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Kenny Edmonds was nicknamed “Babyface” by funk superstar Bootsy Collins. The multi-talented artist, song writer and producer has written music for dozens of popular artists from Diana Ross to Madonna, En Vouge to Pink. He’s produced for Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, and more, as well as penning the soundtrack for the movie Waiting to […]
At the end of the month, The New York City Ballet will be performing some of their most loved and classic George Balanchine pieces at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
George Balanchine is considered one of the greatest choreographers in ballet history. He first rose to ballet fame, as the choreographer for Ballet Russe and […]
Virginia produced four of the first five U.S. presidents and 8 in total; more than any other state.
For all but one, you can visit their home, estate, library or where they are laid to rest. Most places are within a couple hours of DC and make for a great short trip. Plus, during the […]
Last week I wrote about the ultimate boy’s band, The Beatles, and their first U.S. concert, here in Washington, DC, 43 years ago.
This week, The Spice Girls, probably the most popular all-gal singing group in history, will be in town to perform at the Verizon Center.
In 1996, The Spice Girls took over the UK and […]
Ever see a whale up close in its natural environment? Now you can too off the coast if Virginia, on a whale watching boat tour.
I had the lucky experience on a dive boat, while scuba diving off of the Big Island of Hawaii several years ago.
My encounter occurred while cruising to a new dive […]
Here’s your chance to be the next big television dancing star. The hit Fox television show, So You Think You Can Dance, is holding open auditions for its fourth season, here in Washington, DC next week.
The show, using the American Idol format, pits great dancers from all styles of dance — ballroom to hip-hop, […]
Well, if your name is John, Jim, Rich, Andy, George or Tom, you can get into Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C. for FREE any day during Presidents Day week.
Actually, free admission applies to anyone that has the same first name as any of the 43 presidents (a total of 27 different first names).
To […]
My favorite sculpture in the Washington, DC are is The Awakening, located at Hains Point in East Potomac Park.
Sadly, it has been sold and will be moved to a new location. On Wednesday, it will be dug up and begin its move to its new home.
The good news. It isn’t moving far.
The […]
Discover the beautiful world of butterflies as they flutter around your head at the new Butterfly Pavilion oasis at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
The new pavilion will open today, with over 300 live butterflies.
In the adjacent gallery, Partners in Evolution teaches how animals and plants co-exist through depending […]
Similar to last year’s festival, the Washington Wine & Food Festival will bring together some great wineries, fun food, wine seminars and more.
It’s this one is sure to be well attended. Read about last year’s festival here.
And while you’re at the Reagan Building, check out the piece of the Berlin Wall that’s on display […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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