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Sound, but No Vision
An austere production, perhaps appropriate to tough economic times both at the Washington National Opera and at large, Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera is more...
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The Boots and the Message
In 2006, Jim Webb, the former Navy Secretary to President Reagan, had become a Democratic and was running to unseat Sen. George Allen (R-Va.), in...
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Boot Tales
In 2006, Jim Webb, the former Navy Secretary to President Reagan, had become a Democratic and was running to unseat Sen. George Allen (R-Va.), in...
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Dancing at Lughnasa at Shenandoah University
The Second Stage Theatre Series of Shenandoah Conservatory Performances opens with Brian Friel’s Tony Award-winning Dancing at Lughnasa. Based loosely on the lives of Friel's...
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The Saint Plays at Factory 449
John Moletress directs The Saint Plays, incorporating six short plays, including two written for this cycle, by Erick Ehn. The production offers a theatrical journey...
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The Great Game: Afghanistan
The Shakespeare Theatre Company presents a two-week, limited run of the internationally lauded production The Great Game: Afghanistan, offering perspectives on current and historical conflicts...
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Abba – The Music at Wolf Trap
Waterloo, a tribute band to the Swedish disco fab four, returns to Wolf Trap to entertain with note-for-note recreations of hits including "Dancing Queen," "Fernando"...
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Reid Files Cloture to Proceed on Defense Bill Containing DADT Repeal Amendment
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) today filed for cloture on the motion to proceed to debate the National Defense Authorization Act, which contains the...
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Laura Veirs at The Birchmere
In less than a year’s time Laura Veirs, a Portland, Ore.-based folk artist, has released a widely praised new album, July Flame — her seventh...
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Visions of our Solar System at Long View Gallery
Images from"¦Beyond: Visions of Our Solar System features Michael Benson’s work in creating composite mosaics and prints drawn from decades-old raw or partially processed photographs...
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Film
Dates subject to change at the whim of a studio executive. SEPTEMBER A WOMAN, A GUN AND A NOODLE SHOP – Director Zhang Yimou (House...
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Stage
ADVENTURE THEATRE Glen Echo Park7300 MacArthur Blvd.Glen Echo, Md.301-634-2270adventuretheatre.org Spot’s Birthday Party — Based on the books by Eric Hill and adapted for the stage...
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Music: Classical and Opera
ARTISPHERE 1101 Wilson Blvd.Arlington, VA.703-875-1100artisphere.com Aurora Opera Theater — The Secret Marriage (10/15-23, Spectrum Theatre) National Chamber Ensemble — NCE celebrates the bicentennial of Chopin...
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Music: Pop, Rock, Folk and Jazz
9:30 CLUB Cyndi Lauper 815 V St. NW202-265-0930930.com Justin Jones — a show to promote 9:30 Records’ first release, The Little Fox EP (9/16) Superchunk...
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Dance
CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER University of MarylandCollege Park, Md.301-405-ARTSclaricesmithcenter.umd.edu Lauren Withhart — They Are of Threaded Glass is an MFA Thesis Concert from this...
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Museums and Galleries
1708 GALLERY 319 West Broad St.Richmond, Va.804-643-17081708gallery.org SECAC/MACAA Juried Members Exhibition — An exhibition in conjunction with a joint gathering of the Southeastern College Art...
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Readings
BORDERS BOOKSTORES Various locationsborders.com John Prendergast — The human rights activist co-wrote The Enough Moment with actor Don Cheadle to reveal the steps being taken...
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Above and Beyond
BARNS AT WOLF TRAP 1645 Trap RoadVienna, Va.703-255-1900wolf-trap.org The Flying Karamazov Brothers — Troupe offers amusing comedic skits, entertaining musical numbers and juggling feats (10/20-21)...
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Gay Republican wonders why Rachel Maddow won’t discuss “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” case with him
”I’m a little dumbfounded, quite honestly, by why she hasn’t had us on…. I can get on conservative talk radio and it has been very...
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Mother confronts Minnesota school system over her gay son’s suicide
”These kids, they just hate themselves. They literally feel like they want to die. So many kids are telling me this…. It’s not easy. I...
