Monthly Archives: August 2010

Some Sing, Some Cry: A Conversation and Performance Featuring Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayesa

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From the Smithsonian’s Museum of African-American History and Culture …

Performance Reading: Some Sing, Some Cry:
A Conversation and Performance Featuring Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayesa

Friday, September 17, 2010 •? 7? PM • Natural History Museum?

Authors Ntozake Shange (for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf) and her sister Ifa Bayesa (The Ballad of Emmett Till) read from their new novel Some Sing, Some Cry. Set against such seismic events in American history as post-Civil War Reconstruction and two world wars, the book follows the Mayfield family as they migrate from a rice plantation off the coast of South Carolina to Charleston and cities beyond. The evening also includes a performance by vocalists and a string ensemble of original compositions by Ifa Bayesa.

MD Renaissance Festival is almost here!

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Come one come all to the 2010 Renaissance Festival in Crownsville, MD from August 28 to October 24! It’s a fun filled fest full of merriment, jousting, food and imagination! It’s a great way to to spend a day with the family as there is something for everyone to enjoy. The festival includes music, magic shows, comedy, shops with all kinds of medieval accoutrements including jewelry, clothes, pottery, wood work, leather-work, and glass blown creations. For the kids, there will be free pony rides, archery, a maze and tons of games. The people that populate the fair are a fun crowd always up for a good jest. Go and enjoy the fabulous shows and tasty turkey legs!

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It’s open weekends from 10am to 7pm. Admission prices for adults is $18.00, seniors (62 and up) $15.00, children (7-15) $8.00 and children under 6 are admitted at no cost. Make sure you get your map and guidebook at the entrance so you can plan which shows to visit and see what demonstrations they offer. Many shops demonstrate how they have created their beautiful works of art, including the glass blowers and pottery makers.

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The Festival is located at the intersection of Route 450 and Crownsville Road. For more info visit their website Maryland Renaissance Festival.

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Dust off your feathered cap and shine your boots for dressing up is encouraged, though not mandatory. And if you plan on going, be sure to see the knights joust and the royal family’s parade. This festival is not one to miss, so brush up on your medieval lingo and have fun!

-Vanessa, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
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Free Screening of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”

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The last free screening of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” will be shown at 9pm at Stead Park Field in Dupont on August 24th. Bring a blanket and a picnic basket to enjoy the outside screening! Gates open at 8:45pm and come early for space is limited.

Location:

Stead Park Field

1625 P St, NW

Metro: Dupont Circle and walk or take the S2 or S4 bus along 16th St to P St

Synopsis of the movie from IMDB.com:

“Toula Portokalos is 30, Greek, and works in her family’s restaurant, Dancing Zorba’s, in Chicago. All her father Gus wants is for her to get married to a nice Greek boy. But Toula is looking for more in life. Her mother convinces Gus to let her take some computer classes at college (making him think it’s his idea). With those classes under her belt, she then takes over her aunt’s travel agency (again making her father think it’s his idea). She meets Ian Miller, a high school English teacher, WASP, and dreamboat she had made a fool of herself over at the restaurant; they date secretly for a while before her family finds out. Her father is livid over her dating a non-Greek. He has to learn to accept Ian; Ian has to learn to accept Toula’s huge family, and Toula has to learn to accept herself.”

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Critical Mass in DC

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Ever see a large mass of cyclists riding casually down the streets of DC? If so, then you have witnessed the urban phenomenon that is Critical Mass! Groups of cyclists at most major cities have been gathering together for a friendly, social bike ride to celebrate the use of non-motorized transportation. It’s an all ages party whose major goal is awareness of alternative transportation to help ease global warming.

In DC, the ride begins at Dupont Circle on the first Friday of every month at 6pm. The ride route? varies each time and lasts for about two hours.

So, what are you waiting for? Join in the celebration and enjoy a different mode of travel while still getting a great look at the city!

-Vanessa, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

Politics & Prose

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Author Jamie Ford reads from his latest novel, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” at Politics & Prose Bookstoe, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW. 7 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 4.

Enjoy your evening!

 

Sonya, Night Manager