Category Archives: Events

Events or happenings I’ve attended or observed.

Arlington National Cemetery Revisited

Posted on October 11, 2010 by djnpub

After a day of recuperation from the long hike around the national memorials, Rita and I went to Arlington National Cemetery. This time I took a more direct route up the hill. We visited the graves of the Kennedy’s then … Continue reading →

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National Memorials With Rita

Posted on October 9, 2010 by djnpub

I made another tour around the major national memorials, this time while Rita was visiting. We did the big loop, walking from my apartment, through the sculpture garden, down the mall, over to the Jefferson Memorial, and around the tidal … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Center Tour

Posted on October 8, 2010 by djnpub

This afternoon, Rita and I went over to the Kennedy Center for a tour. I had been in there once before for the symphony rehearsal, but this was very interesting as it explained the history and a lot of information … Continue reading →

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All’s Well That Ends Well

Posted on September 30, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I saw the first play of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s 2010-2011 season, All’s Well That Ends Well. The cast included well know actress Marsha Mason. It was a very nice production. It also included baritone voiced British actor Paxton … Continue reading →

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In the Next Room or the vibrator play

Posted on September 9, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I saw the first play of this years season at the Woolly Mammoth Theater In the Next Room or the vibrator play. The subject matter was as racy as the title suggests, but actually dealt with love and repressed … Continue reading →

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Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on September 6, 2010 by djnpub

On one of the nicest days this summer, I finally made if over to Arlington National Cemetery. It is a beautiful, peaceful place, with nice elevated views of the city. This day it was in the low to mid 70s, … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night

Posted on September 2, 2010 by djnpub

Another great night of Shakespeare in DC. This evening I saw the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Twelfth Night. It was this year’s Free For All production. Instead of my usual seat, I was in the front row of the … Continue reading →

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Macbeth California Style

Posted on August 26, 2010 by djnpub

The highlight of a very hectic week visit to the Bay Area was a chance to see one of the summer California Shakespeare Festival plays, Macbeth. It was interesting to see in comparison having recently seen so many high production … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Fun, Yet Again

Posted on August 3, 2010 by djnpub

While walking home from a gluttonous dinner at TenPenh, I came across the Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band playing at the Navy Memorial. It was a six-piece ensemble, and they were pretty good. A fun way to end the evening. … Continue reading →

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One Ring To Rule Them All

Posted on August 1, 2010 by djnpub

Another example of me catching the last day of a run, I managed to see the One Man Lord of the Rings, performed by Charles Ross at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre this afternoon. It was an impressive piece of acting, … Continue reading →

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