history of the building. Happy for you, Hugs Francine.

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  11. Oh Kim,
    So glad you were able to enjoy this!
    love
    tweedles

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  12. it's nice to get to go out with a good friend and have some fun....probably all of us should get out more often and spend time with our friends. Glad you took the time to do it.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  13. Batteries should never be empty. The comedian an acquired taste ? We saw him once.

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  14. I never heard of the fellow either. I am so glad that you found a place to refresh your tired batteries and what better way than with a friend!

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  15. I'm very fond of Eddie Izzard and saw him live once about twelve years ago at a strange benefit event. Easy tiger with your painting the town red! x

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  16. This looks such a lovely place. As for Eddie Izard, he is definitely unique. Although I've never been to any of his Shows.

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  17. That sounds like a super fun evening, with a good friend!

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  18. We all need a change of pace sometimes! I know I do! Here's hoping that you keep feeling recharged for a while. :)

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  19. Just being out in that beautiful restaurant would have recharged me,glad you could spend some time out with a friend.Phyllis

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  20. Hello! Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog and being a curious person I popped over to meet you. What adorable dogs, we would love to have a dog but we both work and think it would be unfair, we just have a very old cat and she sleeps 22 hours a day! Will pop back and read some more later xxx

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  21. Sounds like a wonderful evening out with your friend.. A nice way to recharge your batteries.. Enjoy your weekend!

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  22. How fun! And it's great therapy teu step outside our normal routines sometimes! Your evening looks awesome!

    wif lubbs from Little Reufus

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  23. Wow, great night! I love Eddie Izzard! What fun!!!

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  24. No I haven't heard of Eddie Izzard either. What a beautiful restaurant, such a lucky gal you are, Kim!!

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  25. Have not heard of Eddie Izzard but yes, that restaurant looks like a lovely time!

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