The DC Traveler

Wolf Trap just released its summer 2008 concert schedule. And there’s some of the usual performers that visit just about every summer, along with a few that are first timers.
Sure it’s only March and the overnight temps are still near freezing, but why wait to get your tickets?
From classical symphonies from the National Symphony Orchestra, to country, pop, jazz, blues and rock, Wolf Trap is one of my favorite places to listen to live music under the stars in the Washington, DC area.
I prefer to relax and pack a gourmet picnic, a bottle of wine or champagne and throw down …read more

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Created by a few of Chicago’s famous Second City improve and comedy players, Chicago City Limits is one of New York City’s longest-running improvisational comedy revues, having performed over 8,500 shows.
With skits such as “torture the actor”, where one of the cast has to guess an unusual or obscure phrase, supported only by limited clues and other improvs where the audience suggests material that the players must turn into sketches or songs, you never know where the story or the humor may lead.

Chicago City Limits
the Barns at Wolf Trap
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182 (map it)
Just off the Dulles Tollroad …read more

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While the recent DC weather doesn’t have most people thinking about being outside, the summer schedule for music and dance at Wolf Trap is out.
From classic to pop, opera to country, jazz to dance, Wolf Trap is the place to be on just about any summer evening for some of the Capital areas best music.  
You can reserve a seat close to the stage or toss a blanket on the lawn and bring a bottle of wine and a picnic. You can also dine at the Ovation Restaurant prior to the show (reservations strongly recommended) or pick-up a picnic-to-go at Meals …read more

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