Last week’s bit of snow arrived just in time for our outings to a couple of holiday concerts. On Thursday Thom and I went to National Geographic for a Christmas performance by Boys of the Lough, a lively, well-traveled Celtic band. I love watching live music when the musicians have such a rapport with each other, like these do. Great fun.
Beforehand we had a fabulous dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s on K Street, and then with lots of time before the concert, strolled down 16th Street for a bit of hotel hopping. We came to the conclusion that of the St. Regis and the Capital Hilton, the former definitely has the better holiday decorations: gingerbread houses, big Christmas tree, the works. The place is very Manor House. Or Hotel.
The next evening we headed out to George Mason University to see Chanticleer. What a treat. I’ve raved about this group a few times here already, so you know I love those guys. Simply glorious.
I work about half a block from National Geographic (18th and M). You were close by :-)
How I loved that series Manor House and all the characters. The Scottish butler was a hoot. I do feel very tied to that period in history. Perhaps, I was a “nippy” or footman in some grand country seat. I would prefer “upstairs” in the long run but those cute footman waistcoats, pants and white gloves… just too dreamy for words my dear. : )