July 27th, 2008
In it’s forth year, the DC Comedyfest in Washington, DC, brings over 60 comedians, comic groups and improve teams for three nights of the best in stand-up.
A couple interesting shows might include:
The Brooklyn Comedy Company series ‘4 Shades of Black: Obama Edition
District of Comedy – featuring young local DC talent
The Velvet Lounge, bringing […]
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July 26th, 2008
The first female Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has a new book coming out this month, Know Your Power.
She’s hitting book tour trail in the month before she takes over as permanent chairperson of the Democratic National Convention, happening at the end of August in Denver.
Her 192-page book recalls her learned insights […]
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July 25th, 2008
For the forth year, Irving Contemporary in Washington, DC, is hosting its annual Introductions art show, which features a selection of recent graduates and student artists from art schools across the U.S.
By soliciting entries from student and recent grads from major art schools, Irvine received over 250 submissions. Of those, 35 were selected to […]
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July 24th, 2008
It’s only July, but time for football. The 2008 Washington Redskins Training Camp is open in suburban Ashburn, Virginia and fans Skins are welcome. And it’s free.
Watch the players warm-up, exercise, practice, and scrimmages from the sidelines. And stick around afterwards and you might get an autograph of your favorite Redskin.
On Saturday, the […]
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July 23rd, 2008
It’s the classic Victorian love story scene — a couple lounging in a rowboat, on a lazy summer afternoon in the middle of the lake, while he woos her with poetry by Byron or Keats.
And you too can add a bit of romance to your life and surprise your loved one with an afternoon or […]
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July 22nd, 2008
Just in time for August vacation season, the Travel & Culture channel launches three new blog…including one of mine!!
Travel Photo Daily, will feature travel, destination and vacation photos from around the globe. Visit Travel Photo Daily often to help decide which destination to add to your next vacation destination list.
I hope you will enjoy […]
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July 21st, 2008
Italian sparkling wines at the French Embassy? Is this possible?
California champagnes being served on French soil? Sacrilegious??!!
No!! Wine lovers know that great wines come from around the globe, not just one region or one country. Especially champagnes and sparkling wines.
So sample over 25 French, Italian, Spanish, American, and Austrian sparklers that will be […]
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July 21st, 2008
For over 200 years, the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC has been the seat of American government and it’s open to the public for guided tours only.
The Capitol’s 500+ rooms serve both the House of Representatives and the Senate, plus staff.
On the third floor, when Congress is in session, visitors with passes can watch […]
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July 20th, 2008
Today marks the the 39th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first manned space mission to land, walk on and safely return from the moon.
About a month before the historic moon landing, I met the three Apollo 10 astronauts, John Young, Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan on their national tour. They had just completed the […]
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July 19th, 2008
People who have seen a Cirque du Soleil show instantly understand. People who haven’t… are in for a thrill.
Opening October 30th, 2008, for a one month run at the National Harbor in Washington, DC, Cirque Du Soleil combines some of the best acrobatic performers in the world, with the art of clowning to create […]
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