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| This Week* | ACE Theatre |
Tue/Wed:7:30PM Thu/Fri:8PM Sat:2PM & 8PM; Sun:2PM & 7PM | Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 |
(703) 820-9771 |
$49, $57, $66, $69, $74, $77 (prices vary by date) $30/Rush tickets (1-hr. before show) |
Set in 1950s heartland America, Ace is the epic story of 10-year-old Danny Lucas' attempt to find his place in the present, and unlock his future. When Danny receives a toy plane as an unexpected gift, he's launched on an adventure of discovery to reconstruct the pieces of his shattered past. Thru a series of mysterious revelations, Danny's transported back in time - flying into the gathering storm over Europe during aerial dogfights of WWI and soaring with the daring Tiger squadrons of WWII in the skies above Southeast Asia. A tale of triumph, transcendence, humor, and heart as seen through the prism of a child's eyes, Ace magically explores the heroic lives and unforeseen legacies of the men and women of our greatest generations. *Dates: Aug. 26-Sep. 28. |
| This Week* | David Boothman, In the Music, From the Spirit, Through the Eyes | 10AM-5PM Daily | Montpelier Arts Center, Main Gallery 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD |
(301) 953-1993; TTY (301) 490-2329 |
FREE | Paintings and Drawings by visionary artist and bandleader of the Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble. *Dates: Sep.5 - Oct.31; Gallery talk: Sep.12, 6:30-9PM, followed by reception, 7:30-9PM. |
| This Week* | Green Light, A Call for Art, a juried exhibition Art |
10AM-10PM | The Kennedy Center, Hall of States, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC | (800) 444-1324 |
FREE | A juried exhibition of award-winning works by 15 emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. The exhibition celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. *Dates: Sep. 1-Nov. 2, various hours. |
| This Week* | In The Beginning Theatre |
Fri/Sat: 8PM Sun: 3PM |
Bowie Playhouse Whitemarsh Park 6314 Crain Highway Bowie, MD |
(410) 757-5700 |
$18/General; $15/Seniors (56+) & full-time students | 2nd Star Productions hits us with their One act comedies. *Dates: Sept. 5-27. |
| This Week* | Wishful Drinking Theatre |
various hours* | Lincoln Theatre 1215 U Street, NW Washington, DC |
(202) 488-3300 |
$59-$64 | Carrie Fisher is the life of the party in this uproarious and sobering look at her Hollywood hangover. The daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher became a cultural icon when she starred as Princess Leia in the first Star Wars trilogy at 19 years old. Forever changed, Carrie's life did not stay picture perfect. *Dates: Sept. 5-28, various hours. |
| 7* | Les Misérables Concert |
2PM & 8PM* | Wolf Trap Filene Center 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 |
Info: (703) 255-1900 Tix: (877) WOLFTRAP |
$80, $70, $63, $60, $55, $25* | One of Broadway's longest running shows and the 1987 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, Les Misérables recounts the struggle of good vs. evil during the French Revolution. *Dates: Aug. 29-Sept. 7, various hours. Prices vary by day. |
| 7 | Park Your Arts 2008 | 10AM-6PM | Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD | (301) 780-8913 |
FREE | This festival is a mix of hand crafted art for sale, wonderful live music, library book sale, food and children's activities. There is truly something for everyone. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Upper Marlboro Library, sponsors of programs for the library. |
| 7* | Steve Earle & Allison Moorer Concert |
7:30PM | Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305 |
(703) 549-7500 |
$59.50 | *Dates: Sept. 7-8. |
| 8* | Baby Artsplay Classes Concert |
9AM, 10AM, 11:15AM, | Wolf Trap Center for Education 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 |
Info: (703) 937-6307 |
$200 | Integrated arts program for infants and toddlers ages 6 to 36 mos. and their parents and/or caregivers. *8-week session from Sept. 8-Nov. 10, Mondays or Saturdays. |
| 8 | Celine Dion Concert |
8PM | Verizon Center 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 |
(202) 397-SEAT (202) 628-3200 |
$188, $128, $88, $49.50 | 2008-09 Taking Chances World Tour. |
| 8* | Steve Earle & Allison Moorer Concert |
7:30PM | Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305 |
(703) 549-7500 |
$59.50 | *Dates: Sept. 7-8. |
| 9 | Mike Doughty Concert |
7:30PM | Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305 |
(703) 549-7500 |
$22.50 | The Question Jar Show. |
| 10* | Amel Larrieux Concert |
7:30PM | Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305 |
(703) 549-7500 |
$35 | *Dates: Sept. 10-11. |
| 12* | ARPAS DE AMERICA Latin American Harp Festival Hispanic Heritage Month Event |
7:30PM | Rosslyn Spectrum 1611 N. Kent St., 'LL' Level, Arlington VA 22209 |
(703) 548-3092 |
$30; $25/Seniors, students | Presented by Teatro de la Luna. Educardo Betancourt (Venezuela), Edmar Castañeda (Colombia) and Mariano González (Paraguay) *Dates: Sept. 12-13. |
| 12* | David Boothman, In the Music, From the Spirit, Through the Eyes | 10AM-5PM Daily | Montpelier Arts Center, Main Gallery 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD |
(301) 953-1993; TTY (301) 490-2329 |
FREE | Paintings and Drawings by visionary artist and bandleader of the Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble. *Dates: Sep.5 - Oct.31; Gallery talk: Sep.12, 6:30-9PM, followed by reception, 7:30-9PM. |
| 12 | New Horizons: Bridge to the Beginning | Call | Howard B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Rd., Lanham, MD | (301) 918-8750 website |
Call | Let us prepare to bridge our understanding of the beginnings of our solar system by tracking the progress of the New Horizons mission to Pluto. In addition to studying the New Horizons mission, we will take advantage of the planetarium setting to make observations of the current night sky, specifically focusing on the apparent magnitude of stars. |
| 13* | ARPAS DE AMERICA Latin American Harp Festival Hispanic Heritage Month Event |
7:30PM | Rosslyn Spectrum 1611 N. Kent St., 'LL' Level, Arlington VA 22209 |
(703) 548-3092 |
$30; $25/Seniors, students | Presented by Teatro de la Luna. Educardo Betancourt (Venezuela), Edmar Castañeda (Colombia) and Mariano González (Paraguay) *Dates: Sept. 12-13. |
| 13 | Cheech & Chong: Light Up America Comedy |
7PM & 10PM | Warner Theater 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC |
(800) 551-7328 |
$59.50, $39.50 | The funny men who brought us counterculture by lighting up the big screen are rolling onto the stage! Second show added by overwhelming demand. |
| 13 | Colonial Cooking | 10:30AM-12:30PM | Accokeek Foundation, Education Center 3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607 |
(301) 283-2113 |
$20/Non-members $15/Members | Hands-on, open-hearth cooking workshop focuses on "receipts" from the 18th century. With the help of our historic interpreter, Ellyn Mary Farrar, learn fire-keeping, the use of 18th century culinary equipment, and creation of a complete meal using ingredients appropriate to the season. |
| 13* | International Children's Festival Concert |
10AM | Wolf Trap Filene Center 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 |
Info: (703) 255-1900 Tix: (877) WOLFTRAP |
2-Day Pass: $18/Adults, $15/Seniors & Children 1-Day Pass: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Children |
Featuring: ScrapArtsMusic. An annual festival featuring international performers and fun for children of all ages! *Dates: Sept. 13-14. |
| 13* | John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tours | 7:30AM-7:30PM | Surratt House Museum, 9110 Brandywine Rd., Clinton, MD | (301) 868-1121 website |
$65/person | During this narrated bus tour, follow the trail of President Lincoln's assassin from Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. to his death near Port Royal, VA. Reservations and advanced payment required. *Dates: Sept. 6 & 13. |
| 13 | Launchfest | 10AM-4:30PM | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd., Greenbelt, MD | (301) 286-NEWS (6397) |
FREE | Come Explore the Universe in Your Own Backyard and learn about Goddard Space Flight Center. Featuring: interactive demonstrations, entertainment, a variety of local food vendors and fun and games for the whole family. |
| 13 | Living n Many Worlds: Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day Hispanic Heritage Month Event |
1-5PM | Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard, 8th and F Streets, NW,Washington, D.C. | (202) 633-1000 |
FREE | This is the first event in the Smithsonian Heritage Month series "Living in Many Worlds," which explores the dynamism of family, history, heritage, and identity. It is also part of the program series "Puerto Rico at the Smithsonian" and Carnaval del Corazón at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which received support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. |
| 13 | Pure Dance |
7PM: Silent Auction 8PM: Performance |
Dance Place 3225 8th Street, NE Washington, DC |
(202) 269-1600 |
$100 | A tribute to hip hop legend Rennie Harris. Plus the Dance Place Step Team. |
| 13 | Sonny Landreth Concert |
7:30PM | Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305 |
(703) 549-7500 |
$25 | |
| 13* | Verdi's La Traviata Opera |
7PM* | The Kennedy Center, Opera House 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC |
(800) 444-1324 |
$45-$600 | Washington National Opera opens its 2008-2009 season with Verdi's La Traviata. Ravishing melodies, sumptuous costumes, and gorgeous choruses abound in Verdi's romantic opera about the sacrifice of true love. *Dates: Sep. 13- Oct. 5, various hours. |
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