Ready to enjoy the holiday season? Here's a compilation for events going on this weekend. Top picks are: Garden of Lights, A Norwegian Christmas, Alexandria Boat Parade & Punta-Rock Concert with Chico Ramos and Friends.
Looking for more tips of what to do this weekend?
Check out the transcript of Washington Post’s "Weekend Now," a new weekly discussion about its feature stories and weekly entertainment information..
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2006/11/28/DI2006112800428.html
Millenium Stage, Kennedy Center
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html
Free Performances Every Day, No Tickets Required
Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted
Friday, December 1, 2006
Shakespeare Theatre Company
To kick off the weekend of the Kennedy Center Honors, actors from the Shakespeare Theatre Company (Nancy Robinette, Julia Coffey, Rick Foucheux, and Aubrey Deeker) present a staged reading of selections from Albee’s works.
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
Artistic Director Peter DiMuro’s “Gumdrops and Funny Uncles,” a work exploring the concept of family, utilizes personal histories and the life experiences of local participants and company members.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
The DC Accidentals
IN THE THEATER LAB
This local a cappella group covers rock and pop tunes.
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Whatnot
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/listings.php?keywd=&category=WHATNOT&stage=Search&rowcount=1
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. To Dec. 20. Free. (202) 549-6588.
MCLEAN HOLIDAY CRAFTS SHOW, features craft vendors and a live musical performance by the McLean Orchestral Ensemble. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Fri., 12/1, 11 a.m.—6 p.m.; Sat., 12/2, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.; Sun., 12/3, noon—4 p.m. $2. (703) 790-0123.
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.
TEXAS HOLD ’EM POKER TOURNAMENT, features prizes and drink specials. Asylum, 2471 18th St. NW. Mondays at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. Free. (202) 319-9353.
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What’s Doing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/30/AR2006113000209.html
"A NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS" Exhibits and model train displays open daily during station hours through Jan. 7. Norwegian-American bazaar, Friday 10 to 7, Saturday 9 to 3. Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-289-1908.
CHRISTMAS AT OATLANDS Tour the 19th-century Greek revival mansion decorated for the holidays. Open weekdays and Saturdays 10 to 4 and Sundays 1 to 4, through Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). $10, seniors $9, ages 6 to 16 $7, younger free. Oatlands Plantation, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. 703-777-3174.
BENEFIT SHOW HOUSE Open Friday 10 to 3, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5, Wednesday-Thursday 10 to 3. $20 in advance, $25 at door, for National Multiple Sclerosis Society. At 2003 Rockingham St., McLean; park at Chesterbrook Club, 1812 Kirby Rd., McLean. 703-241-4544.
CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 9 to 5. Gift boutique, seasonal wreaths and greens. Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-549-0111.
FESTIVAL OF TREES Friday-Saturday 11 to 5, Sunday-Tuesday 11 to 7, Wednesday- Thursday 11 to 5. Displays of 130 decorated trees available for silent auction. $6, seniors $4, ages 2 to 12 $2, younger free. A benefit for Hope House. Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg. 540-371-4886.
GARDEN SHOW Friday 2 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 101 W. Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-4242.
MOUNT VERNON BY CANDLELIGHT Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 5 to 8 through Dec. 10. Tour the first president's last home by candlelight, including the usually closed third floor, concluding with caroling and refreshments around a campfire. $15, ages 11 and younger $8. Advance purchase recommended. At Mount Vernon, at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. For candlelight tour tickets, 202-397-7328; for information, 703-780-2000.
MCLEAN HOUSE TOUR Saturday 9:30 to 3:30. Tour four private homes decorated for the holidays. $20 in advance, $25 on tour day. Sponsored by the Woman's Club of McLean to benefit community charities. Purchase tickets at Mesmeralda's, 1339 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean. 703-356-0089.
BILINGUAL BOOK FAIR through Dec. 10. Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5, Monday-Thursday 8 to 7:30. Displays of books in English and Spanish, book signings, author talks. Oyster Bilingual Elementary School, 2801 Calvert St. NW. 202-671-3111.
ALEXANDRIA HOUSE TOUR Saturday 11 to 4. Visit six private homes decorated for the holidays. $25 in advance, $30 Saturday. Purchase tickets at Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-549-0111.
HERNDON HOMES TOUR Saturday 11 to 5, tour private homes in Herndon decorated for the holidays. $15. Begin at Herndon Depot Museum, 717 Lynn St., Herndon. 703-437-7289.
BENEFIT TEA Saturday 1 to 4, with silent auction of goods and services. Proceeds support Moringa Tree Project to aid Congolese families. Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10123 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. 301-949-2900.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday 4 to 7. House tours, caroling, refreshments. Snow Hill Manor, 13301 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel. 301-725-6037.
ALEXANDRIA BOAT PARADE Saturday at 5:30, decorated and illuminated boats will sail past Old Town Alexandria on the Potomac. The tall ship Virginia will be open for tours from 10 to 3 at Founders Park, Union and Cameron streets. 703-838-5005.
"JINGLE JUBILEE" Saturday at 6. Tree-lighting ceremony, holiday sing-along. City Hall, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350.
BATTLEFIELD ILLUMINATION Saturday at 6, a five-mile drive past 23,000 luminarias set throughout the battlefield. Antietam National Battlefield, Route 34, Sharpsburg, Md. 301-432-5124.
CANDLELIGHT MANSION TOURS Saturday-Monday 6 to 8:30. Living history portrayals, music, storytelling, refreshments. Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale. 301-464-5291.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BALL Saturday at 8. Traditional music from the 1860s, dance lessons, desserts. $30 in advance, $40 at door. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-838-4242.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Sunday 9 to 7, Monday 9 to 7, Tuesday 9 to 6. Sponsored by Washington Hebrew Congregation at Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Rd., Potomac. 301-320-5577.
FAIR TRADE GIFTS FAIR Sunday noon to 4. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-527-3934.
OPEN STUDIOS Sunday noon to 5. Displays by 48 artists in their studios. Jackson Art Center, 3048 1/2 R St. NW. 202-337-3373.
LOGAN CIRCLE HOUSE TOUR Sunday 1 to 5, tour private homes decorated for the holidays. $20. Begin at 1324 Vermont Ave. NW. 202-489-4553.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Sunday at 4:30, with entertainment, refreshments and Santa's arrival on a horse-drawn wagon. Waters House, 12535 Milestone Manor Lane, Germantown. 301-340-2825.
HOLIDAY MANSION TOURS Tuesday-Thursday noon to 4, and through Dec. 31. Tour the 1815 mansion decorated for the holidays. $3, seniors and students $2. Beall-Dawson House, 103 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville. 301-340-2825.
DAR OPEN HOUSE Wednesday 5:30 to 8. Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Continental Hall, 17th and D streets NW. 202-572-0563.
"LIGHT UP ROSSLYN" Thursday at 5:30. Ceremony to turn on Rosslyn's holiday light displays, with entertainment by Beltway Brass and Metropolitan Chorus Met Singers. Outdoors at 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-228-1850.
"GILDED AGE CHRISTMAS" Thursday 6 to 8. Museum tour, period decorations, refreshments, children's crafts. $10, children free. Anderson House Museum, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040.
Holiday Light Shows
"WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" A 2.5-mile drive through holiday figures. Open nightly from 5 to 9:30 through Jan. 1. $5 per car or van (free on Dec. 25). Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro. 301-699-2456.
"BULL RUN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" A 2.5-mile drive through illuminated displays. Open nightly through Jan. 7 from 5 to 9:30. $15 per car or van. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr., at I-66 Exit 52, Centreville. 703-352-5900.
"LIGHTS ON THE BAY" A two-mile drive through more than 70 scenes. Open nightly from 5 to 10 through Jan. 1. $12 per vehicle. A benefit for the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Pkwy., off U.S. 50 Exit 32 outside Annapolis. 443-481-3161.
"GARDEN OF LIGHTS" A half-mile stroll past a kaleidoscope caterpillar, a flying cardinal, a Loch Ness monster and other illuminated creatures. Open Friday-Sunday and Wednesday-Thursday from 5:30 to 9 (last entry at 8:30) . Schedule varies weekly through Jan. 7. $15 per car or van. No pedestrian access. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453.
"WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL" Tour nearly 400 displays with an enchanted-forest theme along a 3.5-mile drive. Open Friday-Saturday from 6 to 10 and Sunday-Thursday from 6 to 9 through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25). $12 per car Fridays and Saturdays, $10 other nights. Open trolley rides Monday and Dec. 11 at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.; trolley tickets $5 per person. Proceeds benefit local charities. Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350.
"SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS" A 1.4-mile drive through more than 75 light sculptures. Open Friday and Saturday from 6 to 11 and Sunday-Thursday from 6 to 10. $15 per car. A benefit for Howard County General Hospital. In Symphony Woods, Columbia, on Broken Land Parkway. 410-740-7666.
Bazaars
RIVER ROAD UNITARIAN CHURCH Saturday: estate sale 8 to 2:45; auction of goods and services 3:30 to 5. 6301 River Rd., Bethesda. 301-229-0400.
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 9 to 3. 711 N. Columbus St., Alexandria. 703-836-3725.
CHEVY CHASE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 9 to 3. 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-652-8700.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Saturday 9 to 4. 205 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-948-0122.
GERMAN SCHOOL WASHINGTON D.C. Saturday 11:30 to 4:30. 8617 Chateau Dr., Potomac. 301-767-3823.
SCANDINAVIAN BAZAAR Saturday 1 to 5. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. 703-734-0319.
Crafts Fairs
HONDURAN CRAFTS Friday 4 to 8, Saturday 8 to 8, Sunday 9:30 to 3. A benefit for Art for Humanity charities in Honduras. Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., Arlington. 703-684-4635.
ARLINGTON ARTISTS ALLIANCE Friday 6 to 8, Saturday 10 to 8, Sunday noon to 4. About 30 exhibitors. Ft. C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St., Arlington. 703-532-4450.
MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER Friday 11 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 4. About 70 exhibitors. $2, ages 13 and younger $1. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790-0123.
DEL RAY ARTISANS Friday 7 to 10, Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday noon to 5. About 20 exhibitors. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-838-4827.
HERBERT WELLS ICE RINK Saturday 9 to 2. 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park. 301-277-3717.
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 9 to 3. Greencastle Road and Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. 301-260-1528.
FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday 9 to 4, Sunday 11 to 4. 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. 703-248-5077.
BELVEDERE SCHOOL Saturday 9 to 4. About 75 exhibitors. 6540 Columbia Pike, Falls Church. 703-942-5113.
AUDREY MOORE RECREATION CENTER Saturday 9 to 4, Sunday 11 to 4. About 130 exhibitors. $2, ages 11 and younger free. Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale. 703-321-7081.
GLEN ECHO POTTERS Saturday 9 to 6, Sunday 10 to 4. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-966-4730.
BAUER DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday 10 to 4. About 100 exhibitors. 14625 Bauer Dr., Rockville. 301-468-4015.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF ARLINGTON Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday 1 to 4. 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. 703-892-2565.
CLAY CONNECTION Saturday 10 to 5. Ceramics and pottery. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. 703-941-1234.
LYON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday 10 to 5. About 15 artists. 414 N. Fillmore St., Arlington. 703-472-4710.
CORA B. WOOD SENIOR CENTER Thursday 10 to 2. 3601 Taylor St., Brentwood. 301-699-1238.
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Cultural Tourism
See more events at:
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm
The Holidays at Mount Vernon
Friday, December 1, 2006 - Saturday, January 6, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Celebrate the season at Mount Vernon with authentic decorations, 18th-century holiday activities, and tours of the rarely-seen third floor of the Mansion.
Punta-Rock Concert with Chico Ramos and Friends
Friday, December 1, 2006
6:30 PM
Location: IDB Cultural Center
Chico Ramos has been part of the Belize music scene for many years and has several CDs. His band will include Robert Palacio on electric guitar, Tyrone Hernandez on bass, Horace Flores on turtle shells, Harold Thompson on keyboards, and Garifuna drummer Jason Martinez.
Dance: Farafina Kan
Saturday, December 2, 2006 - Sunday, December 3, 2006
Location: Dance Place
In a unique mix of Africa and America, reggae, blues, jazz, and hip hop rhythms blend with the dance and music of West Africa’s Mandingue people. Farafina Kan presents a special weekend full of music, dance, and song dedicated to our parents and communities who have equipped us with the tools necessary to continue the mission of preserving African culture through music and dance.
The Annual Georgetown Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Sunday, December 3, 2006
5:30 PM
Location: Washington Harbor
Watch the beautiful parade of intricately decorated boats cruise by and donate unwrapped toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign.
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Films - Reportory Theaters
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/showtimes/showtimes.html?navLeft
National Gallery of Art
East Building Auditorium
4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
(202) 842-6799
The Journals of Knut Rasmussen
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Fri. 6:30
Germaine Dulac: Pure Cinema
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Sun. 4:00
D.C. Jewish Community Center
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theatre
1529 16th St. NW
(800) 494-8497
Washington Jewish Film Festival
Be Fruitful and Multiply
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Thu. 6:00
Blues by the Beach
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Sun. 4:30
El Cantor
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Thu. 1:00
18-J
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Tue. 5:00; Wed. 1:00
The Journey of Vaan Nguyen
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Mon. 6:30
Lonely Man of Faith
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Thu. 8:00
Love Other
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Wed. 6:30
Out of Faith
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Wed. 6:15
Out of Sight
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Sun. 6:30
Rape of Europa
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Wed. 8:25
Saved by Deportation
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Sun. 2:30
Short Films Big Laughs
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Sat. 8:00
Sisai
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Tue. 7:00
Toots
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Sun. noon; Tue. 1:00
Walk on Water
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Sat. 9:50
Wil
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Mon. 8:30
Wrestling With Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner
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Tue. 8:45
Yossi & Jagger
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Fri. 1:00
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Looking for more tips of what to do this weekend?
Check out the transcript of Washington Post’s "Weekend Now," a new weekly discussion about its feature stories and weekly entertainment information..
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2006/11/28/DI2006112800428.html
Millenium Stage, Kennedy Center
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html
Free Performances Every Day, No Tickets Required
Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted
Friday, December 1, 2006
Shakespeare Theatre Company
To kick off the weekend of the Kennedy Center Honors, actors from the Shakespeare Theatre Company (Nancy Robinette, Julia Coffey, Rick Foucheux, and Aubrey Deeker) present a staged reading of selections from Albee’s works.
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
Artistic Director Peter DiMuro’s “Gumdrops and Funny Uncles,” a work exploring the concept of family, utilizes personal histories and the life experiences of local participants and company members.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
The DC Accidentals
IN THE THEATER LAB
This local a cappella group covers rock and pop tunes.
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Whatnot
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/listings.php?keywd=&category=WHATNOT&stage=Search&rowcount=1
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. To Dec. 20. Free. (202) 549-6588.
MCLEAN HOLIDAY CRAFTS SHOW, features craft vendors and a live musical performance by the McLean Orchestral Ensemble. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Fri., 12/1, 11 a.m.—6 p.m.; Sat., 12/2, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.; Sun., 12/3, noon—4 p.m. $2. (703) 790-0123.
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.
TEXAS HOLD ’EM POKER TOURNAMENT, features prizes and drink specials. Asylum, 2471 18th St. NW. Mondays at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. Free. (202) 319-9353.
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What’s Doing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/30/AR2006113000209.html
"A NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS" Exhibits and model train displays open daily during station hours through Jan. 7. Norwegian-American bazaar, Friday 10 to 7, Saturday 9 to 3. Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-289-1908.
CHRISTMAS AT OATLANDS Tour the 19th-century Greek revival mansion decorated for the holidays. Open weekdays and Saturdays 10 to 4 and Sundays 1 to 4, through Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). $10, seniors $9, ages 6 to 16 $7, younger free. Oatlands Plantation, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. 703-777-3174.
BENEFIT SHOW HOUSE Open Friday 10 to 3, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5, Wednesday-Thursday 10 to 3. $20 in advance, $25 at door, for National Multiple Sclerosis Society. At 2003 Rockingham St., McLean; park at Chesterbrook Club, 1812 Kirby Rd., McLean. 703-241-4544.
CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 9 to 5. Gift boutique, seasonal wreaths and greens. Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-549-0111.
FESTIVAL OF TREES Friday-Saturday 11 to 5, Sunday-Tuesday 11 to 7, Wednesday- Thursday 11 to 5. Displays of 130 decorated trees available for silent auction. $6, seniors $4, ages 2 to 12 $2, younger free. A benefit for Hope House. Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg. 540-371-4886.
GARDEN SHOW Friday 2 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 101 W. Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-4242.
MOUNT VERNON BY CANDLELIGHT Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 5 to 8 through Dec. 10. Tour the first president's last home by candlelight, including the usually closed third floor, concluding with caroling and refreshments around a campfire. $15, ages 11 and younger $8. Advance purchase recommended. At Mount Vernon, at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. For candlelight tour tickets, 202-397-7328; for information, 703-780-2000.
MCLEAN HOUSE TOUR Saturday 9:30 to 3:30. Tour four private homes decorated for the holidays. $20 in advance, $25 on tour day. Sponsored by the Woman's Club of McLean to benefit community charities. Purchase tickets at Mesmeralda's, 1339 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean. 703-356-0089.
BILINGUAL BOOK FAIR through Dec. 10. Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5, Monday-Thursday 8 to 7:30. Displays of books in English and Spanish, book signings, author talks. Oyster Bilingual Elementary School, 2801 Calvert St. NW. 202-671-3111.
ALEXANDRIA HOUSE TOUR Saturday 11 to 4. Visit six private homes decorated for the holidays. $25 in advance, $30 Saturday. Purchase tickets at Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-549-0111.
HERNDON HOMES TOUR Saturday 11 to 5, tour private homes in Herndon decorated for the holidays. $15. Begin at Herndon Depot Museum, 717 Lynn St., Herndon. 703-437-7289.
BENEFIT TEA Saturday 1 to 4, with silent auction of goods and services. Proceeds support Moringa Tree Project to aid Congolese families. Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10123 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. 301-949-2900.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday 4 to 7. House tours, caroling, refreshments. Snow Hill Manor, 13301 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel. 301-725-6037.
ALEXANDRIA BOAT PARADE Saturday at 5:30, decorated and illuminated boats will sail past Old Town Alexandria on the Potomac. The tall ship Virginia will be open for tours from 10 to 3 at Founders Park, Union and Cameron streets. 703-838-5005.
"JINGLE JUBILEE" Saturday at 6. Tree-lighting ceremony, holiday sing-along. City Hall, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350.
BATTLEFIELD ILLUMINATION Saturday at 6, a five-mile drive past 23,000 luminarias set throughout the battlefield. Antietam National Battlefield, Route 34, Sharpsburg, Md. 301-432-5124.
CANDLELIGHT MANSION TOURS Saturday-Monday 6 to 8:30. Living history portrayals, music, storytelling, refreshments. Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale. 301-464-5291.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BALL Saturday at 8. Traditional music from the 1860s, dance lessons, desserts. $30 in advance, $40 at door. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-838-4242.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Sunday 9 to 7, Monday 9 to 7, Tuesday 9 to 6. Sponsored by Washington Hebrew Congregation at Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Rd., Potomac. 301-320-5577.
FAIR TRADE GIFTS FAIR Sunday noon to 4. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-527-3934.
OPEN STUDIOS Sunday noon to 5. Displays by 48 artists in their studios. Jackson Art Center, 3048 1/2 R St. NW. 202-337-3373.
LOGAN CIRCLE HOUSE TOUR Sunday 1 to 5, tour private homes decorated for the holidays. $20. Begin at 1324 Vermont Ave. NW. 202-489-4553.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Sunday at 4:30, with entertainment, refreshments and Santa's arrival on a horse-drawn wagon. Waters House, 12535 Milestone Manor Lane, Germantown. 301-340-2825.
HOLIDAY MANSION TOURS Tuesday-Thursday noon to 4, and through Dec. 31. Tour the 1815 mansion decorated for the holidays. $3, seniors and students $2. Beall-Dawson House, 103 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville. 301-340-2825.
DAR OPEN HOUSE Wednesday 5:30 to 8. Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Continental Hall, 17th and D streets NW. 202-572-0563.
"LIGHT UP ROSSLYN" Thursday at 5:30. Ceremony to turn on Rosslyn's holiday light displays, with entertainment by Beltway Brass and Metropolitan Chorus Met Singers. Outdoors at 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-228-1850.
"GILDED AGE CHRISTMAS" Thursday 6 to 8. Museum tour, period decorations, refreshments, children's crafts. $10, children free. Anderson House Museum, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040.
Holiday Light Shows
"WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" A 2.5-mile drive through holiday figures. Open nightly from 5 to 9:30 through Jan. 1. $5 per car or van (free on Dec. 25). Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro. 301-699-2456.
"BULL RUN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" A 2.5-mile drive through illuminated displays. Open nightly through Jan. 7 from 5 to 9:30. $15 per car or van. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr., at I-66 Exit 52, Centreville. 703-352-5900.
"LIGHTS ON THE BAY" A two-mile drive through more than 70 scenes. Open nightly from 5 to 10 through Jan. 1. $12 per vehicle. A benefit for the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Pkwy., off U.S. 50 Exit 32 outside Annapolis. 443-481-3161.
"GARDEN OF LIGHTS" A half-mile stroll past a kaleidoscope caterpillar, a flying cardinal, a Loch Ness monster and other illuminated creatures. Open Friday-Sunday and Wednesday-Thursday from 5:30 to 9 (last entry at 8:30) . Schedule varies weekly through Jan. 7. $15 per car or van. No pedestrian access. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453.
"WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL" Tour nearly 400 displays with an enchanted-forest theme along a 3.5-mile drive. Open Friday-Saturday from 6 to 10 and Sunday-Thursday from 6 to 9 through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25). $12 per car Fridays and Saturdays, $10 other nights. Open trolley rides Monday and Dec. 11 at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.; trolley tickets $5 per person. Proceeds benefit local charities. Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350.
"SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS" A 1.4-mile drive through more than 75 light sculptures. Open Friday and Saturday from 6 to 11 and Sunday-Thursday from 6 to 10. $15 per car. A benefit for Howard County General Hospital. In Symphony Woods, Columbia, on Broken Land Parkway. 410-740-7666.
Bazaars
RIVER ROAD UNITARIAN CHURCH Saturday: estate sale 8 to 2:45; auction of goods and services 3:30 to 5. 6301 River Rd., Bethesda. 301-229-0400.
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 9 to 3. 711 N. Columbus St., Alexandria. 703-836-3725.
CHEVY CHASE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 9 to 3. 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-652-8700.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Saturday 9 to 4. 205 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-948-0122.
GERMAN SCHOOL WASHINGTON D.C. Saturday 11:30 to 4:30. 8617 Chateau Dr., Potomac. 301-767-3823.
SCANDINAVIAN BAZAAR Saturday 1 to 5. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. 703-734-0319.
Crafts Fairs
HONDURAN CRAFTS Friday 4 to 8, Saturday 8 to 8, Sunday 9:30 to 3. A benefit for Art for Humanity charities in Honduras. Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., Arlington. 703-684-4635.
ARLINGTON ARTISTS ALLIANCE Friday 6 to 8, Saturday 10 to 8, Sunday noon to 4. About 30 exhibitors. Ft. C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St., Arlington. 703-532-4450.
MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER Friday 11 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 4. About 70 exhibitors. $2, ages 13 and younger $1. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790-0123.
DEL RAY ARTISANS Friday 7 to 10, Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday noon to 5. About 20 exhibitors. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-838-4827.
HERBERT WELLS ICE RINK Saturday 9 to 2. 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park. 301-277-3717.
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 9 to 3. Greencastle Road and Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. 301-260-1528.
FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday 9 to 4, Sunday 11 to 4. 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. 703-248-5077.
BELVEDERE SCHOOL Saturday 9 to 4. About 75 exhibitors. 6540 Columbia Pike, Falls Church. 703-942-5113.
AUDREY MOORE RECREATION CENTER Saturday 9 to 4, Sunday 11 to 4. About 130 exhibitors. $2, ages 11 and younger free. Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale. 703-321-7081.
GLEN ECHO POTTERS Saturday 9 to 6, Sunday 10 to 4. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-966-4730.
BAUER DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday 10 to 4. About 100 exhibitors. 14625 Bauer Dr., Rockville. 301-468-4015.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF ARLINGTON Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday 1 to 4. 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. 703-892-2565.
CLAY CONNECTION Saturday 10 to 5. Ceramics and pottery. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. 703-941-1234.
LYON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday 10 to 5. About 15 artists. 414 N. Fillmore St., Arlington. 703-472-4710.
CORA B. WOOD SENIOR CENTER Thursday 10 to 2. 3601 Taylor St., Brentwood. 301-699-1238.
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Cultural Tourism
See more events at:
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm
The Holidays at Mount Vernon
Friday, December 1, 2006 - Saturday, January 6, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Celebrate the season at Mount Vernon with authentic decorations, 18th-century holiday activities, and tours of the rarely-seen third floor of the Mansion.
Punta-Rock Concert with Chico Ramos and Friends
Friday, December 1, 2006
6:30 PM
Location: IDB Cultural Center
Chico Ramos has been part of the Belize music scene for many years and has several CDs. His band will include Robert Palacio on electric guitar, Tyrone Hernandez on bass, Horace Flores on turtle shells, Harold Thompson on keyboards, and Garifuna drummer Jason Martinez.
Dance: Farafina Kan
Saturday, December 2, 2006 - Sunday, December 3, 2006
Location: Dance Place
In a unique mix of Africa and America, reggae, blues, jazz, and hip hop rhythms blend with the dance and music of West Africa’s Mandingue people. Farafina Kan presents a special weekend full of music, dance, and song dedicated to our parents and communities who have equipped us with the tools necessary to continue the mission of preserving African culture through music and dance.
The Annual Georgetown Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Sunday, December 3, 2006
5:30 PM
Location: Washington Harbor
Watch the beautiful parade of intricately decorated boats cruise by and donate unwrapped toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign.
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Films - Reportory Theaters
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/showtimes/showtimes.html?navLeft
National Gallery of Art
East Building Auditorium
4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
(202) 842-6799
The Journals of Knut Rasmussen
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Fri. 6:30
Germaine Dulac: Pure Cinema
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Sun. 4:00
D.C. Jewish Community Center
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theatre
1529 16th St. NW
(800) 494-8497
Washington Jewish Film Festival
Be Fruitful and Multiply
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Thu. 6:00
Blues by the Beach
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Sun. 4:30
El Cantor
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Thu. 1:00
18-J
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Tue. 5:00; Wed. 1:00
The Journey of Vaan Nguyen
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Mon. 6:30
Lonely Man of Faith
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Thu. 8:00
Love Other
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Wed. 6:30
Out of Faith
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Wed. 6:15
Out of Sight
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Sun. 6:30
Rape of Europa
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Wed. 8:25
Saved by Deportation
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Sun. 2:30
Short Films Big Laughs
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Sat. 8:00
Sisai
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Tue. 7:00
Toots
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Sun. noon; Tue. 1:00
Walk on Water
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Sat. 9:50
Wil
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Mon. 8:30
Wrestling With Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner
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Tue. 8:45
Yossi & Jagger
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Fri. 1:00
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