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Archive for November 2008

November 30th, 2008

Iconic Photographer Annie Leibovitz

Many of Annie Leibovitz photographs are unforgettable.
The Rolling Stone cover image of a naked John Lennon hugging Yoko Ono taken the morning he was killed. The Vanity Fair cover of a nude pregnant Demi Moore.  The images of the Rolling Stones during one of their American tours.  Her classic images for the American Express card [...]

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November 29th, 2008

Concert for Charity at the Bacilica

The Christmas Concert for Charity   at the Bacilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has entertained residents of Washington DC for 20 years.
With classical vocal and symphonic holiday music performed by a full symphony orchestra, over 125 singers and the delightful Bacilica Choir, the concert is a great way to help the [...]

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November 28th, 2008

The Rockettes Visit Baltimore for Christmas

The famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes, is coming to Baltimore in early December.

As part of a 23 city national tour, the Rockettes, dressed in their famous Babes in Toyland outfits, will delight audiences with their precision chorus line dancing and signature high kicks.
I saw the Rockettes’ show in [...]

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November 27th, 2008

Torpedo Factory Art Center Holiday Open House

Visit the annual holiday extravaganza at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia.  Browse artist’s studios and galleries and watch as they create one-of-a-kind works of art and gifts.
Live music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres will add to the festive occasion.

Torpedo Factory Art Center - Holiday Open House [...]

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November 27th, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving

 
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November 26th, 2008

Holiday Parade of Lights

When you mention a Parade of Lights to a pleasure boater, they know what exactly you mean.  You decorate your boat with lights and holiday decorations and take a slow harbor cruise so people can watch the brightly decorated crafts sail by.
This year, more than 50 power and sail boats should participate in annual [...]

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November 25th, 2008

Don’t Burn Your Money - Shop Tax Free in Washington, DC

Save 5.75% in retail sales tax by shopping in Washington, DC during the annual pre-holiday sales tax exemption week.
The sales tax exemption starts the morning of Friday, November 28 and expires Sunday, December 7, 2008 at midnight.  
The Sales Tax holiday grants shoppers a tax exemption on shoes, clothing and clothing accessories priced less [...]

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November 25th, 2008

U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center to Open Dec. 2nd

After 8 years of construction, the much anticipated, costly ($600+ million) and highly needed U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center is scheduled to open on December 2, 2008.  The grand opening date is exactly 145 years to the day, after the placing of the statute, the Statute of Freedom, was placed on the top of the completed [...]

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November 24th, 2008

Inauguration Events for Barack Obama

Historically, the inauguration of a new President includes many events seeped in tradition.  On January 20th, 2009, the list of inaugural events include:

Morning Worship Service, a tradition started in 1933 by Franklin D. Roosevelt
Motorcade Procession to the Capitol, where President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush will accompany the President-elect Barack Obama and his [...]

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November 23rd, 2008

Christmas at Mount Vernon with Mrs. Washington

Visiting Mount Vernon at Christmas time is an annual holiday tradition. George and Martha know how to deck the halls, decorate Christmas trees and welcome people into the first President’s home.
This year kids will enjoy the 12 themed Christmas trees, one for each day of Christmas. Each professionally decorated with themes relating to George Washington, [...]

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