(Walter E. Washington Convention Center; Friday, Nov. 6, 10a.m.-8p.m.; Saturday,
Nov. 7, 10a.m. - 6p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 11a.m.-5p.m.; www.craftsamericashows.com)
The Washington Craft Show is an amazing show that combines functioning works with those built solely from pure imagination. This annually held event has been running for 19 years and brings together some of D.C.’s most innovative artists.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
(11/07/2009-11/08/2009; General admission: $20; Celebrity chef demonstrations: $45-$74.50; Walter E. Washington Convention Center; www.metrocooking.com)
Television personalities like Paula Deen, Tyler Florence and Giada DeLaurentis are just a few glitzy names that will be representing the culinary instutition giant Food Network in this exciting cooking and entertaining show. Stop by to watch chef demonstrations, sample product samples and meet and greet with some of D.C.’s finest chefs.
Television personalities like Paula Deen, Tyler Florence and Giada DeLaurentis are just a few glitzy names that will be representing the culinary instutition giant Food Network in this exciting cooking and entertaining show. Stop by to watch chef demonstrations, sample product samples and meet and greet with some of D.C.’s finest chefs.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Unsung Heroes
(Monday, October 26, 2009; 9a.m.-4p.m.; The Library of Congress; Kluge Center Meeting Room, first floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Avenue, SE)
The Library of Congress celebrates and recognizes Asian American Veterans in their Veterans History Project which is a day filled with commemorations, veteran stories, poetry readings and more. Come by this free event to learn more about those heroes whose tales deserve to get told.
The Library of Congress celebrates and recognizes Asian American Veterans in their Veterans History Project which is a day filled with commemorations, veteran stories, poetry readings and more. Come by this free event to learn more about those heroes whose tales deserve to get told.
Fright at The Museum: Dead Men Walking
(Wednesday, October 28, 2009; 6:30p.m.- 10p.m.; National Museum of Crime & Punishment; 575 7th Street, NW; Admission: $20)
The mysterious and sordid past of The National Museum of Crime & Punishment comes out this Halloween in Fright at the Museum: Dead Men Walking. The story is based on true fact stating that from 1916-1960, approximately 125 men were executed in the Tennessee electric chair and that very chair made its way into the National Museum of Crime and Punishment in 2008 bringing with it the ghosts of its past. Stop by the event for some eerie Halloween scares.
The mysterious and sordid past of The National Museum of Crime & Punishment comes out this Halloween in Fright at the Museum: Dead Men Walking. The story is based on true fact stating that from 1916-1960, approximately 125 men were executed in the Tennessee electric chair and that very chair made its way into the National Museum of Crime and Punishment in 2008 bringing with it the ghosts of its past. Stop by the event for some eerie Halloween scares.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sweet Honey in the Rock 35th Anniversary Celebration
(Warner Theatre; 10/23/2009; www.wpas.org; Tickets: $25-$55)
“Sweet Honey In The Rock” at the D.C. Repertory Theatre is a collection of music that signifies the struggles and strife of African Americans through songs from churches, civil rights movement lyrics and celebration of a rich and diverse culture.
“Sweet Honey In The Rock” at the D.C. Repertory Theatre is a collection of music that signifies the struggles and strife of African Americans through songs from churches, civil rights movement lyrics and celebration of a rich and diverse culture.
Friday Music Series
(10/23/2009; Georgetown University McNeir Hall, New North Building; 204 Healy Bldg., Box 571789, 2nd Floor Healy Hall)
One of America’s most recorded clarinetists is performing in Georgetown on Friday, October 23rd. Charles West can be heard on numerous labels including a 1993 Grammy Award-winning CD, has served as president of the International Clarinet association and is currently Professor of Music and Coordinator of Winds & Percussion at Virginia Commonwealth University. Free concert!
One of America’s most recorded clarinetists is performing in Georgetown on Friday, October 23rd. Charles West can be heard on numerous labels including a 1993 Grammy Award-winning CD, has served as president of the International Clarinet association and is currently Professor of Music and Coordinator of Winds & Percussion at Virginia Commonwealth University. Free concert!
African Roots, Latino Soul
(S. Dillon Ripley Center; 10/22/2009; www.DiscoveryTheater.org; Adult: $6, Child: $5)
This Discovery Theater play explores various cultures and backgrounds from Celia Cruz’s memories in her mothers kitchen to a subway ride and more. The play explores what it means to grow up in the heart of the American melting pot.
This Discovery Theater play explores various cultures and backgrounds from Celia Cruz’s memories in her mothers kitchen to a subway ride and more. The play explores what it means to grow up in the heart of the American melting pot.
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