The DC Traveler

The Wizards are in the NBA first round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers (a rematch of the 2006 playoffs).
In the best-of-seven game series, there are two definite home games at the Verizon Center and one additional if needed.

Washington Wizards – NBA First Round Playoff Games
Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW, (between 6th and 7th NE)
Washington, DC 20004
Dates and Times 

Game 3 – Saturday, April 28th at 5:30 p.m.
Game 4 – Monday, April 30th – time TBD
Game 6 – Friday, May 4th – time TBD

Tickets – available online – $45.00 – $1,200.00 (court side)
Nearest Metro subway station – Gallery Place / …read more

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While the recent 50 mph winds and heavy rain have ended the cherry blossom season; I thought one more look would be appropiate.

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Experience with human body like never before. See what we look like on the inside, without our skin. Using real human bodies that have been preserved in an innovative process.
The exhibit, BODIES – The Exhibition, shows over 20 human bodies presented as pieces of art, which show the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems of the body.
The exhibit also displays 200+ individual body parts; some are highly educational and show the effects of obesity, sedentary (couch potato) lifestyles and smoking, as well as diseases such as cancer, cirrhosis, arthritis and osteoporosis.
The bodies are sourced from the medical university in China …read more

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It’s time for the NFL Draft and you can watch the Redskins participate live on the JumboTron at FedExField. Plus, you can tour the Skin’s locker room, get on the field and test your passing and kicking skills, and see the 2007 Redskins Cheerleaders.

Head coach Joe Gibbs is expected to helicopter into FedEx Field as well as several Skins players and former players should be on hand to sign to autographs.

Here’s a little known fact about the Washington Redskins – the team was originally called The Braves and were the NFL franchise in Boston. They played at Fenway Park (home of …read more

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No this isn’t about the latest Versace jewel-encrusted jeans for some rich Hollywood celeb, but just a pair of pants. But obviously, a VERY special pair of pants to the owner.
Local DC TV news station ABC 7 reported a couple days ago on a lawsuit against a dry cleaners for losing a pair of pants….the suit is for $67 million. FOR A PAIR OF PANTS…!!!
The plaintiff is a District administrative law judge. One can only assume that he really likes these pants or perhaps really hates shopping for clothes.
Only in DC would you see a lawsuit …read more

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While the recent DC weather doesn’t have most people thinking about being outside, the summer schedule for music and dance at Wolf Trap is out.
From classic to pop, opera to country, jazz to dance, Wolf Trap is the place to be on just about any summer evening for some of the Capital areas best music.  
You can reserve a seat close to the stage or toss a blanket on the lawn and bring a bottle of wine and a picnic. You can also dine at the Ovation Restaurant prior to the show (reservations strongly recommended) or pick-up a picnic-to-go at Meals …read more

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In its third year, the Big Band JAM brings together college, military and international big-band jazz ensembles for a 9-day celebration of the best in big band jazz.
Representing the U.S. military are the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble Army, Navy Commodores, Airforce Airmen of Note. The collegiate bands include ensembles from American, George Mason and George Washington Universities University of North Texas, and Montgomery College. A dozen local high school bands and seven bands from overseas plus more round out the performances. The headliners are the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

Jams will be occurring all week at at different times, so …read more

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Feel as if you have traveled to the Middle East and enjoy over 100 dancers performing various styles of belly dance, “eastern dance” or as it’s called in Arabic – raqs sharqi.  
Belly dancing is based on one of the Middle East native social dances and is performed by both men and women (but usually separately) at social gatherings for fun and celebration.  The styles and types of belly dance vary as the dance has developed across all parts of the globe, there are numerous styles including traditional, modern, tribal, Persian, Oriental, Turkish, Egyptian, American Tribal and Gypsy, each with its own …read more

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Last week I wrote a post about the tour you can take to watch money being printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Check out more stories about money – saving, investing, managing, financing and more at the Carnival of Money Stories.
        
Some of the 15 stories include:

101 Ways to Save One Dollar a Week from CareOneCredit
15 Financial Lessons from the Demise of Anna Nicole at Credit Card Lowdown
From Ask Mr. Credit Card, How I Got Amex to Remove Late Fees and Finance Charges

                          
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Over 80 films from around the globe along with other film related events will be presented at this year’s annual DC Film Festival. The 11-day festival will also feature several panel discussions and presentations from guest directors.
 
Filmfest DC – 21st Annual DC International Film Festival
Various venues, but most showings at Wisconsin Ave. Cinemas
4000 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Dates – April 19-29
Tickets – $9.00 for most screenings, and are available online
Nearest Metro subway station -Tenleytown Metro – Red line
Parking – Limited validated parking is available for $2.00 at Wsconsin Ave. Cinema. Paid parking is also available at some of the other venues.                        
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