Rachel T. Ford

washington, dc


Events:

NPC Luncheon: Henry Waxman

Where: Fourth Estate Restaurant at National Press Club

Date: 2008-06-23 12:30:00

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Folger Consort: SEVEN SONGS OF LOVE

Where: Folger Shakespeare Library

Date: 2008-02-15 20:00:00

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Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with SEVEN SONGS OF LOVE, Western Europe’s first song cycle by 13th-century Gallician poet/singer Martin Codax. Troubadours’ songs and lively dances for fiddles, harps, citole, flutes, and percussion celebrate the joy of love requited. With soprano Johana Arnold, instrumentalists Robert Eisenstein, Christopher Kendall, and other guests. February 15-17. Robert Aubry Davis, host of WETA's Around Town, leads a free, lively discussion with the performers before the Friday concert at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30—202.544.7077 or www.folger.edu/consort. Friday at 8pm (pre-concert discussion 7pm); Saturday at 5pm & 8pm; Sunday at 2pm.

Dave Barry

Where: GW Lisner Auditorium

Date: 2008-02-06 20:00:00

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Dave Barry is the humor columnist for The Miami Herald and his column appears in 500 newspapers in the USA and abroad. In addition, he is the winner of a Pulitzer Prize and author of more than 20 books. You will be laughing out loud as he shares his views on everything from politics to home repair and family. From the ridiculous to the sublime, enjoy an evening with a truly unique comic philosopher.

Kelly McMasters: Welcome to Shirley

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2008-05-19 19:00:00

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Curtis Eller

Where: Galaxy Hut

Date: 2008-02-16 21:00:00

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Curtis Eller is a banjo player and yodeller who sings about pigeon racing, performing elephants and the dangers of salt-mining. He has performed with his band The American Circus at funerals, horse-races and burlesque shows.

Jim Weider's Project Percolator

Where: Jammin' Java

Date: 2008-02-22 21:30:00

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This is a powerful groove and atmospheric guitar driven band. Jim Weider blends rock and blues with funk and jazz grooves combining modern drum loops and samples, to playing beautiful melodic ballads.

Michael Scheuer: Marching Toward Hell

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2008-02-25 19:00:00

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Dorothy Norwood and Friends

Where: Lincoln Theatre

Date: 2008-05-10 19:30:00

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Us Helping Us A Black Mother's Day Celebration With Performances By Dorothy Norwood & Friends $40

The Bellrays

Where: Black Cat Washington, DC

Date: 2008-05-27 21:00:00

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Simply put, The BellRays play maximum rock 'n' soul. Thier live shows are what set them apart from many bands because it's where they give fans the full blast of their talent. Find out for yourself.