Bing and I enjoyed a nice weekend in Lynchburg, Virginia, yes at Grandma's house!
Celebrating Mom's 74th Birthday!
Lynchburg is a nice day trip from DC, just go out I66 and go South on Route 29.
You can visit Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello in Charlottesville and his summer home Poplar Forest outside of Lynchburg in Forest, Virgnia
http://www.monticello.org/
http://www.poplarforest.org/
Today's Events
Exhibition: Whales Tohorâ Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location: National Geographic Museum at Explorers HallExplore the dramatic undersea world of whales in this breathtaking exhibition - alive with stories, intriguing objects, and interactive science. See a sperm whale hunt giant squid, hear whale voices, crawl through a model blue whale heart, and more!
Walking Tour - Environmental Studies: Dr. George Washington Carver Nature Trail Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon Location: Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and CultureLearn about Dr. George Washington Carver and how the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa relate to natural recycling, the insect community, medicinal plants, and other outdoor offerings.
Dance - Happenings at the Harman: The Washington Ballet Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM Location: Sidney Harman HallSee the Washington Ballet in a special performance at Happenings.
Discussion: Suffragist Scrapbook Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM Location: The Library of CongressRosemary Plakas of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division discusses the Library's Suffragist Scrapbook Collection in the Creating the United States exhibition.
Gallery Talk - A Movable Feast: The Book as Art with Krystyna Wasserman, Curator of Book Arts Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:00 noon - 12:30 PM Location: National Museum of Women in the ArtsJoin NMWA educators, curators, and administrators as they offer short gallery talks in conjunction with NMWA's fall special exhibitions. Today's topic: A Movable Feast: The Book as Art with Krystyna Wasserman, Curator of Book Arts.
Music: Francesc de Paula Soler Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM Location: The Library of CongressGuitarist Francesc de Paula Soler performs classical guitar works in a program sponsored by the Hispanic Division.
Noontime Lecture Series and Book Signing - The Assassin's Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:00 noon Location: U.S. National Archives and Records AdministrationKate Clifford Larson tells the story of Mary Surratt, a little-known participant in the plot to kill Abraham Lincoln, and the first woman ever to be executed by the Federal Government.
Music - Wednesday Jazz: Joe Natale Trio Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:30 PM Location: Corcoran Gallery of ArtJazz up your lunch time as the Corcoran Gallery of Art presents its free jazz concert series. Today enjoy performance by the Joe Natale Trio.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 17th Annual Wreathlaying Day Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:00 PM Location: National Law Enforcement Officers MemorialWith the laying of a wreath, top federal and law enforcement leaders will join surviving family members and colleagues of local officers who have died during the past year to mark the 17th anniversary of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Noontime Lecture Series and Book Signing - The Last Lincoln Conspirator: John Surratt's Flight from the Gallows Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:30 PM Location: U.S. National Archives and Records AdministrationDespite all that has been written about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the story of John Surratt - the only conspirator who got away - remains untold and largely unknown. Andrew Jampoler tells what happened to that last conspirator.
Author Lecture, Discussion, and Book Signing - Vine Deloria, Jr. Native Writers Series: Ofelia Zepeda Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:30 PM Location: National Museum of the American Indian
Music: Martin Taylor Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:30 PM Location: IDB Cultural CenterAward-winning guitarist Martin Taylor has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognized as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing.
Curator Lecture - Out of Sight: Life and Work of Slaves and Servants in a Georgetown Home Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:45 PM Location: Tudor PlaceJoin Tudor Place for an informative lecture of the community of domestic workers, enslaved and free, that lived and worked at Tudor Place. This lecture explores domestic service in Georgetown and DC from the early 1800s through modern day.
Film - Reel Portraits: On the Waterfront Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:00 PM Location: National Portrait GalleryMarlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint star in this 1954 drama about violence and corruption on the docks of New York.
Walking Tour: The Most Haunted Houses Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Lafayette Square"With the first glimpse of the building, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit," wrote Edgar Allan Poe, describing the home of Roderick Usher. Imagine the observations Mr. Poe might have penned about the homes encountered on this walk and their owners.
Music: Tribute to Maestro Rostropovich! Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:30 PM Location: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsThe Rostropovich Foundation presents a concert of classical masterpieces performed by Rostropovich Commemorative Scholarship Winners, honoring Maestro Rostropovich's passionate devotion and commitment to aspiring young talent.
Performance: Kahurangi Mâori Dance Theatre Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:30 PM Location: National Geographic Live!The Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre has introduced audiences around the world to the vibrant culture of the native Māori people of New Zealand with chants in honor of ancestors, martial arts demonstrations, and powerful songs of Māori pride.
Films at the Avalon - French Cinémathèque: In Mom's Head / La Tête de Maman Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:00 PM Location: Avalon Theatre"Twenty years ago, a few years before I was born, mom loved a guy. Twenty years ago, they were forced apart and when the silly fool left, he took my mom’s smile with him. I’ve gotta find him, gotta bring him back for mom. Otherwise, I’ll die." - Lulu, 15 years old.
Poetry and Prose Reading: Faculty Benefit Reading Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:00 PM Location: The Katzen Arts Center at American UniversityThe annual reading of poetry and prose by American University’s creative writing faculty features Kyle Dargan, Andrew Holleran, David Keplinger, Richard McCann, Glenn Moomau, and Mary Kay Zuravleff.
Presentation - ReConstitution 2008: A Live Remix of the Presidential Debates Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:00 PM Location: Corcoran Gallery of ArtReConstitution is a live audiovisual remix of the 2008 presidential debates. The brainchild of Sosolimited, this nonpartisan hybrid of video art and performance exposes the themes, content, and structure behind the sound and images of the debate.
Social Event: Trivia Night Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:00 PM Location: Solly's U Street TavernTrivia Nights at Solly's are a blast and on Wednesday, October 15 all proceeds will benefit the Young Playwrights' Theater.
OPEN House- Sunday, October 19th, 2-4
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