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Stag Fuel

An all-natural supplement and safer alternative to prescription medications that provide similar results, and just like vitamins promote better health, Stag Fuel gives men more confidence by giving them utmost performance. Stagfuel gets the blood flowing for a better night out, or for a quick boost. The key to their formula is in creating the perfect mixed blend of ingredients to bring forth all of the benefits of the supplement– part nootropic, part supplement, part stimulant. Stagfuel has eliminated the negative side effects that are present in other enhancement drugs and supplements of its kind.

Stagfuel is 100% natural and created entirely in the United States of America, and not subjected to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration.

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DC Tattoo Expo

Friday, January 10 to Sunday, January 12
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

DC Tattoo Expo is back, January 10-12, 2020, and celebrating 10 years of bringing the best tattoo artists to the DC area. More than 400 tattoo artists, including stars of Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares and for the first time ever, Ink Master Judge Chris Nunez.

If you’re looking to get your next– or first – tattoo or body piercing, don’t miss DC Tattoo Expo #10. The weekend will be filled with incredible art, our crowd-favorite Miss DC Pin-Up Contest, Burlesque performances, a beard contest, live entertainment and as always, a nonstop party! We’ll see you in 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington. Tickets $30 for a day, $40 for Saturday & Sunday or $60 for a three-day pass. Tickets on sale at the door all three days. #dctattooexpo

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Massenet’s Thaïs at Maryland Lyric Opera

Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1
Kay Theatre in College Park The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center 8270 Alumni Dr College Park, MD

A new production of Massenet’s rarely produced Thaïs. Claudia Zahn directs this new production in collaboration with scenic and lighting designer Harry Feiner. Sarah Joy Miller, a rising American soprano who made her Metropolitan Opera debut last season, sings the iconic title role. Louis Otey co-stars as Athanaël, and MDLO Young Artist Institute alumni Joseph Michael Brent, Hunter Enoch, Caroline Hewitt, Sarah Joyce Cooper, and Hayan Kim round out the cast. Music Director Louis Salemno leads the MDLO Orchestra interpreting Massenet’s powerful score.

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Girls Gotta Eat

Friday, January 10 to Saturday, January 11
Lincoln Theater 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC

Why do guys just want to f*ck you once then stalk your Instagram forever? Should you ditch the apps and meet people in the wild? How do you get over a breakup when you feel like you’re gonna die?

These are all topics discussed on Girls Gotta Eat — a hilarious podcast from Rayna Greenberg (@Rayna.Greenberg) and Ashley Hesseltine (comedian + creator of @BrosBeingBasic).

The live show is coming to DC in January. First night sold out so they added a second, which may or may not also be sold out! Hot tix!

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Living the Dream…Singing the Dream

Sunday, January 26 at 7:00 PM
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The Program:

The Choral Arts Chorus and the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs come together in a concert showcasing the powerful music that has given voice to the voiceless for generations in this 32nd annual choral tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The collaboration of styles, music, ages, and cultures provides a moving performance that will inspire the spirit.

Featured Artists:
Choral Arts Chorus; Scott Tucker, Artistic Director

Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs
Theodore Thorpe, III, Artistic Director, Men and Women of the Gospel Choir
Michele Fowlin, Artistic Director, Children of the Gospel Choir
Stanley J. Thurston, Artistic Director Emeritus, Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs

Ralph Alan Herndon, Piano and Vocals

Save with a Season Ticket Package or a group of 10 or more!

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ArtRave ART MEETS FASHION in Washington

Saturday, December 28 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ArtRave 1514 -1518 P St NW Washington

ARTRAVE ART MEETS FASHION

ArtRave an art and fashion collective operating in DC, supporting artists locally will be kicking off its 9th annual ensemble of both emerging and established artists, designers, handmade crafts, unusual finds & now the addition of farm fresh products, hot & cold menus, gourmet products & a test kitchen free sample area.

Categories: Kids & Family | Festivals | Art Galleries & Exhibits

This event repeats weekly on Saturdays until Dec 28, 2019: Dec 28

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My Fair Lady

Friday, December 20 at 7:30 PM to Sunday, January 19
Kennedy Center – Opera House – Washington, DC

The North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s My Fair Lady revival officially opens at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., December 19, following an initial kickoff in Syracuse, New York. Check out highlights in the pictures below (click a pic to view larger size).

The production, directed by Barlett Sher, stars Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle and Laird Mackintosh as Professor Henry Higgins. “Shereen Ahmed is a luminous and revelatory Eliza who, with Laird Mackintosh, a witty and happily misogynistic Higgins, make for an electrifying evening,” Sher says.

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Shereen Ahmed and Laird Mackintosh
The cast also features Leslie Alexander as Mrs. Higgins, Adam Grupper as Alfred P. Doolittle, Wade McCollum as Professor Zoltan Karpathy, Kevin Pariseau as Colonel Pickering, Gayton Scott as Mrs. Pearce, and Sam Simahk as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.

Rounding out the cast are Mark Aldrich, Rajeer Alford, Colin Anderson, Polly Baird, Mark Banik, Michael Biren, Shavey Brown, Anne Brummel, Henry Byalikov, Mary Callanan, Jennifer Evans, Nicole Ferguson, Kaitlyn Frank, Juliane Godfrey, Colleen Grate, Patrick Kerr, Brandon Leffler, Nathalie Marrable, William Michals, Rommel Pierre O’Choa, JoAnna Rhinehart, Sarah Quinn Taylor, Fana Tesfagiorgis, Michael Williams, and John T. Wolfe.

This revival draws heavily on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, which inspired the Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical.

The Broadway production earned five Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Revival of Musical. It was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival; five Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical Revival; and three Drama League Awards, including Best Musical Revival. After opening at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in 2018, My Fair Lady played 548 performances, closing July 7, 2019.

The revival features choreography by Christopher Gattelli, sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder, and sound by Marc Salzberg. Music supervision is by Ted Sperling, featuring the musical’s original musical arrangements by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang, and dance arrangements by Trude Rittmann. Orchestration adaptation is by Josh Clayton and music direction is by John Bell.

Subsequent stops through August 2020 include Nashville, Minneapolis, Chicago, Orlando, Los Angeles, Denver, and San Francisco.

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God Wants You to Get the Most out of Life Before It Gets the Most out of You!: Conquering Life’s Challenges… by Marty Ritzke

“God Wants You to Get the Most out of Life Before It Gets the Most out of You!: Conquering Life’s Challenges…” by Marty Ritzke is a motivational, Christian book that encourages readers to overcome life’s challenges and maintain a strong connection to God. Ritzke presents this in a unique manner by including both Scripture along with her own photography of God’s creations (animals). She also includes an order form so readers can enjoy her photography as artwork that they can display in their own homes.

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How to be a Legendary Teacher by Adam Prociv

Adam Prociv, who spent almost 15 years in early childhood education and a further 8 years in primary education, recently wrote: “How to be a Legendary Teacher.” This entertaining guidebook includes advice for teachers and those interested in becoming teachers as well as personal stories from his teaching experience. In his book, Prociv discusses essential teaching tips such as: having positive energy in the classroom, challenging yourself as a teacher, providing students with the opportunity to speak when they have been in trouble and many more insightful topics that will successfully prepare readers for careers as teachers. He also touches on the challenges he faces as a male teacher and provides advice for other males in his field.

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Sunshine by Jesse Bennett

Jesse Bennett recently published her latest picture book, “Sunshine.” This cheery, colorful children’s book inspires self-love and confidence for young readers. Bennett utilizes a family of owls to present that there will not always be “sunshine” moments in life. This will help parents teach their children how to endure life’s challenges and remind them that the sun will eventually come out! It also expresses the importance of kindness in the meditation practice for kids at the end of the book.

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Thou Art the Christ by Jonathan Jenkins

“Thou Art the Christ: A Devotional on the Life of Jesus” by Jonathan Jenkins is a thought-provoking devotional that provides readers with an easy-to-follow explanation of the life of Jesus Christ. This book can be utilized as a daily devotional as well as in Bible study groups. At the end of each story, there are questions or truths to consider, so the reader can easily complete one story and thought-provoking exercise per day to connect with teachings from the Bible on a regular basis.

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The Yankee Present by Philip Ross Chadwick

Inspired by his passion for the Civil War and a member of his family who was in Company B of the Tennessee 14th Infantry, which was part of the Stonewall Brigade, Philip Ross Chadwick wrote “The Yankee Present.” This novel follows the main character, Thomas, and the intensity of his life as a confederate soldier. Thomas’ strong Christian values and farming background are presented in various flashbacks throughout the novel.

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