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National Cathedral Annual Creche Exhibition

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:52:23 +0000

The National Cathedral's annual exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world opens on November 23, 2009 and runs through the Epiphany on January 6, 2010. This year's exhibition is entitled "Silent Night, Holy Night" and captures the true spirit of the season. This annual creche exhibition is a Christmas tradition that allows visitors to see over 500 creches. . .read more

National Cathedral Annual Creche Exhibition originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 22:52:23.

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Celebrate Emily Dickinson Birthday at Folger Shakespeare Theatre

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:04:35 +0000

If you love the poetry of the woman who gave us, "Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me," then head head over to the Elizabethan Theatre at Folger Shakespeare Library for the annual Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute in the Elizabethan Theatre at Folger on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. . .read more

Celebrate Emily Dickinson Birthday at Folger Shakespeare Theatre originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 11:04:35.

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Jimmy Fallon in DC on Feb. 5, 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:44 +0000

Former SNL cast member and late night tv host Jimmy Fallon will perform at the Warner Theatre (1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 111, Washington, DC 20004-2400, 202-783-4000) February 5, 2010 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and go on sale today at 10 a.m. through LiveNation.

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Hannah Montana's Emily Osment at Jammin Java

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:03 +0000

Parents of tweens will want to mark your calendar. Emily Osment who plays Emily Truscott on the Hannah Montanna Disney sitcom will be performing at Jammin Java (227 Maple Ave. E.) in Vienna on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 now or $15 day of show. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com

Hannah Montana's Emily Osment at Jammin Java originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 08:32:03.

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Eagle Bank Bowl 2009 Tickets

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:12:28 +0000

The Eagle Bank Bowl 2009 (formerly known as the Congressional Bowl) will be played on December 29, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium (2400 East Capitol St, SE. 202-397-7328). This bowl game pits Army or Navy against an Atlantic Coast Conference Team. This year Army is slated to go head to head with the ACC team and will be one action packed football game you won't want to miss. If Army is not bowl eligible, a team from Conference USA will be selected. . .read more and purchase tickets.

Eagle Bank Bowl 2009 Tickets originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 22:12:28.

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Holiday Hotel Packages in Washington, DC

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:03:09 +0000

Holiday hotel packages are in abundance during the holidays in Washington, DC. Visitors can find great hotel deals throughout the city. Here are several hotel holiday packages to consider:

The Fairmont Washington, D.C.'s Holiday Lights and Breakfast Delights Package is guaranteed to make spirits bright this holiday season. Guests will be treated to overnight acoomodations for two in a Fairmont Room; hot chocolate and cookies for two in the hotel's festively decorated lobby adjacent to the Crystal Garden; and continental breakfast for two. This package is available November 20, 2009 to January 11, 2010 and rates for this package start at $142. . .read more

Holiday Hotel Packages in Washington, DC originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 09:03:09.

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Shakespeare Folger Theatre Christmas Concert

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:37 +0000

Folger Shakespeare Library Christmas Consort's will be celebrating the holiday with its In Dulci Jubilo: A German Christmas, music from Germany. Guest artists the Cantate Chamber Singers join an ensemble of brass, wind, strings, and organ in the festively decorated Folger Theatre to bring you the music of Michael Praetorius, the most prolific German composer of the early 17th century. . .read more

Shakespeare Folger Theatre Christmas Concert originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 08:44:37.

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Scottish Walk Weekend Parade 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:55:57 +0000

Mark your calendar for the Scottish Walk Parade & Weekend Events. The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade & Weekend Events offers a festive parade not to be missed. On Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. over 100 Scottish Clans dressed in their colorful tartans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town Alexandria. . .read more

Scottish Walk Weekend Parade 2009 originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 08:55:57.

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Free Holiday Concerts at the Willard Hotel

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:58:10 +0000

Beginning December 1st, the Willard will present a free holiday music concert series called Holiday Lobbying. These free concerts take place Monday-Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Top choral and musical ensembles from around the Washington Metro area will perform in the elegant grandeur of the hotel's famous lobby. . .check-out the schedule

Free Holiday Concerts at the Willard Hotel originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 20:58:10.

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Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-long

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:52:19 +0000

The Annual Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long on December 6, 2009 starts at 4 p.m. and is a celebration of the holiday season with favorite traditional songs performed by the United States Marine Band. Admission is free and an event that the whole family can enjoy . . .read more.

Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-long originally appeared on About.com Washington D.C. for Visitors on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 20:52:19.

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