Jan 24-26
Hundreds
of Pet Products and Services * Interactive Pet Exhibits * Free Seminars
by National Experts on Pet Care and Training * DockDogs® * Johnny Peers
Muttville Comix * AKC Dog Agility Trial * Petting Zoo * Parade of
Breeds * ACFA Cat Show * In Depth Workshops * Pony Rides * Reptiles
& More * Fish
As
Mid-Atlantic families brace for frigid forecasts, the 2014 Progressive
Insurance Baltimore Boat Show, celebrating its 60th
anniversary,transforms the Baltimore Convention Center at Baltimore’s
Inner Harbor into a boater’s paradise Thursday-Sunday, January 23-26.
LOVE
LOCAL! Howard County’s top chefs are serving up savings with romantic
twists on local favorites! Cozy meals at fabulous prix fixe prices from
$10.14 – $40.14.
Jan 24
Comedy
doesn't have to be intellectual in order to be funny, but it's a lot
more rewarding when the punchline is more than catchphrase. If
"Git-R-Done!" never did anything for you, here's Tim Lee, a PhD turned
comedian who has (eureka!) actually found a way to make PowerPoint
presentations funny. He returns to D.C. for performances Friday at 8
p.m. and Saturday at 6 and 8 p.m.
Jan 25
Immortal memory presentation; Celtic music address to haggis, sit-down dinner, raffle, toast lads and lassies.
Join
more than 25,000 plungers and spectators for a chill in the Chesapeake
and a heated festival with vendors, live music, food and more.
the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
This
book sale will feature hard-to-find titles on Civil War medicine, the
history of medicine, surgeons’ memoirs and biographies, comparative
religion, the rise of the scientific study of nature, military medicine,
and related topics.
Presented
in collaboration with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission, the showcase features six to seven distinct choreographic
works in a range of styles each year including modern dance,
contemporary ballet, aerial choreography, world dance, hip-hop and more.
Ages
14 years and up. Join Jackie “O” of Jackie O Jewelry to discover the
craft of wire-working and learn about the natural history of different
stones used in jewelry-making. Create a custom-fitted, wearable
masterpiece for any wrist size using sterling silver wire and natural
stones. All materials for one bracelet are included. Register early to
secure your spot as class size is limited. $45 per participant.
Is
the winter weather keeping you indoors? Come shake off those winter
doldrums by heading to Breezy Hill Farm for it’s first annual Cabin
Fever Yarn Party! It will be a fun yarn filled day of spinning, weaving,
knitting, or whatever your fancy. Bring your friends and yarn projects
to our farm where you can relax in our heated barn – surrounded with the
sights and sounds of sustainable farming.
We
are excited to have our local fiber mill owners joining us to provide a
how-to session on using a peg loom to weave a gorgeous rug in only a
few hours. In addition, there will be spinners present who can provide
guidance on how to spin roving into yarn. Complimentary hot drinks and
desserts will be provided.
Description
The Amelia Piano Trio, one of America’s foremost young chamber
ensembles, brings their bold and charismatic style to three piano trios
by Beethoven. Founded in 1999 by three students of legendary violinist
Isaac Stern, the trio has won the ASCAP Award for Adventurous
Programming, and was National Public Radio’s Young Ensemble in Residence
in 2003. Violinist Anthea Kreston, cellist Jason Duckles and pianist
Andrew Armstrong have also recorded several acclaimed albums, and
performed at venues including Carnegie hall and Ravinia in
Chicago. Adult $32; Senior $30; Student $12
The
Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Chinese Embassy host a morning
of family-friendly activities to celebrate the start of the Year of the
Horse. The event will include puppetry from the Tianjin Arts Troupe,
traditional Chinese music from the Washington Guzheng Society and a
performance by the Johns Hopkins University Yong Han Lion Dance group.
Guests also can check out a display about giant pandas (and send a
message to Bao Bao at the National Zoo), learn calligraphy and make red
paper lanterns. Skilled dough sculptors, painters and paper cutters also
will demonstrate their crafts. At the Kogod Courtyard.
The
Great Zucchini, Washington’s funniest and most magical preschool &
kindergarten entertainer, performs a colorful magic show where every
child is a star and guaranteed to laugh! For over 15 years, The Great
Zucchini has been entertaining young children as a magician and
preschool teacher. He performs his hands-on, interactive magic shows for
more that 400 groups a year. His experience, coupled with his gentle
nature and wacky facial expressions, makes kids immediately feel
comfortable and ready to laugh. Washingtonian Magazine has
called him “a man with a nearly magical ability to connect with
children” and Fox 5 News says in the world of local kid’s entertainment,
“there is no bigger name than The Great Zucchini!” The Great Zucchini
will be joined by Barry the Magician for this special show. Recommended
for ages 2-6. 45 minutes to 1 hour duration Tickets: $7.50 / $6.00 for members
Jan 26
Watch
one of the longest running, touring marionette theaters in the United
States perform Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio. Follow the most well-known
wooden boy as he struggles with becoming human. Founded in 1967, this
award-winning company specializes in adaptations of popular stories
using marionettes as the performance medium. As the sons of artistic
director David Syrotiak, puppeteers David and Peter Syrotiak have been
building and performing with the company since they were teenagers.
Dedicated to keeping the tradition of professional puppetry alive, the
two brothers are sure to enthrall an audience of all ages
Peabody
Opera performs an abridged version of Humperdinck's immortal classic
about a brother and sister lost in the woods, a gingerbread house and a
witch! This production is a fabulous introduction for young audiences to
the joys of opera. The music, costumes, scenery, and kid-friendly cast
of singers are bound to delight family audiences of all ages!
Taste the specialties of area chocolatiers. Enjoy fun and games for the whole family.
Through Feb 9th
Winner
of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the NY Drama Critics Circle Award, Beth
Henley's comedy brings you into the Mississippi household of the Magrath
sisters. Babe has just shot her husband because she didn't like his
looks. Meg is back in town after a failed attempt in the music business
and a nervous breakdown. And poor Lenny - everyone has forgotten her
30th birthday...plus, her pet horse was just struck by lightning! Bad
luck certainly runs deep among the Magrath clan. But with warm-hearted laughs and touching family moments, the sisters forgive the past, face the present, and embrace the future in this contemporary American stage classic.
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