Category Archives: Events

Events or happenings I’ve attended or observed.

More Spontaneous Fun

Posted on May 14, 2010 by djnpub

I was on my way back to my apartment after grabbing some lunch, just prior to heading off to the airport, and I stumbled across a fun little event. They had blocked off F street just in front of the … Continue reading →

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Hamlet

Posted on May 13, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I saw another great play, Hamlet, at the Folger Shakespeare Library. As with most of the plays I’ve seen lately the acting was superb. My seat was in the second row, right at the foot of the stage. Considering … Continue reading →

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The Liar

Posted on April 29, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I went and saw the latest STC production, The Liar. It was a lot of fun. Like all STC’s plays, the acting was superb. The set was not overly ornate, but was beautiful and worked very well, rotating between … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Fun

Posted on April 27, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight as I was walking to the grocery store, I came upon a brass band playing Dixieland style jazz right outside the Metro. They were very good, and had attracted quite a crowd. There were about a dozen band members, … Continue reading →

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Henry V

Posted on March 25, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I saw Henry V the second half of this season’s “Leadership Repertory.” It was great. Like Richard II, the basic staging was spare, but the staging was used to great effect. The three person chorus effectively moved the story … Continue reading →

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Richard II

Posted on March 4, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I saw an excellent production of Richard II at the Harmon Theater. In contrast to previous productions, the staging was more spare, but still beautiful. It was more in step with what I’m used to from Cal Shakes productions. … Continue reading →

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As You Like It

Posted on December 17, 2009 by djnpub

After a hectic day of two Christmas parties and a picture with the Secretary, I saw As You Like It, the first Shakespeare play as part of this year’s STC season. It was entertaining, but different. As usual, the production … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Nothing

Posted on November 29, 2009 by djnpub

Today I got to see another Shakespeare play here in DC, this time at the Folger Theater. This was a last minute decision, as today was the last day of the run of Much Ado About Nothing. I had thought … Continue reading →

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The Taming of the Shrew

Posted on September 11, 2009 by djnpub

Tonight I saw my second Shakespeare Theatre Company production, The Taming of the Shrew. It was this year’s “Free for All” show, which is presented to the public free on a first-come-first-served basis. If I had gotten my act together … Continue reading →

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Navy Band

Posted on August 25, 2009 by djnpub

Tonight I stopped by and listened to some live music by my apartment. The United States Navy Band played weekly throughout the summer at the Navy memorial. This was the last show of the summer series, and it was the … Continue reading →

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