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June 21 – sep. 7 Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow The Phillips Collection — This major retrospective exhibition will feature photographs taken by Brett Weston (1911–1993) from the 1920s through the 1980s. The exhibition will include landscape photographs of the West, views of New York City, and abstracted forms and textures from nature. The exhibition will also highlight a selection of recent gifts from Christian K. Keesee and the Brett Weston Archive. (202) 387-2151 phillipscollection.org June 23 – 24 dC Caribbean Carnival Georgia Avenue — The highlight of the Carnival is the annual parade, which includes 25 colorful bands of masqueraders accompanied by the sweetest, most infectious music, will be dancing up a storm down Georgia Avenue from Missouri Avenue, NW to Banneker Park. (202) 726-2204 dccaribbeancarnival.com June 24 – JuLy 13 Mamma Mia National Theatre — Timeless songs such as Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Voulez-Vous, and Take a Chance on Me, are ingeniously woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. (202) 628-6161 nationaltheatre.org June 26 – aug. 24 disney’s the lion king Kennedy Center - Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands with choreography by Garth Fagan and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” (202) 467-4600 Kennedy-center.org June 25 - 29 & JuLy 2 - 6 smithsonian Folklife Festival National Mall — Encourages visitors to interact with people of varied cultures, the festival features ethnic music, song, dance, crafts, cooking demonstrations and storytelling. (202) 633-6440 folklife.si.edu JuLy fourth CeLeBrations independence day parade Constitution Avenue — Features marching bands, military and specialty units, floats, and VIP’s. The parade starts at 11:45am on Constitution Ave. and 7th Street and continues on to 17th Street. july4thparade.com A Capitol Fourth Concert West Lawn US Capitol — A 4th of July tradition in the nation’s capital includes a live concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and several pop artists performing patriotic music on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. pbs.org/capitolfourth Fireworks National Mall — Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background form a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America’s Independence Day celebrations. The day concludes with a spectacular display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. Fireworks begin at sundown. 16 Events http://www.phillipscollection.org http://www.dccaribbeancarnival.com http://www.nationaltheatre.org http://www.Kennedy-center.org http://www.folklife.si.edu http://www.july4thparade.com http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth

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Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 Welcome Contents Take Me Out to the Ballgame Vistor 411 Springtime Blooms with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Calendar of Events Transportation Getting Here Regularly Scheduled Tours Neighborhoods See & Do Smithsonian New at the Smithsonian Attractions Sports & Recreation Performing Arts Restaurants & Nightlife Restaurants Official Dining Guide Like a Local Nightlife DC Shopping: District by District Shopping, Health & Beauty Shopping Health & Beauty Accommodations DC Accommodations B&Bs Exploring International DC Fun in the Sun: Dive in to a Hotel Pool Maryland Accommodations Virginia Accommodations

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