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Features
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Norfolk 2015–2016 Theater Season
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STAFF PUBLISHER & EDITOR JOHN PARISI
ith more than 18 million people flocking to DC annually, both visitors and locals alike know that this is a city steeped in history— and history in the making. This is the place to explore the best of our country’s historic landmarks, inspiring monuments and the many museums housing the artifacts that tell the story of a nation. But there’s even more to enjoy when you’re in DC. Leaves changing colors on the National Mall, football fans at FedEx Field and new performing arts productions are just a few signs that autumn has arrived in Washington, DC. As vacation crowds thin and temperatures cool, there’s no better time of year to explore our beautiful city. This is the season to savor the crunch of leaves beneath your feet while exploring the city’s vibrant neighborhoods or appreciate the extra colorful photo backdrops provided by DC’s many monuments and landmarks. It’s also a great time to take advantage of the region’s many fun fall festivals. In October and November, there are plenty of activities for every taste and interest. Now recognized as a destination for theater lovers everywhere, the DCMetro area is a great place to experience some of the best that the American stage can offer. And with the new fall season just under way, no trip to DC can be truly complete without experiencing at least one of the many shows currently on its plentiful stages. In particular, Signature Theatre, the 2009 recipient of the Regional Theater Tony Award®, takes the stage with productions and programs that are sure to entertain audiences and enrich the area’s lively cultural scene. And just within an hour or two’s drive from downtown, Virginia offers wine destinations unlike any other, with more than 230 wineries and dozens of wine trails surrounded by lavish scenery, breathtaking views, quaint small towns. Further on discover the sights and sounds of Norfolk, where you can have your wine and mermaids, too. As you’re sure to discover, Washington, DC and its surrounding region is much, much more than just marble monuments and memorable museums. And DC Metro+ is pleased to be your guide to our dynamic city and its surrounding areas that offer nearly limitless opportunities to experience the best in history, culture, dining, shopping and unique scenic adventures.
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DESIGN & LAYOUT EMILY CHRISTENSON EVENTS EDITOR KATHLEEN McDONOUGH CONTRIBUTING EDITOR EVA LEONARD DINING EDITOR CHEF DANIELLE TURNER TRAVEL EDITOR AMY TROTTER HOUSTON CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AMY TROTTER HOUSTON KATHLEEN LANDRUM KATHLEEN McDONOUGH ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES JOHN PARISI SABRINA SHETH ROSALIND SMITH SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR ELI KAMEROW CAP MEDIA, INC. 6200 ROLLING ROAD, #2356 SPRINGFIELD, VA 22152 ISSUE 0705 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material within the publication is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. Single copy $3.75. While every precaution is taken to ensure the accuracy of information herein, CAP Media, Inc. assumes no responsibility for losses incurred due to inaccurate information. CAP Media, Inc., 6200 Rolling Road, #2356, Springfield, VA 22152 (703) 455-9223. Published 6 times per year. PHOTO CREDITS Cover Chester Gap Cellars, Photo by Bill Crabtree Jr., Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation Pg 2 Grape clusters at Barboursville Vineyards, Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation Pg 5 Photo courtesy James River Cellars Pg 6 Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Courtesy of Virginia Travel Corporation Pg 10 Fall Harvest, Courtesy of George Washington’s Estate at Mount Vernon Pg 15 Photo courtesy of Hermitage Museum and Gardens Nauticus Maritime Center, photo courtesy of visitnorfolktoday.com Pg 18 Cinderella, Photo By Carol Rosegg Oliver, Photo by Tony Powell Pg 19 Pericles, Photo by Jenny Graham Beautiful, Photo by Joan Marcus The Guard, Photo by Scott Schuman Pg 20 Cake Off, Photo by Christopher Mueller Pg 23 A Christmas Carol, Photo by Scott Schuman Pericles, Photo by Jenny Graham Pg 27 Studio 4, Photo by Christy Creative Pg 28 Artichoke Salad by Scott Schuman Pg 29 Studio 4, Photo by Christy Creative Pg 31 Folger Library – Court rolls for courts general and courts leet of the manor of Lopham, Norfolk. 1569-1607 Pg 32 Fort Worth Alliance Airport Tower, Courtesy National Air and Space Museum
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Virginia Wines
Making Thomas Jefferson Proud By Amy Trotter Houston
Virginia’s rich viniculture now boasts more than 200 wineries and vineyards producing award winning vintages. Fall is a perfect time to explore Virginia wine country.
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he centuries-long struggle to produce palatable wine in Virginia is widely documented in the annals of history. From vain attempts by settlers at Jamestown to the venerable Thomas Jefferson’s many failures at Monticello, the fickle grape vine was a bane to the existence of many a vintner. Thankfully Virginians never gave up and today there is a thriving wine industry drawing thirsty visitors from around the globe. Celebrate Virginia Wine Month in October. Travel along one of the wine trails, explore little towns that time forgot, and enjoy the breathtaking countryside. Whether you are a serious oenophile with a nose for terroir or you simply enjoy clever wine bottle labels, Virginia offers numerous places to enjoy a superb glass of wine, a decadent meal, and a gratifying slumber. Take a trip out of the city to one of these locales. We’re certain you’ll have a marvelous time.
Loudoun County
For a quick trip away from Washington, DC venture across the Potomac River to Loudoun County, home to over 50 wineries. A visit to Bluemont Vineyard (bluemontvineyard.com) will help you forget about any stresses associated with DC. They produce 100 percent Virginia wine with a majority of the grapes used grown locally in Loudoun County. Step up to one of three tasting bars and sample a variety of wines from full-bodied reds to sweeter fruit-based vintages. Order a glass (or bottle) of your favorite along with a nibble from the mouth-watering menu and stake out a seat on the patio or deck. The Loudoun Wineries Association recently presented their First Annual Wine Awards with the Chairman’s Reserve Award going to Bluemont Vineyard’s 2013 “The Ram Merlot.” The tasting room is open Wednesday – Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The exclusive Foxglove Retreat (www.foxgloveretreat.com) has an inviting suite perfect for two, or rent the house with space for 6 to 10. With beautiful grounds and spectacular Shenandoah Valley views, you may not want to leave. In the evening make your way to Horseshoe Curve Restaurant for local ambiance, burgers and live music.
James River Cellars
After a peaceful night’s sleep, head to Pine Grove Restaurant for a hearty breakfast. The nearby Bears Den Trail Center is amid the “roller coaster” section of the famed Appalachian Trail. Don’t miss hiking up to Bears Rock Den and watching the sunset over the Shenandoah Valley.
Rappahannock County
Less than two hours from Washington, DC, Rappahannock County feels much further removed, and with more than 10 wineries, it’s a destination ripe for exploring. Enjoy a taste of India at Narmada Winery (narmadawinery.com), where the ample tasting bar allows plenty of room to sample some of the 15 wines. Select one of three tempting tasting flights to discover your favorite. Enjoy small-plate food pairings from traditional antipasto and cheese to Indian specialties. Relax in the lovely tasting room or take a seat on the outdoor deck or patio, where you can savor both the wine and the view. Narmada Winery’s 2010 “Yash-Vir” was added to the Governor’s Case at the 2015 Governor’s Cup Awards. The tasting room is open Thursday – Monday. It’s a 20-minute drive to Warrenton for a stay at the Airlie (www.airlie. com) where the vast grounds and fresh air are sure to sooth the soul and provide the perfect backdrop for a getaway. Accommodations are located in several historic buildings and cottages. Dinner at the Garden Bistro is not to be missed, where the talented DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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culinary team prepares captivating modern Virginian cuisine. They also collaborate with local vineyards on special dinners. Enjoy a nightcap at The Whistling Swan Pub before retiring for the night.
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A great weekend destination, Richmond is an easy drive straight south on I-95. What makes the trip even better is that James River Cellars (www.jamesrivercellars.com) is located just off of the interstate (exit 86B to Elmont). This familyowned and operated winery features vintages made with 100
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percent Virginia grapes. Wines include Hanover White, Rad Red, Meritage and Montpelier. Sample wines in the tasting room and peruse the wares in the gift shop before heading out to the patio or terrace to enjoy the view. If you like cool wine labels, take a look at the ones commemorating the Civil War. Children and pets are always welcome here. The tasting room is open Wednesday – Monday, and by appointment on Tuesday. For a fun stay in Richmond opt for the newly opened Quirk Hotel (www.destinationhotels.com/quirk-hotel), where art, design and history merge. Light-filled guest rooms and suites feature custom furnishings and original artwork. Browse the boutique, peruse works in the gallery, sip an espresso in the coffee bar and, later, partake in a hand-crafted cocktail. Did we mention the coffee bar? Savor a meal at Maple & Pine, the hotel’s signature restaurant, serving creative dishes highlighted by seasonal, locally-grown and artisanal foods.
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Roughly 100 miles east of Richmond, Norfolk boasts the first urban winery in Virginia. Mermaid Winery (mermaidwinery.com), located in the lively Ghent neighborhood, offers an intimate tasting room where patrons sample the winery’s small-lot vintages. From the tasting bar, you can view the winemaking process. In addition to their own wines, they offer 450 wines from around the world. Enjoy lunch or dinner with menu options that include small plates, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. It’s a nice way to spend an afternoon or
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Enjoy fantastic wine and relax in a beautiful setting! Narmada Winery in Rappahannock County offers three tempting tasting flights – come find your favorite! narmada Winery 43 narmada Lane amissville, Va 20106 narmadawinery.com info@narmadawinery.com please visit our website for current hours!
evening. If you stay over a weekend, stop in for Sunday brunch. The winery is open daily. After enjoying a tipple, stroll the streets of Ghent and peruse the wares of locally-owned boutiques, and vintage and antique shops. Stay at the beautifully decorated Historic Page House Inn (www.pagehouseinn.com) with seven lovely guest rooms and a full breakfast. The inn is next door to the Chrysler Museum of Art, where you won’t want to miss the glass exhibits or demonstrations in the Perry Glass Studio.
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A trip to Bedford from Washington, DC is a four-hour commitment, not counting stops. Therefore, we think you should traverse its entire Bedford Wine Trail (thebedfordwinetrail. com) and sample the wares of its six wineries. These family-run vineyards are dedicated to producing top quality vintages amid relaxing and picturesque locales. From the unique fruit wines at Peaks of Otter Winery to the serene Smith Mountain Lake vistas of Hickory Hills Vineyards and Ramulose Ridge Vineyards, you’re sure to find a special vintage and, perhaps, a new favorite happy place. Don’t miss the farm animals at LeoGrande Winery and note that White Rock Vineyard and Winery now brews beer. Lastly Savoy-Lee is under new ownership as Seven Doors Winery. Visit historic Centertown Bedford and the Bedford Welcome Center for more information on the wine trail. Don’t miss the impressive and moving National D-Day Memorial and, since you’re already in the neighborhood, Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s summer home is in nearby Forest. Backtrack to Lynchburg and park your suitcase at the Craddock Terry Hotel (www.craddockterryhotel.com), a boutique property that pays homage to its former life as a shoe factory in whimsical ways. The hotel has two restaurants, Shoemakers American Grille serving upscale cuisine and the more casual Waterstone where the pizza is outstanding, especially when paired with a beer from The Jefferson Street Brewery, the onsite micro-brewery. Enjoy exploring the historic district and take a stroll along the James River.
Additional Useful Information A Few Tips Before You Go!
Get the Virginia Wine Travel App—Virginia Wine in My Pocket. Use it to track the places you visit and learn more about the various wineries and vineyards, and discover one of the many wine trails. Due to the limited size of tasting rooms, groups generally must make an appointment with the winery to ensure there is enough room. It’s always best to check beforehand. Most wineries charge a tasting fee; some refund this fee with purchase. Some wineries allow you to bring a picnic and purchase wine to enjoy with your nibbles, and some allow pets. To avoid surprises, it’s wise to ask in advance about these policies.
Many wineries offer special tastings and pairings, as well as live music. Take a look at the vineyard’s website for detailed event information. You can also follow wineries on social media and share your experience. Virginia Wine (www.virginiawine. org) provides detailed information on wineries, as well as news, events, and educational information. Virginia is for Lovers (www.virginia. org) has a great list of wine trails.
Fall into
Orange. Nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Orange County is the perfect fall escape with cozy B&Bs, award-winning wineries, historical sites, horseback riding and dazzling fall color. Fall in love with: • Liberty Mills Farm’s corn maze open weekends • U-pick farms filled with pumpkins • Ghost tours at the Exchange Hotel • Wine tastings with friends in the countryside
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Events
Take a look at WHAT’S going on in and around the DC AREA
Weekends Through October 25
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Hankering for turkey legs served by saucy wenches? This annual fun family event features all the merriment of the Renaissance era including food, music, games, jousting, shopping and lots more! Adult: $24; Senior (62+): $20; Child (7-15): $10; 6&under: FREE; discount for attendance through Sept. 14. 10am-7pm. Revel Grove, 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.rennfest.com Friday–Sunday, Through November 21
Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion
Screams of pure panic are sure to pierce the night as visitors enjoy rides, mazes, scare zones, shows and “boo-rific” experiences at the most immersive Halloween horror experience in the Mid-Atlantic region. (Not
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Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion
recommended for those under 13) See website for tickets, park hours and directions. Kings Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047. www.kingsdominion.com
and 9pm. November 1-28: Fri-Sat.: 7:30 and 9pm. Tours depart from the Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. www.alexcolonialtours.com
October 1–November 28
October 1–November 30
Many believe that Old Town Alexandria is one of the nation’s most haunted cities. Find out for yourself as you follow an 18th century costumed guide by lantern light through the charming streets of this historic district. Uncover history in a completely original way with entertaining tales of ghosts, legends and folklore as you learn about unsolved mysteries, tales of romance, and angry ghosts looking for revenge. Each tour is a one-hour, six-block walk. Appropriate for ages 9 and up. Adult: $13 (discounts for seniors, law enforcement and military); Child (7-17yrs): $7; Child (6yrs&under): FREE. October 1–31: Nightly at 7:30 pm; Fri.&Sat: 7:30
Although the nation’s capital is rich in history and monumental democratic achievements, behind its doors and within its corridors a far darker past is hidden. Conspiracies, crimes of passion, duels and assassinations are just a few reasons why LaFayette Park has come to be known as “Tragedy Square” and one of the most haunted sites in the city. Let professional tour guides introduce you to DC ‘s paranormal “spirit” and explore the mysteries that lie beneath DC’s grand facades! “Ghosts of LaFayette Park” tour at 8pm and “Capitol Hill Haunts” tour at 9pm. Adult (12yrs+): $17; Child (7-11yrs): $10; Child (6yrs & under): FREE. Reservations Required. www.dcghosttours.com
Alexandria Ghost & Graveyard Tour
DC Ghost Tours
Friday–Sunday, October 2–November 1
Scream City DC Haunted House
For the first time, a nationally recognized “haunt experience” comes to the Nation’s Capital offering Halloween thrill seekers a 40-minute indoor walk through two intense, back-to-back, state-of-the-art haunted house experiences, the Exorcism Estate Haunted House and the Slaughter Factory. Don’t miss out on this season’s must-see event, but be prepared for intense scares and the fright of your life! (WARNING: Attraction is intense and not recommended for those under 13). $30-$40, with VIP/Fast Access tickets available. 7-11pm. RFK Stadium/ DC Armory, 2400 East Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20003. www.screamcity.com October 10–11
Taste of DC
Love food? Come sip, savor, and celebrate on America’s Main Street when DC’s premier food festival heads back to Pennsylvania Avenue over the Columbus Day weekend. With booths from 40+ of the area’s best eateries, visitors can vibe and imbibe courtesy of all-day live performances, beer garden and wine walk. Admission: $20; Youth (6-12yrs): $10; Child (5yrs&under): FREE with paying adult (cash only). 12-7pm. Along Pennsylvania Avenue, between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.thetasteofdc.org
Marine Corp Marathon
October 20–25
Washington International Horse Show
Horse-crazy or not, if you like championship sport and fast-paced entertainment, this is the event for you! The Washington International Horse Show – celebrating its 57th year - is one of the most prestigious equestrian sporting events in North America and the country’s leading metropolitan indoor horse show. This is the pinnacle of the equestrian year with leading riders and fabulous horses partaking in a week of world-class competition in the Nation’s Capital! Special exhibitions, boutique shopping, silent auction, community activities and a free-to-the-public Kids’ Day round out this family-friendly event. Verizon Center, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. For schedule and ticket information: www.wihs.org October 23–25
Marine Corp Marathon Weekend
DC Ghost Tours
Get ready for a thrilling weekend of events welcoming runners, spectators and the public. The activities kick off with the Health & Fitness Expo at the DC Armory and culminate with the running of the 40th Marine Corp Marathon – by 30,000 runners from all 50 states and 54 countries – and the annual MCM Finish Festival. Throughout the weekend there will be fun runs, a runners’ brunch, rallies and the all-day family-friendly Finish Festival in Rosslyn, VA. FREE! For complete event schedules and details, visit: www.marinemarathon.com
October 23–25
Boo at the Zoo
The National Zoo is where you’ll find DC’s favorite not-so-spooky Halloween haunt! An exciting and safe way for families to enjoy Halloween, with more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats and decorated trails, along with other special doings, this frightfully fun evening is a treat for the whole family. New this year: entertainment stage with DJs spinning Halloween favorites, musicians and jugglers. FONZ Members $20; Nonmembers: $30. 5:30-8:30pm (rain or shine). National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. www.nationalzoo.si.edu October 24
International Gold Cup Steeplechase Race
Run during the peak of Virginia’s fall foliage season, the 78th International Gold Cup is horse country at its finest, with over 50,000 tweed-attired spectators expected at Great Meadow for a day of steeplechase, terrier racing and tailgate contests. Gates open at 10am; first race run at 12pm. Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198. For complete information and ticket options: www.vagoldcup.com October 24–25
Fall Harvest Family Days at Mount Vernon
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and early‐American music. Potomac River sightseeing cruises are half‐price this weekend only! 9am-5pm. Included in regular Estate admission: Adult:$17; Senior (62yrs+):$16; Youth (6-11):$9 (5yrs and under, FREE). Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. www.mountvernon.org
Air Force Memorial
November 11
Veterans Day National Observances Arlington National Cemetery
The nation honors its veterans with a remembrance program in the Memorial Amphitheater, followed by a full military wreathlaying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. 11am. Open to the public. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. www.arlingtoncemetery.mil
Air Force Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony and a two-minute moment of silence. 11 am. One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA. www.airforcememorial.org
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
All active duty, former, or retired military personnel Vietnam Veterans Memorial admitted FREE. Honored Color guard, speakers and a guests are invited to place a wreath-laying ceremony pay flower at Washington’s Tomb tribute to all who served and where the Sons and Daughters sacrificed during the Vietnam of the American Revolution War and America’s other will present a wreath laying conflicts. 1pm. Constitution ceremony. Other special Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. activities include a free patriotic NW Washington, DC. community concert and performance by the Unites www.nps.gov Sates Air Force String Orchestra. World War II Memorial 9am–4pm. Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 3200 Mount Wreath laying ceremony at Vernon Memorial Highway, 9am. 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Alexandria, VA 22309. Avenues, NW Washington, DC. www.mountvernon.org www.nps.gov
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Fall Harverst Family Days at Mount Vernon
October 24–25
10th Annual Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show
Casual cooks and professionals alike can explore hundreds of specialty food and entertaining exhibits and learn new techniques and tips from local chefs and cooking stars Giada De Laurentiis and Michael Symon. With cooking demos, book signings and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, it’s the ultimate food lover’s weekend! Sat.: 10am-6pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. For schedules and tickets: www.MetroCookingDC.com
Renwick Gallery
October 24–25
Corktoberfest
The first annual CorktoberFest wine festival arrives at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds with tastings and sale offerings from 18 regional wineries as well as demonstrations, craft vendors, live music, delicious food, and more! Taster:$35; Designated Driver: $25. Sat: 11am-6pm Sun: 11am-5pm. Must be 21 years+/photo ID required. No children. See website for full details. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. www.corktoberfest.com November 13
Reopening of the Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative arts program, reopens to the public following a major two-year renovation. Housed in an historic building just steps from the White House, it was called the “American Louvre” when it opened in 1874, and was the first building in America built expressly for the purpose of publicly showcasing great works of art. The extensive and comprehensive renovation has carefully restored historic features as well as installed an entirely new infrastructure that brings the gallery into the 21st Century without losing any of it’s timeless elegance. An inaugural exhibition titled Wonder, featuring nine major contemporary artists, a celebratory weekend of public programs, and three special publications will accompany the reopening. www.americanart.si.edu/renwick November 14
National Harbor Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Your holidays are sure to be shiny and bright if you kick then off at National Harbor. Come with family and friends for a full day of holiday fun, topped off by a spectacular tree lighting show and fantastic fireworks finale. There will be holiday activities galore – from the opening of the Harbor Holiday Market to music performances and holiday movie screenings – with holiday enjoyment for everyone at National Harbor. FREE! 12-8pm. The Plaza at National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745. www.nationalharbor.com
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November 17–23
DC Cocktail Week
Enjoy the best of both worlds…for one price. Tasty cocktails perfectly paired with delicious bites at over 55 restaurants in the Metropolitan Washington area. This is a great opportunity to try some new adult beverages while checking out DC’s lively happy hour scene! Various locations around the area. For a complete list of participating restaurants and to make reservations visit: www.ramw.org/dc-cocktail-week November 20–22
Sugarloaf Craft Festival
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Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the Festival also introduces new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art. Whether looking to add artistry to the home or wardrobe, festivalgoers will leave with fine crafts and unique gifts for everyone on their holiday list. Live music, children’s entertainment and delicious gourmet goodies make the Festival a great destination for the entire family! Admission:$10 ($8 advance online purchase). Fri-Sat:10am-6pm;Sun:10am5pm. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. www.sugarloafcrafts.com November 21–January 3
Christmas on the Potomac
Visitors to the Gaylord National resort at National Harbor won’t believe their eyes as leaping water and more than 2 million twinkling lights “dance” to holiday music, the 60-foot-tall Christmas tree made entirely of “candy” glass glows brilliantly and a flurry of snow falls inside the 19-story atrium! These delightful holiday shows are a “must-see” during the Gaylord’s annual Christmas celebration and are sure to mesmerize. FREE! 6, 7, 8 and 9pm. The Atrium at the Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745 www.ChristmasOnThePotomac.com
November 21–January 3
ICE! Featuring Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
The thrilling, chilling one-of-a-kind holiday attraction ICE! returns for the holidays with an all-new theme and jaw-dropping scenes carved entirely of ice. And in celebration of its 45th anniversary, a beloved holiday TV classic comes to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and five incredible ice slides carved entirely from two million pounds of ice. And don’t miss the “Frostbite Factory” where visitors will see first-hand how master icecarving artisans from China create ICE! This “cool” winter attraction (all kept at a frigid 9 degrees!) is sure to warm every visitor’s heart. Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor, National Harbor, MD 20745. For schedules and tickets: www.ChristmasOnThePotomac.com
November 27–28
Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Mount Vernon sparkles with seasonal cheer during its candlelight tours. Join “Mrs. Washington” as she hosts an enchanting evening with fireside caroling and hot cider and ginger cookies. Tours include dancing, merry music, a reproduction of Martha’s “Great Cake” and Aladdin the Christmas camel! 5-8pm. Adult:$22; Youth (11yrs&younger):$15. Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 3200 Mount
Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. www.mountvernon.org November 27
Old Town Alexandria Holiday Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with musical entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and the lighting of the Old Town holiday tree. FREE! 7-9pm, rain or shine. Market Square/City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. www.visitalexandriava.com
ICE! at the Gaylord National Resort
November 27–January 6
Christmas at Mount Vernon
The halls will be decked for Christmas at Mount Vernon, with themed Christmas trees and festive holiday touches, including live demonstrations of 18th century chocolate making. Visitors will also get a peek at the rarely seen third floor of the Mansion! Christmas at Mount Vernon has been named as one of the “12 Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit” by AAA! 9am–4pm. Included with regular admission. Adult (12-61):$17; Senior (62+):$16; Youth (6-11):$9 (5yrs and under, FREE). Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. www.mountvernon.org DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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Norfolk:
Come for the Mermaids, Stay for the Fun If you think Norfolk is just a naval base, think again. Top-class museums, beautiful gardens and fun neighborhoods mingle with mermaids in this historic port city.
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hen it comes to linguistics, it doesn’t matter if you say “Nor-folk”, like a tourist, or “Naw-fok”, like a local. Just have fun discovering the city. Take in the thriving art scene. Stroll through the charming neighborhoods. Relax in an urban oasis. As you discover Norfolk, keep an eye out for Mermaids on Parade, dozens of mermaid statues decorated by local artists.
Nautical Norfolk
At the waterfront’s Nauticus Maritime Center you can’t miss the largest piece of the collection: the USS Wisconsin. A tour highlights how the ship is a city in itself from the post office and chapel to the mess deck. Watch your step (and your head) when exploring the lower decks and traversing ladder wells. Be sure to observe the huge gun turrets from the deck. Museum exhibits include sailors’ personal mementos, uniforms, and numerous artifacts, as well as interactive exhibits. Don’t miss seeing the silver service from the battleship, especially the candelabras.
Natural Norfolk
The 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden is the most serene place in town. Take the hop on/hop off tram for a good overview before venturing out for closer looks. With over 50 different gardens, you’re sure to discover something different each time. Garden lore has it that if you walk around a certain lake while holding hands with your BFF, you’ll be friends for life. Enjoy lunch at the onsite café and peruse the gift shop for botanical-themed items.
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Millstones at Hermitage Museum and Gardens
Friday, October 16th is AcquaFire, when the Renaissance Pond blazes with fires accompanied by live acoustic music. Mark your calendars now for LanternAsia, a magical exhibit of Chinese lanterns coming in spring 2016.
Artsy Norfolk Surrounded by lush gardens and woodlands, the Hermitage Museum and Gardens looks like something out of a fairytale. There are paintings, snuff bottles, sculptures, and even a Tiffany travel set. Bookshelves hold early volumes by HG Wells and Mark Twain. The intricate details of the house are as beautiful as the exhibits. Stroll through the rose garden and take a peek at the grotto and the unique collection of millstones. Every Friday night in October, movies are shown outdoors. Roman statues and Japanese woodblocks mingle with French impressionists and modern masters at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The impressive glass collection includes centuries of history, and the section dedicated to Tiffany Studios is breathtaking. Watch the daily (except Mondays) live demonstrations simulcast from the Perry Glass Studio, where you can learn all about the glassmaking process.
Hermitage Museum and Gardens
Nauticus Maritime Center Perry Glass Studio
Innovative monthly Third Thursday performances celebrate the art of glassmaking at the museum and glass studio. Upcoming performances are October 15th and November 19th.
nifty nEiGhborhoods The trendy Arts District has numerous art venues, restaurants and hip hangouts. Try The Parlor on Grandby for great ambiance, food and live music, or Work|Release combining contemporary art with a nightclub vibe. On Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th, experience the first annual NEON Festival celebrating energy and light. This coincides with Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. The vibrant Ghent District is named for the Belgium workers who lived here years ago. Sit on the patio and sip a glass of wine at Mermaid Winery, before catching a film at Naro Cinema. Check out the wares at the various boutiques and antique shops. Find handmade jewelry, and the best smelling soaps at Kitsch. Pre-Civil War buildings sit along cobblestone streets in the historic Freemason District. If you plan on driving, note that these streets will rattle the fillings in your teeth. Take in the tranquil harmony at the Pagoda Garden with a tea house and views over the water. Interestingly, in the late 19th-century, James Maybrick, who was suspected of being Jack the Ripper, lived in this neighborhood.
if you Go, bE in thE know Where to eat
Doumar’s (1919 Monticello Avenue), home of the original waffle cone, is the place for homemade ice cream and cones. The diner serves a full menu including barbecue and tasty limeaides. Curb service is still offered, or grab a booth inside. Todd Jurich’s Bistro (150 West Main Street) is a classy yet approachable venue with a seasonal menu, bistro cocktails, and daily recommendations from the chef. Don’t miss the strawberry shortcake if it’s on the menu. Yorgo’s (2123 Colonial Avenue) offers bagels and coffee in the morning, and hearty sandwiches for lunch, including loads of vegetarian and vegan items. Popular with locals, it can be busy on weekends.
Where to Sleep Freemason Inn Bed and Breakfast (411 West York Street) is in the Freemason District. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside (777 Waterside Drive) has direct access to the Elizabeth River Trail.
Transportation F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day) is a funky battery-operated free courtesy shuttle. Trips via F.R.E.D. must originate or end within the Downtown Improvement District. Call 757-478-7233. Orange Peel Transportation provides personal travel services 24 hours a day. Their courteous drivers will make you feel right and home and you’ll be friends before you know it. The Tide is a light-rail service running 7.5 miles east to west through downtown connecting 11 stations.
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Concerts
WARNER THEATRE 513 13th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 783-4000 www.warnertheatredc.com
BIRCHMERE 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305 (703) 549-7500 www.birchmere.com
October 5 – 7:30pm
Aaron Neville
October 10-11 – 7:30pm
The Whispers
October 9 – 8:00pm Three Dog Night
November 18-19 – 7:30pm
October 17 – 8pm
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
Three Dog Night
October 18 – 8pm
November 20-21 – 7:30pm
Mark Knopfler
Paula Poundstone
November 7-8 – 8pm
Wanda Sykes
EAGLEBANK ARENA George Mason University
Margaret Cho
WOLF TRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The Barns at Wolf Trap
4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 993-3000
October 9
1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1900 www.wolftrap.org
October 11– 7pm
October 9 – 9:30pm
www.eaglebankarena.com Ricky Martin Marc Anthony & Carlos Vives
Megan Hilty
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY 201 East Capitol Street, SE
October 16 – 7pm
Crystal Bowersox
Washington, DC 20003 (202) 544-7077 www.folger.edu
Michael McDonald
October 9-11 – 8pm
The Folger Consort Chanson Medieval THE HOWARD THEATER 620 T Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 803-2899 www.thehowardtheatre.com
October 30 – 7:30pm
Debby Boone
Gin Blossoms
November 19 – 8pm
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Commodores
November 22 – 8 pm
October 18 – 7:30pm
Herman’s Hermits
October 21 – 7:30pm
Michael McDonald October 25 – 7:30pm
Commodores
October 26-27 – 7:30pm
Loreena McKennitt
Macy Gray
VERIZON CENTER 601 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-3200 www.verizoncenter. monumentalnetwork.com
Stevie Wonder
November 8 – 7:30pm
The Who
November 15 – 7:30pm
An Evening with George Winston Lee Ann Womack
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Suzanne Vega
October 3 – 8pm
November 2 – 7:30pm
Indigo Girls
Nick Jonas
November 1 – 7:30pm
November 12 – 8pm
Debby Boone
November 18-19 – 8pm
November 6 – 7:30pm
Dead and Company
Suzanne Vega Duncan Sheik
November 15 – 7:30pm
November 20 – 8pm
The Weeknd
Rickie Lee Jones
Now through Sept. 12, 2016
Explore how journalists brought news about the Vietnam War to a divided nation. Contributing support for “Reporting Vietnam” is provided by CBS Corporation, in memory of CBS News correspondent Bob Simon.
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REPORTING VIETNAM
2015-2016 Theater Season By Kathleen McDonough
T
he Washington DC area is one of the country’s biggest and busiest centers for first-class theater—second only to New York City’s Broadway—and whether you prefer dramas, comedies or musicals, no trip to DC is complete without experiencing one of the many brilliant shows currently on its plentiful stages, Although the many excellent theaters and theatrical companies in the DC area make choosing a show difficult, there are a number that are consistently recognized for the superior quality and variety of their offerings:
Cinderella – The National Theatre
Oliver!
Arena Stage Celebrating its 66th season, Arena Stage is Washington’s flagship theater company as well as the largest in the country committed to the production, presentation, development and study of American Theater. Its 2015–16 season roars to life with productions that are powerful, engaging and full of passionate exploration from some of the best theater artists, and include a gold-standard musical (Oliver!), an off-Broadway smash (The City of Conversation),Tony- and Pulitzerwinning dramas (All The Way and Disgraced) and four world premieres among its many offerings. 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, www.arenastage.org, www.facebook.com/arenastage, twitter.com/ArenaStage
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Pericles
Folger Theatre The centerpiece of the world-renowned Folger Shakespeare Library research center, the intimate Elizabethan Theatre— designed to evoke a 16th-century English playhouse—has been the setting for the Folger Theatre’s outstanding productions for over two decades. For the 2015-16 season this unique stage again brims with the works of Shakespeare, taking audiences on a delightful journey from the stormy Mediterranean coasts (Pericles) to a magical forest filled with lovers and fools (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) to a post-Civil War Washington, DC for a world-premiere reimagining of The Merchant of Venice (District Merchants) commissioned by Folger. 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 www.folger.edu; www.facebook.com/FolgerTheatre; twitter.com/folgertheatre
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts The Kennedy Center is a powerhouse of performance art that showcases dramatic theater, musicals, comedies, symphony, opera, jazz and dance in its multiple theaters and grand public spaces. This season welcomes a sensational lineup of Broadway’s best and brightest, straight from the prestigious stages of the Great White Way—ranging from Tony-winning Best Musicals, Kinky Boots and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder to recent fan favorites Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and The Bridges of Madison County, to groundbreaking theatrical magic in Matilda the Musical and The Phantom of the Opera. Plus, the pre-Broadway engagement of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Bright Star! 2700 F Street NW, Washington DC 20566, www.kennedy-center.org; www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter; twitter.com/KenCen
The National Theatre Known since 1835 as the “Theatre of the Presidents,” this historic landmark playhouse is enjoying a renaissance with its Broadway at the National series. This season eager audiences will watch the curtain rise on audience favorites, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Motown, Annie, Jersey Boys, and The Wizard of Oz. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 www.thenationaldc.com; www.facebook.com/ NationalTheatreWashingtonDC; twitter.com/NTheatreDC
Shakespeare Theatre Company The Guard
Ford’s Theatre
A National Historic Site, Ford’s Theatre is the infamous location of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination by actor John Wilkes Booth in 1865. Today, Ford’s is a working theater that celebrates the legacy of the 16th President and explores the American experience through theater and education, particularly through the creation of the Lincoln Legacy Project, a multi-year effort dedicated to exploring issues of social justice and the ideals of equality for which Abraham Lincoln stood. The 2015–16 season’s mainstage productions include a world premiere drama, The Guard, as well as the return of one of DC’s favorite actors, Edward Gero, as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, along with theater classics, The Glass Menagerie and 110 in the Shade. 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 www.fordstheatre.org; www.facebook.com/fordstheatre; twitter.com/fordstheatre
One of the nation’s premier classics theaters, the critically acclaimed and Tony Award®-winning (2012 Regional Theatre) STC provides audiences with the opportunity to connect with the most famous works of the Bard, his contemporaries and beyond. The theater consists of two outstanding performance spaces, the Lansburgh and Sidney Harman Hall, both located in DC’s bustling arts and entertainment Penn Quarter. Highlights of the 2015–16 season include the world premiere adaptation of Salomé, along with the beloved musical, Kiss Me, Kate. Also included in the lineup are two behind-the-scenes comedies, The Critic and Tom Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound and a new adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984. And of course there will be Shakespeare, with provocative new productions of Othello and The Taming of the Shrew. The Lansburgh Theatre: 450 7th Street NW; Sidney Harman Hall: 610 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, www.shakespearetheatre.org; www.facebook.com/ ShakespeareinDC; twitter.com/shakespeareindc DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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Signature Theatre
Synetic Theater
The recipient of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award®, Signature Theatre—now celebrating a 26th acclaimed season—is a long-time cultural anchor of both DC’s most innovative theatrical experiences and the vibrant Shirlington Village community in Northern Virginia where it’s housed. Its dedication to staging contemporary musicals and plays, inventive adaptations of overlooked or forgotten works, and investment in fresh new projects will again be seen in its 2015–16 productions that offer audiences the opportunity to encounter an extraordinary range of experiences and voices. With their trademark mix of new and classic, invention and re-invention, variety will take center stage with two world premiere musicals, (Cake Off and Girlstar), two DC area premiere plays (The Flick and The Mystery of Love and Sex), inventive new productions of musical theater classics, West Side Story and La Cage aux Folles, and Signature’s 26th Sondheim production, Road Show. 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206; www.signature-theatre.org; www.facebook.com/SignatureTheatre; twitter.com/sigtheatre
This innovative and highly imaginative theater company specializes in a uniquely physical style that fuses dynamic art forms such as text, drama, movement, dance, acrobatics and music to tell classical stories in a new and unique way. Since the debut in 2002 of its enchanting “wordless” productions, Synetic has quickly established itself among the Washington area’s most acclaimed stages with its dazzling and innovative physical theater offerings. Thirteen years later, Synetic is once again engaging audiences with a new season of compelling works that are simultaneously avant-garde and accessible. The production lineup at Synetic will feature, as always, reinterpretations of classic plays and books (Alice in Wonderland as well as The Man on the Iron Mask) and “silent Shakespeare” productions (As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night). Needless to say, Synetic’s inventiveness and unforgettable visuals will elevate the season to new level of excellence. 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202; www.synetictheater.org; www.facebook.com/SyneticTheater; twitter.com/synetictheater
Studio Theatre
Now in its 36th season, Woolly Mammoth has been pushing the limits of classical theater with skilled actors, new playwrights and “Pay-What-You-Can” nights, bringing DC audiences exhilarating new plays and boundary breaking works. In its new season, hilariously uncensored verbal sparring, imaginative leaps through the past and future, emotional twists and politically incorrect provocations are its main ingredients and its productions—the most wildly theatrical and daring collection to date—are prepared to grapple with interlocking themes of beauty, desire, and power. 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004; www.woollymammoth.net; www.facebook.com/ woollymammothtc; twitter.com/woollymammothtc
With a commitment to producing the best in contemporary theater, the Studio Theatre in downtown DC offers provocative new works, Pulitzer Prize winning dramas and premiere plays presented by acclaimed actors in its intimate performance spaces. This season the Studio’s Main Series offers an uncommonly rich repertoire of provocative contemporary writing from around the world and inventive stagings of contemporary classics while the work of Studio X will be purposefully eclectic, encompassing plays that offer particularly intimate or immersive stagings and some of Studio’s world premiere projects. 1501 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005; www.studiotheatre.org; www.facebook.com/The.Studio. Theatre; twitter.com/Studio_Theatre
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Women’s Voices Theater Festival
Cake Off – Signature Theatre
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This fall, an unprecedented wave of world premiere plays by women are taking over DC’s stages to launch the 2015-2016 theater season, all part of the “Women’s Voices Theater Festival”, a celebration of original works by female writers. More than two years in the making, the festival finally takes the stage through the imagination and coordination of seven of the area’s biggest companies: Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Round House Theatre, Signature Theatre, the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. With more than 50 of the region’s professional theaters taking part, the festival marks the largest collaboration in history of theater companies working simultaneously to produce original works by female writers and brings new and exciting worldpremieres works to Washington, DC, one of the largest and most influential theater communities in the nation.
Signature Theatre Sets the Stage for A New Season By Kathleen McDonough As the new theater season gets underway, Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre (2009 Regional Theatre) once again takes to the creative high wire to bring to its stages the kinds of artistic risks and innovations that have earned it a welldeserved reputation for excellence, as well as numerous local and national awards, and which have helped expand and enhance DC’s theater scene over the past 25 years into something new and—most definitely—exciting. When Signature Theatre first appeared on DC’s cultural landscape with it’s smash 1991 production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street it immediately became a creative force to be reckoned with. Since that first season, Signature has become renowned for its definitive Sondheim productions (producing almost all of Sondheim’s work and presenting at least one show each season) as well as devising exhilarating adaptations of overlooked or forgotten works, and investing in fresh new projects, resulting in more than 40 world premiere productions.
From humble beginnings in a former auto body shop in Arlington, VA, affectionately known as “The Garage”, Signature’s highly successful productions and ambitious vision have brought it to it’s current home: a dramatic, state-of-the-theater-arts building completed and inaugurated in 2007. This modern playhouse serves
not only as theater, but also as cultural and economic anchor of the vibrant Shirlington Village neighborhood, just outside Washington, DC, in which it is located. Now with two dynamic theater spaces—a smaller “black box” and larger “main stage”—Signature’s original vision to create a professional,
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Road Show
La Cage aux Folles
regional theater committed to bold productions of contemporary musicals and plays, reinvented classic musicals, and the discovery and development of new playwrights, works and ideas has allowed the space to fully flourish. And with the capacity to push the creative envelope even further, Signature’s 26th season soars with inventive productions and outstanding performances that will keep it growing artistically, while offering its audiences what may be their most diverse and exciting theatrical experiences yet. Artistic Director and Signature Theatre Co-founder, Eric Schaeffer, is as excited by the 2015–2016 season as any past: “Signature’s 26th season continues our commitment to presenting new works and reinventing great American musicals. We’re proud that this season also highlights daring new plays by female playwrights. I’m truly delighted to be working with so many talented artists in the coming year.” And Signature’s Managing Director Maggie Boland enthusiastically concurs, “With our trademark mix of new and classic, invention and re-invention—it’s a thrill to offer a season with so much variety.” Signature Theatre comes roaring back this season with a schedule that includes two world premiere musicals, Cake Off and Girlstar, as well as Road
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Show, a Sondheim musical they have never presented before, innovative new stagings of the Tony Award®-winning musicals, West Side Story (perhaps the greatest musicals of all time performed with a 17-piece orchestra in Signature intimate 300-seat MAX Theatre!) and La Cage aux Folles, along with three works by female writers as part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, a unique 50 theater DC-area experience for which Signature is an originating sponsor. With its ebullient combination of profound talent, artistic integrity and original creative vision, it’s no surprise that Signature has become the premier producing theater in Virginia and one of only three theaters in the region that have won a Tony Award®. Signature is proud to be able to bring new audiences, as well as top artists of the American theater, to its stages by presenting world-class theater right in the backyard of the Nation’s Capital. And with this exciting new theater season, Signature will undoubtedly continue to enrich the Washington, DC cultural scene while drawing theatergoers from all over the country to experience its exhilarating lineup of offerings. Vision, artistic excellence, innovation and creativity: it’s everything you’ll love about Signature Theatre this season!
Signature’s 2015-2016 Season Hot on the heels of its smash hit 25th Anniversary season, Signature Theatre has a calendar bursting with brilliant theater that’s sure to offer something for everyone!
The Fix
August 11–September 2, 2015
Cake Off
September 29–November 22, 2015
Girlstar
October 13–November 15, 2015
West Side Story
December 8–January 24, 2016
Road Show
February 9–March 12, 2016
The Flick
March 1–April 17, 2016
The Mystery of Love & Sex April 5–May 8, 2016
La Cage aux Folles May 31–July 10, 2016
Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Cabarets Series July 8–25, 2016
Theater Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End – Arena Stage
See what’s playing on stages in and around DC
Pericles – Folger Shakespeare Library
FORD’S THEATRE 511 Tenth Street NW
ARENA STAGE 1101 Sixth Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 488-3300 www.arenastage.org
The Guard
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
October 30–January 3 in the Fichandler Stage
Oliver!
Consider yourself invited to the theatrical event of the holiday season! Charles Dickens’ unforgettable characters burst to life in this Tony Awardwinning musical about an innocent orphan thrown into the dark world of double-dealing thieves and conmen. Brought to life with new in-the-round staging and modern edges, Oliver! serves up a musical feast for the eyes and ears that is sure to delight every theater-lover.
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 347-4833 www.fordstheatre.org
Through October 18 A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
October 9–November 8 in the Kogod Cradle A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
From the writers of the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins comes a look at one of the country’s most beloved voices, who captured the frustrations of her generation by asking, “If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?” Discover the story behind the awardwinning humorist who championed women’s lives with wit that sprang from the most unexpected place of all — the truth.
A Christmas Carol – Ford’s Theatre
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY 201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003 (202) 544-7077 www.folger.edu
November 13–December 20
Pericles
In Shakespeare’s most fantastical tale, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, embarks on a tempest-tossed quest in search of adventure, wealth and family. As he travels to parts unknown, he is confronted by villains, pirates, goddesses and kings, to discover, at journey’s end, an essential truth: the renewal of love and life itself. This outstanding production incorporates striking visual projections and live music (by Tony Award-winner Jack Herrick) that creates an extraordinary and magical experience that helps audiences appreciate Shakespeare anew.
This new comedic drama uses the stage to paint shimmering portraits of Rembrandt, Homer and those who protect the art we cherish. Set in a modern-day art museum, three individuals who yearn to experience first-hand the wonder and glory of a timeless masterpiece find themselves on a remarkable journey across the ages when a museum guard touches a famous Rembrandt painting. Spanning centuries of human experience, The Guard movingly explores the power of creative expression and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of love and beauty. November 19–December 31
A Christmas Carol
It’s never too early to start celebrating the holiday season with A Christmas Carol, which has delighted Washington audiences for more than 30 years! Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. This music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Charles Dickens’ ageless tale. DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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ROUND HOUSE THEATRE 4545 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814 (240) 644-1100 www.roundhousetheatre.org
October 21–November 13
The Night Alive
KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2700 F Street, NW
Tommy is getting by. He is crashing in his uncle’s ramshackle house in Dublin, dodging his estranged family, and plotting a parade of get-rich-quick schemes with his buddy Doc. Then one day he defends a destitute woman against a violent attack, and a fragile glimmer of hope appears as Tommy tends to her in his run-down room. From playwright Conor McPherson, the award-winning author of The Weir, and Shining City, comes this compelling new play—by turns funny and frightening, but always deeply human.
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY The Lansburgh Theatre:
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – Kennedy Center
Washington, DC 20566 (202) 467-4600 www.kennedy-center.org
October 6–25 in the Opera House
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Follow the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom—from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. This is a tale of an artist finding her true voice, who along the way made more than just beautiful music by creating the soundtrack for a generation. IMAGINATION STAGE 4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org
September 23–November 1 A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
450 7th Street NW Sidney Harman Hall: 610 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 547-1122 www.shakespearetheatre.org
October 6-November 8 in the Lansburgh Theatre A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
Salomé
This raw New Testament tale comes to the stage infused with evocative sound and physicality, drawing on ancient biblical and pagan texts, as well as Oscar Wilde’s landmark mystery play, to spin a tale as provocative as the dance of the seven veils. Salomé marks STC’s entry in the Women’s Voices Theatre Festival with a world premiere adaptation by internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber.
November 17–January 3 in Sidney Harman Hall
Kiss Me, Kate
It’s “another opening of another show” with Kiss Me, Kate, the American musical theater’s greatest tribute to the Bard! As they try to stage a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, sparks fly on and off stage between the show’s director and star and his leading lady—and ex-wife. Add to the mix a pair of passionate young lovers, plus a few musically inclined gangsters’ heavies, and the result is a sharp and witty night with some of Cole Porter’s most immortal tunes. Winner of the first ever Tony Award® for Best Musical, this theater classic features such enduring numbers as “So In Love” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare.” SIGNATURE THEATRE 4200 Campbell Avenue
(Shirlington Village) Arlington, VA 22206 (703) 820-9771 www.signature-theatre.org
September 29–November 22 A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
Cake Off
A hilarious world premiere musical adaptation of Sheri Wilner’s riotous battle-of-the-baking-sexes play! It’s the 50th Annual Millberry Cake Off with a legendary jackpot: one million dollars for the best homemade sugary delight. And hardy contestants Paul and Rita are ready to don their aprons, strap on their oven mitts and square off. Armed with whisks, bowls, knives and eggs, the two engage in an increasingly ludicrous all-out brawl—as only one can remain standing when the timer dings. Ferociously funny, there’s nothing sweet about this wild musical satire.
When She Had Wings
A nine-year-old girl named B fantasizes about flying in a makeshift cockpit she’s built in a tree but is surprised to find A, a peculiar, elderly woman sharing her airplane. B comes to believe that A is actually her heroine, the lost flyer Amelia Earhart who, in exchange for help finishing her famous last flight, promises B that she can and will fly! A story about imagination and making the impossible possible, this production combines live sound and puppetry to create striking images and theatrical magic that is perfect for Eastern Market audience members aged 5+!
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Alice in Wonderland – Synetic Theater
October 13–November 15
Girlstar
STuDIO THEATRE 1501 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 22205 (202) 667-8436 www.studiotheatre.org
September 30–October 25 A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
Animal
October 26–November 22
Winner and Losers
Old friends Marcus and Jamie spare nothing and no one in a seemingly harmless drinking game that separates the champions from the chumps. But what begins as a playful exercise slowly reveals itself as a dangerous unpacking of privilege, status symbols, and class divisions. Perhaps nothing is as fun or as ruthless as friendly competition!
WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE COMPANY 641 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 393-3939 www.woollymammoth.net
OLIVER!
The Voice meets Maleficent in this fantastical world premiere musical fairytale, brimming with magic, darkness and blinding ambition. When legendary record producer Daniella Espere searches for her next international sensation she discovers it in her long-lost niece, Tina, who dreams of being a world-famous pop star. Despite warning signs that all may not be as it seems, Daniella transforms Tina’s image, voice and talent into star quality—but not by the usual means. With an electrifying pop-laden score, Girlstar invites audiences of all ages to follow one girl’s journey and asks, how far is too far to go to become a star?
and murderous Queen of Hearts! In honor of the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Alice in Wonderland, this childhood classic gets a gothic makeover and dialogue for a whole new Alice!
Look who found a home for the holidays!
Rachel has it all: marriage, house, career. So why does she suddenly have this creeping feeling? Her husband thinks she needs time; her psychiatrist suggests positive thinking. But then the visions start. Is it time for Xanax? Prozac? Or perhaps she just needs to forget it all, follow her instinct, and kiss a stranger. A darkly comic play about the underside of domesticity, the complexity of the brain in chaos, and the thin line between sinking and survival.
Arlington, VA (Crystal City) 22202 (800) 494-8497 www.synetictheater.org
September 30–November 8 A Women’s Voices Theater Festival World Premiere
Alice in Wonderland
We all know that Alice’s story takes a sharp turn when she falls down a rabbit hole into the dark and mysterious Wonderland. But with the unique combination of a signature cinematic style with a script that’s a fresh take on Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale of the absurd, Synetic’s famously physical ensemble brings new life to Alice’s fantastical adventure and favorite characters such as the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter,
MUSIC, LYRICS AND BOOK BY LIONEL BART DIRECTED BY MOLLY SMITH CHOREOGRAPHY BY PARKER ESSE MUSICAL DIRECTION BY PAUL SPORTELLI
OCTOBER 30 - JANUARY 3 Photo of Jake Miller by Tony Powell.
FEATURING
SYNETIC THEATER 1800 South Bell Street
ELEASHA GAMBLE
JEFF MCCARTHY
JAKE MILLER
AIDAN PRITCHARD
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The Season’s Hottest Musicals Are At Signature
Cake Off Only one will be standing when the timer dings.
September 20 – November 22 #SigCakeOff
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girlstar How far is too far to be a star?
WEST SIDE STORY
The greatest musical of all time
October 13 – November 15 #SigGirlstar
December 8 – January 24 #SigWestSide
CELEBRATING 400 YEARS OF SHAKESPEARE
2015/16 SEASON WORLD PREMIERE
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NOVEMBER 13–DECEMBER 20, 2015 JANUARY 26–MARCH 6, 2016
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SEPTEMBER 19–OCTOBER 4, 2015
202.544.7077 • www.folger.edu/theatre
A retelling of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice
APRIL 21–MAY 8, 2016
MAY 31–JULY 3, 2016
Dinner and a Show in DC By Chef Danielle Turner
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he theater scene in DC is thriving and nothing sets the stage for a perfect evening more than a delicious meal before the show. Thankfully, area restaurants have a variety of pre-theater dinner menus that fit the bill. Whether you’re hungry for contemporary American, traditional French or Indian fare, these seven restaurants will get you fed and in your seat with no drama before the curtain goes up. 701 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 202.393.0701
701 is a Washington landmark not only for fine dining and elegant atmosphere, but also for its prime location for pre-theater dining—it’s in close proximity to several. For $36 theatergoers can enjoy a three-course menu in their recently renovated dining room until 6:45 pm Monday through Saturday and all day on Sunday.
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Bistro D’Oc
518 10th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 202.393.5444
Catching a pre-theater meal is a breeze at Bistro D’oc, located across the street from Ford’s Theater. Stop in for authentic bistro favorites like Duck Confit, crispy frites, escargots and other fare from the Languedoc region of France. The price-fix theater menus is available everyday between 5:30pm and 7:00pm, all for $25.
Marcel’s
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20037 202.296.1166
Marcel’s three-course pre-theater menu will give you a taste of the fine Belgian cuisine they’re known for. Indulge in Pheasant Tortellini with Black Trumpet Mushroom and Pheasant Cream Sauce and Melting Hot Chocolate Cake with Salted Praline Gelato and Hazelnut Coffee Creme. The pre-theater menu is available until 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $70 and includes executive car services to and from the Kennedy Center. Call ahead for reservations. DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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Masala Art
1101 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024 202.554.1101
Diners at Masala Art can enjoy a pre-theater menu that includes three courses—both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options—for $35 per person before 6:30 pm. In addition to fine Indian cuisine like Kafir Lime & Basil Chicken Tikka, Lamb Curry with Crushed Black Pepper and South Indian Rice Pudding with Jaggery & Coconut, pre-theater diners can take advantage of half price bottles of wine.
NoPa Kitchen + Bar 800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004 202.347.4667
Crispy Artichoke & Frisee Salad – 701 Restaurant
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Stop in for a price-fixe pre-theater dinner at NoPa Kitchen + Bar, just north of Pennsylvania Avenue, daily between 5:30pm-6:30pm. For $35 guests can tuck into Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Amish Chicken Roulade and Raspberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding at this posh American brasserie.
Caprese – 701 Restaurant
Ris
2275 L Street NW Washington, DC 20037 202.730.2500
The Marquee Menu at Ris is definitely a show stopper. Ris boasts both a three course pre- and post-theater dining option daily before 6:30 pm and after 9:30pm. A mere $38 per guest will get you Chicken Milanese with Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Artichokes and Butterscotch Pudding with Cocoa Crisp, Chantilly Cream and Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet.
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Station 4
1104 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024 202.488.0987
Crab Fritters, Lamb Neck Rigatoni and Pecan Pie are just a few of the dishes on the price-fix pretheater menu at Station 4. It’s available Tuesday through Sunday between 5pm – 7pm. You can walk to nearby Arena Stage or take a quick and easy cab ride to other nearby theaters.
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network of aristocratic collaborators is still an enigma. This exhibition—the first major Sotatsu retrospective in the Western Hemisphere—convenes for the first time more than seventy of Sotatsu’s masterpieces from collections in Japan, Europe, and the United States, along with homage pieces by later artists that demonstrate his long-ranging influence. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Sublevel 1
Folger Library – Age of Lawyers
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY 201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
FREE! www.folger.edu NEW! Through January 3, 2016 National Portrait Gallery – Dark Fields of the Republic
Exhibits
SpeCial THingS aWaiT inSide THeSe eXCellenT gallerieS and MuSeuMS
AMERICAN ART MuSEuM Eighth and F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20004 FREE! www.americanart.si.edu
FREER GALLERY of ART ARTHuR M. SACKLER GALLERY MuSEuMS of ASIAN ART Freer Gallery of Art: Jefferson Drive
New! Through January 31, 2016
The Modern Pueblo Paintings of Awa Tsireh
The paintings of Awa Tsireh (1898–1955), also known by his Spanish name, Alfonso Roybal, represent an encounter between the art traditions of native Pueblo peoples in the Southwestern United States and the American modernist art style begun in New York, which spread quickly across the country. The Museum’s collection includes fifty-one watercolors created between 1917 and 1930 and this exhibit represents the first time this group of paintings has been on public view together. 2nd floor South
at 12th Street, SW; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: 1050 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20013 FREE! www.asia.si.edu
Opening October 24
Sotatsu: Making Waves
Tawaraya Sotatsu (ca. 1570–ca. 1640), a fountainhead of Japanese painting and design, is one of the most influential yet elusive figures in Japanese culture. Sotatsu’s work is instantly recognized by its bold, abstracted style, lavish swaths of gold and silver, and rich jewel tones. Much of the artist’s life, however, remains a mystery. How a working-class owner of a Kyoto fan shop transformed into a sophisticated designer with a
Age of Lawyers: The Roots of American Law in Shakespeare’s Britain In the 800th anniversary year of the Magna Carta, Age of Lawyers offers a close-up look at the rapid increase of lawyers and legal actions in Shakespeare’s Britain, from the law’s impact on daily life to major political and legal disputes—some invoking the Magna Carta—that still influence American politics and government. The Great Hall HIRSHORN MuSEuM and SCuLPTuRE GARDEN 700 Independence Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20024
FREE! www.hirshhorn.si.edu Opening October 29
Marvelous Objects: Surrealist Sculpture from Paris to New York
The first major museum exhibition devoted to a comprehensive view of the Surrealist movement’s threedimensional works brings together more than 100 works created by more than 20 artists from France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States—including Man Ray, Dali and Miró—from the 1920s to the 1950s. DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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Exhibits
National Aquarium – Living Seashore
NATIONAL AQUARIUM 501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.aqua.org
Living Seashore
National Air and Space Museum – Art of the Airport Tower
NATIONAL AIR and SPACE MUSEUM Independence Avenue at 6th Street, SW Washington, DC 20560 FREE! www.nasm.si.edu
Opens November 11
Art of the Airport Tower
This unique exhibit explores contemporary and historic air traffic control towers in the United States and around the world and brings a heightened awareness to the simple beauty of these architectural structures and a call for their preservation. With a collection of 50 original fine art photographs, Smithsonian photographer Carolyn Russo elevates airport towers to beautiful objects of art and symbols of technological change and cultural expression. It includes such historic towers as the Ford Island Tower, which stood on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, as well as towers at today’s heavily trafficked airports, such as London’s Heathrow Airport. 2nd Floor, East Wing, Flight and the Arts
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The Aquarium’s most interactive exhibit yet, Living Seashore features two touchpools and a variety of hands-on experiences, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the ever-changing Mid-Atlantic shoreline. This exhibit goes beyond the boardwalk to the crashing waves, sandy beaches and shifting dunes beachgoers only thought they knew. Uncover the Mid-Atlantic shore’s myriad hidden treasures while developing a new understanding of the things typically found in this unique habitat. Along the edge of the touchpools, visitors can join National Aquarium interpreters to gently graze their hands over the sleek, muscular wing of an Atlantic stingray and feel the mysterious, firm bell of a pulsing moon jelly. A unique, “mustsee” experience! Level 3 of Blue Wonders (Pier 3 Pavilion) *Prices and hours vary; Visit aqua.org for more information. Admission is timed by entry, so purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM 1145 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036 Adult: $15; Member/Military/Senior/ Student: $12; Child (5-12): $10 www.nationalgeographic.com
Through January 3, 2016
Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology
For over 30 years, audiences around the world have followed Indiana Jones on his quests for adventure, fortune, and glory. This new exhibition features real fascinating archaeological artifacts, along with an extensive collection of
original Indiana Jones™ film materials that will take visitors on the adventure of a lifetime. Featured are an extensive collection of original Indiana Jones film materials from the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, along with photography, video and stories from National Geographic and impressive artifacts from the collections of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Visitors will use an interactive, handheld device which will guide them on the “Indy Trail” and through various archaeological zones. The exhibit features a vast, exclusive collection of original Indy props, models, concept art and costumes as well as a wealth of historical and cultural context and objects including an array of authentic archaeological artifacts. NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY 8th and F Streets NW
Washington, DC 20001 FREE! www.npg.si.edu
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Dark Fields of the Republic: Alexander Gardner Photographs 1859–1872
Alexander Gardner created dramatic and vivid photographs of Civil War battlefields, which included images of the recently dead, that even today continue to shock and haunt the national imagination. After the war, Gardner went west, creating unforgettable pictures that document the course of American expansion as well as portraits of American Indians. This exhibition includes Gardner’s portraits of President Abraham Lincoln and other leading figures, both military and civilian. His best-known work, the museum’s “cracked-plate” photograph of Lincoln,
is also on view. The sitting on Feb. 5, 1865 took place mere weeks before Lincoln’s assassination in April. The glass plate cracked, and Gardner created only one print before throwing the plate away. 2nd Floor North NATIONAL MUSEUM of WOMEN in the ARTS 1250 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC 20005 Adults: $10; Seniors/Students: $8; Members/Youth 18 and under: FREE www.nmwa.org
Opening October 30
Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft, and Design, Midcentury and Today
This exhibition illuminates the vital contributions of women to postwar visual culture and their use of craft materials—especially clay, fiber, and metals— to explore concepts of Modernism. Featuring more than 80 works, Pathmakers focuses on women working at mid-century as well as contemporary artists whose work reflects the influence of their predecessors. NEWSEUM 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001 Adult: $22.95; Senior (65+): $18.95 Child (7-18): $13.95; Child (6 & younger): Free www.newseum.org
Mariska Karasz “Transcendence” National Museum of Women in the Arts – Pathmakers
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM of ART 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130 Adult: $20; Senior (65+): $18; Youth (13-18)/Student (w/ID): $14 Child (12 & under):Free www.philamuseum.org
Through December 6
The Wrath of the Gods: Masterpieces by Rubens, Michelangelo and Titian
Newseum – Inside Today’s FBI
This exhibition focuses on the masterpiece Prometheus Bound, a singular vision of pain, torment, and creative struggle by Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. This unprecedented exhibition places the work—one of the most important and beloved in the Museum’s
Reopening November 13
Inside Today’s FBI
For the past 100 years, the FBI has tackled America’s most dangerous criminals. Along the way, the press helped create — and sometimes shoot down — the FBI’s reputation. This timely update to one of the Newseum’s most popular exhibits explores how the FBI fights crime in the age of global terrorism and cybercrime, with news stories ripped from today’s headlines and dozens of new artifacts. Explore some of the bureau’s top cases and the headlines they inspired.
Titian “Tityus” Philadelphia Museum of Art
collection—in conversation with paintings, drawings, and prints that inspired it. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Tityus, perhaps the artist’s most famous drawing, and Titian’s Tityus, the largest nonreligious painting on canvas of the entire Renaissance. The Wrath of the Gods offers a fresh opportunity to delve deeply into the creative process of one of art history’s most important figures. RENWICK GALLERY 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 FREE! www.americanart.si.edu
Reopening November 13
Wonder
The Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative arts program, reopens to the public following a major two-year renovation. The inaugural exhibition, Wonder, transforms the entire museum into an immersive artwork that encompasses all the public galleries, with new room-size installations by major contemporary artists. While the nine artists featured create strikingly different works, they are connected by their interest in creating large-scale installations from unexpected materials. These works are expressions of process, labor, and materials that are grounded in the everyday world, but when combined produce awe-inspiring results. DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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Museums and Attractions Smithsonian American Art Museum The Smithsonian American Art Museum captures the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three
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centuries. It is the home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. The museum has the largest collection of New Deal art and the finest collections of contemporary craft, American impressionist paintings, and masterpieces from the Gilded Age. 8th and F Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20004 (202)633-7970/202-633-1000 Gallery Place – Chinatown Station (Green/Red/Yellow lines) Exit Galleries www.americanart.si.edu Daily 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed December 25 (check website for private event closings) Free
Arlington National Cemetery
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Situated on 612 acres, the cemetery is the resting place of nearly a quartermillion military veterans and dignitaries. An eternal flame flickers at the grave of John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and two of the couple’s children are also buried there. Also view the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, attended 24 hours a day by members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry.
Arlington National Cemetary
Entrance at west side of Memorial Bridge. Self-guided or paid shuttle tour available. Parking lot. Free Visitors Center closes an hour after the cemetery. 1000 N. Memorial Dr., Arlington, VA
22211, (877) 907-8585 Arlington Cemetery Station (Blue Line) www.arlingtoncemetery.mil Daily, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (5 p.m. October - March) Free (Ticketed trolley tour is available; see price and special activities on website)
Bureau of Engraving And Printing
August 29, 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. See millions of dollars printed during your tour of the BEP. The 40-minute tours are free but tickets are required during peak season (first Monday in March through the last Friday in August). There is an introductory film and gallery tour of the production process. 14th & C Sts, SW, Washington, D.C.
(202) 874-2330 or 1 (866) 874-2330 Smithsonian Metro Station (Blue/Orange lines) www.moneyfactory.gov Tours are: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. (every 15 min.) – 6 p.m. (April – August). Mon – Friday 9 a.m. (and every 15 min.) – 3:30 pm The ticket booth on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street) is open at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal holidays, from 8 a.m. until all tickets are distributed.
Carlyle House
This Georgian Palladian manor house was built in 1753 by Scottish merchant and Alexandria city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding the French and Indian War. 121 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-2997 King Street Station (Yellow/Blue Lines) (Take Trolley 11:30 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.) www.carlylehouse.org Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun., Noon - 4 p.m. (see website for special events and activities). Adults $5, Child (5-12) $3
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Museum and Visitors Center
An interactive museum that traces the history and impact of drugs on American society and the efforts of federal law enforcement to combat the problem and educate the public. 700 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-3463 Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow lines) www.deamuseum.org Tues. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free
Folger Shakespeare Theatre-Library
This is the home of the world’s largest and finest collection of Shakespearean materials and Renaissance books, manuscripts and works of art. The Folger Shakespeare Library captures the Bard of Avon, his times, and his legacy through changing exhibitions and the permanent Shakespeare Gallery. The landmark building includes a replica of the Globe Theatre. It was a gift to the nation donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Folger in 1932. 201 East Capitol Street, S.E., Washington,
D.C. 20003; (202) 544-4600 or Box Office for tickets (202) 544-7077 Capitol South Station (Blue/Orange lines - 4 blocks) Union Station Station (Red lines - 6 blocks) www.folger.edu Mon.-Sat., 10a.m. - 5p.m., Sun. 12- 5 p.m. Closed Oct. 1-12 (installation of exhibit) Nov. 22 and Dec. 25. Free. Group tours arranged by calling (202) 675-0336
Ford’s Theatre Museum
The newly renovated museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, tracing Lincoln’s presidency from his arrival to his assassination using environmental re-creations, videos, three-dimensional figures and
a remarkable collection of historic artifacts. The theatre is a working historical theatre, monument, world-class museum and educational center. Ford’s Theatre celebrates the legacy, values, and ideals of our nation’s 16th President and explores the American experience through theatre and education. 201 East Capitol Street, S.E., Washington,
D.C. 20003 511 10th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 347-4833 Metro Center Station (Red/Blue/Orange lines) – Exit G and 11th Streets (Street parking and garage parking). www.fords.org Daily: Theatre 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The box office will stay open until 8 p.m. when there is an evening performance. Petersen House and Education Center 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. Admission: Free; but you must have a ticket that may be reserved online (www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787 – processing fee $2.50/ person) or at the Ford’s Theatre box office.
Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
The Galleries house a world-renowned collection of more than 40,000 Asian art objects from countries including China, Japan, and Korea, and from South and Southeast Asia. Besides Asian art, the Freer Gallery of Art houses a collection of 19th- and early 20th-century American art, including the world’s largest number of works by Americanborn, British-based artist James McNeill Whistler. FREER – Jefferson Drive at 12th St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20013 SACKLER – 1050 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20013 (202) 633-1000 Smithsonian Metro Station (Orange/Blue lines) www.asia.si.edu Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Closed on Dec. 25th) Free. Limited street parking.
Freer Gallery of Art
Revolutionary War experience with falling snow and fog all help tell Washington’s life story. The historic area features the restored mansion, original outbuildings, the tomb where the Washingtons are buried, beautiful gardens, and heritage breed animals that work at a four-acre farm site near the river. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121, (703) 780-2000 Huntington Station (Yellow Line) Take taxi or bus www.mountvernon.org Daily, Mar. 31 – Aug., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Mar., Sept., Oct., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Nov. – Feb. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $18/adults, $9/children (6-11), 5 and under are free. Guests can save one dollar by purchasing admission in advance at the ticket window. See website for group prices.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate And Garden George Washington’s riverside estate is a landmark of the life of America’s first president. It includes facilities with 25 galleries and theaters, and more than 700 artifacts, and interactive displays. The most famous dentures in the world are on permanent display, along with three life-size models of Washington created from a forensic investigation. An action adventure movie, video presentations by the History Channel, and an “immersive”
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Museums and Attractions Hillwood Estate Museum and Garden
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s former estate is now a museum housing the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia, a distinguished 18th-century French decorative art collection, and offering twenty-five acres of serene landscaped gardens and natural woodlands for all to enjoy. From the captivating life of Marjorie Post to the exquisitely maintained mansion and gardens, the Hillwood experience outshines even the Fabergé eggs. 4155 Linnean Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202) 686-8500 www.hillwoodmuseum.org Tues – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., select Sundays Adults $15 suggested donation
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
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One of the “big five” modern art museums in the United States, the Hirshhorn Museum boasts an excellent collection of art from the post-WW2 period. It has a strong emphasis on art created in the last 50 years. The building itself is also an attraction, with a unique design that is unlike anything else in the city. 700 Independence Ave S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20560 (202) 633-4674 www.hirshhorn.si.edu Daily, except December 25th Museum: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Plaza: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Garden: 7:30 a.m. – Dusk
International Spy Museum Celebrating its 13th anniversary, this is the nation’s first public institution dedicated solely to espionage, shedding light on an all-but-invisible profession. The museum maintains the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Visitors are invited to test their espionage skills throughout the museum. Take on the role of a former spy memorizing specific details and see if you can keep your “cover.” 800 F St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 393-7798, (866) 779-6873 Parking: meters and lots Gallery Place Metro Station (Yellow/Red/Green lines) Arena Exit www.spymuseum.org
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International Spy Museum
Daily 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Adults ages 12-64 $21.95; Senior ages 65+, Military/Intelligence Community $15.95; Child ages 5-11 $14.95; Children age 6 & under are free
Iwo Jima Memorial (U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial) The monumental bronze sculpture masterfully captures Joseph Rosenthall’s Pulitzer Prize winning World War II photo of five Marines and a Navy corpsman raising the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi’s summit. Arlington Blvd. Off Route 50
near Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA 22211 Free Street Parking (703) 289-2500 Rosslyn or Arlington Cemetery (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) www.nps.gov/gwmp/ marinecorpswarmemorial.htm Daily, 6 a.m. – Midnight
Library Of Congress
The world’s largest library houses Thomas Jefferson’s own collection among its over 20 million books. Visit the three buildings that have scheduled tours and enjoy free exhibits, concerts and films. Explore the Jefferson Building, know for its impressive 19thcentury architecture. Don’t miss the Gutenberg Bible.
101 Independence Ave, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540 (202) 707-8000 Capitol South Metro (Blue/Orange lines) www.loc.gov Mon. – Sat. 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years holidays Free
Lincoln Memorial
“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States—the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. As an enduring symbol of freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who seeks inspiration and hope. Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 426-6841 www.nps.gov/linc The public may visit the Lincoln Memorial 24 hours a day. However rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily and to provide interpretive programs every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.
The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum
Once used as a Civil War hospital, the Lyceum tells the story of Alexandria, once one of the busiest ports in America. Archaeological finds, old photography, maps, original artworks and a wide variety of historic artifacts provide the visitor with a picture of the city’s past. In 1985 The Lyceum became the History Museum for Alexandria, Virginia. 201 S. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 746-4994 King Street Station (Blue/Yellow lines) King Street Trolley www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun. 1– 5 p.m. $2/person
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
This memorial honors Dr. King’s legacy of national and international contributions to world peace through non-violent social change. As the first monument on the National Mall to honor a man of color—and only the fourth to honor a non-president—its location on the Tidal Basin creates a visual and historical continuity between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and is designed to be an engaging visitor experience tied to other landscapes and monuments. More than a dozen King quotes are engraved into a 450-foot granite inscription wall. The memorial includes the “Mountain of Despair” and the “Stone of Hope,” and features a 30-foot sculpture of Dr. King. Entrances to the memorial site are
located at Independence Avenue, S.W., west of West Basin Drive; Independence Avenue, S.W., at Daniel French Drive; Ohio Drive, S.W., south of the Ericsson Statue; and Ohio Drive, S.W., at West Basin Drive. Parking is extremely limited in the area, with public transportation suggested as the best way to reach the memorial. Smithsonian (Orange/Blue lines) (Closest station and then walk) www.nps.gov/mlkm; www.mlkmemorial.org Daily, 24 hours Free
National Air and Space Museum – Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
National Air And Space Museum
The winner and still champion! That’s right – D.C. (not Paris or Rome) is home to “The World’s Most Visited Museum.” You’ll see why when you spend the day watching the history of aviation unfold, starting with the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, through the advances into space and the Apollo 11 lunar command module (just to name a few). Also noteworthy is the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater (admission), Flight Simulators (admission) and the Albert Einstein Planetarium (admission). 6th St. and Independence Ave., S.W.,
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Washington, D.C. 20560 (202) 357-2700, (202) 633-2214 L’Enfant Plaza Station (Blue/Green/ Orange/Yellow lines). Very limited 2-hour meter street parking. www.airandspace.si.edu 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed December 25. See website for extended hours and early closures. Free
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Combined with the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in D.C., this is the largest and most prestigious air and space museum complex in the world. Visitors can view nearly the entire collection of air and spacecraft memorabilia the Smithsonian has to offer. It’s an open space with
10-story arched trusses and a network of walkways and displays. Visit the Boeing Aviation Hangar, the James S. McDowell Hanger with the newest addition of the Space Shuttle Discovery, The Donald D. Engen Observatory and the Airbus IMAX Theater. See such icons as the Space Shuttle Enterprise, a Lockheed SR71 Blackbird reconnaissance airplane, the Enola Gay and much more. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, VA 20151, (703) 572-4118 N/A (South of the main terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport, Chantilly) www.airandspace.si.edu/visit/ udvar-hazy-center Daily, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. May 22–Sept. 7, 2015; then 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Closed December 25 - see website for early event closures) Free
National Archives
No trip to D.C. is complete without viewing our country’s founding documents including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. Tour the Public Vaults exhibits that take you on a journey through time and the changing technology of records. From George Washington’s handwritten letters to Abraham Lincoln’s wartime telegrams, most of the textual records in the Record of America are originals and will change from year to year. 700 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (between
7th & 9th Sts.) Washington, D.C. 20408, (202) 357-5000 Archives-Navy Memorial (Yellow/Green) www.archives.gov/nae Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25) Free DCMetroPlus.com • October/November 2015 •
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Museums and Attractions National Building Museum
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment. It does so by telling the stories of architecture, engineering, and design. As one of the most family-friendly spots in Washington, D.C., the museum welcomes visitors from around the world to its exhibitions, public programs, and festivals. Located just four blocks from the National Mall, the Museum occupies a magnificent building with a soaring Great Hall, colossal 75-foot-tall Corinthian columns, and a 1,200-foot terra cotta frieze. 401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 (202)272-2448 Judiciary Square (Red line) www.nbm.org Adults: $8; Youths (3-17yrs), Students w/ID & Seniors (60+): $5
National Firearms Museum
The NRA’s museum consists of 15 galleries comprised of 85 exhibit cases housing 3,000 firearms. The museum examines the nearly 700-year history of firearms with a special emphasis on the American experience. Each gallery is evocative of a period of time in American history, from the stockade fort at Jamestown to the gun factories of New England. Life-sized dioramas include a nineteenth-century riflemaker’s shop, a trench on the Western Front in WWI, and a shelled-out town square in Normandy in WWII. The firearms tell the stories of how they were used to secure our freedom and independence, and have been used ever since to maintain and preserve those liberties. Check out Steampunk Guns, a unique new exhibit. Continuously evolving, steampunk encompasses science fiction and elements of popular culture – including zombies, dirigibles, mad scientists, and Western gunslingers. 11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 267-1600 www.nramuseum.com Daily, 9:30 a.m.– to 5 p.m. (Closed Christmas)
National Gallery of Art
The beautifully designed multi-building museum houses the nation’s most complete permanent collection of American and European art as well as captivating special exhibits. 6th and Constitution Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20565, (202) 737-4215
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Judiciary Square Station (Red line), Archives Station (Yellow/Green lines), and Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange lines) www.nga.gov Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Jan.1 and Dec. 25 Free - Limited Street Parking
National Geographic Museum
Located at National Geographic’s D.C. headquarters, past and current expeditions, adventures and scientific research come to life at the National Geographic Museum. Enjoy a wide variety of changing and permanent displays reflecting the richness and diversity of the world. 1145 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036, (202) 857-7588 Farragut North and West (Red line) www.nationalgeographic.com/museum Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed December 25th. $11 adults; $7 children ages 5-12
National Museum of African Art
See how people from Africa transform religious beliefs and cultural ideals into various art forms. 950 Independence Ave., S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20560, Limited street parking, (202) 633-4600 Smithsonian (Orange/Blue lines) Africa.si.edu Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed December 25th. Free National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian
This architectural masterpiece has attracted millions of people interested in learning about the languages, culture, history and art of Native Americans. It is the first national museum in the country dedicated exclusively to Native Americans. The five-story, 250,000-square-foot curvilinear building is clad in a golden-colored Kasota limestone designed to evoke natural rock formations shaped by wind and water over thousands of years. 4th & Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20560 (between the National Air & Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building), (202) 633-1000 Smithsonian (Orange/Blue lines) L’Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Green/ Yellow lines) Exit Maryland Ave/ Smithsonian Museums www.nmai.si.edu Daily 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed December 25 Free
National Museum of American History
Explore major themes in American history and culture, from the War of Independence to the present day. This is the museum that houses Archie Bunker’s chair, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Seinfeld’s “puffy shirt,” Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, Dizzy Gillespie’s angled trumpet and the First Ladies’ dress collection. Recent renovations added a new visitor’s center and a state-of-the-art display gallery for the original Star-Spangled Banner. Don’t miss “The Price of Freedom” exhibit.
Federal Triangle (Blue and Orange Lines) or Smithsonian, 14th Street at Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 633-1000 www.americanhistory.si.edu Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Some days have extended hours until 7:30 p.m. Check website. (Closed Dec. 25) Free
National Museum of Natural History
Everyone in the family is sure to find something amazing while exploring the largest, most comprehensive natural history collection in the world. Kids’ favorites include the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the dinosaur exhibit, the live interaction with over 65 species of arthropods at the Insect Zoo and the live butterfly house. Don’t miss the National Gem Collection which houses
the world-famous Hope Diamond. The national Fossil Hall is closed for renovations until 2019 1000 Constitution Ave N.W., Washington,
National Museum of the Natural History
D.C. 20004, (202) 633-1000 Smithsonian Station (Blue and Orange lines) www.mnh.si.edu 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Open some dates until 7:30 p.m. - Check website. Closed Dec. 25) Free
National Portrait Gallery
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tells the history of America through individuals who have shaped its culture. Through the visual arts, performing arts and new media, the Portrait Gallery portrays poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives tell the American story. Eighth and F Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001, (202) 633-1000 Gallery Place-Chinatown - Exit Arena (Red, Yellow and Green lines) www.npg.si.edu Daily 11:30 a.m.-7p.m. (Closed Dec. 25) Free
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Museums and Attractions National Museum of the Marine Corps Experience American history through the eyes of Marines. Interactive and immersive experiences allow guests to witness and feel the rigidity of boot camp and the force of drill instructors. Edge through a stand of trees at Belleau Wood and come up behind a German machine gunner’s position. Travel along the frozen TokTong pass in Korea amidst enemy troops, and disembark a helicopter into the landing zone atop Hill 881 South in Vietnam. The National Museum and Marine Corps Heritage Center includes Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and Chapel that sits amid natural woodlands and has landscaped pathways with impressive views of the museum. Take I-95 to the Marine Corps Base Quantico exit #150
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18900 Jefferson Davis Highway Triangle, VA 22172 1 (877) 635-1775 N/A www.usmcmuseum.com Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed December 25 Admission & Parking are free
National Zoological Park
The National Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals of nearly 400 different species, including giant pandas, Asian elephants, tigers, lions, birds, reptiles and much more. The best known residents are the giant pandas, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. The
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Zoo welcomes more than 2 million visitors a year, free of charge. Some popular highlights include the Asia Trail exhibit, which includes red pandas, clouded leopards, fishing cats and otters, and Amazonia, the 15,000 square-foot rain forest habitat with Amazon river fish and dozens of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. A 163-acre urban oasis, the Zoo is located in Rock Creek Park. Animal demonstrations take place every day. If driving parking maximum $22 per day. 3001 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202) 633-4888 Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan Station (Red line) - 3 block walk or take L2/L4 bus. Or, Cleveland Park Station (Red Line) 3 block walk or take L1/L2 bus. www.nationalzoo.si.edu Daily. Grounds: Apr. – Oct. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. – Mar. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibit Buildings: 10 a.m.; Nov. – Mar. 4:30 p.m. closing. Closed December 25 Free
Newseum The Newseum is a dazzling, high-tech roller coaster ride through 500 years of headline history, featuring dozens of galleries, theaters and interactive exhibits that bring you face to face with the greatest events of our time. Stand in the shadow of the Unabomber’s cabin, touch the Berlin Wall and hear never-told stories from the journalists and photographers who have stood on the front lines of history. Main galleries explore electronic news, photojournalism, new history and world news. Unique artifacts, powerful photography and moving images invite you to remember, relive and share moments that changed our lives. 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
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Washington, D.C. 20001 (888) 639-7386 Archives/Navy of Memorial/ Penn Quarter (Yellow and Green Lines), Judiciary Square (Red Line) www.newseum.org Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed on Thanksgiving, December 25, January 1) Adults (19 to 64) $22.95 +tax, Seniors (65 and up) $18.95 +tax, Youth (7 to 18) $13.95 +tax, Children 6 and younger are free
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Supreme Court of the united States
Walk the halls of our highest court and attend lectures every hour on the half hour. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. when court is not in session. 1 First St N.E., Washington D.C., 20543
(202) 479-3000 Capitol South (Blue/Orange lines) www.supremecourt.gov Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m Roosevelt Memorial Bridge.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19-foot statue of the third U.S. president is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other famous Jefferson writings. 701 E. Basin, S.W., Washington D.C.,
20242, (202) 426-6841 Smithsonian Metro (Orange/Blue lines) www.nps.gov/thje Daily 24 hours; rangers available 9:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
America’s story lives at Tudor Place in Georgetown, one of the nation’s finest neoclassical estates, built in 1816 by Martha Washington’s granddaughter and lived in by five generations that followed, from the agricultural to the digital age. Their collections, household items, landscape, and stories reveal two centuries of American arts, labor, politics, and technology. Roam the 5½-acre garden (just $3), view the 1919 Pierce Arrow motor car and the District’s oldest exhibited smoke house, and see the Thornton-designed mansion by guided tour, offered hourly. 1644 31st Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20007, (202) 965.0400 Dupont Circle Station (Red Line – walk: P Street to right on 31st Street)
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Foggy Bottom (Blue/Orange Line :25minute walk: Pennsylvania Ave. bears left onto M Street to right on 31st Street) www.tudorplace.org Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4p.m.; Sun., Noon – 4 p.m.; Closed month of January Adults, $10; Seniors & Military, $8; Students, $3; Under 5, Free
Madame Tussauds of Washington, D.C.
Take a remarkable interactive, chronological journey through U.S. history. Madame Tussauds features life-sized wax figures of all the U.S. presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. Interactive experiences include: crossing the Delaware River with George Washington, walking on the moon with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, braving the Underground Railway with Harriet Tubman and meeting the founder of the Girl Scouts—Juliette Gordon Low—as well as sports, pop and musical icons.
1001 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
20004, (202) 942-7300 Red Line exit Metro Center, 11th and G Streets NW; Yellow Line exit Galleries at 9th and G Streets NW, walk 2 blocks www.madametussauds.com/ washington/ Hours vary; see website Adult 13 and up $22, Child 4 to 12 $17.50, 3 and under free, tickets are cheaper online.
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Museums and Attractions The Phillips Collection The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art, opened in 1921 in the home of Duncan Phillips (1866-1966). The museum, internationally recognized for the incredible collection, includes nearly 3,000 works by American and European artists— among them, Degas, Cézanne, Gauguin, van Gogh, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Braque, Klee, Homer, Whistler, Hopper, Stieglitz, O’Keeffe, Calder, Rothko, and many others. Some special exhibits offer audio tours. Limited street parking. 1600 21st St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
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20009, (202) 387-2151 Dupont Circle (Red line) www.phillipscollection.org Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Thurs. open to 8:30 p.m.; Sun. Noon - to 7 p.m.; Closed Federal Holidays. 18 and under free admission. Ticketed exhibitions: Adults $12, Students and visitors 62 and over $10. Saturday and Sunday when no ticketed exhibition is on view, adults $10, students/visitors 62 and over $8.
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden is located on the U.S. Capitol Grounds campus near Garfield Circle. The building itself, which includes a large Lord & Burnham greenhouse, is divided into separate rooms, each one simulating a different habitat. The United States Botanic Garden traces its beginning to 1816, when the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences proposed the creation of a botanic garden to collect, grow, and distribute plants of this and other countries that might contribute to the welfare of the American people. Independence & First Streets N.E.
100 Maryland Ave S.W., Washington D.C., 20001, (202) 225-8333, (202) 225-1116 (tours) Federal Center S.W. Station (Blue/ Orange lines) Metro-buses: # 32, 34, and #36 www.usbg.gov Daily Bartholdi Park, Dawn to Dusk; Conservatory, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; National Gardens 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. May 28 – Sept. 3, then 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Cell phone tours available.
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United States Capitol & Visitor Center
The Visitor Center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the Capitol, at First and East Capitol Streets. Guided tours of the U.S. Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level. In this 580,000-square-foot addition to the historic building you’ll learn about the history, architecture and art of the U.S. Capitol as well as our unique legislative process. East Capitol St. at First St., S.E., Room
SVC-101, Washington, D.C. 20515 (East Plaza of the Capitol, between Constitution and Independence Avenues N.E.); (202) 226-8000 Capitol South (Blue/Orange lines) www.visitthecapitol.gov. Mon. – Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (first tour at 8:50 a.m. last tour at 3:20 p.m.). Closed Jan.1, Inauguration Day, Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25. Free (Although admission is free passes are required for tours and visitors are required to go through a security screening.)
8 a.m. – 12 a.m. Free
Washington Monument
Towering higher than any building in D.C., the Washington Monument exemplifies the simple elegance and enduring presence of our first president. The monument is the most prominent structure in D.C. and built to honor President George Washington. A long restoration was recently completed after an August 2011 earthquake created significant structural damage. 2 15th St., N.W., Washington D.C., 20024
(15th and Constitution Aves N.W.) (202) 426-6841, (800) 967-2283 Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange lines) www.nps.gov/wamo Daily except July 4 and December 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., last tour begins at 4:45 p.m., summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., last tour begins at 9:45 p.m. Get free same-day timed tickets in advance at Washington Monument Lodge, 15th St.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The famous black granite wall, inscribed with the names of 58,209 American servicemen and women lost in Vietnam, serves as a venue for reconciliation between those opposed to this war and those who sacrificed their lives for it. The memorial consists of three distinct sections. “The Wall,” the three servicemen statue and flag pole, and the women in service to the Vietnam War statue. 5 Henry Bacon Drive, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20037 The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located north of the Lincoln Memorial, near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave., N.W. (202) 426-6841, (202) 634-1568 Foggy Bottom Station (Blue/Orange lines) or Smithsonian Station (Blue/ Orange lines) www.nps.gov/vive Daily, 24 hours; Park ranger available,
White House/White House Visitor Center
If you want to tour the home of every U.S. president except George Washington, you must make a tour request (up to 6 months in advance) through your member of Congress (Senator or Representative). If planning in advance isn’t you, then at least visit the White House Visitor Center. Located at 1450 Pennsylvania
Avenue, N.W., in the Department of Commerce building, the Center includes exhibits on White House architecture and furnishings, first families, social and diplomacy events and a thirty-minute video. The Center reopened after undergoing a $12.6 million renovation. White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 15th and 17th Sts. Washington, D.C. (202) 456-7041 (recorded White House line) Farragut West, Federal Triangle or McPherson Square (Blue/Orange lines). Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Red lines) www.nps.gov/whho White House: by appointment only through member of Congress, Tues. – Thurs. 7:30 a.m.–11a.m.; Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day Free White House Visitor Center 1450 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., in the Department of Commerce building (202) 208-1631 Daily 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Free
World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial Located poignantly between the Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument, this memorial is dedicated to the 16 million who served in World War II. Two 43-ft. arches to the north and south represent the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. The 56 pillars represent the U.S. States, territories, and D.C. at the time of the war. The Freedom Wall has
a field of 4,000 sculptured gold stars, each representing the deaths of 100 Americans in the war (400,000). 1750 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 17th St. & Independence Ave. (800) 639-4992 Smithsonian Metro, (Blue/Orange lines) www.wwiimemorial.com Daily Free
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Getting around
Using Metro the best, most convenient way to get around the metropolitan area Each person needs his or her own farecard or pass to ride Metrorail. Passes and farecards can be purchased online or at any Metro station from a vending machine. Use Metro’s Trip Planner if you wish to determine your exact fare and route.
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