Friday Nite

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Friday is finally here and I am about to hop on the subway to one of my favorite Friday night spots, The Utopia on U street. They feature Jazz on Fridays. It's supposed to be a nice weekend here in DC so I am going to make the best of it before the cold weather returns. Peace~


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Comments

Anonymous said…
Utopia sounds memorable, hava a great weekend Stephen :)
Friday, November 04, 2005 4:47:00 PM
Michele said…
I'm with soft spoken; that's MY kind of Friday night! Enjoy a warm glass of Shiraz on me. :)

Peace,
Bay
Friday, November 04, 2005 5:27:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Softspoken-
I had a really nice time. If you like Jazz, drinks, and good people then you would've definitely had a nice time. I'm sorry that you couldn't be there. I hope that you enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)

Baysuite-
I couldn't have a glass of Shiraz for you last night so I'll try to have one tonight in your honor. :) I had a nice time though. Thanks and have a great Saturday and Soulful Sunday. Peace~
Saturday, November 05, 2005 2:08:00 PM
Rose said…
Hoped you enjoyed. Love jazz myself.
Monday, November 07, 2005 1:55:00 AM
Sumeeta said…
Thanks for your sweet comments about me in your last post. I hope that you had a wonderful weekend in my favorite city!
Monday, November 07, 2005 1:44:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rose-
I did enjoy myself. I do love good live Jazz! :)

Sumeeta-
You are welcome. DC is your favorite city? That's cool. There is more to do than some people realize. I can definitely appreciate it.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005 8:49:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I love the pic, it's so alive, and present, and yet so distant :)
Wednesday, November 09, 2005 12:49:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Tryphina-
I love the pic too. It caught my attention because It gave life to my words. It's the station that I depart from when I go home.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005 12:56:00 PM
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