January 5th, 2010 at 1:26 pm » Comments (0)

The Washington Ballet has won me over with the title of their current production, WAM! (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart). This ballet,  starring the Washington Ballet's studio company and vocalists from The ...more »

October 8th, 2009 at 1:50 pm » Comments (0)

There's going to be a juried exhibit of art made from Red Bull cans at Union station from October 8 through the 19th.  I kid you not.  The exhibit is ...more »

June 24th, 2009 at 12:30 pm » Comments (0)

When: Tonight, June 24th. 7PM-11PM. Where: New York Avenue Metro stop. L Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, NE, Washington, DC on the large grassy lot. What: A free outdoor showing of ...more »

May 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm » Comments (0)

This Saturday is National Train Day, and you can celebrate locally at Union Station. This event will feature: American Idol judge Randy Jackson. (No, I'm not sure why. Just go with ...more »

April 24th, 2009 at 2:57 pm » Comments (0)

The National Postal Museum is celebrating the 100th birthday of Benny Goodman this Saturday, April 25th. It is also, appropriately, National Jazz Month. They'll have information about jazz musicians that have ...more »

January 16th, 2009 at 9:30 am » Comments (0)

The Joy of Motion Dance Center is offering discounted dance lessons to get your ready for your Inaugural Ball debut. From January 17th until the 19th, you can take any ...more »

January 12th, 2009 at 2:31 pm » Comments (4)

Looking for a volunteer opportunity for the new year? The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is looking for volunteers right now. They need people to greet visitors, guide hands-on activities, and ...more »

December 1st, 2008 at 8:02 am » Comments (0)

Today is a fairly mild winter day here in Maryland. Not a bad time to consider some holiday events: November 25 to December 27: Norwegian Christmas at Union Station Norway gave a ...more »

July 30th, 2008 at 10:36 am » Comments (0)

I spent some time downtown over the weekend. I checked out the really great Jim Henson exhibit at the Smithsonian, which I detailed here recently. As wonderful as the exhibit ...more »

May 1st, 2008 at 10:17 am » Comments (0)

On May 10th, the second annual Learn-A-Palooza will be held in various locations around Adams Morgan, U Street, Dupont Circle and Columbia Heights. Regular folks have volunteered to teach free ...more »