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Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted
Friday, August 18, 2006
Rick Whitehead Trio
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JAZZ FRIDAY
Led by guitarist Rick Whitehead and featuring two former members of the late Danny Gatton Band—drummer Barry Hart and bassist John Preveti—the group performs pop and jazz standards.
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
Charles Covington, Jr.
Pianist/keyboardist Charles Covington, who played on Baltimore's "Avenue Strip" and socialized with Count Basie and Duke Ellington, leads this trio.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
James Junes
Ernest Tsosie III
This Native American comedy team has been featured around the Four Corners area of the Southwest, entertaining people with their musical antics and humor about life on the reservation.
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Cultural Tourism DC
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Indian Summer Showcase: George Leach and Comedy Duo James & Ernie
Saturday, August 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: National Museum of the American Indian
First Nations musician George Leach (Sta'atl'imx Nation) performs his award-winning
soulful and rock-driven music, while opening duo James Junes and Ernest Tsosie III deliver
sidesplitting comedy with a positive message promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Special Exhibition Tour - Harpies, Mermaids, and Tulips: Embroidery of the Greek Islands and Epirus Region
Sunday, August 20, 2006
1:30 PM
Location: The Textile Museum
Harpies, Mermaids, and Tulips: Embroidery of the Greek Islands and Epirus Region includes
approximately 70 embroidered textiles created between the 17th and 19th centuries for
bridal trousseaux and domestic life.
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ADAMS MORGAN ARTS MARKET, features vendors of original artwork; sponsored by Adams Morgan Main Street. Reed Learning Center, 18th St. & Wyoming Ave. NW. Saturdays, noon—7 p.m. Free. (202) 549-6588.
ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR, features hog racing, a flea circus, and refreshments. Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Thu., 8/17, 5 p.m.—10 p.m. Free. (703) 920-4556.
DOLL & TEDDY BEAR EXPO, features vendors of dolls and teddy bears, raffles, and awards ceremony. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road NW. Sat., 8/19, & Sun., 8/20, 9 a.m.—5 p.m. $15. (202) 328-2000.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA FIGHT, features a trivia competition, prizes, and drink specials. Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW. Mondays, 7—10 p.m. Free. (202) 232-5263.
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Cultural DC Hightlights
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Cool Cabaret presented by DC Cabaret Network
Buddy McLaughlin presented by Astroturf Art , Saturday, August 19
1st Annual Black Docs Film Series
Weekend Nature Programs
Culture Cool
Dentzel Carousel
Weekly Events at DCAC
Cartoon Film Series
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GEM AND JEWELRY SHOW Friday noon to 6, Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday 11 to 5. Displays of precious and semi-precious stones, jewelry and related goods. $7. Dulles Expo Center, Willard Road off Route 28, Chantilly. 703-378-0910.
"THE NIAGARA MOVEMENT AT HARPERS FERRY" Friday 5 to 10, Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits, discussions, concerts and other activities commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first public meeting of the Niagara Movement to advance civil rights. Free. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, U.S. 340, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. 304-535-6298 or http://www.nps.gov/hafe
COMCAST OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL Family feature films at 8:30: "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," Friday; "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Saturday; "The Princess Bride," Sunday. Admission free; vendor sales open at 6:30. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-816-6958 or 301-581-5100.
U.S. MARINE CORPS "EVENING PARADE" Fridays at 8:45 through August. The Marine Band, Drum & Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and marching units stage a colorful full-dress parade. Free tickets are required, and must be requested in writing. At the Marine Barracks, Eighth and I streets SE. 202-433-6060.
HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Saturday and Sunday, balloon launch at 7 a.m., air show at 2:30, second balloon launch following air show. $10, ages 3 to 12 $3. Flying Circus, Route 644 off Route 17, Bealton, Va. 540-439-8661.
USED BOOK SALE Saturday 8 to 2. Parole Rotary Books for International Goodwill, 1325 Marlboro Rd., Lothian, Md. 410-293-6865.
MODEL SOLDIER SHOW Saturday 9 to 5. Displays of model soldiers by U.S. and foreign artists, 130 vendor tables. $7, ages 11 and younger free. Sponsored by the National Capital Model Soldier Society at Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Tnpk., Annandale. 703-938-6361.
DAYLILY PLANT SALE Saturday at 10; auction at noon. Sponsored by the National Capital Daylily Club at Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. 301-589-0939.
WHITE HOUSE GARDEN TOUR Saturday 10 to 4, tour the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, the Rose Garden, the Children's Garden and the South Lawn of the White House (the mansion itself will not be open). Free tickets released at 8 a.m. at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-208-1631.
CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday 10 to 3. Drills, demonstrations, living history portrayals. $6, seniors and children $4. Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Rd., Chantilly. 703-437-1794.
WINE, JAZZ AND ART FESTIVAL Saturday and Sunday noon to 6. Music by the Crawdaddies, Rumba Club and the Ron Smith Group, wine tasting, crafts fair. $12 in advance, $15 at door. Fiore Winery, 3026 Whiteford Rd., Pylesville, Md. 410-879-4007.
"STARLIGHT CINEMA" Free family feature films on an outdoor screen Saturday at dusk. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Saturday; "Men in Black," Aug. 26. No tickets are needed. Trinity Building parking lot, 5875 Trinity Pkwy., Centreville. 703-324-7469.
COLOMBIAN FESTIVAL Sunday 11 to 8. Entertainment, crafts fair, food vendors. $15, ages 10 and younger free. Maryland Soccer Plex, 18041 Central Park Circle, Germantown. 202-862-5581.
DAYLILY PLANT SALE Sunday at 9. Sponsored by the National Capital Daylily Club at Brookside Gardens Visitor Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
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