Dawn H. Garrison

washington, dc


Events:

The Charm Offensive w/ Lawnchair and The Cheverly Hot Noodle...

Where: The Red & The Black

Date: 2007-11-14 21:00:00

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Smartypants rock from DC's own The Charm Offensive, featuring guitarist Geordie Grindle (ex Teen Idles and Tone), drummer Alex Daniels (Julie Ocean, ex Swiz and Severin), guitarist Chris Lehmann and bassist Meg Guroff. With kicking roots rock from special guests Lawnchair (from Baltimore) and The Cheverly Hot Noodle Concern. 21+, cover $8 http://www.myspace.com/charmrockdc http://www.myspace.com/lawnchair http://www.cheverlyhotnoodle.com/

Folger Theatre: William Shakespeare’s MACBETH

Where: Folger Shakespeare Library

Date: 2008-02-28 20:00:00

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Incited by the witches’ prophecy and his ambitious wife, Macbeth journeys into the heart of darkness in a quest for the throne. Menace and magic surround Shakespeare’s chilling Scottish tragedy. Conceived and directed by Teller and Aaron Posner. Magic designed by Teller (of Penn & Teller). With Ian Merrill Peakes as Macbeth and Kate Eastwood Norris as Lady Macbeth. February 28-April 6. Tickets start at $34, with previews (Feb. 28-March 1) starting at $25—202.544.7077 or www.folger.edu/theatre. Previews: Thursday, February 28, 7:30pm; Friday, February 29, 8pm; Saturday, March 1, 8pm. Regular Run: Wednesdays-Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm & 7pm (No 2pm performance on Sunday, March 2); additional performance on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30pm.

Milkmachine at Soly's Tavern

Where: Solly's Tavern

Date: 2008-03-07 20:00:00

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Milkmachine is playing live this Friday night at Solly's U St. Tavern! There will be an accordion, a glockenspiel, a sousaphone, imitation leopard-print fez hats, a walking drum set, a trumpet, a handlebar moustache, guayabera shirts, freshly baked cookies, stickers and a host of other things that will make a Friday night at the bar seem like more than just any old Friday night at the bar. Seeing Milkmachine live is just like seeing "U23D" but you don't have to wear those funny red glasses! Come one, come all, 8pm at 11th and U St. NW, just one block from the Green and Yellow metro lines.

Kathleen Madigan

Where: GW Lisner Auditorium

Date: 2008-01-19 20:00:00

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Saturday January 19th, 2008 the funniest woman in all of comedy descends upon GW/Lisner Auditorium for a night of unmatched hilarity. Kathleen Madigan is one of the most popular headliners in the country and now is your chance to see her live. An American Comedy Award winner as Best Female Stand-Up, her accessible and unpretentious style has earned her a devoted and growing following. Her standup specials on HBO and Comedy Central haved earned rave reviews and her latest CD/DVD "In Other Words" is one of the most downloaded comedy albums of 2006-2007. She is a regular guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Late Show with David Letterman", VH-1, E!, and CNN. She is a mainstay on Comedy Central where she recently debuted a new one-hour special and appeared on The World Stands Up, USO Comedy Tour, The World Comedy Tour, and Comedy Central Presents. Kathleen recently served as a talent scout on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and is the host of her own weekly show on Sirius Radio Networks, "The Kathleen Madigan Show". She is the only 5ft 2inch Mid-Missouri Hoop Shoot Champion in recorded history. Jay Leno - "One of America's funniest female comics." Lewis Black - "The funniest woman in America." Bob Costas - "One of my favorite comedians." Tickets $32.50 Call 202-625-6229 or visit riotactcomedy.com or ticketmaster.com

U.B.U. Alternative 80's Dance Party

Where: The Red & The Black

Date: 2008-02-02 09:30:00

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All your favorite 80's dance alternative music and then some...If you are a dancing fool for New Order, Depeche Mode, Blondie and AC/DC (yes) This is the place to be. This month's djs are: Dribble (Black Cat Arnold), Mellie Mel & special guest, Mindcage. In celebration of Luv month, we at U.B.U. are doing it up Hugh Hefner style. Thats right-put on your pajamas or festive love wear and come on out! 10pm $5 Cover 21 to enter

The Andalusians

Where: Black Cat

Date: 2008-03-30 20:00:00

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Gala in the Park

Where: Glen Echo Park

Date: 2008-05-17 18:30:00

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