Tickets for the National Christmas Tree Lighting will be distributed in a new way for 2009 - a lottery system. Tickets are required and will be distributed for FREE. The lottery system will be available at 12:01 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 4 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, November 6. To participate, visit www.thenationaltree.org or call
(877) 444-6777. Successful ticket seekers will be notified by email or US mail (if applied by phone). Status of the lottery will be available online or by phone beginning on November 9. Tickets will be mailed to the lottery winners by November 15.
The lighting cremony for the National Christmas Tree will be held on thursday, December 3, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
(Article from Rachel Cooper's Washington, DC Blog, dc.guide@about.com)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Fall for the Book
Fall for the Book is Northern Virginia's largest and oldest literary celebration, which has grown into a week-long, multiple-venue, regional festival that brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate reading.
This year's exciting event will be conveniently held throughout Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia, bringing famous writers to your backyard. Currently there are over 75 authors confirmed in fiction to nonfiction and poetry, covering a wide range of topics such as the Civil War, mind-body medicine, politics, the environment, economics, folklore, children's books, and more. Authors coming to sign and speak about their books include Fairfax Prize winner E.L. Doctorow, author of Ragtime and The March, American Indian writer and Mason Award winner Sherman Alexie, James Ellroy, author of international bestsellers, L.A. Confidential and The Black Dahlia, and many more.
A growing list of authors and more information is available at http://www.fallforthebook.org/. The festival is from September 21 - 26.
This year's exciting event will be conveniently held throughout Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia, bringing famous writers to your backyard. Currently there are over 75 authors confirmed in fiction to nonfiction and poetry, covering a wide range of topics such as the Civil War, mind-body medicine, politics, the environment, economics, folklore, children's books, and more. Authors coming to sign and speak about their books include Fairfax Prize winner E.L. Doctorow, author of Ragtime and The March, American Indian writer and Mason Award winner Sherman Alexie, James Ellroy, author of international bestsellers, L.A. Confidential and The Black Dahlia, and many more.
A growing list of authors and more information is available at http://www.fallforthebook.org/. The festival is from September 21 - 26.
Unseen DC Photography Contest
Harpreet Toor, UC Riverside summer term student, recently won Best of Show in the UC Washington Center's Unseen DC photography contest for her image entitled, "Sunsetting at Dupont." The Unseen DC photography contest challenged summer term students, faculty and staff to expose the behind the scenes working of Washington, DC. The theme of the competition was to show what the news cameras don't see on Capitol Hill, in the White House & the Federal agencies, the places the tourists don't see or overlook and the thousands of things that happen, unheralded or unnoticed, everyday in this great, international city. Participants were given wide latitude as to how best to protray this challenge. For her work, Ms. Toor was awarded a $50 gift card.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend Special Events 2009
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. This is a great time to honor our veterans and famous Americans by visiting the monuments in Washington, DC. The Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the busy summer season and the Washington, DC region celebrates with family friendly events and special services. Here is the 2009 Memorial Day event schedule:
PBS' National Memorial Day Concert Sunday, May 24, 2009, 8 p.m. PBS sponsors a FREE concert on the West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol. The concert features actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, and other guest artists along with conductor Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra.
National Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 25, 2009, beginning at 2 p.m.The parade of Marching Bands and Veterans units from all 50 states steps off at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street. The National Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by the World War II Veterans Committee and includes patriotic floats and helium-filled balloons. This year’s parade will feature Ernest Borgnine, Lee Greenwood, Edith Shane, and Gary Sinise.
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally Sunday, May 24, 2009. Departure from the Pentagon at 12 p.m. Speaker Program and Musical Tribute 1:30 p.m. at the Reflecting Pool across from The Lincoln Memorial. Thousands of motorcycles ride through Washington in an annual demonstration seeking to improve veteran benefits and resolve POW/MIA issues.
GI Film Festival May 13-17, 2009. In its 2nd year, the festival will be held prior to Memorial Day weekend. See classic and premier films celebrating the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces including a variety of films presented by award-winning Hollywood actors and directors. Participate in panel discussions with soldiers, journalists, authors, and filmmakers.
Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2009, 11 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony and concert will be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of Memorial Day.
Navy Memorial Saturday, May 24, 2009. 11 a.m. Rolling Thunder visits the Navy Memorial and holds a wreath-laying ceremony. Monday, May 25, 2009, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. wreath-laying ceremonies; 12:30 p.m. Navy Band concert; 2:00 p.m. Film screening of a PBS documentary about the last reunion of Air Group 16 at the dedication of the WWII Memorial.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monday, May 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m. This year's annual Memorial Day ceremony includes Presentation of the Colors, remarks by a special guest and wreath-laying service.
Air Force Memorial Monday, May 25, 2009, 9 a.m. wreath laying ceremony. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley is the keynote speaker at this ceremony, which is open to the public.
Kennedy Center National Memorial Day Choral Festival May 24, 2009, 2 p.m. A 90-minute program features American choral classics in honor of those who have fought to preserve our nation's heritage. Admission: $10.
(article by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
PBS' National Memorial Day Concert Sunday, May 24, 2009, 8 p.m. PBS sponsors a FREE concert on the West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol. The concert features actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, and other guest artists along with conductor Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra.
National Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 25, 2009, beginning at 2 p.m.The parade of Marching Bands and Veterans units from all 50 states steps off at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street. The National Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by the World War II Veterans Committee and includes patriotic floats and helium-filled balloons. This year’s parade will feature Ernest Borgnine, Lee Greenwood, Edith Shane, and Gary Sinise.
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally Sunday, May 24, 2009. Departure from the Pentagon at 12 p.m. Speaker Program and Musical Tribute 1:30 p.m. at the Reflecting Pool across from The Lincoln Memorial. Thousands of motorcycles ride through Washington in an annual demonstration seeking to improve veteran benefits and resolve POW/MIA issues.
GI Film Festival May 13-17, 2009. In its 2nd year, the festival will be held prior to Memorial Day weekend. See classic and premier films celebrating the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces including a variety of films presented by award-winning Hollywood actors and directors. Participate in panel discussions with soldiers, journalists, authors, and filmmakers.
Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2009, 11 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony and concert will be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of Memorial Day.
Navy Memorial Saturday, May 24, 2009. 11 a.m. Rolling Thunder visits the Navy Memorial and holds a wreath-laying ceremony. Monday, May 25, 2009, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. wreath-laying ceremonies; 12:30 p.m. Navy Band concert; 2:00 p.m. Film screening of a PBS documentary about the last reunion of Air Group 16 at the dedication of the WWII Memorial.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monday, May 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m. This year's annual Memorial Day ceremony includes Presentation of the Colors, remarks by a special guest and wreath-laying service.
Air Force Memorial Monday, May 25, 2009, 9 a.m. wreath laying ceremony. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley is the keynote speaker at this ceremony, which is open to the public.
Kennedy Center National Memorial Day Choral Festival May 24, 2009, 2 p.m. A 90-minute program features American choral classics in honor of those who have fought to preserve our nation's heritage. Admission: $10.
(article by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
DC Embassies Open House
Saturday, May 9, 2009, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Embassies of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States will open their doors to the public, offering a rare look at the diverse EU cultures. Take a rare behind-the-scenes look at the European Embassies, many of which are among Washington's historic and architectural treasures. Each Embassy offers a unique program featuring the country's cuisine, its music and special events.
Yoga on the National Mall
Yoga on the Mall will take place at the SW corner of 15th St. and Constitution Avenue, near the Washington Monument, on Saturday, May 9 from 2-5pm. Nearest metro is Smithsonian. This will be the second annual gathering of this free collective yoga practice on the grounds of the National Mall.
There is no rain date for Yoga on the Mall, but it will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms - Yoga on the Mall will take place in light drizzle. Any Yoga on the Mall cancellation will be posted on the DC Yoga Week homepage (http://www.dcyogaweek.com/dcyogaweek2009) no later than 11am on Saturday, May 9, so please check the website before coming.
There is no rain date for Yoga on the Mall, but it will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms - Yoga on the Mall will take place in light drizzle. Any Yoga on the Mall cancellation will be posted on the DC Yoga Week homepage (http://www.dcyogaweek.com/dcyogaweek2009) no later than 11am on Saturday, May 9, so please check the website before coming.
Friday, April 10, 2009
George Washington Invitational Regatta
This Saturday, April 11, from 8:00AM - 5:00PM, there will be the George Washington Invitational Regatta featuring some of the nation's top collegiate rowing teams on the Potomac River. Races take place in Georgetown, between the Washington Harbour and the Thompson Boathouse.
Washington Harbour
3050 K St. NW
Washington, DC
Information:703-849-9300
Washington Harbour
3050 K St. NW
Washington, DC
Information:703-849-9300
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