Our friends over at the b5media Sport Channel are hosting a contest to celebrate of the 25th running of one of the biggest horse races of the year, the Breeders’ Cup World Championship, this weekend at Santa Anita Park.
Even if you aren’t a fan of the ponies, gallop over to Thoroughbred Fever for a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift certificate.
Image – Flickr – racing
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Over 250 jewelry retailers and makers will display their samples of rare gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals from around the globe.
Check out all the eye-popping baubles, just in time to start thinking about…should I say it…holiday gift giving.
International Gem and Jewelry Show
Timonium Fair Grounds
2200 York Road
Timonium, MD (map it) (about 20 minutes north of Baltimore )
Dates and Times – Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2, 2008.
Hours – Friday – Noon to 6:00, Saturday - 10 to 6, and Sunday - 11 to 5.
Tickets – $7:00, and are available at the door.
Parking – Limited paid parking is available.
Public Transportation – …read more
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Grammy-winner Cassandra Wilson was named “America’s Best Singer” by TIME magazine in 2001.
Interpreting classic jazz standards or singing her own bluesy jazz pieces is her sound today, but her background is varied, from playing in marching bands as a child to a back up singer with Joni Mitchell and singer in funk bands.
In the 1980 she explored into the New York jazz scene and has since recorded over 20 albums, won a Grammy and was named the female Jazz Vocalist of the Year by Down Beat magazine, three years in a row.
Cassandra Wilson
Warner Theatre
513 13th Street, NW, between E …read more
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Yesterday’s post was all about Halloween ideas and parties in Washington, DC for the children. Today is all about the adults, 21 and over.
Washington, DC has a reputation of having a great Halloween party atmosphere, especially in Georgetown. But if you prefer to avoid the crazy street scene. Here’s a few ideas for Halloween night activities.
Synetic Theater is hosting presenting it’s Vampire’s Ball in Arlington, Virginia. The evening starts with a performance of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher.
The annual Halloween Monster Bash at the popular Clarendon Ballroom brings the 20-something crowd together for dancing, cocktails …read more
Today, I’m writing about some ideas of fun Halloween activities for kid and the family, in and around Washington, DC.
Check back tomorrow for a list of some of the fun adult activities.
There are several great places for the kids. But be careful, some may not be appropriate for the very young. Check the links for address, directions, admission prices, and days and hours, which vary by venue.
First is the always popular and usually sold out Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Trick-or-treat along haunted trails, learn about bats spiders and other creepy and spooky …read more
For more than 20 years, the jazz fusion band, The Rippingtons, have been pouring out funky, hip and smooth jazz hits. With 17 albums recorded, some with guest artists that include a who’s who of smooth jazz artists, such as David Benoit, David Koz and Kenny G, The Rippingtons are sure to delight jazz fusion fans.
The Rippingtons with Russ Freeman Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007 (map it)
Dates and Times – Thursday, October 30, and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2. Two shows …read more
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Just two days after the running of the 26-mile annual Marine Corps Marathon of the Monuments, Washington, DC hosts the always silly and very popular High Heel Drag Race near Dupont Circle.
Racing two blocks for a silver slipper trophy, over 100 elaborately costumed drag queens go all out in creating their costumes and hair and an attitude to match. Some sprint, some jog and others just sashay down the avenue, all to the hoots and hollers of the spectators.
Before the race, outlandishly dressed “racers” parade up and down 17th street strutting their stuff. After the race, both racers …read more
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The sensual and fiery emotions of flamenco is said to have started with songs and dances that recall the hopes and sorrows of Gypsies.
Over the centuries flamenco has evolved from folk dancing to a form of passionate performance art.
Ballet Flamenco José Porcel, from Spain, will perform a combination of traditional and modern flamenco works, which combine influences from Gypsy, Arabic, Jewish and Indian cultures.
Principal dancer José Porcel, has performed with some of the world’s greatest flamenco dancers.
Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030 (map it)
Dates and Times – Friday and …read more
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General Motors car designer Pierre Paul Andriani will present a look at automotive design and technological developments over the past century.
The French “auto sculptor” will address global design highlights, breakthroughs and trends, starting with the first major mass-production automobile, the classic Ford Model T. He will also discuss the rich history of French contributions to design of automobiles.
His online resume lists one of his accomplishments as being the Lead Sculptor for the interior “garnish and trim” of the Cadillac CTS.
To remind readers of some of the great, not so great and quirky looking French automobiles, there’s several classics, including …read more
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Honing his craft as a street mime and clown for years in both the U.S. and Europe, and after joining his first of two European circuses in 1984, David Shiner later became a featured clown for two and a half years in Cirque du Soleil’s 1990 production of Nouvelle Experience.
Fast forward 18 years later and he’s directing Cirque du Soleil’s latest production to visit Washington, DC, KOOZA. He also wrote and created the production, which opens October 30th, 2008 at the new Nation Harbor.
I had a chance recently to chat with David about the upcoming production of KOOZA. …read more
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