Rob Brunner
@robbrunner.bsky.social
Editor and writer at Washingtonian mag https://www.washingtonian.com/author/rbrunner/
Finally checked out the Capital Brutalism exhibit at the National Building Museum and I'm glad I did, even if it feels a bit abbreviated. I've loved DC's Brutalist buildings since I was a kid--could never understand why they make some people so furious.
January 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Finally checked out the Capital Brutalism exhibit at the National Building Museum and I'm glad I did, even if it feels a bit abbreviated. I've loved DC's Brutalist buildings since I was a kid--could never understand why they make some people so furious.
This new daily roundup of DC's latest Trump-administration craziness and other local news from @abeaujon.bsky.social will be a super useful tool going forward. Plus random music recs! www.washingtonian.com/2025/01/15/j...
Tech Titans Will Attend Inauguration, Lots of Confirmation Hearings, and José Andrés Isn’t Going Anywhere - Washingtonian
Also, we've got some service ideas for MLK Day. This is Washingtonian Today for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
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January 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This new daily roundup of DC's latest Trump-administration craziness and other local news from @abeaujon.bsky.social will be a super useful tool going forward. Plus random music recs! www.washingtonian.com/2025/01/15/j...
As a former Voice intern, I cannot believe I waited so long to read this super juicy @tromano.bsky.social book. Definitely recommend!
December 11, 2024 at 4:43 PM
As a former Voice intern, I cannot believe I waited so long to read this super juicy @tromano.bsky.social book. Definitely recommend!
Some actual information about the supposed John Hinckley record store (from Hinckley himself), plus this is a good read about a weird visit to a Virginia strip mall. www.washingtonian.com/2024/12/09/d...
A Strange Trip to John Hinckley’s Nonexistent Record Store - Washingtonian
On Friday afternoon, I found myself Ubering through Colonial Williamsburg—past wood-barrel trash cans and spilt-rail pens of dirty sheep—en route to an address that had been tweeted by John Hinckley, ...
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December 9, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Some actual information about the supposed John Hinckley record store (from Hinckley himself), plus this is a good read about a weird visit to a Virginia strip mall. www.washingtonian.com/2024/12/09/d...
Hard to be too mad about the new Georgetown Barnes & Noble when it has a whole wall of NYRB Classics
November 16, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Hard to be too mad about the new Georgetown Barnes & Noble when it has a whole wall of NYRB Classics
PSA: Resonance Records is right now basically giving away their amazing 10-LP Nat King Cole set for $50. resonancerecords.org/product/nat-...
Nat King Cole Hittin’ The Ramp: The Early Years (1936-1943) [10 LP Vinyl Box Set] | Resonance Re...
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January 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
PSA: Resonance Records is right now basically giving away their amazing 10-LP Nat King Cole set for $50. resonancerecords.org/product/nat-...
Sorry, DC: I just scored Politics & Prose's only copy of this lovely thing
January 5, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Sorry, DC: I just scored Politics & Prose's only copy of this lovely thing
Love this new seasonal tune from DC band Bad Moves: badmoves.bandcamp.com/track/new-ye...
December 29, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Love this new seasonal tune from DC band Bad Moves: badmoves.bandcamp.com/track/new-ye...
Is this an acceptable or unacceptable way to park on the street? There is a millimeter of daylight, so the cars are not touching. And there are driveways on either side of the cars, so no issue getting out. Still...
December 20, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Is this an acceptable or unacceptable way to park on the street? There is a millimeter of daylight, so the cars are not touching. And there are driveways on either side of the cars, so no issue getting out. Still...
Raise your hand if your top Spotify Unwrapped artists are also Arnold Schoenberg and Taylor Swift
November 29, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Raise your hand if your top Spotify Unwrapped artists are also Arnold Schoenberg and Taylor Swift
Excellent Evy Mages pic of @moveon.bsky.social's George Santos balloon. And that video! www.washingtonian.com/2023/11/28/a...
A George Santos Balloon Is Flopping Around on the National Mall - Washingtonian
An inflatable version of the embattled congressman has met the unusually strong winds in DC today. So far, the winds seem to have the upper hand.
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November 28, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Excellent Evy Mages pic of @moveon.bsky.social's George Santos balloon. And that video! www.washingtonian.com/2023/11/28/a...
My fave recent vinyl purchase: this new(ish) no-filler comp from DC power-pop band Dot Dash. dotdashdc.bandcamp.com/album/16-again
16 Again, by Dot Dash
16 track album
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November 18, 2023 at 5:49 PM
My fave recent vinyl purchase: this new(ish) no-filler comp from DC power-pop band Dot Dash. dotdashdc.bandcamp.com/album/16-again