Kite Festival Kicks off the Cherry Blossom Festivities

March 26, 2010 By Brian Leave a Comment

The weather forecasters think it’s going to be a beautiful, sunny day tomorrow, so head down to the mall for the 44th annual Smithsonian Kite Festival. The skies will be filled with colorful kites that are sure to entertain the little ones. Kids will be able to make their own kites and watch the “Stingrays in Flight,” which will have kites designed to look like stingrays “swimming” through the sky and skimming low above the ground .

There are three competitions planned:

  • Handmade kite competition
  • Hot tricks showdown
  • Rokkaku Kite Challenge for teams (the goal of this event is to “cut” or “ground” the other teams)

It can get a bit breezy and chilly on the Mall during this event so make sure to dress appropriately. You can find a schedule for the day at the Smithsonian’s web site.

[Image courtesy of the Smithsonian]

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Cherry Blossom Festival Tips for Tourists

March 22, 2010 By Brian Leave a Comment

The Washington Post had a great article this weekend with tips on navigating D.C. during the heavy cherry blossom traffic. They offer advice on which Metro stops to take and how you can reach the blooms via the DC Circulator. There’s also a nice map that outlines the routes.

Read the full article.

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“Lunch and Listen” at the Old Post Office Pavilion – March schedule

March 17, 2010 By Brian Leave a Comment

Every Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays, the Old Post Office Pavilion’s Grand Atrium is a great place to visit. Pick up some lunch and rest your feet while listening to live music performed by local artists.

This month’s schedule:

  • Mar 1st MON 12-1pm Tye Sherman & Friends – Neo Soul / Jazz
  • Mar 2nd TUE 12-1pm Tony C – Jazz Funk / R&B
  • Mar 3rd WED 12-1pm Arch “AT” Thompson “Flutoligist” – Classical, Contemporary and Latin Jazz
  • Mar 4th THU 12-1pm Levi Stephens – Alternative Soul
  • Mar 5th FRI 12-1pm John Guernsey – Piano
  • Mar 6th SAT No guests
  • Mar 7th SUN No guests
  • Mar 8th MON 12-1pm North Mount Hermon Singers Women’s Ensemble
  • Mar 9th TUE 12-1pm Tony C – Jazz Funk / R&B
  • Mar 10th WED 12-1pm Arch “AT” Thompson “Flutoligist” – Classical, Contemporary and Latin Jazz
  • Mar 11th THU 12-1pm Levi Stephens – Alternative Soul
  • Mar 12th FRI 12-1pm Champaign Central High School
  • Mar 13th SAT No guests
  • Mar 14th SUN No guests
  • Mar 15th MON 12-1pm Tye Sherman & Friends – Neo Soul / Jazz
  • Mar 16th TUE 12-1pm Tony C – Jazz Funk / R&B
  • Mar 17th WED 12-1pm C. Huff a.k.a. “Mr. Music” – R&B
  • Mar 18th THU 12-1pm Levi Stephens – Alternative Soul
  • Mar 19th FRI 12-1pm John Guernsey – Piano
  • Mar 20th SAT No guests
  • Mar 21st SUN No guests
  • Mar 22nd MON 12-1pm College of Ozarks Choir
  • Mar 23rd TUE 12-1pm West High School Band, Choir & Orchestra
  • Mar 24th WED 12-1pm C. Huff a.k.a. “Mr. Music” – R&B
  • Mar 25th THU TBA
  • Mar 26th FRI TBA
  • Mar 27th SAT No guests
  • Mar 28th SUN No guests
  • Mar 29th MON 12-1pm Monrovia High School Band
  • Mar 30th TUE 12-1pm Fall Creek High School
  • Mar 31st WED 12-1pm Rossford High School

More details on the Old Post Office Pavilion >>>

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Cherry Blossoms will Peak April 3-8

March 5, 2010 By Brian Leave a Comment

According to the National Park Service’s Rob DeFeo, the cherry blossoms will peak April 3-8. They’re getting pretty good with their predictions. This will be the tenth year in a row that the peak has landed during the week of the Cherry Blossom Festival. So, get ready Washington, we’ve had our fill of snow flakes this winter, it’s almost time for those light pink “flakes” to star falling on our city.

We have all the information you need to help you plan your trip to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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[Via The Washington Post]

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