May 12th, 2008
Are you good at solving brain teasers? Do you finish the Sunday crossword puzzle in record time? Are you the next Jeopardy rock star?
Then you might want to participate in the first Washington Post’s 2008 Post Hunt.
The hunt is an urban safari consisting of puzzles built into the DC’s Penn Quarter neighborhood, home […]
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May 7th, 2008
Last year, the Washington DC Race for the Cure® drew over 43,000 participants and raised $3.3 million to help fight breast cancer and to promote awareness.
The idea of a fund-raising walk/race in Washington, DC became a reality in 1989, when 5 years after Nancy Brinker made a promise to her dying sister. She promised Susan […]
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April 25th, 2008
Just in time for Mother’s Day, join the “Zen-style” Executive Chef of The OZ Restaurant, Timothy Jones, as he instructs moms and their daughters in an intimate (12 person class limit) hands-on cooking class.
Using wild asparagus, Maryland crab and citrus fruits, learn to prepare healthy summer soups and salads while enjoying champagne cocktails […]
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April 13th, 2008
Earth Day is the one day each year that millions of people around the globe call attention to the health and well-being of our fragile planet.
This year’s theme for action against global warming is Call for Climate. The eight major U.S. events, along with smaller events around the country are attempting to generate […]
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April 12th, 2008
One of most enjoyable things for many people to do on a beautiful spring evening is to listen to live music and enjoy a nice glass of wine while relaxing on a beautiful lawn.
And the annual Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate is once such event.
The gardens at Mt. […]
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April 11th, 2008
College teams compete at all kinds of sports and intellectual pursuits, a comedy?
Yes, at humor.
And here’s your chance to see some of the funniest college students from eight universities around the Washington, DC area. Since the beginning of year, The DC Improv comedy club, has been hosting stand-up comedy competitions at several universities around […]
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March 30th, 2008
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Gala Dinner Cruise aboard The Odyssey sets sail with Japanese and American dignitaries and Japanese cultural performances. Watch the monuments overlooking the Potomac River pass by while dancing to live bands, and enjoying a four-course dinner with open bar.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Gala Dinner CruiseThe OdysseyGangplank Marina, Southwest […]
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March 25th, 2008
When I’ve written about events at the National Geographic Explorers Hall, it’s usually about animals, nature or extreme travel. But in April and May, National Geographic Explorers Hall is hosting three international food events; all that look really fun.
The Grand Sushi and Saki Event - Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Join grand master sushi […]
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March 20th, 2008
Interested in adventure travel? Want to vacation to an exotic destination? Planning a quick get-away, but not sure where to go?
The Adventures in Travel Expo in Washington, DC is an ideal place for travelers to explore destinations, visit with foreign and domestic travel and tourism bureaus, and learn about exotic places to visit. No […]
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March 14th, 2008
It’s said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day so celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month by joining pipe bands, fife and drum corps, Irish dancers, mounted esquarian teams, police, and fire departments, antique automobiles, floats and more at this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington, DC.
The parade has been an yearly […]
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