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From the hustle and bustle of urban DC and National Mall, to the beauty of the Virginia wineries and hourse country, Skyline Drive overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and Annapolis to name a few, DC is a great combination of city, suburban and rural areas all within a short drive. If you’d […]
…Don’t miss the DC’s Maine Avenue Fish Market and stock up for your next blue crab boil or grab a slab of sushi-grade tuna to sear for dinner.
Reminiscent of the way markets were before the supermarket changed the way Americans shop, the Maine Avenue Fish Market is truly part of the old DC that has […]
The first records of man-made glass date back to the Middel East around 2000 BC. The art of blowing glass was first invented about a thousand years later. Since that time, the art of glass blowing has evolved to allow glass artists to create stunningly beautiful pieces.
To give you an idea of the glass blowing […]
A special thank you to all the servicemen and women on Memorial Day who have served, protected and sacrificed for our country and our freedom.
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Learn about ancient and modern Egyptian culture and enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner complete with belly dancing accompanied by a drummer at the Egyptian Embassy.
This event is hosted by Professional in the City.
I had an opportunity to visit attend a cultural event at the Egyptian Embassy a couple years ago and they know how to […]
“Breadline” at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial.
This life-size statue called “Breadline” by George Segal, depicts the seriousness of rampant massive unemployment during the Great Depression.
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Every Friday evening through the end of August, enjoy a picnic and a wide variety of live jazz at the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden next to the grand reflecting pool and fountain.
Bring a picnic (no alcohol or coolers allowed) and a blanket or enjoy some of the creative American cuisine from the Pavilion […]
The ten day long Capital Pride Festival celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community pride. There’s dances, parties, events, and a Mr. and Miss Capital Pride competition (complete with judging for pride attire, talent, formal wear/evening gown and interviews). There’s also some good cause fund-raising including a bachelor and bachelorette auction with restaurant certificates, […]
Here’s just one more Memorial Day event, the National Memorial Day Concert on the Capitol lawn.
Join the National Symphony at the annual National Memorial Day Concert which this year, commemorates the 62nd anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima. The concert will also pay tribute to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and to […]
The parade will feature close to 200 groups including marching bands, active duty and retired military units, youth groups and floats, plus hundreds of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom veterans. The United States Air Force will also conduct a flyover.
Celebrities Attending the Parade:
The parade’s announcer, […]
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