Nadine E. Brewster

washington, dc


Events:

The English Beat

Where: Birchmere

Date: 2007-05-24 19:30:00

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Hailing from Birmingham, England, the English Beat (known simply as the Beat in England) has been on the music scene since 1979. Members of the band, particularly Dave Wakeling, went on to successful solo work as well as to work with other groups.

KatsuCon 14

Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel

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

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Paul Taylor Dance Company

Where: Wolf Trap Filene Center

Date: 2007-06-26 20:00:00

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Experience the work of one of the world's greatest choreographers as the Paul Taylor Dance Company continues touring following their recent 50th anniversary celebration. Making a stop at Wolf Trap on one of their many world tours, Paul Taylor's genius shines through his dances, which challenges and breaks any assumptions about what modern dance should be. "The American spirit soars whenever Taylor's dancers dance," exclaims the San Francisco Chronicle. Ticket Price: $34 in house, $8 lawn

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: John Ferrillo, oboe

Where: George Mason University Center for the Arts

Date: 2007-04-21 20:00:00

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"One of the world's finest wind players" is William Hudson's judgment of oboist John Ferrillo - and Maestro Hudson is in a fine position to know, since Mr. Ferrillo, now principal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is also a former member of the Fairfax Symphony! He will bring us not only Bach's Concerto for Oboe and Violin, BWV 1060 (with FSO Concertmaster David Salness) but also the local premiere of the startlingly beautiful new Oboe Concerto by one of today's trend-setting composers, Jennifer Higdon. John Ferrillo will also present an Oboe Master Class from 10:00am-12:00pm at George Mason University's Performing Arts Building (Room 323).

Camelot

Where: Wolf Trap Filene Center

Date: 2007-07-11 20:00:00

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Starring: Michael York Merlin casts a spell on Wolf Trap! The classic legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot comes alive in this new musical retelling of one of history's greatest love stories. You'll walk away singing this memorable score including "If Ever I Would Leave You," "How to Handle a Woman" and, above all, "Camelot." Ticket Scale: H

FTC Spam Summit: The Next Generation of Threats and Solution...

Where: FTC Conference Center

Date: 2007-07-11 09:00:00

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"The Federal Trade Commission will host a two-day public event, “Spam Summit: The Next Generation of Threats and Solutions,” in Washington, DC on July 11 and 12, 2007. The summit will bring together experts from the business, government, and technology sectors, consumer advocates, and academics to explore consumer protection issues surrounding spam, phishing, and malware."

Engaging Online in a Presidential Election

Where: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Date: 2007-06-19 08:30:00

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With the Federal Election Commission taking a largely hands-off approach to Internet political activity, our panel of advocacy and political experts will explain how to best utilize the Internet in a Presidential election. Be heard all the way through Election Day, and amass a corps of online activists who will support your cause.

Michael Dirda: Classics for Pleasure

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2007-11-27 19:00:00

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Tim Harford: the Logic of Life

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2008-01-24 19:00:00

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Lion Turf

Where: The Red & The Black

Date: 2008-06-17 21:00:00

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Delta Spirit

Where: Rock & Roll Hotel

Date: 2008-03-27 21:00:00

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Baby Killer Estelle

Where: Jammin' Java

Date: 2008-03-23 19:00:00

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Sahara Dance Belly Dance Workshop Summer Series

Where: Sahara Dance

Date: 2008-06-07 17:00:00

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Introduction to Belly Dance Discover the timeless beauty and joy of this organic dance. Students will learn basic technique including lifted stance and posture, shimmies, isolations, undulations and traveling steps. Class will include a brief introduction to the history, context and philosophy of belly dance. Come celebrate femininity through an ancient, life-embracing art! No prior experience necessary. Cost: $20 in advance / $30 at door For more information about this, or other workshops, please visit: http://saharadance.com/workshops/