http://dc.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Washington, DC GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-05-15T08:45:32Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/16/grand-opening-of-the-national-museum-of-crime-and-punishment.htm The National Museum of Crime and Punishment opens on May 23, 2008! Co-owned and operated by Orlando businessman John Morgan in partnership with John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted,... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/16/grand-opening-of-the-national-museum-of-crime-and-punishment.htm 2008-05-16T07:30:30Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/15/american-idols-live-2008-tour.htm American Idols Live 2008 tour is coming to the Verizon Center in Washington, DC on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The top ten finalists of season seven's popular... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/15/american-idols-live-2008-tour.htm 2008-05-15T08:45:32Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/14/james-bond-film-festivals-in-washington-dc.htm If you are a 007 fan, you are in luck! There are two James Bond Film Festivals going on in the DC area this summer. The NoMa Summer Film... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/14/james-bond-film-festivals-in-washington-dc.htm 2008-05-14T16:52:20Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/14/new-dc-metro-food-tours.htm Here's a new way to explore the DC metropolitan area. Beginning May 17, 2008, DC Metro Food Tours will offer unique walking tours combining a guided stroll through historic neighborhoods... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/14/new-dc-metro-food-tours.htm 2008-05-14T08:26:42Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/13/world-week-passport-dc.htm If you haven't had a chance yet to check out Washington's new Passport DC events, you've got a few more days. This week, May 11-16, 2008 is World Week featuring... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/13/world-week-passport-dc.htm 2008-05-13T14:56:05Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/13/mamma-mia-comes-to-washington-dc.htm The smash hit musical Mamma Mia! returns to the National Theatre in Washington, DC for a limited engagement June 24 and run through July 13, 2008. Inspired by... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/13/mamma-mia-comes-to-washington-dc.htm 2008-05-13T07:45:25Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/12/first-annual-gi-film-festival-in-washington-dc.htm In its second year, the GI Film Festival , a unique event held in Washington, DC honors the courage and selflessness of American troops. The festival runs from May 14-18,... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/12/first-annual-gi-film-festival-in-washington-dc.htm 2008-05-12T07:54:28Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/11/national-police-week.htm During National Police Week, May 11-17, 2008, nearly 40,000 officers and supporters will honor the thousands of law enforcement officers from around the country who have lost their lives in... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/11/national-police-week.htm 2008-05-11T12:48:16Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/10/artomatic-2008-washington-dcs-biggest-art-show.htm Artomatic 2008 opens in Washington, DC just in time for Mother’s Day and runs May 9 through June 15. The one-of-a-kind art extravaganza involves hundreds of regional artists, performers... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/10/artomatic-2008-washington-dcs-biggest-art-show.htm 2008-05-10T08:03:59Z http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/10/seadog-speedboat-cruises-depart-from-national-harbor.htm Beginning on May 10, 2008, Seadog Cruises will offer speedboat cruises (high speed sightseeing tours) on the Potomac River departing from a new dock at National Harbor, Maryland near Washington,... http://dc.about.com/b/2008/05/10/seadog-speedboat-cruises-depart-from-national-harbor.htm 2008-05-10T07:17:10Z