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DC Scavenger

DC Scavenger is an interactive treasure map spanning seventeen distinct neighborhoods throughout our nation’s capital. If you think you know everything there is to know about Washington, DC—even the most weird, wonderful, and obscure parts of it—get ready to embark on an adventurous discovery of DC’s most hidden gems.

The author and explorer meticulously designed this ambitious hunt for adventurists, foodies, culture enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about our capital city. Solve the riddles on your own or team up with family and friends to experience Washington, DC in a unique and engaging way. You’ll be amazed by what you discover along the way.

Author JoAnn Hill provides new ways to explore Washington, D.C. neighborhoods, including:

– World-renowned monuments and their lesser-known counterparts
– Innovative artworks promoting activism and celebrating diversity
– Overlooked historical markers
– Architectural oddities

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JoAnn Hill, author of Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, has affectionately called Washington, DC home for over twenty years. She has written extensively about DC living, its food, and her world travels on her blog dcglobejotters.org and other mediums and publications. Through her writing and research, she shares stories and tips that inspire the insatiably curious traveler. When she’s not writing and exploring, you will find her teaching yoga and barre, indulging in DC’s culinary and theater scenes with her husband, and spending as much time outside as possible being active. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband Thalamus and dog Jackson.

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Base Commander’s Veteran’s Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 AM
Medal of Honor Golf Course 3313 Fuller Heights Road Quantico, VA

Base Commander’s Veteran’s Golf 3.0 Tournament on September 17th . Register your team today by calling the proshop at 703-784-2424 . Slots are filling up very quickly! Don’t miss out on a great oppurtunity to play in a very fun and affordable event!

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Medal of Honor GC Club Championship

Saturday, September 19 at 8:30 AM to Sunday, September 20 at 2:30 PM
Medal of Honor Golf Course 3313 Fuller Heights Road Quantico, VA

The Medal of Honor Golf Course is excited to announce that registration for the 2020 Club Championship is now OPEN! The Club Championship will be hosted on September 19th and 20th. See all details in the below flyer. Reserve your spot now before it’s too late by registering in person or via phone with the pro-shop staff! 7037842424.

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THE NATION’S GUN SHOW

Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23
Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA

New Hours Open:

Friday at 1:00pm
Friday: 1:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Handguns, Shotguns, Rifles, Ammo, Training, Holsters, Safes, Antiques, Carbines, Antique Pistols, Swords, Knives, Samurai Swords, Cartridges, Early Indian & Western Americana, Militaria of All Wars, Coins. Each engagement benefits from the depth and breadth of our expertise.

Our exhibitors have an incredible knowledge base and are able to help customers find what they’re looking for. Our exhibitors can easily answer virtually all questions and concerns a consumer may have. That level of variety and knowledge is nearly impossible to find anywhere.

ADMISSION:

Friday: $13.00
Adults: $16.00 for Saturday or Sunday
Teens 12 – 17 years: $8.00
Children under 12: FREE

$22.00 for 3 day pass

Get in Free Sunday with
hand stamp from Saturday

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Twilight Tours – LongHouse Reserve

About this experience

Visits to LongHouse are inspired for many by our ever-changing seasonal installations of sculpture, and the continued revision and growth of our gardens. The lushness of our flora, the magnificence of our trees, the unique layout infused with our current exhibits throughout the grounds continuously delight our visitors.

What better way to entertain house guests, begin an evening with someone special, or to unwind and connect with the abundant beauty of the gardens, than to enjoy a Twilight Tour?

Limited to a small group of 10, these strolls are conducted by a member of the LongHouse Garden Committee. While leisurely enjoying the property at dusk, you will see both our plantings and art in a most favorable light.

  • Please note that everyone is required to wear a mask or a face covering.
  • Maintain six feet social distancing, unless with family members.
  • Restrooms and water fountain are closed, please plan accordingly.
  • $35 per person; $30 for members

Your Host

LongHouse Reserve is a 16 acre sculpture garden reflecting world cultures and inspiring a creative life.

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Gallaghers – To Go!

With delivery and takeout well underway, we decided to have some fun and expand our menu.

The warm weather inspired our chef to feature two delicious new salad entrées along with a mouth-watering classic steak sandwich.

We are also happy to announce that in addition to DoorDash and UberEats, we are also available on Grubhub and Seamless.

Take a look through our menu and let us cook tonight!

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PuroBrilliance – Clean Water for your Whole House

We have a very special offer for our neighbors concerned with the quality of water coming into their homes. Contact us to schedule a water test and discuss some options. Never pay for bottled water again. 571-276-4076. Text or call anytime.

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I AM… CONTEMPORARY WOMEN ARTISTS OF AFRICA

Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 AM to Sunday, July 5 at 5:30 PM
National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC

This new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art draws on the museum’s permanent collection to feature 28 women artists that take on topics of faith, community, racism, identity, the environment and politics in their stunning work. Utilizing a range of media, the exhibit will show visitors how these artists have powerfully contributed to the dialogues on the most important issues of our time.

Free Admission

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Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

Friday, June 26 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, June 27 at 9:30 PM
George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA

Start your Independence Day celebration with a bang! Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with dazzling fireworks, Mansion tours, musical performances, and games on George Washington’s beloved estate! Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm.

Greet General and Mrs. Washington in the historic area before trying your hand at bocce ball. Dust off your dancing shoes for 18th-century dancing demonstrations. Mount Vernon’s colonial artisans will reveal how 18th-century ice cream was made in the days before freezers.

Visit Washington’s Tomb at night—this event is one of the few times this area is open in the evening—and watch sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Concessions from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will also be available.

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VESSELS CONFERENCE 2020

Friday, June 26 at 8:30 AM to Saturday, June 27 at 5:00 PM
The Capital Turnaround 770 M St. SE, Washington, DC

The Vessels Conference is not just a moment, it’s a movement. It is a catalyst for change, revival, a call to action, a miracle in motion. It exists to encounter God, equip young leaders, and empower the next generation. You’re invited to join the journey as God works in us to tell his story.

The program includes international renowned speakers, guest gospel artist, breakout sessions and more!

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Party Pics – Scenes from NYE Gala at Kennedy Center

There are hundreds of options for New Year’s Eve – from Embassy-themed soirées, black-tie hotel ballrooms balls, sit-down pre-fixe all-you-can-hog, to plain and simple microwaveable celebrations in your PJs at home.

But when it comes to picking the best venue, ambience, budget, parking, dose of culture, and a true red carpet, nobody could beat the evening hosted by the Kennedy Center.

Our evening, generously hosted by Sam the GM of the rooftop restaurant and Rachael Stambaugh of the Kennedy Center, started with a richly-paired 3 course menu dinner followed by an amazing tribute to Aretha Franklin, a roarous sell-out crowd in tow.

Following the glowing performance, the evening spilled into the grand foyer where an exclusive collection of local gliterati filed in to live bands performing past three balloon drop making dressing to the hilt yet another memorable exercise reminding everyone that over-extended, over-priced libations elsewhere was not the only way to ring in a new century in a posh, affordable and refined way and that we were in the right place at the right time. The complimentary professional photo booths set up as guests were departing was the perfect goodie bag gift one could ever receive and cherish.

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New Year’s Eve Grand Foyer Party

Tuesday, December 31 at 10:00 PM to Wednesday, January 1 at 12:30 AM
Grand Foyer, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC

Ring in the new year (and a new decade) at the Kennedy Center New Year’s Eve Party in the Grand Foyer. Admission to this event is FREE with your ticket to a December 31 evening paid Kennedy Center event (New Year’s Eve at the Kennedy Center: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin, Come From Away, My Fair Lady, A Jazz New Year’s Eve) or with your receipt from a December 31 dinner at the Roof Terrace Restaurant. The night is packed with festive dancing to performances by Brianna Thomas and Zach Cutler and the D.C. Soul Allstars, plus champagne bars, photo booth, a countdown to midnight, a big balloon drop, and more!

Heralded by the Wall Street Journal as the best young straight-ahead jazz singer of the new generation, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead alum Brianna Thomas dazzles audiences with arrangements of old favorites and original compositions. She performs at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage and again at 10:30 p.m. Wear your dance shoes to join Zach Cutler and the D.C. Soul Allstars for sets at 9:45 & 11:30 p.m. Cutler is known around D.C. for his Trifling Tuesday and Misbehavin Monday musical jams, and will inspire you to groove with your favorite people into the New Year.

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