The DC Traveler

November 6th, 2008

Where is Musical Theater Heading?

Here’s an interesting FREE symposium on Monday for musical theater lovers…Where are you taking me?: What’s next in musical theater?
This free, day-long symposium with musical theater practitioners from both DC theaters (Signature Theatre, Arena Stage) and from around the country, will participate in a day long event, that lets the theater-going public the opportunity for […]

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October 20th, 2008

The Rippingtons in Washington DC

For more than 20 years, the jazz fusion band, The Rippingtons, have been pouring out funky, hip and smooth jazz hits. With 17 albums recorded, some with guest artists that include a who’s who of  smooth jazz artists, such as David Benoit, David Koz and Kenny G, The Rippingtons are sure to delight jazz fusion […]

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June 24th, 2008

Picnic Central - Dean & Deluca

If you need a great picnic while in Washington, DC, your first stop should be Dean & Deluca, in the heart of Georgetown.  It’s one of my favorite gourmet food shops in Washington, DC. And perfect for creating a memorable picnic.
Artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, high-quality produce and case after case prepared foods, desserts, and […]

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June 2nd, 2008

June Music Highlights around Washington, DC

June offers all kinds of great live music in Washington, DC. Here’s some of the highlights (and perhaps a lowlight at Club 9:30).
At The Birchmere, check out:

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays 100 years of Cab Calloway. Monday, June 16, 2008 at 7:30 - $35.00
Smooth jazz singer Michael Franks with Genevieve. Saturday, June 21, […]

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May 1st, 2008

May Music Highlights

In May, there’s lots of great music in and around Washington, DC,  including the first shows at Wolftrap and lots of classic bands. So lets take the highlight tour.
At the Birchmere this month, a couple great guitarists, a killer mandolin player and a smooth piano player.

Smooth jazz guitarist, Norman Brown. Sunday May 4, 2008  […]

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April 1st, 2008

April Music Round up

There’s some great live music this month happening in Washington, DC’s.   Here’s some of the more interesting performances: 
At the Birchmere, in suburban Arlington, VA, there’s jazz, country, a 1960s folk icon and a bit of comedy:

Smooth jazz saxophonist Candy Dulfer brings her cool sounds to the Birch - Thursday, April 3, 2008 - $39.50    
Flamenco […]

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March 21st, 2008

Now it’s Georgetown’s Turn

The George Mason Patriots got beat last night by The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, 68-50, knocking them out of the NCAAs. 
Now it’s  Georgetown’s turn.  The 2nd rated Hoyas won their regular season Big East crown for the second year in a row. But later lost to the U of Pittsburgh Panthers for the […]

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March 1st, 2008

March Music Highlights

Here’s a round-up of some of the area’s best, most interesting or most unique music coming to the Washington, DC music scene in March.  And it seems to be a month featuring great guitarists.
At the State Theatre in suburban Fall Church, Virginia:

Johnny Winter and his “Rock N Roll…Hoochi Coo” sound.  Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Pat Metheny […]

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June 7th, 2007

Avoid Georgetown??

MSN travel writers from 28 cities, including Washington DC, write about popular tourist areas in their respective cities and why you should avoid certain places in this recent MSN Travel article. Rachel Lianna Davis lists Georgetown as the place to avoid in DC.
I must admit, that I sadly agree with her. I recall Georgetown as […]

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January 28th, 2007

A Tour of JFK’s Camelot

During his time as a a U.S. Senator, John F. Kennedy and later his wife, Jackie, lived in several homes around the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
In 1946, he first moved to DC as a Congressional representative from Massachusetts and World War II hero. In 1953, he was elected to the Senate, the same year […]

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