Where: Black Cat
Date: 2007-08-15 21:00:00
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A Place to Bury Strangers is an experimental three piece out of New York City. Airiel is a Chicago based band, spearheaded by songwriter Jeremy Wrenn.
Where: GWU Lisner Auditorium
Date: 2007-04-14 19:00:00
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Saigon Love Story Film Premiere & Live Presentation Vietnamese with English Subtitles The most beloved Vietnamese movie stars and singers will grace the red carpet for the movie premiere screening of Vietnam's first musical film "Saigon Love Story." The film screening is preceded by a live one hour entertainment pre-show with songs performed by the most popular Vietnamese American stars of today including Y Lan, Hoang Nam, Thanh Lan, Ngoc Le and Phuong Thao. "Saigon Love Story" is a visionary new musical film that will take you on a journey into the heart of modern-day Vietnam. The cast is comprised of Vietnam's most popular popstars (Hua Vi Van, Ngo Thanh Van, Yen Vy) and legendary actors from prewar Vietnam (Ngueyn Chanh Tin, Kim Xuan, Thanh Hoai, Diem Kieu). This uniquely original film written and directed by Vietnamese-American filmmaker Ringo Le combines two endearing forms of entertainment: musicals and melodrama! For anyone who has loved, are in love or believe in the power of love this night is for you. Information: (571) 432-8033 www.saigonlovestory.com $35, $55, $75, $100; GW Students: limited $28 tickets available at the Lisner Box Office
Where: The Barns at Wolf Trap
Date: 2007-06-22 20:00:00
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Unfaithfully based on the comedy by Ben Jonson Music by John Musto Libretto by Mark Campbell Hailed by The Washington Post as "a masterpiece," Volpone is a madcap adventure of greed, lust, and just deserts. For the past year, Volpone and his servant Mosca have executed a scheme whereby Volpone feigns dying in order to extract expensive gifts from greedy friends by promising that each will be named his heir. Having amassed a sizeable fortune in gold, Volpone and Mosca plan to leave this very evening for Genoa where they will start a new life. (in English with supertitles) Ticket Price: $58
Where: The Red & The Black
Date: 2007-10-30 21:00:00
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Where: GWU Lisner Auditorium
Date: 2007-05-17 20:00:00
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While her music is steeped in the tribal and pop rhythms of her West African homeland, Benin-born vocalist Kidjo effortlessly slides across musical boundaries—blending a variety of styles, from funk, salsa, jazz and rumba to souk and makossa. An exhilarating performer, she has been embraced by the world artistic community, collaborating with international superstars Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil and Dave Matthews. “Music is not only emotion and groove,” says Kidjo. “It’s something that speaks for a culture and its people.” Tickets: $40, $35, $30, $25 available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172067/
Where: Dance Place
Date: 2008-05-11 19:00:00
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Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance & Company will premiere two works in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Month. An emerging dance company in the DC area, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance & Company performs and presents Indian dance forms, such as Bharata Natyam and Modern dance side by side mirroring the multiple identities of second generation South Asians. Dakshina means offering in Sanskrit and the company offers artists and communities the unique opportunity to experience dance as a movement that links the arts, cultures and social causes. TICKETS: $22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under – unless noted otherwise.
Where: Rock & Roll Hotel
Date: 2007-07-18 21:00:00
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Tickets ON SALE NOW at www.ticketalternative.com
Where: National Geographic Society Headquarters
Date: 2008-01-24 18:00:00
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For a third year, National Geographic Live! will present five evenings of free concerts featuring musicians from “The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” program. This program, co-developed by Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, gives talented jazz and urban musicians from around the country the chance to perform for international audiences. “The Rhythm Road” performance series at National Geographic is presented with generous support from its media sponsor, radio station WPFW, at 89.3 FM in Washington. Jan. 24—The Ryan Cohan Quartet (6 p.m.) performs music deeply rooted in jazz and blues traditions that still crosses into new musical territories; Exegesis (7:15 p.m.) seeks to bridge the gap between modern music technology and improvisation, using live samplers and interactive music software to create the illusion of a much larger group. A reception will follow the concert.
Where: Tranquil Space
Date: 2008-04-13 11:00:00
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join us as we welcome back darren main for his annual visit to tranquil space! darren will follow-up his weekend of leading teacher trainees in yoga philosophy with this 3-hour master class. topic to be announced soon. please check back! all are welcome whether you are a teacher trainee or a yogi wishing to deepen your practice. $50 for one master class; $170 for all 4. for more info: 202.223.yoga (9642) www.tranquilspace.com
Where: Politics & Prose
Date: 2008-03-06 18:00:00
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Author and educator Eric Liu and entrepreneur and venture capitalist Nick Hanauer explore what patriotism really means and how certain figures in America's history that have managed to inspire the country to new levels of greatness. Their new book, 'True Patriot,' offers a moral map for political life that can serve to guide us back to the principles of true patriotism--country above self, responsible stewardship, equality, shared sacrifice and service.
Where: Jammin' Java
Date: 2008-03-26 19:30:00
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Curtis Peoples is a singer/songwriter with more of a rock/pop mentality than most acoustic artists in his category.
Where: The Velvet Lounge
Date: 2008-07-12 20:00:00
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Music, magic, comedy, burlesque and more. More details of line-up coming soon.