http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:03:15 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:29:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Shirley-Jones-and-The-Music-Man-coming-to-the-Kennedy-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Shirley Jones has led quite a lucky life. Her first film was Oklahoma! in 1955. She followed that up with Carousel in 1956. For what it’s worth, the “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” scene from Carousel may be my favorite scene o... Kennedy Center Tickets Celebrities Concerts Musicals Shirley Jones NSO Pops Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:29:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Shirley-Jones-and-The-Music-Man-coming-to-the-Kennedy-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Michael-Feinstein-does-Sinatra-proud-at-Strathmore?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Michael FeinsteinMichael Feinstein, who looks a lot younger than his 53 years, sang his favorite Sinatra standards at the Music Center at Strathmore on Nov. 8. The concert was all in support of his latest album, "The Sinatra Project." ... Concerts Strathmore Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:19:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Michael-Feinstein-does-Sinatra-proud-at-Strathmore?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Michael-Feinstein-coming-to-Strathmore-on-Sunday-November-8?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Michael Feinstein Michael Feinstein, the pride of Columbus, Ohio, will be performing at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. He will be singing the songs of Ol’Blue Eyes as part of "The Sinatra Project". Ticket... Strathmore Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:02:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Michael-Feinstein-coming-to-Strathmore-on-Sunday-November-8?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Crime-and-Punishment-Museums-Fright-at-the-Museum-Dead-Men-Walking-Not-That-Frightening?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner The National Museum of Crime & Punishment deserves some credit for creativity. While its “Fright at the Museum: Dead Men Walking” haunted house may not make you cower in fear, it will make you appreciate the work that the museum pu... Halloween Tickets Crime and Punishment Museum Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:23:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Crime-and-Punishment-Museums-Fright-at-the-Museum-Dead-Men-Walking-Not-That-Frightening?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Jersey-Boys-fills-seats-at-National-Theatre-and-wows-crowds?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner The cast of Jersey Boys, pictured from left to right, Josh Franklin, Joseph Leo Bwarie, Matt Bailey, Steve Gouveia and the company of Jersey Boys. Photo: Joan Marcus If you're a fan of oldies music you'll like Jersey Boys. If you're a fan of Fra... Theater National Theatre Jersey Boys Musicals Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:19:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Jersey-Boys-fills-seats-at-National-Theatre-and-wows-crowds?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Patton-Oswalts-kicks-off-Bentzen-Ball-comedy-festival-at-Lincoln-Theatre-tonight-1022?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Patton OswaltPatton Oswalt is headlining the opening night gala tonight for the very first Bentzen Ball comedy festival. He wil be offering up his comedic stylings in Washington, D.C., at the historic Lincoln Theatre, located at 1215 U Street, NW.Joi... Tickets Comedy Bentzen Ball Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:24:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Patton-Oswalts-kicks-off-Bentzen-Ball-comedy-festival-at-Lincoln-Theatre-tonight-1022?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-David-Cross-ends-tour-in-Washington-DC-by-showing-clip-of-new-show?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner David Cross at a White House Correspondents Dinner After Party after he apparently did a bump 40 feet away from President Obama. Photo by Ben Shlesinger.David Cross said he doesn't like bloggers and he doesn't like people who use Twitter because of a... Comedy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:19:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-David-Cross-ends-tour-in-Washington-DC-by-showing-clip-of-new-show?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Tickets-available-for-David-Cross-at-Warner-Theater-tonight-1021?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner The hilarious David Cross will be performing his comedy at Warner Theater tonight, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by clicking here. I've seen David Cross doing a standup show once before and he was great. If you have the time... Tickets Warner Theatre Live Nation Comedy Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:06:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Tickets-available-for-David-Cross-at-Warner-Theater-tonight-1021?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-20th-annual-Museum-Shop-Around-at-Strathmore-coming-November-1215?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner The 20th annual Museum Shop Around at Strathmore will be held at the Mansion at Strathmore from Nov. 12-15. This yearly four-day affair allows lovers of the arts to do their holiday shopping from 16 area museum shops all in one place. Among the many ... Kennedy Center Christmas Shopping Museums Strathmore Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:58:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-20th-annual-Museum-Shop-Around-at-Strathmore-coming-November-1215?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Aubrey-Plaza-and-Nick-Offerman-Parks-and-Recreation-stars-coming-to-DC-for-Bentzen-Ball?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Two actors from NBC's Parks and Recreation will be in town this week to perform standup comedy as part of the inaugural Bentzen Ball. Aubrey Plaza (April) and Nick Offerman (Ron) answered some of my questions by e-mail. Enjoy their responses and clic... Celebrities Comedy Bentzen Ball Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:03:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Aubrey-Plaza-and-Nick-Offerman-Parks-and-Recreation-stars-coming-to-DC-for-Bentzen-Ball?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Lizz-Winstead-and-Patton-Oswalt-to-perform-in-DCs-Bentzen-Ball-comedy-festival?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Lizz Winstead (co-creator of "The Daily Show") and Patton Oswalt ("Big Fan", "Ratatouille", "The King of Queens") answered some of my e-mail questions about themselves and their upcoming performances as part of... Celebrities Comedy Bentzen Ball Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:02:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Lizz-Winstead-and-Patton-Oswalt-to-perform-in-DCs-Bentzen-Ball-comedy-festival?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Jane-Krakowski-excels-in-debut-Washington-DC-performance?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Jane Krakowski. Photo courtesy of the Kennedy Center.Jane Krakowski made no bones about it. She called her performance at the Kennedy Center on October 3, "under rehearsed." A few times she apologetically told the sold out audience that she... Kennedy Center Celebrities Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:49:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Jane-Krakowski-excels-in-debut-Washington-DC-performance?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Bentzen-Ball-comedy-festival-bringing-laughs-to-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Click on the picture above to see the schedule for the festival.Michael Jackson had his Pretty Young Thing and Washington, D.C. comedy fans have BrightestYoungThings.com. The web site, has teamed up with comedian Tig Notaro (Sarah Silverman Program) ... Celebrities Comedy Bentzen Ball Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:39:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Bentzen-Ball-comedy-festival-bringing-laughs-to-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Walking-With-Dinosaurs-at-Verizon-Center-is-one-of-a-kind?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner  Allosaurus. Photo by Ben Shlesinger.Any reservations someone might have about going to see Walking With Dinosaurs at Verizon Center should simply be ignored. There are only six shows left (one Friday, three Saturday and two Sunday) so once you ... Verizon Center Walking With Dinosaurs Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:18:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Walking-With-Dinosaurs-at-Verizon-Center-is-one-of-a-kind?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Aziz-Ansari-performing-in-DC-at-Sixth-and-I-Synagogue-on-926?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Aziz Ansari. Photo by Steven Dewall. Funnyman Aziz Ansari will ply his comedic trade at Sixth and I Synagogue on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets (all general admission) are $22.50 in advance and $25 at the door. They are available through all T... Sixth and I Comedy Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:26:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Aziz-Ansari-performing-in-DC-at-Sixth-and-I-Synagogue-on-926?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Mount-Vernon-Fall-Wine-Festival-and-Sunset-Tour-tickets-on-sale-now?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner From the good people at Mount Vernon, who never seem to be at a loss for creative programming.  Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and ... Wine Mount Vernon Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:59:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Mount-Vernon-Fall-Wine-Festival-and-Sunset-Tour-tickets-on-sale-now?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Free-tickets-to-see-The-Walkmen-on-September-22-at-930-Club-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner OK so the tickets to see local boys, The Walkmen, aren't exactly free free. Just about though. The good people at 9:30 Club gave graciously offered up two tickets to one of my readers with just a tiny little catch. All you have to do is answer a triv... Tickets Concerts 9:30 Club Free Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:40:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Free-tickets-to-see-The-Walkmen-on-September-22-at-930-Club-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Pitbull-Ludacris-Method-Man-and-others-at-Montgomery-County-Fairgrounds-this-Labor-Day-Weekend-95?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Pitbull (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen) In Pitbull's hit song "Krazy", he sings "In L.A. they get krazy/Miami they get krazy/In New York they get krazy/Atlanta they get krazy." Well, after Sept. 5, Pitbull might h... Concerts Montgomery County Fairgrounds Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:12:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Pitbull-Ludacris-Method-Man-and-others-at-Montgomery-County-Fairgrounds-this-Labor-Day-Weekend-95?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Corcoran-Gallery-of-Art-September-events?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner Below is a list of events and exhibitions that visitors can see at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The list is long but it encompasses everything you will need to know if you're considering visiting the museum.  CURRENT EXHIBITIONSWilliam Eggleston... Corcoran Gallery of Art Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:29:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Corcoran-Gallery-of-Art-September-events?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Walking-With-Dinosaurs-in-Washington-DC-at-Verizon-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner A Tyrannosaurus rex. Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus. To be honest at first I didn't know what to make of "Walking With Dinosaurs" but I have totally fallen behind the event now. From Sept. 16-20, eight shows in all, people will be able ... Verizon Center Walking With Dinosaurs Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:46:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1005-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Walking-With-Dinosaurs-in-Washington-DC-at-Verizon-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Tourism--Travel-Examiner