Brian S. Merkle

washington, dc


Events:

Hansel and Gretel - Washington National Opera

Where: The Lincoln Theatre

Date: 2007-12-08 14:00:00

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Once upon a time, a fairy tale was turned into an enchanting opera for the whole family… This winter, Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel is presented by Washington National Opera at the historic Lincoln Theatre. Directed by David Gately, this holiday classic stars the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists accompanied by the Washington National Opera Orchestra. Performances are Friday, December 7 (7:30 p.m.); Saturday, December 8 (2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.); Sunday, December 9 (2:00 p.m.). Tickets range from $10 to $50. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster at 202.397.SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com. WNO Subscribers, Priority Patrons and Groups contact WNO Audience Services at 202.295.2400 or 800.US.OPERA.

Washington Wizards Vs Chicago Bulls

Where: Verizon Center (Formerly MCI Center)

Date: 2007-12-19 19:00:00

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The Washington Wizards host the Chicago Bulls for this Eastern Conference matchup.

James Gurney: Dinotopia

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2008-03-11 22:30:00

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James Gurney is the author of 'Dinotopia', the book series in which a peaceful prehistoric world is discovered.

Stress

Where: Black Cat

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

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djezus

The Pale Nimbus

Where: Rock & Roll Hotel

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

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The Pale Nimbus is a four-piece rock band stirring the Philadelphia music scene with their live energy and improvisational bravery.

Blood on the Wall and Cause Co-Motion!

Where: DC9

Date: 2008-02-18 20:30:00

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21+ $10

Les Savy Fav

Where: Black Cat

Date: 2008-04-04 21:00:00

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Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, the Les Savy Fav plays indie/experimental/rock music and features Seth Jabour (guitar), Harrison Haynes (drums), Syd Butler (bass) and Tim Harrington (vocals).

Urge Overkill

Where: Black Cat Washington, DC

Date: 2008-04-27 20:00:00

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Taking their name from an old Funkadelic track, Chicago's Urge Overkill began in 1985 and played to a mostly underground fanbase, with a brief breakout into the mainstream through their cover of Neil Diamond's 'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon' on the soundtrack to 'Pulp Fiction.' Originally disbanding in 2000, Nash Kato, Blackie Onassis and Eddie "King" Roesser reunited for shows in late 2003 On its new self-titled EP, Suffrajett incorporates rock jams, heavy funk basslines and aggressive rhythms with leadsinger/power girl Simi providing searing vocals.

Deceased

Where: Velvet Lounge

Date: 2008-05-16 22:00:00

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Charles H Atherton Memorial Lecture: Witold Rybczynski

Where: National Building Museum

Date: 2008-05-13 18:30:00

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