1 CommentA National Funeral - Gerald Ford
The U.S. Capitol building is closed for tours until January 3rd due to the memorial services for former President Gerald Ford. His remains will be lying in state at the Capitol from Saturday 12/30, until Monday 1/1. On Tuesday morning, a national funeral service will be held at Washington National Cathedral.
President Ford was the only U.S. president in history who was neither elected as president or vice president. Ford served in the House of Representatives for 25 years as a Michigan congressman and was later Republican house leader.
In 1973, after President Richard Nixon’s vice president, Spiro Agnew resigned, Ford was …read more
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The Year’s Best Nature Photography
Spectacular and award-winning images of nature are on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The exhibit displays selected photographs from the 2006 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards and the National Wildlife Photography Awards competitions.
From over 24,000 entries, the winners represent the best in wildlife and nature through the art of photography.
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Admission – all and Smithsonian museums are free
Hours - Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through March 25th
Nearest Metro subway station - Smithsonian Station (use the Mall exit) - Blue and Orange …read more
Holiday SoberRide Free Cab Program
The period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is the most dangerous and deadliest time for motorists, due to drunk driving accidents.
With heightened law-enforcement and holiday sobriety checkpoints activer across the metro area, it’s best to have a desigante driver. But if you have a bit too much holiday cheer, you and your friends can get home safely by taking advantage of the Holiday SoberRide Program through January 1st.
Would-be or impaired drivers can call for a free cab to take them home, up to a $50 fare, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each evening. Riders are …read more
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Merry Christmas from The DC Traveler
Wishing you the best for the holidays!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Cheers!
Jon
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The Spirit of Kwanzaa
Washington Reflections Dance Company presents a performance of dance, poetry, video and music to celebrate Kwanzaa, the African culture holiday.
Professional dancers from Washington Dance Instiute, in a “shake-the-rafters” performance along side young dance students, West African dancer and drummers, and hip-hop dance and theater, bring the spirit of the Kwanzaa holiday alive.
The Kwanzaa holiday was first celebrated in 1966. And the name Kwanzaa is from the Swahilli phrase for “first fruits”. There are seven principles of Kwanzaa – unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performaing Arts – Concert Hall
2700 F Street, NW
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Don’t Celebrate Christmas?
So what do you do if you on December 24th if you’re single and don’t really celebrate Christmas? How about parting and dancing at one of the biggest Jewish singles social events of the year?
Then head to the 2006 Matzo Ball®!!!
Matzo Balls happen in 5 other cities on the 24th, and are put on by the Society of Young Jewish Professionals. The parties are open to all, but geared toward Jewish singles and couples 21-49 years old.
Mix, mingle and dance to a top Washington’s DJ, and enjoy lots of flirting, dancing and laughter.
Tickets - $25.00
Date - Sunday, December 24, 9:00 p.m.
Matzo …read more