October 31st, 2008
In this heighten political season, David Dorfman Dance presents underground, multi-media dance and visual explosion which examines the boundaries between activism and terrorism.
What makes this performance timely, is that it was inspired by the ultra-left, anti-Vietnam war militant Weather Underground Organization, an spin-off of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). formed in 1969 […]
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October 30th, 2008
Looking for some last minute ideas of things to do tomorrow on Halloween?
Here’s a recap of some of the posts on The DC Traveler of some interesting things to do both with the family and for a night of ghoulish pleasure with the adults.
Check out the always wild Nightmare on M Street and […]
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October 30th, 2008
While I’ve been writing about pumpkin cannons and other Halloween activities, this post, I’m writing about the Chicago alt rock band, Smashing Pumpkins.
Meteoric rise after touring as the opening band for Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane’s Addiction, along with being influenced by bands such as The Cure led them to be called the next […]
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October 29th, 2008
Today, b5media launched its new portal, Bizzia, the new portal for business news, information, and opinions, which includes 30 established b5media blogs. Learn about e-commerce, sales & marketing, accounting, finance and more from some knowledgeable business experts.
Launched on the heels of the successful Starked.com portal, your source for music, entertainment, and celebrity news, Bizzia […]
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October 28th, 2008
Besides a three corn mazes spread out over 14 acres and over 6 miles of trails, Lawyer’s Winterbrook Farms, in suburban Maryland, offers something unique…a pumpkin cannon.
Using highly compressed air, the pumpkin cannon can project a pumpkin 100 yards at a target across a field. If you prefer something a little less deadly? Try […]
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October 27th, 2008
I’ve written about this story four times before on The DC Traveler… about the former DC Administrative judge who has been repeatedly pressing a lawsuit during the past three years by suing a Washington, DC dry cleaners for between $76 and $54 million dollars for allegedly losing a pair of his pants.
Former judge […]
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October 27th, 2008
Something to think about….
Yet I hope it’s not true!!
Seen on a DC lamp post near F and 18th Streets, NW in Washington, DC.
Image - from personal collection ©2008, Jon Rochetti
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October 26th, 2008
If you couldn’t get to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, now is your change to see some of the best gymnasts in the world performing in Washington, DC.
The 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars features 17 world-class gymnasts including Olympic and World champions, such as:
3-time Olympic medalist and 2004 all-around competition winner, Paul Hamm
Shawn Johnson - […]
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October 25th, 2008
Last week, the traffic from an estimated 35,000 supporters tied up local access roads for up to 45 minutes to attend a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Senator Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama at Ida Lee Park in suburban Leesburg, Virginia.
On Monday, Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin will be visiting […]
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October 25th, 2008
The large stainless steel sculpture titled Triple Arc, by abstract stone and metal sculptor James Rosati (1911-1988), is located behind The Octagon, in the courtyard of the American Institute of Architects at New York Ave and E Street NW. Sadly, it will relocated to Queens University in Charlotte, NC.
Rosati’s most famous piece, a 23 foot […]
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