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Catch a few free baseball movies every Wednesday night, at Riverfront Reel outdoor movie series near the Washington Nationals stadium.
Films are presented on a 28-foot screen, featuring a 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound. There’s also music, games, Wii baseball and other activities for adults and kids to participate in as well.
Here’s the schedule […]
With over 100 films to her credit and ten Academy Award nominations, plus two wins for Best Actress in Jezebel and Dangerous, Bette Davis is one of Hollywood’s most recognized icons.
Over the summer, the National Theatre in Washington, DC is screening some of her more famous films in their free Summer Cinema 2008 series. […]
The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC is an opportunity to explore the living heritage and history of several cultures from around the globe. By experiencing a group’s music, songs, dance, art, food, crafts and overall culture, we can allow ourselves to better understand that culture’s people, ways of life, […]
On July 4th, towns and municipalities across the region host multiple Independence Day parades.
But the largest and most popular is the annual America’s National Independence Day Parade that runs down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.
DC’s Monuments make up the backdrop for the parade that’s packed with military units, classic fife and drum corps, […]
The City of Fairfax Fire Department is hosting its annual Old Fashioned Fireman’s Day following the City’s July 4th Parade.
Watch 5-6 area volunteer fire companies compete in a variety of wet and watery competitions using a range of firefighting techniques and equipment.
Fire teams compete in three types of challenges:
Lay a Line - the […]
One of Northern Virginia’s premiere professional orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, presents a free outdoor pops concert and fireworks display along the banks of the Potomac River as part of Alexandria’s birthday celebration. Join in for some great music and dancing under the stars.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra - Pops on the Waterfront
Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison Street
Alexandria, […]
The University of Maryland near Washington, DC offers free star gazing at its campus observatory.
The observatory uses 4 telescopes during open houses, ranging from an 8″ 1960s-era NASA reflector, to a 20″ reflector.
The star gazing evening starts with a 30-minute presentation by an astronomical expert, followed by a tour of the observatory […]
Believe it or not, there’s a club called the HighPointers Club, who’s mission is to encourage people to climb to the highest point in every state in America. Additionally, the club aids in the preservation and conservation of all 50 highpoints across the nation and educating the public about preserving these landmarks.
Last year, the […]
And no, I’m not talking about the Presidential race, but the 70th annual running of the Washington, DC Soap Box Derby Race.
In 1938, Norman Rocca beat 223 other racers to win the first Soap Box Derby Race held in Washington, DC. The race was held on New Hampshire Avenue, but later moved to run down […]
The U.S. State Department sends American musicians on international tours to act as roving cultural ambassadors. During the 1950’s through the 1970’s, many legendary jazz musicians such as Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Dave Brubeck hit the road to spread the all-American sound of jazz.
The photo exhibit Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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