Entertainment

PB & Jack now open for play and community

by Jessica Haney December 7, 2012 Entertainment

If you’ve been looking for a fun and safe place to take the kids to play on cold, drizzly days like today, look no further than Fairfax’s newest play sensation, PB & Jack. Celebrating its first week open this week with free open play 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sunday afternoon, December 9, this new space [...]

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Do You Hear the People Sing? Les Miserables Returns to DC: Discount Code

by Sandie December 4, 2012 Entertainment

This is the perfect year to see Les Misérables, because you can compare the stage production to the film adaptation directed by Tom Hooper. When publicity for the National Theatre’s upcoming 25th Anniversary touring production of Les Misérables asked me to write about a discount offer, it was a no brainer, because it’s a musical dear [...]

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The Washington Ballet’s Dracula

by Elaine November 2, 2012 Entertainment

If you’re looking for one last Halloween spook, you might want to try The Washington Ballet’s Dracula. This show sent more than one tingle up my back, and I’m not the only audience member who nearly screamed. As is typical of the Washington Ballet, the choreography amazes, the dancing is exquisite, and the sets and [...]

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Patti LuPone at the Strathmore: A Sentimental Date Night

by Sandie October 12, 2012 concert

Last weekend, my husband and I secured a babysitter and had originally planned to attend a good friend’s party, but ended up going to see Patti LuPone at the Strathmore. I felt guilty at first, knowing my friend throws one helluva get-together, but we’ll be invited to her annual party again, and who knows how [...]

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Abbey Road on the River Aug 30-Sept 3 Gaylord National Harbor

by Stephanie August 30, 2012 Around Town

One of the things I love best about living in the DC Metro area is all the wonderful things to do here. Every year America’s largest Beatles festival comes to the National Harbor, and every year we attend. Abbey Road on The River takes the Gaylord National Resort by storm this Labor Day weekend and [...]

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Giveaway: Rascal Flatts Concert Tickets!

by Ellen August 25, 2012 concert

Often, it’s the music of our youth that elicits a strong reaction. For sure, hearing the music I listened to when I was 17 can make me stop washing the dishes in the here and now and transport me years back to making out in the front seat of my boyfriend’s car on a dead [...]

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Pirates of Penzance at Encore Stage and Studio

by Elaine July 28, 2012 Entertainment

Last Thursday, I raced from my son’s dive meet to see my favorite operetta of all-time, The Pirates of Penzance. The show is playing at Encore Stage and Studio Thursday through Sunday, and features a Helen Hayes award winning cast. The show is playing at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. Tickets cost $15 for [...]

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Moona Luna to play at Strathmore Backyard Theater

Strathmore Backyard Theater: Moona Luna Performance Giveaway

by Sandie July 23, 2012 Around Town

For two more weeks we are offering our readers the chance to win a family pack (up to four) of tickets to attend Strathmore’s Backyard Theater. Last week a mom and her three sons won our tickets to see the Seattle-bred rock band Recess Monkey, and this week we hope your family will have the [...]

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Quench: Perfect for Date Night AND The Family

by jodifur July 20, 2012 Dining Out

Last week a few of The DC Moms’ Writers were treated to dinner at a new restaurant called Quench in Rockville, Maryland. Ironically, I had been there twice previously to that night. Once for drinks and dessert with my husband and once for brunch with my son. Quench bills itself as that rare restaurant that [...]

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Wolf Trap Theater In The Woods: Fun For The Whole Family

by jodifur July 18, 2012 concert

Last weekend my family and I saw The Jimmies at Wolf Trap’s Theater in the Woods. Theater in The Woods is Wolf Trap’s outdoor theater for children. The shows range from children’s performers and puppet shows to dance, and mini plays. It was an incredibly hot day, but the forest-like setting kept us cool. The [...]

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