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Folger shAkespeAre liBrAry 201 E. Capitol St. SE · Washington, DC · (202) 675-0375 · folger.edu · Home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger is a major international center for scholarly research and a lively venue for exhibitions, literary programs, and the performing arts. Open Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Closed Sun. and all federal holidays. Free admission to tours and exhibitions. Guided 90-minute tour daily at 11 am (plus 1 pm Sat. only); group tours arranged by calling (202) 675-0395. For more information on cultural programs visit our website or call (202) 544-7077. Metro: Capitol South; Union Station. Ford’s theAtre 511 10th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 347-4833 · (800) 899-2367 · fordstheatre.org · Ford’s Theatre is Washington’s home for musicals and plays reflecting the unique and diverse character of American life. Ford’s Theatre is both a working theatre and historical monument. Building closed to tours through 2008. For more information visit www. fordstheatre.org. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter; Metro Center. gAlA hispAniC theAtre 3333 14th St., NW · Washington, DC · (202) 234-7174 · galatheatre.org · Since its founding in 1976, GALA has been producing the best in Spanish, Latin American and Latino theatre, in both English and Spanish and presenting a diverse program of poetry, music and dance from here and abroad. Now GALA has built a National Center for Hispanic Performing Arts at the historic Tivoli Theatre. Metro: Columbia Heights. John F. kennedy Center For the perForMing Arts 2700 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 467-4600 · (800) 444-1324 · kennedy-center.org · Nation’s performing arts center, presenting the best music, dance, theatre, international, and children’s programs in six theatres. Hours/ prices vary. Free performances 6 pm daily. Group discounts, accessibility programs, free tours and free shuttle from metro. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. the linColn theAtre – U street theAtre FoUndAtion 1215 U St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 328-6000 · thelincolntheatre.org · Built in 1921, this former vaudeville/movie house has been beautifully restored to its original splendor. Located in downtown Washington, DC, the 1,250-seat theatre hosts popular stage plays, comedy shows, music concerts, cultural events and visual arts performances. The facility is also available for dinners and receptions. Hours and prices vary. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo. nAtionAl theAtre dAnCe plACe 3225 8th St. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 269-1600 x 0016 · danceplace.org · Dance Place is DC’s place to see cutting-edge dance in 100+ performances per season. From hip-hop to flamenco, from national to local artists; we are the place to see, feel, breath, engage and dance. Metro: Brookland-CUA. dAr ConstitUtion hAll disCovery theAter S. Dillon Ripley 56 See & Do 1776 D St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 628-4780 · dar.org/conthall · Newly-renovated 3,746-seat multi-use facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events, including symphony concerts, ballet, meetings, plays and award shows. Metro: Farragut North; Farragut West. Center · 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW 3rd sublevel · Washington, DC · (202) 633-8700 · discoverytheater.org · Discovery Theater offers more than 400 performances of 25 different programs representing a full spectrum of topics and forms, including music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, interactive events, mediabased performances and original dramas, some with music. Shows are designed to educate, enlighten and entertain young audiences. Admission fee. Metro: Smithsonian. the eMBAssy series Washington, DC · 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 628-6161 · (800) 447-7400 · nationaltheatre.org · One of America’s oldest continually operating theaters features national tours of Broadway favorites, pre-Broadway shows and American premieres. Tickets and group rates vary with attraction and according to availability; advance reservation required (minimum 20). Hearing amplification available; narrated and ASL performances. Metro: Metro Center. noW this! 6950 Oregon Ave. NW · (202) 625-2361 · embassyseries.org · The Embassy Series promotes international understanding through music in diplomatic settings with outstanding national and international artists of high quality with receptions and social interaction with the audience and diplomats. Washington, DC · (202) 364-8292 · nowthisimprov.com · We’ll create an improvised musical show or custom-scripted murder mystery just for your group (any size) at your site. Or, bring your group to one of our locations for dinner and a private show (groups of 50-200). Unique, always appropriate and very funny. pAlACe oF Wonders 1210 H Street NE · Washington, DC · (202) 398-7469 · palaceofwonders.com · Located in the heart of the hot atlas district, Palace of Wonders is where the freaks hang out! Featuring weekly freak http://www.madametussaudsdc.com http://www.folger.edu http://www.fordstheatre.org http://www.fordstheatre.org http://www.fordstheatre.org http://www.galatheatre.org http://www.madametussaudsdc.com http://www.kennedy-center.org http://www.si.edu/imax http://www.thelincolntheatre.org http://www.si.edu/imax http://www.nationaltheatre.org http://www.danceplace.org http://www.discoverytheater.org http://www.nowthisimprov.com http://www.dar.org/conthall http://www.embassyseries.org http://www.palaceofwonders.com

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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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