Friday, April 8, 2011

A Night Out at the Theater!

“Stage Door”, the Edna Ferber/George S. Kaufman play about an aspiring New York actress will open April 8th and run through May 7th at The American Century Theatre in Arlington.  http://www.americancentury.org/

Thursday, April 7, 2011

On Your Toes!

If you've always loved ballet or have aspiring ballerinas in your family see below for fantastic opportunities to attend three majestic performances this weekend!

The Russian National Ballet Theater performs "Romeo and Juliet" April 9th and "Swan Lake" April 10th at the George Mason Center for the Arts.  Visit www.cfa.gmu.edu for more information.

The New York City Ballet performs Balanchine choreographed pieces in repertory at the Kennedy Center through April 10th.  www.kennedy-center.org

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Filmfest DC!

Those with an eclectic movie taste will enjoy this year's Filmfest DC!  From April 7th to April 17th over 70 featured international and indie films will be shown.  Featured films hail from countries such as Germany, South Korea, Iran, and Greenland.  Filmfest DC is also a great idea for a date-night as those who attend will receive free admission to the Park at Fourteenth for an evening of dancing!

Visit filmfestdc.org for more information, schedule, and venues!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

World Festival to benefit DC after school programs

Join foodies, philanthropists, and elected officials on April 6th at 6 pm at the Carnegie Institution, 1530 P Street, to dine on culturally inspired and gourmet delicacies prepared by famous DC chefs such as Art Smith, Nora Pouillon and Carla Hall! Proceeds will benefit DC after school programs that teach low income students to cook healthy and nutritious food.  www.commonthreads.org.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Taste of the Nation Tonight!

Share our Strength's annual foodie event is tonight at the beautiful National Building Museum featuring over 80 chefs including Top Chef favorite, Mike Isabella!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

76th Annual Hexagon

For the funniest in musical political satire, go to Hexagon 2011 “A 21 Pun Salute” through April 19th at Montgomery College.  Usually, local celebs show up in bit parts.  www.hexagon.org.

 

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Blue Man Group

At  the Warner Theatre, this off Broadway performance art group performs through April 3rd.  Black light theatrics and paint splattering drumming!  www.warnertheatre.com

Friday, March 25, 2011

Play Ball!

Get out to the park March 30th for NatsFest at 4pm for carnival rides, open practice and a chance to get Ryan Zimmerman’s autograph! Opening Day is March 31st vs. Atlanta at 1:05 with free caps for the first 20,000.  Plan your sick day accordingly!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Rum punch competition

Seventh Annual Rum Punch Competition at Gadsby’s Tavern March 26th – vote for your favorite rum punch, enjoy food from Alexandria restaurants and a silent auction from 7-9:30 pm.  Gadsbystavernrestaurant.com.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Go fly a kite!

At Gunston Hall Plantation March 26th – also puppet shows, hearth cooking, exploring a fire truck and picnic food – noon to 5 pm. Gunstonhall.org.