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Today's walk was in the U Street Corridor!

Featured Events


Family Tasting Series: Time for Tea! Saturday, November 8, 2008 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Dumbarton HouseFamilies with young ladies and gentlemen are invited to this post-lunchtime activity to examine the history, culture, and varying tastes of one of the world's oldest and most popular beverages: tea!

Classical Native - Three Sides: A Multimedia Collaboration Sunday, November 9, 2008 1:00 PM Location: National Museum of the American IndianFor the third year in a row the NMAI presents Native composers and classical musicians. Today a new Native classical chamber music trio, Three Sides, presents three new works, including video and narration.

Symposium - Where Are You Taking Me?: What's Next in Musical Theater Monday, November 10, 2008 11:00 AM Location: Georgetown UniversityThis symposium features musical theater practitioners from around the country and will include a closed roundtable discussion followed by an open performance of songs from up-and-coming musicals.

Candlelight Walking Tour: Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: National MallOn Veterans Day, honor and remember those who fought in the service of our country. This tour will explore the meaning of Veterans Day by interpreting the symbolism of three memorials and comparing them through events that changed history. Today's Events

Teacher Workshop - Teaching with Images: Shaping Views of American Indians Saturday, November 8, 2008 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: National Museum of the American IndianIn celebration of Fritz Scholder: Indian/Not Indian, this workshop will help teachers integrate contemporary images of Native peoples into classroom discussions through an interdisciplinary focus on contemporary social, political, and environmental issues.

Exhibition: Rarities on Display Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: National Postal MuseumRarities from the Club de Monte-Carlo will be on display in honor of the evening's Philatelic Achievement Award Gala. The exhibition consisting of 22 frames includes pieces from Prince Albert II of Monaco, Robert Cunliffe, and others.

Family Theater: Kaydee Puppets Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:00 AM Location: Avalon TheatreProgrammed in part with Kids First!, the morning series features classic films, soon-to-be-released titles, and independent films that are engaging, respectful, and violence-free. Today bring the kids for a special program featuring the Kaydee Puppets!

Spy City Tour Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon Location: International Spy MuseumThis tour features over 25 of DC's most notable sites used by some of the nation's most infamous spies. Everywhere you turn you can find offices, restaurants, and hotels that have been at the center of espionage activity for the past 65 years...if you know where to look!

Workshop: What Story Are You Living? Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM Location: National Museum of Women in the ArtsUsing Role Models: Feminine Identity in Contemporary Photography as a point of departure, participants will explore the ways images in the exhibition can be interpreted archetypally, discover how to create effective stories, and more.

Children's Workshop: On the Campaign "Tail" Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon Location: Corcoran Gallery of ArtFlex your electoral muscles by voting for the Corcoran Youth and Family Mascot! Visit the galleries to meet candidates such as a brave buffalo and loyal lion. Before you cast your ballot, design your own campaign button, and hone your speech-writing skills.

Teacher Workshop - Timbuktu to Tibet: Textiles for Teachers Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:30 AM Location: The Textile MuseumTextiles are meaningful in the lives of all people. Learn how artists and artisans express their diverse traditions, lifestyles, fashions, and technologies through the textiles they create.

Family - 11th International Festival of Hispanic Theater: The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Saturday, November 8, 2008 11:30 AM Location: Gunston Arts CenterTeatro de la Luna celebrates its 11th International Festival of Hispanic Theater, featuring award-winning actors and troupes from Hispanic countries in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Today enjoy The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.

Family Lecture: Diving with Whales and Sharks Saturday, November 8, 2008 12:00 noon Location: National Geographic Live!Photographer Brian Skerry, author of A Whale On Her Own: The True Story of Wilma the Beluga Whale, will take kids on a dive into the worlds of whales and sharks, showing how even these powerful animals face challenges to their survival.

Family Tasting Series: Time for Tea! Saturday, November 8, 2008 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Dumbarton HouseFamilies with young ladies and gentlemen are invited to this post-lunchtime activity to examine the history, culture, and varying tastes of one of the world's oldest and most popular beverages: tea!

Bike Tour - History of the Mall: Explore the History of America's Front Yard Saturday, November 8, 2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial PlazaGrab your bike and join National Park Service Rangers to see and hear how the National Mall has evolved into what you experience today.

Lecture: The Lives of Epic Legends Saturday, November 8, 2008 1:00 PM Location: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler GalleryDr. Philip Lutgendorf, professor of Hindi and modern Indian studies at the University of Iowa, discusses relationships among visual, textual, and performed versions of Indian stories, including episodes from the Hindi Ramayana of Tulsidas.

OPEN HOUSE-- Sunday, November 9th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

3537 Alton Place, NW

Washington, DC 20008

25K Price Reduction!!

PRICE REDUCTION!!!! Beautiful 3 Bedroom Solid Brick Home in North Cleveland Park with Large Backyard and Attached Garage. This Light & Airy Home Offers Central Air, Formal Dining Room, Cozy Fireplace and beautiful Hardwood Floors. Consider Expanding Your Living Area Into Your Huge Backyard. Sits on a Quiet Street with Only a Two Block Walk to the UDC Metro Stop (Red Line). You Can Settle Right In.

Virtual Tour:

http://slideshow.mris.com/slideshow.cfm?ListingKey=90007904771

Over the River and Through the Woods.....

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

Address: 3401-3420 38th Street, NW # 522

Lovely One Bedroom/One Bath with Large Balcony in Vaughan Place Towers

Price Reduced to $359.500.00

Great Cleveland Park location. You can walk to Starbucks and Giant and enjoy the many amenities, such as 24/7 Concierge, Pool, Fitness Center, On-site Property Management, and free shuttle to the Tenleytown Metro. Pet Friendly!

Check out my website for a host of useful resources!

http://www.kevincanada.lnfre.com/

Pumpkins & Gardens

Today's walk with Bing found us going north on Wisconsin Avenue from Georgetown up past Glover Park and further north to(left on Porter Street) MClean Gardens Cleveland Park.

MClean Gardens is a lovely condominium community with handsome brick buildings situated on over 40 acres of tree lined streets, anchored by Wisconsin Avenue to the East and Archibold Glover Park to the West.

Here is their website for history and more information:

http://www.mcleangardens.com/outside_home.asp

Sunday Open House: MClean Gardens, October 5th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Address: 3600 38th Street, NW, Unit #276

Description:

Immaculately maintained large one bedroom loft ,this light and airy top floor corner unit offers spacious bedrooms (1,290totsf)& open floor plan with two-story vaulted ceilings. Other features include spacious kitchen with ample cabinet & counter space, master suite on main level with dressing room, hardwood, fresh paint, washer/dryer,9 windows,3 skylights with three exposures. Amenities Include: Pool & Tennis courts. Pet Friendly! Move in Ready!

Dog's Eye View

Morning walk with Bing went from the U Street Corridor north on 13th Street up the hill from Florida Avenue to Clifton Street in Columbia Heights. We enjoyed the beautiful city view that allows you to see the Capitol and the Washington Monument.

OPEN HOUSE Today:

Large 1BR @ $367K-open 1-4 , address is 2723 Ordway Street-just one block from Cleveland Park Metro) This price includes parking!

Breakfast today at Busboys & Poets at 14th and V.
Good food and Free Wifi!
http://www.busboyandpoets.com/

Wet Paws

My trusty dog "Bing" and I had a nice walk down V Street between 14th and 11th Street this morning at 5:30 am, looks like a rainy first half of the weekend with a bit of sun and warmth by Sunday, just in time for my open house in Cleveland Park ( Large 1BR w/parking @ $367K-open 1-4 on Sunday, address is 2723 Ordway Street-just one block from Cleveland Park Metro)

Wow, what a stressful two weeks we have had on the financial rollacoaster! Hopefully the lawmaker pin heads will finalize a compromise "bail out" package and we can move forward.
In light of this mess, even "The Donald" says it is a great time to buy Real Estate!

Enjoy the first "official weekend" of fall '08