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Greek myths of brave heroes and legendary adventures have been told for millenniums. From stories to the constellations in the night sky, the impact of these legends is undeniable. Annandale's production of Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts by Mary Zimmerman breathed new lif…

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Even youth cannot prevent the starkest of sufferings — even death cannot break the strongest of bonds. H-B Woodlawn's production of Eurydice reinforced this message in more ways than one, giving a thought-provoking performance of this familiar tragedy.

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“Forged by the hands of nerds, crafted by geeks” is how Dungeons & Dragons is so aptly described by the Narrator (Grace McCain) in Mount Vernon High School's “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition.” Filled with a delightful mix of humor and emotions, Mount Vernon crafted a meanin…

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At the second star to the right and straight on until morning is a world of conniving pirates, ethereal mermaids, and boys who never grow up. Peter Pan's story is one loved by many. He serves as a reminder of the days before worry and long days at work. Peter Pan evokes memories of a time wh…

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Thirty-thousand feet in the air, junior Josey Long sits in the window seat of an airplane. As the plane begins to descend towards the runway, she feels pressure in her ears — an uncomfortable yet familiar sensation. This time, she opens the “Notes” app on her phone and jots down the lyrics t…

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With the opening of a play off-Broadway in Manhattan titled “Camp Siegfried,” what was a major Nazi center for Nazis in the New York area in years before World War II — Camp Siegfried, in the middle of Long Island—is receiving renewed attention.

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When Pippin exclaimed that "[He's] got to be where [his] spirit can run free,” it was clear that the audience was in for a treat, and the spirit certainly did run free at Justice High School that night.

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"Ello Guv'na! - Do you fancy a cup of tea?" Trade in your popcorn and soda for some tea and biscuits to prepare for W.T. Woodson's fantastic,  audience interactive, and classically British production of One Man, Two Guvnors.

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This past Friday, the long held-off Ukraine Festival was celebrated once again in our nation's capital. The festival has been cancelled the past few years due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and become increasingly important this year as Ukraine suffers from Russia's invasion, and, thankfully, it w…

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Some crave the excitement of opening presents on Christmas day or on each night of Hanukkah, while others look forward to their summer vacation after a long, tiresome school year. I, however, desperately await the arrival of D.C. Restaurant Week. Come August and January, the joy of Restauran…

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Four years after her last D.C. performance, Lorde returned to The Anthem’s stage on August 29 on tour for her album “Solar Power.” The 25-year-old artist was originally scheduled to play at the venue in April, but rescheduled the stop after contracting laryngitis. In the waning days of summe…

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The city of Greenbelt, Maryland, celebrated Labor Day with a parade and other events, as many cities do. Thankfully the city was kind enough to extensively record events of the day and share it to the public through their Youtube channel.

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Agriberry is at Bathesda Central Farm Market On SundaysKeeping the Spark Alive: Soil, Service and Berries "Agriberry had the honor of taking part with Virginia Cooperative Extension which is facilitated through Virginia Tech in conjunction with 4 The Soil. All of our Hanover berry & frui…

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For about twenty years my wife Kit and I have been visiting the Berkshires annually after the Jewish High Holidays for a well-deserved respite after the long Holy Day season. Loving the Berkshires as I do, there is no place in New England like Tanglewood.

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Gaithersburg, MD (June 28, 2022) The City of Gaithersburg presents works by the Gaithersburg Camera Club as part of the “Photography Across the City” exhibitions. The exhibit is on display July 1 through August 21, 2022, at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road. Viewing is by appointment o…

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Since 1990, the Billboard Music Award show has been celebrating top artists and their accomplishments throughout the year. Finalists are based on fundamental interactions with music fans, album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social engagement, each tracked by B…

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The official launch party as a public charity is a cocktail attire ticketed event with heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, dancing, a high end silent auction and tons of fun! Come show your support for glioblastoma on the rooftop and indoor portion of Tommy Joe’s @ 6PM.

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Please see the attached pdf of this article for the details of the fundraiser, or check out their website here. They have so far raised over $20,000 for the Ukraine. Check out the fundraiser and contribute to charity today.

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Gaithersburg, MD (January 31, 2022) The winners of the 19th Annual Young Artist Award Competition will be presented virtually in a pre-recorded concert free of charge on Vimeo on Friday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m. Administered by the City of Gaithersburg and supported by the Kentlands Communit…

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Enjoy this video about black history within hockey. There is also an accompanying photo gallery that you can view here.

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Bakeries  1)Curate West Street currently you should try chocolate orange shortbread  2) Bakers and Co Eastport  they are open at the end of the  weekFine Dining 1) Preserve Main St 2) Olearys  Eastport Shopping 1) Annabeths for Food and Wine 2) Kachunk  Records  Coffee house  49 west

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GLEN ECHO: Adventure’s newest Story Time will feature Vicky Fang author-illustrator of Friendbots. Vicky is excited to introduce I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging…

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BOWIE, MD— A Prince George’s County based nonprofit organization, In Reach, Inc, is giving local teens an opportunity to address community issues in a fun and creative way. Teens Talk Television (TTTV), launched in 2020 and has already reached thousands of viewers.

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GLEN ECHO: Adventure unveils the second episode of Artistically Black. Host Dannielle Hutchinson will be joined by ATMTC Academy’s very own Tony Thomas, illustrious dancer, director, teaching artist and architect. What doesn't he do? Dannielle and Tony will talk about Tony's journey as an ar…

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GLEN ECHO: Peek behind the curtain of Adventure’s first in-theatre show since the beginning of the pandemic, Luchadora!. Written by Alvaro Saar Rios, the discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. F…

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The popular Kensington Train Show, which features model trains and fun for all ages, is back for 2021. The event at Kensington Town Hall (3710 Mitchell St., Kensington MD) will be open for visitors on Sept. 11 and 12, 2021. 

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GLEN ECHO: This week, Adventure Theatre MTC’s Sunday digital productions will feature a digital reading of an original work entitled The Truth About Krampus by Charlotte La Nasa. Adventure Theatre MTC’s digital productions are Sundays at 3PM ET (note new time) free on Facebook-Live.

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At hearing the word “story,” it is easy to picture a mere book. But the role and nature of stories goes far beyond paper and pen. Storytelling is a trait unique to humans, and from the beginning, it has been an important thread of reality.

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Rough  Trade Records Brooklyn store and Concert Venue where  shows were coproduced with The Bowery Presents has closed  and they are  now located  in Rockefeller Center. You can also make purchases online.Support independent  stores.

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Rachel Brook is cantor at Park Avenue Synagogue and was the Cantorial Soloist at Temple Beth Ami for 2 years. Last week she participated in the Songs of Hope program

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As Netflix adds new shows and movies to their library, they remove others when their license agreements are over. The removal of certain movies and shows has been controversial across Netflix viewers. Viewers are not happy when their favorite show or movie gets removed.

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PROVIDENCE, RI (January 12, 2021) – The Wilbury Theatre Group presents the world premiere of The Race by Mark Binder, directed by Brien Lang. This challenging new play, done in an emerging new performance medium, examines the common, and sometimes uncommon, obstacles of a high-pressure corpo…

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All In: The Fight for Democracy, which was officially released to the public on Sept. 18 through Amazon Prime Video, is a captivating film that not only leaves audiences more knowledgeable in regards to the prevalent issue of voter suppression, but inspired as well.