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The DC Traveler

Archive for August 2007

August 24th, 2007

Dancing in the Moonlight

There are time when you just want to do something a bit different. How about dancing outside to live music at on the Kennedy Center terrace? You get romance, the stars and the chance to hold your lover close.
Enjoy free live Swing, Country, Latin and Gypsy Fusion music and outdoor dancing under the moonlight […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

August 23rd, 2007

Frida Kahlo’s Personal Photos and Letters

 When I ask people to name as many famous fine art painters who were women, the list is usually fairly short. I’m not sure why so few names are front of mind.  The list usually stalls after just a few names. Grandma Moses. Mary Cassett. Georgia O’Keeffe. And perhaps Frida Kahlo.
Frida was probably best known for her expressive and symbolic […]

By Jon -- 5 comments

August 22nd, 2007

Scare Yourself to Death

I hate rollercoasters. Hate them with a passion. It all goes back to being 3 years old on my first coaster ride and being scared to death. 
But for the people who love them….There’s just a couple weeks left to experience some of the mind-blowing thrill rides at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, MD. […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

August 21st, 2007

For Mature Audiences - The Blue Show

I recall my father occasionally talking about some of the “blue” comedians and comics he worked with in the 1950s and 60s.  When he mentioned “blue”, I knew that meant “not for kids”.  While the standards of what is “blue” may have changed in the last 50 years, there’s still lots of materials that’s not […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

August 20th, 2007

Carnival Time

It’s time for another Carnival of Cites hosted this time by Doc’s Place, so let’s see some of the places we get to visit…

Leave it to the Lynn, at The Paris Traveler, to find some great sources for gourmet cooking lessons in France.  I love the idea of a 5-day emersion cooking class. […]

By Jon -- 7 comments

August 20th, 2007

Born to Run….and Dance

With music from the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, CityDance Ensemble presents it’s world premiere of it’s latest tribute to youth, adventure, and growing up in America — Born to Run.

The performance also includes several other pieces, including:  

I Can Hear You. Can You See Me? — This “technology turns the dancer into the composer” piece uses sounds […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

August 19th, 2007

Time to Party - National Aviation Day

On the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday in 1939, the U.S. first officially celebrated the development of human flight
Perhaps “recognized” is a better word, because I’ve never heard of an “Aviation Day party.  But I am thinking about starting a new tradition and hosting one.  I did a quick search for aviation-themed cocktails and I never […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

August 18th, 2007

American Impressionism

I never really enjoyed much of the Impressionist art movement until a trip back to Chicago a few years ago.  While there, a buddy’s ex-girlfriend, who’s an art dealer and was in town for an art show, took me on a tour of one of the biggest French Impressionist’s shows to be held at the […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

August 17th, 2007

Brew at the Zoo

A couple weeks ago I walked through the National Zoo and while it’s a great place to visit, in the daytime summer heat, it can be a bit like strolling the Sahara in the mid-day sun.
But here’s an idea that puts a twist on keeping cool…icy beer and visiting late in the afternoon. Join the […]

By Jon -- 4 comments

August 16th, 2007

DC Farmer’s Markets

Every week at six DC area locations, farmers and producers (no resellers are allowed) sell farm fresh produce, meats and products that they grow, raise or make on their own farms.

The range of products varies from produce and flowers, to jams and sauces.  You’ll find meats, fish, eggs, cheeses, breads and prepared foods, most coming from within […]

By Jon -- 2 comments