Eugene A. Anderson

washington, dc

Gender: Male
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Member since: 2007-02-26 00:00:00
Last log-in: 2007-08-23 00:00:00
Events: 16

Events:

Coco Rosie

Where: Rock & Roll Hotel

Date: 2007-05-08 21:00:00

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Maggie Sansone

Where: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

Date: 2007-08-29 18:00:00

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Maggie Sansone is an award-winning hammered dulcimer musician.

Fifth Annual Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon

Where: Smithsonian Institution

Date: 2007-04-14 11:00:00

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 18,2007) CONTACT: vickto@si.edu or 202.633.4880 Fifth Annual Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon In Person: Satoshi Kon! Saturday, April 14 In celebration of this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the Freer presents a day-long festival of four Japanese Anime films. As a special treat, famous anime director Satoshi Kon will be on hand to discuss two of his films. The DC Anime Club will also present an interactive display of the evolution of anime fandom throughout the day. For more information please visit www.asia.si.edu. Tickets for all films (two per person) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10:30 AM. Tickets for all films will be available throughout the day. All films are in 35mm, in Japanese with English subtitles, unless otherwise indicated. This event is made possible by the Japan Information and Culture Center of the Embassy of Japan, Otakorp, Inc., and Sony Pictures Classics. 11:00 AM Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie Fans of the wildly popular manga and card game will love this animated adventure, directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, in which a picked-on high school student unexpectedly becomes “the Game King,” and must battle the forces of evil. (2004, 90 min., English, video, rated PG) 1:30 PM Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters From anime visionary Mamoru Oshii, director of the classic Ghost in the Shell, comes this wildly experimental fusion of traditional Japanese storytelling, live action, and advanced animation techniques, which takes a humorous look at post-war Japan through the antics of some offbeat characters on the hunt for free grub. (2006, 104 min., appropriate for children 12 and older) 4:00 PM Tokyo Godfathers Join Satoshi Kon as he introduces and discusses his charming and visually arresting fable about three homeless people who discover an abandoned baby on Christmas and set off on a journey of wonder through Tokyo in search of its family. (2003, 91 min., rated PG-13) 7:00 PM Paprika For the crowning event for this year’s marathon, Satoshi Kon will also introduce and discuss his latest film, a surreal sci-fi adventure about a machine that can record dreams that falls into nefarious hands. (2006, 90 min., rated R)

John Ralston

Where: DC Nine

Date: 2007-12-05 21:30:00

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John Ralston's latest is 'Needle Bed.' The Modern Skirts play melodic, happy, well-constructed pop tunes.

Budapest Dance Ensemble

Where: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

Date: 2007-11-14 18:00:00

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In brilliant costumes, this gypsy ensemble whirls and twirls through the traditional folk dances and songs of Hungary that have emerged over the centuries. Respectfully adapted for the stage, they are culturally authentic, yet performed in a dynamic, hard-hitting and highly theatrical program.

Joseph J Ellis: American Creation

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2007-11-14 19:00:00

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Ellis will be at the library to discuss his latest book, 'American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic.'

Ted Alexandro: Comedy Central, Letterman, & Jimmy Kimmel

Where: DC Improv Comedy Club

Date: 2007-12-18 20:00:00

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Ted Alexandro is one of the rising young comedians in the country. A Queens native, Ted is a fixture on the NY comedy scene and performs in clubs around the country. Uproar magazine had this to say: "With an appeal similar to Ray Romano and Jerry Seinfeld, Ted Alexandro may very well become New York's next big hit!" Ted has appeared on David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, The View and his own half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents Ted Alexandro". Combining hilarious observations with hysterical physical comedy, Ted's style offers something for everyone. In addition Ted has been featured on HBO's OZ , Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Last Call with Carson Daily and at The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Silversun Pickups

Where: 9:30 Club

Date: 2007-12-05 20:00:00

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The Silversun Pickups feature guitarist-singer Brian Aubert, bass player Nikki Monninger, drummer Christopher Guanlao and keyboardist Joe Lester. While most of us go to great lengths to rid our homes of cockroaches, the alt-metal band Papa Roach reveres the stealthy six-legged critters as emblematic beacons of strength, endurance and longevity. Finger Eleven, from Ontario, Canada, features Scott Anderson (vocals), James Black (guitar), Rick Jackett (guitar), Sean Anderson (bass) and Rich Beddoe (drums). The members of the band first came together in high school as a funk-styled band named Rainbow Butt Monkey.