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June 9th, 2008

No Need to be Jewish to enter the World of Jewtopia

A couple years ago, I laughed my butt off at the off-Broadway play, Jewtopia.  It’s the story of Chris, a nice Gentile guy who decides he wants to meet and marry a nice Jewish girl, but to do so, he needs to pass himself off as being Jewish.  Between looking for a possible mate […]

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May 31st, 2008

An Evening with Burt Bacharach

For close to 60 years, pianist and composer, Burt Bacharach, has been a power in pop music. And he’s performing at Strathmore next Sunday.
The first hit he co-wrote was the country hit “The Story of My Life” sung by Marty Robbins in 1957.
His most productive hit maker was Dionne Warwick, who had 22 Top-40 hits […]

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May 25th, 2008

A Street Festival Just for Kids

Especially for the under-12 crowd, Imagination Bethesda brings youngsters together for a “just for kids” street fair.
Roving costumed entertainers, dozens of activities and hands-on crafts, dance troupes, plus music and theatrical performances make this a special afternoon…just for kids.
Children can watch a 10-foot tall stilt walker, grab an animal balloon from one […]

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April 9th, 2008

Lord of the Flies

We all know teenagers can be cruel to each other. Self doubt, the need for group acceptance, the desire to be popular, to lead or quietly blend into the background, all play a role in the maturing process on the road to self-awareness.
In William Golding’s classic 1954 tale of human nature and the lust […]

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