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Kennedy Center Tour

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

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

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

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

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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Spontaneous Fun, Yet Again

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

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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There’s a Fine, Fine Line

This evening I saw my first Broadway musical, Avenue Q, at the Lansburgh Theater. So Funny. It was basically like Sesame Street, pitched at an adult audience … along with a mixture of puppets, people and monsters. It focused on … Continue reading

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She Was A Whore

Tonight I saw the last play in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s 2009-10 season, George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession. It starred the well known actress Elizabeth Ashley in the title role. As I’ve come to expect from the STC productions, … Continue reading

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Surprise Visit

I got a surprise visit from a couple of cousins that I haven’t seen in more than a decade. Dave was working on one of his rental houses in this area, and Stan and Ruthann were driving up from Florida … Continue reading

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