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COMING SOON…HILL TV

Are legislative aides sexy enough for primetime? We'll find out in August when the Sundance Channel airs "The Hill," an original documentary series detailing the innerworkings and professional lives of Rep. Robert Wexler (D.-Fla.) and his staff. Hmm... we wonder who will be the next Rob Lowe. Premieres Wednesday, August 23 at 9 p.m.

INDIAN WILL

The Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2005-2006 season finale, "Love's Labor's Lost" has all the twists one would expect from the bard … and then some. The play is inspired by the characters parodied by Shakespeare as well as celebrities of the 1960s. The creative piece de resistance is director Michael Kahn's 1960's India setting. Tickets from $14.25 to $71.25; (202) 547-1122 or www.shakespearetheatre.org

SNAP JUDGMENT

Local sports snappers Mitchell Layton (team photog for the Wizards, Capitals, Nationals, Mystics and Georgetown's Men's Basketball) and Jeffrey Snyder have teamed up to offer Washington Photo Workshops - a course offering classroom instruction with the opportunity to photograph a Wizards, Nats and Caps games, as well as other sports events. www.washingtonphotoworkshops.com; (301) 765-1145.

CHECKING IN STYLE

The Washington Plaza Hotel is getting an upgrade thanks to the designers at ForrestPerkins, whose touch can also been seen at the remodeled Watergate. According to the firm, the corridors and 300 plus guestrooms will be inspired by the original Moris Lapidus design and are slated for completion in 2009. www.forestperkins.com

DREAM ON

Nancy Novick explores how the nature of shapes and lines define space in her latest exhibition, "As you Dream It," at the Touchstone Gallery from June 7 – July 9. Opening reception Friday, June 9 6:00-8:30 p.m., located at 406 7th Street, N.W. Visit www.Touchstonegallery.com for more information.

GAS PUMP BLUES?

Savvy summer travelers should check out TravelPosttcom. The website offers hotel ratings and travel advisory services in addition to tips on finding the lowest gas prices in your area; hotels that offer deals to those arriving by car; and driving tips to increase mileage ... or you could just take the train.

FASHIONABLE SUMMER

If your kids want to learn the ins-and-outs of hair and makeup; fitness and yoga; nutrition; and modeling for photography and runway you may want to send them to "Fashion Camp USA" Run by director Barbara McConaghy, the camp has space left for a 2-week long day program for girls ages 12-16 at Worldgate Sport & Health (July 10-14) and Rio Sport & Heath (August 14-18). Contact McConaghy at mcproductions@cs.com or Shelly Nasworthy at snasworthy@shorp.com or call (703) 556-6556, ext. 291.

REPTILIAN COLORS

Lacoste's new store at the Chevy Chase Collection on Wisconsin Avenue, is the brain child of Paris-based architect Partick Rubin, interior designer Christophe Pillet, and Lacoste creative director Christophe Lemaire … oh, and did we mention it's a great place to stock-up on colorful spring/summer fashion as well?