I’m calling it. Time of death, 9:15 p.m. The playoff curse of Washington sports is over.
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Nicholas F. Benton: ‘Peak Oil Crisis’ Is Alive & Well
This month marks the fourth anniversary of now-globally famous commentator Tom Whipple’s “Peak Oil Crisis” column that originated with and has been published weekly exclusively in the Falls Church News-Press, the Washington D.C. area’s most progressive newspaper.
Dowd on Drinks: It’s That Special Time of Year
Holiday shopping season extends well beyond video games, gaudy sweaters and plasma TV sets. Take the spirits industry, for example.

Northern Virginia Art Beat
“Black,” at G Fine Art (1515 Fourteenth St NW, Washington D.C.) The exhibit runs through Nov. 15, and is open from Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 202-462-1601, or visit www.gfineartdc.com.

Community News and Notes
“Art Appetizers” Brings Community Together for Cuisine and Culture Attend “Art Appetizers” from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the McLean Community Center for great food, wine, conversation and community.
Picking Splinters: Worst-to-First
Once upon a time the Tampa Bay Rays were terrible. Beyond terrible. Losing was a routine and the rebuilding project was interminable.
Picking Splinters: The Empire Strikes Out
When the Yankees and Orioles play out the final game at Yankee Stadium this Sunday, it will be from a far different script than many had foreseen at the start of the season.

Sports Roundup
Nationals Prepare to Host “Kids Day” The Washington Nationals will host Kids Day at Nationals Park on Sunday, August 31 when they face the Atlanta Braves at 1:35pm.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News from Greater Falls Church
Summer may be winding down, but there still is time to enjoy the free summer outdoor concert series, Spotlight by Starlight, at Mason District Park. Tomorrow night’s performance features the City of Fairfax “Alte Kameraden German” Band.

Northern Virginia Art Beat
Phillips Collection. (1600 21 St. NW, Washington, D.C.) Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday “Artful Evenings” with music and gallery talks 5 – 8:30 p.m;, Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 202-387-2151, or visit phillipscollection.org.