Anwan “Big G” Glover, of go-go outfit Backyard Band and The Wire, is in recovery after being stabbed at Cafe Asia this weekend. [City Desk]

Veteran Washington Post book critic Carolyn See is retiring. [Post]

Listen to Paperhaus‘ new track, “Cairo.” [D.C. Music Download]

Photos from the Society of Cincinnati’s lavish mansion [BYT]

Lionel Richie will perform at the state dinner for all the African heads of state in town this week. [Post]

Eight cooler alternatives to “Fancy” for the “song of the summer” title [Post]

Photos from the DIY shows of the inaugural In It Together Fest [Bandwidth]