The DC Traveler

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 celebrity campaign. Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. album cover. And most recently, the controversial Vanity Fair implied semi-nude photos of Miley Cyrus in April of this year. 
She was the chief photographer for both Rolling Stone and a featured photographer for Vanity Fair. 
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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 poor and start your holiday cheer.
Drawing standing-room-only crowds, besides wonderful music, enjoy the view of one of the nation’s most ornate and stunning shrines. 
Christmas Concert for Charity   National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Ave., …read more

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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 New York City a few years ago and it is a fun performance.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular 1st Mariner Arena 201 W Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland  (map it)
Dates and Times – December 2 – 7, …read more

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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 105 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (map it) 703-838-4565
Dates and Times – Thursday, December 4, 2008  6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Admission – FREE, but please bring a non-perishable food item for their holiday food drive.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
 
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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 Parade of Lights in suburban Alexandria, Virginia. Watch the floating parade along the Potomac River at the city’s historic waterfront.
Festivities also include pictures with Santa for small children. 
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Alexandria’s Historic Waterfront at the foot of …read more

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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 than $100.00 per item.
So check out two of Washington, DC’s favorite shopping malls, Mazza Gallerie Mall and the Shops At Georgetown Park in Georgetown.
For more details on the exemption, check out the DC Office of Tax page.
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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 dome in 1863.
The new 580,000 sq. ft. underground center will offer visitors two orientation theaters, showing a 13-minute video about the Capitol Building and American democracy.   Additionally, the building hosts several gifts shops and multiple (and much needed) restroom facilities.
A few of the notable artifacts …read more

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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 wife and Michelle to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Vice President’s Swearing-In Ceremony happens before the President is sworn into office on the steps of the US Capitol.
The new President’s Swearing-In Ceremony follows and has occurred 54 times, for 43 presidents, in 10 …read more

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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, life at Mount Vernon, and the time when the Washington’s lived there.
And look for the live Christmas camel, just like George Washington had at Mt. Vernon during the Christmas season of 1787, two years before he became America’s first President.
Besides a gingerbread recreation of …read more

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