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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Beyond peanuts and Cracker Jack
Alex Baldinger, Justin Rude and Fritz Hahn
The Nationals bring a 4-2 record home today for their first game of the season at Nationals park. And the improvements aren't limited to what is happening on the field, as you will see in our guide to eating and drinking in and around the ballpark. [Read more] Celebrate Emancipation Day Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
This weekend commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, enjoy an Anacostia art festival, a bar crawl for old-school hip-hop fans and DC Brau's first birthday. [Read more]
By Fritz Hahn | Adams Morgan's MiG Bar dropped a bit of a bomb on its regulars yesterday when co-owners Van Hillard and Chad McCall sent out an e-mail announcing that the bar would cease operations on April 30. [Read more]
By Michael O'Sullivan | The evolution of the Japanese samurai from sword-toting soldier of fortune to statesman is charted at the National Geographic Museum. [Read more]
Strike up the band - The Music Man is coming to Arena Stage! Combine one fast-talking con-artist with one strait-laced librarian, combine with irresistible songs, incredible dance and (at least) 76 trombones and you've got a recipe for fun for the whole family. Click here for tickets today!
UMD School of Music, Maryland Opera Studio and UMD Symphony Orchestra - The Art of Argento - A Celebration of Composer Dominick Argento's Works. Join the School of Music in celebrating American composer Dominick Argento. Faculty, guest artists and students are featured in fully staged operas, recitals and vocal concerts. Click here for tickets!
Family Days at the National Air and Space Museum. Saturday, March 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Kites of Asia at the Museum in Washington, DC. Women in Aviation and Space at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Activities include storytelling, hands-on activities, demonstrations and more. Click here for more.
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