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The DC Traveler

Archive for April 2007

April 23rd, 2007

Washington Wizards are in the NBA Playoffs!!

The Wizards are in the NBA first round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers (a rematch of the 2006 playoffs).
In the best-of-seven game series, there are two definite home games at the Verizon Center and one additional if needed.

Washington Wizards - NBA First Round Playoff Games
Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW, (between 6th and 7th […]

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April 22nd, 2007

Photo of the Week

While the recent 50 mph winds and heavy rain have ended the cherry blossom season; I thought one more look would be appropiate.

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April 22nd, 2007

Bodies - The Exhibition

Experience with human body like never before. See what we look like on the inside, without our skin. Using real human bodies that have been preserved in an innovative process.
The exhibit, BODIES - The Exhibition, shows over 20 human bodies presented as pieces of art, which show the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems of […]

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April 21st, 2007

Washington Redskins Draft Day Party at FedEx Field

It’s time for the NFL Draft and you can watch the Redskins participate live on the JumboTron at FedExField. Plus, you can tour the Skin’s locker room, get on the field and test your passing and kicking skills, and see the 2007 Redskins Cheerleaders.

Head coach Joe Gibbs is expected to helicopter into FedEx Field as well as several […]

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April 20th, 2007

$76 Million Pants…Only in DC

No this isn’t about the latest Versace jewel-encrusted jeans for some rich Hollywood celeb, but just a pair of pants. But obviously, a VERY special pair of pants to the owner.
Local DC TV news station ABC 7 reported a couple days ago on a lawsuit against a dry cleaners for losing a pair […]

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April 20th, 2007

Wolf Trap

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 […]

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April 19th, 2007

The Big Band JAM!

In its third year, the Big Band JAM brings together college, military and international big-band jazz ensembles for a 9-day celebration of the best in big band jazz.
Representing the U.S. military are the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble Army, Navy Commodores, Airforce Airmen of Note. The collegiate bands include ensembles from American, George Mason and George […]

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April 19th, 2007

100 Belly Dancers

Feel as if you have traveled to the Middle East and enjoy over 100 dancers performing various styles of belly dance, “eastern dance” or as it’s called in Arabic - raqs sharqi.
Belly dancing is based on one of the Middle East native social dances and is performed by both men and women (but usually separately) […]

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April 18th, 2007

Money Carnival

Last week I wrote a post about the tour you can take to watch money being printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Check out more stories about money - saving, investing, managing, financing and more at the Carnival of Money Stories.

Some of the 15 stories include:

101 Ways to Save One Dollar a […]

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April 18th, 2007

Who Needs Sundance?

Over 80 films from around the globe along with other film related events will be presented at this year’s annual DC Film Festival. The 11-day festival will also feature several panel discussions and presentations from guest directors.

Filmfest DC - 21st Annual DC International Film Festival
Various venues, but most showings at Wisconsin Ave. Cinemas
4000 Wisconsin Ave., […]

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