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Archive for the ‘Special Events’ Category

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 […]

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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 […]

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March 8th, 2008

Green Films

The 16th annual Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC presents 115 environmentally-focused films and shorts from 30 countries, on a range of green topics.   Some of the more interesting environmental subjects and green films presented during the 12-day festival schedule include:

Water, including multiple films including a new episode of the Strange Days on Planet Earth […]

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February 21st, 2008

Orchids Everywhere

Escape the cold of winter and visit the tropical warmth where orchids flourish, at the Orchid Show at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC.
Orchids (Orchidaceae) are the largest family of flowering plants, with over 22,000 documented varieties.  The most common use of orchids is not for flower arrangements, but for the making of […]

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February 4th, 2008

A Flamenco Fiesta

Over nine days, Washington, DC comes alive with the power and  grace of Flamenco!
Dancers, guitarists and singers invade DC delivering their own special Flamenco passion at the 8th Annual Flamenco Festival at GW University’s Lisner Auditorium.  This year’s festival joins some of flamenco’s greats with some of the upcoming soon-to-be stars. 

Cuatro Esquinas […]

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January 29th, 2008

A Valentine’s Day Rendez-Vous

Celebrate La Saint-Valentin Day with your lover dancing the night away at the French Embassy,. Enjoy a sampling of bubbly French champagnes, wines and cognacs, exquisite pastries and a rich chocolate fountain.
Bid on special silent auction items from Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef and Moulin Rouge.  You’ll also have a chance to […]

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January 24th, 2008

Thirteen Days of Japan - Feb. 5-17

In 1912, a gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo was presented to the people of Washington, DC.  Since then, the annual cherry blossom festival has been a reminder of the bond with Japan.
For two weeks at the Kennedy Center, you can enjoy Japan Culture + Hypreculture as it explodes with over […]

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