The DC Traveler

In this heighten political season, David Dorfman Dance presents underground, multi-media dance and visual explosion which examines the boundaries between activism and terrorism.
What makes this performance timely, is that it was inspired by the ultra-left, anti-Vietnam war militant Weather Underground Organization, an spin-off of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). formed in 1969 by Williams Ayers (of the current Obama controversy) and 10 others, the group believed that active militancy and violence would have more of an impact on ending the war than nonviolent protests.  Incidents included over 25 bombings that the group took credit for, including a …read more

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The University of Maryland near Washington, DC offers free star gazing at its campus observatory.

The observatory uses 4 telescopes during open houses, ranging from an 8″ 1960s-era NASA reflector, to a 20″ reflector. 
The star gazing evening starts with a 30-minute presentation by an astronomical expert, followed by a tour of the observatory and, if weather permits, some star gazing.
The summer lecture schedule includes topics such as little galaxies,  black holes, the Hubble telescope, and more.
Univ. of Maryland Observatory Open House NightsUniversity of Maryland Observatory – Lecture Hall Across from UM System Administration building at 3300 Metzerott …read more

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