Black History Month Family Day Celebration at the Smithsonian

February 26, 2010 By The District Leave a Comment

Due to the Blizzard of 2010, the Black History Month Family Day Celebration was postponed and is now scheduled for tomorrow at the National Museum of American History. Here is a list of events from the Smithsonian’s web site:

  • 11 AM-2 PM: Family Activity: Create a cut-out genealogy book led by artist Carol Barton (1st floor, East Wing, near the John Bull locomotive)
  • 11:30 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM: “Join the Student Sit-Ins,” an award-winning interactive theatrical presentation (2nd Floor, East Wing, Greensboro lunch counter)
  • 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM: The musical program “Sing for Freedom,” which celebrates the role of freedom songs in the Civil Rights movement (2nd Floor, East Wing, Greensboro lunch counter)
  • 1-1:30 PM: Andrea Pinkney signs copies of her children’s book Sit-In (outside Mall Museum Store, 2nd floor)
  • 1:30 PM: The puppet show Can You Spell Harlem? (1st floor, Lobby, near Carmichael Auditorium)
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Special Offer for Old Town Trolley Tours

February 25, 2010 By The District Leave a Comment

The Old Town Trolley Tours are the most popular tour in town, and for good reason. The trolleys allow you to hop on and off at any stop, and tour the sites at your own pace. Until March 15, 2010 you can ride the Old Town Trolley two consecutive days for the price of one. Children 3 and under ride free. You can order your tickets here.

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Easter Services at the National Cathedral — Passes Now Available

February 25, 2010 By The District Leave a Comment

If you are in town on Easter Sunday and want to attend services at the National Cathedral, you can order your free passes now. There are services at 8 am and 11 am, but if you can’t make it to either of those, you can attend the Easter Day Organ Recital at 5 pm which is free and open to the public.

You can order your free passes online at the National Cathedral’s web site.

Filed Under: DC Discounts, Events Tagged With: Easter, Washington National Cathedral

Easter is a Short Hop Away

February 16, 2010 By The District Leave a Comment

You might not believe it looking at all the snow, but Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning for Easter. This year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 with the theme of “Ready, Set, Go!” promoting health and wellness. The annual tradition dates back to 1878, and is open to the public but tickets are required.

If you can’t make it to the event, you can purchase a souvenir egg online at the National Park Foundation website.  Each wooden egg is expertly crafted and includes the signatures of the President and First Lady.

Tickets to the event will be distributed through an online lottery system which will open for entries on February 25th  and close on February 28th. Visit www.recreation.gov to apply for the online ticket lottery.

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The Circus is Coming to Town!

February 3, 2010 By The District Leave a Comment

Family fun is no illusion as a four-ton elephant vanishes before your eyes, human cannonballs blast through the air, and talented animals including gymnastic dogs, Asian elephants, and Royal Bengal tigers amaze you. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus arrives in D.C. on March 18 with shows at the Verizon Center and the Patriot Center. TicketMaster has a 20% discount if you buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

The Ringling Bros. Circus is always a blast for kids. If you arrive an hour before the show, the little ones can get up close and personal with the performers. From the Circus’ web site, here’s a list of reasons to attend the pre-show event:

1. An amazing elephant paints right before your eyes.

2. Learn juggling, makeup and fun with the world famous Clown Alley.

3. See a one-of-a-kind special Ringling Bros® motorcycle as built by Orange County Choppers.

4. Meet the performers up close and get autographs.

5. Witness Klose’s Performing Canines jump through obstacles and hoops.

6. Be amazed as Zingmaster Alex teaches magic to audience members.

7. See performers jump rope and do tricks on the low wire.

8. Watch the contortions and table juggling of the Chinese Qi Qi Har Troupe.

9. Try on actual clothes used in The Greatest Show On Earth.

10. It’s FREE with your ticket, so get in on the fun!

So get your tickets now and save some popcorn for me!

Filed Under: DC Discounts, Events Tagged With: Circus, Patriot Center, Verizon Center
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