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NPR TINY DESK CONCERT WINNER
Quinn Christopherson performed at NPR headquarters in May after judges crowned him winner of the fifth annual contest, which drew more than 6,000 entries. The Alaskanborn, singer-songwriter uses music to express his experience as a transgender man.
BARNS:
From Samuel Francis Smith’s “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” we felt like singing with a banjo and waving our American flag all through this musical history book of America from presidential historian Jon Meacham and Grammy Award-winning musician Tim McGraw. “Songs of America” takes a look at important moments in American history and the soundtrack that reflects our nation’s soul. Flip through its pages while patriotically drinking your Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and blasting Brookes & Dunn’s “Only in America.”
BEATS:
We made a sweet, little friend at the grand opening of Tusculum Farm, a new luxury B&B in Laytonsville, Md. We chatted about the stunning views, rustically elegant event space and eye-catching artwork. By far, the best conversation of the month.
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Grab your BFFs and head to Georgian restaurant Supra on 11th Street NW for an eponymously named amber wine-fueled, familystyle celebratory dinner. Feasts are led by a “tamada” or toastmaster who regales the group with stories about family, friendship and life. We raise a glass to that (and the ridiculously good food, i.e. Khinkali (soup dumplings) and Pomodorit (mussels). Food and wine are included in the $125 price.
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