Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 14) 3.13 – 1.3.2010 4.9 – 4.11 BIG: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT 75 National Archives – To celebrate such a BIG anniversary, The National Archives is offering a BIG exhibit – see unusual and original records at a remarkably large scale, such as a 13-square-foot map of the Gettysburg battlefield. (866)-272-6272, archives.gov. 3.13 - 6.7 FROZEN FOUR: NCAA DIVISION 1 MEN’S ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP Verizon Center - This is the first year the championship has been held in DC. The event is hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy and the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. (202) 628-3200, ncaa.com/icehockey-mens. 4.13 Nationals Stadium – Washington’s 76th home opener since 1901 will be against Philadelphia. This year, Nationals fans will enjoy 11 homestands throughout the season. (202) 675-NATS, nationals.mlb.com. 4.13 WASHINGTON NATIONALS OPENING DAY Renwick Gallery - The decorative art of brothers Charles and Henry Greene is recognized among the finest of the American Arts and Crafts movement. This exhibit is the largest of their work to date and contains nearly 130 objects. (202) 633-7970, americanart.si.edu/renwick. 3.14 – 7.12 THE ART AND CRAFT OF GREENE & GREENE WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL MAYA LIN, SYSTEMATIC LANDSCAPES Corcoran Gallery of Art - An exhibition of new works by contemporary artist and architect Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1981, examines how people perceive and experience landscape in modern society. (202) 639-1700, corcoran.org. 3.15 White House Lawn – Dating back to 1878, this egg-cellent family event lets children of all ages hunt for Easter eggs and play Easter games on the White House lawn. Free tickets are available from the National Park Service before the event. (202) 208-1631, nps.gov. 4.16 - 4.26 Citywide – See some of the best world cinema and American independent film at this spring festival, held at theaters throughout the metro-DC area. (202) 628-FILM, filmfestdc.org 4.22 Shakespeare Theatre Company – Hear Adam’s Phrygian Gates, a 30-minute keyboard original full of exciting movement and sway; and Gnarly Buttons, an invigorating clarinet concerto fusing swing, jazz, and blues. Hear both of these revolutionary performances in one evening. (202) 547-1122, shakespearetheatre.org. 4.23 – 5.2 FILMFEST DC ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Citywide – Leaping leprechauns abound at this annual celebration full of green goodies and family fun. The day kicks off with a St. Patrick’s Day parade, generally down Constitution Ave. between 7th and 17th Streets. dcstpatsparade.com. 3.17 - 22 ENCOUNTERS: A JOHN ADAMS SNAPSHOT Warner Theatre – Modern life and contemporary dialogue break into the story of the last weeks of Jesus’ life, with particular attention to Judas. This musical was the first major collaboration from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. (202) 783-4000, warnertheatre.com. 3.27 – 8.2 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PASSPORT DC INVENTING MARCEL DUCHAMP: THE DYNAMICS OF PORTRAITURE Citywide - A two-week celebration of DC’s international culture, Passport DC offers cultural programs and open houses at multiple international centers and embassies presenting film, dance, music and more. (202) 661-7581, culturaltourismdc.org. 4.28 – 5.31 National Portrait Gallery – Examine the works of Duchamp, a master of portraiture who reinvented the artform and influenced many artists to come. This exhibit showcases nearly 100 never-before-assembled portraits and self-portraits. (202) 633-8300, npg.si.edu. 3.28 – 4.12 Tidal Basin, near the National Mall - Cultural performances, food, and music come together to make this annual festival one of the city’s largest and most celebrated events that honors the gift of these beautiful blooms from the Japanese in 1912. The parade will be on April 4. (877) 44-BLOOM, nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Signature Theatre, Arlington – World Premiere! A Texas rancher and his wife face challenges in their home-life and marriage as the American landscape changes in this emotionally gripping musical. Music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, the first recipient of the American Musical Voices Project Award to present a new work on Signature’s stage. (703) 845-0236, signature-theatre.org. AMERICAN MUSIC VOICES PROJECT: GIANT MAY 5.1 - 5.2 NATIONAL CATHEDRAL FLOWER MART Washington National Cathedral – This popular two-day festival features plants, herbs, foods, boutiques, and entertainment, and each year honors a different embassy. The National Cathedral breaks out its century-old carousel for mart-goers young and old to enjoy. (202) 537-6200, cathedral.org. 5.1 - 5.28 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company – Segis, a slave to corporate American and his tedious customer service job, finds himself set free in his boss’s penthouse suite. This clever play reinvents Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s Life is a Dream, and places the largest Woolly Mammoth cast ever assembled on stage. Parental discretion is advised. (202) 289-2443, woollymammoth.net. APRIL 4.3 - 8.29 SEVEN DEADLY SINS Daughters of the American Revolution Museum Experience envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath through objects, imagery and play. Explore an alternative view of 18th and 19th century culture, and learn fabled lessons about the pursuit of the Seven Deadly Sins. (202) 628-1776, dar.org. FEVER DREAM http://www.ncaa.com/icehockey-mens http://www.archives.gov http://www.nationals.mlb.com http://www.americanart.si.edu/renwick http://www.nps.gov http://www.corcoran.org http://www.filmfestdc.org http://www.dcstpatsparade.com http://www.shakespearetheatre.org http://www.warnertheatre.com http://www.culturaltourismdc.org http://npg.si.edu http://www.signature-theatre.org http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org http://www.cathedral.org http://www.dar.org http://www.woollymammoth.net
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