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In just under one year, on January 20th, 2009, failing a coup, revolution or a major legal battle over hanging chads, a new president will be taking the oath of office on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
Thomas Jefferson was the first president to take the oath in Washington. And Andrew […]
When you think of the best in American comedy, one name that must be included on the list is The Three Stooges. Whether you remember watching their slap-stick TV program on Sunday mornings or seeing their silly and often violent physical comedy in one of their movies on late-late-night television, they are an American treasure. […]
Twentieth-century designer and architect Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) changed modern architecture and interiors. He even influenced “modern” furniture with several now classic designs.
His innovative aluminum and leather strap chair, designed in 1925, was very popular but not called the “Wassily” chain (named after the Italian manufacturer) until its re-release in the 1960s and again […]
Celebrate La Saint-Valentin Day with your lover dancing the night away at the French Embassy,. Enjoy a sampling of bubbly French champagnes, wines and cognacs, exquisite pastries and a rich chocolate fountain.
Bid on special silent auction items from Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef and Moulin Rouge. You’ll also have a chance to […]
While it’s not a monument, it is a monument to words. I like to think of the Library of Congress as the ultimate main branch library.
With more than 30 million books and one of the most extensive rare book collections, it was established as the congressional library in 1800. Its collections also includes over […]
On the heels of this week’s devastating local transportation announcement that the $5 billion, 23-mile Metro subway extension connecting Dulles Airport to the rest of Washington’s Metro system was unfit for federal funding; all three of Washington’s airports made the short list of top airports to experience the longest flight delays, the Washington Post reported.
This […]
If you are visiting Washington, DC and want to read something local, here’s a list of some of the more notable newspapers covering the DC area.
The Washington Post - Dating back to 1877, the Post is probably most noted for breaking the Watergate story which led to President Nixon’s resignation in 1974. With average […]
The Disney movie, High School Musical was a mega hit. Now, its on the road with a live musical based on the movie.
Two high school kids, the super-smart Gabriella and Troy, the big man on campus and captain of the b-ball team meet at a ski lodge during Christmas break. During a karaoke contest, […]
Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, (originally called Ten Little Indians) is considered the world’s best selling whodunit mystery, having sold over 100 million copies since 1939.
The story opens with ten visitors being invited to and visiting their unknown guest’s home on a remote island. Upon arriving, each person realizes they were […]
In 1912, a gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo was presented to the people of Washington, DC. Since then, the annual cherry blossom festival has been a reminder of the bond with Japan.
For two weeks at the Kennedy Center, you can enjoy Japan Culture + Hypreculture as it explodes with over […]
A Washington DC travel and tourism guide with information for both visitors and residents.
Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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