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M*A*S*H at AFI’s Silver Theatre
The American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre screens a new 35mm print of this 1970 film revolving around the antics of Hawkeye (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper...
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DE Tea Party candidate Christine O’Donnell’s odd gay relations [video]
”to all my friends and family..thank you … for the wisdom to see through the insane lies that were being tossed around, and still will...
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Making the Grade
There can be an inherent danger in movie titles. It's the risk of being saddled with a title that critics can easily twist around with...
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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,"Â "Fernando"Â...
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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"ŠBeyond: 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...
