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Archive for the ‘Special Events’ Category

May 12th, 2008

A Wacky Brain Teasing Urban Hunt

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 […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

May 7th, 2008

Run, Walk or Donate…for the Cure - June 7th

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 […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

April 25th, 2008

Mom-Daughter Cooking Lesson

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 in Washington, DC

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 […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

April 12th, 2008

Mt. Vernon Wine & Jazz Festival

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. […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

April 11th, 2008

Since When is College Funny?

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

Cherry Blossom Gala Dinner Cruise

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

Sushi, Cheese & Beer at National Geographic

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

Adventure Travel Expo

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 […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

March 14th, 2008

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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 […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

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