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Washington DC Theatres

E street Theatre

October 19, 2011 – 7:32 pm

Voted “Best Place to Watch a Movie” by the Washington Post Express, this theater hosts many independent, foreign, indie, classic revival, documentary-style and your-not-so-average-blockbuster films.  People go over there without even checking what the theater is  showing, and leave it to chance!  You can tell they’re very purposeful in their selections, and the theater is small enough to feel very personal.

Their movie line up continues to be an array of interesting and dynamic films from across the globe. Not only that, but it’s easily accessed by the Metro Center metro stop right in the heart of the city.

The atmosphere is pleasant and they serve a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, regular movie treats  like popcorn which is amazing and some other goodies. So, if you’re in the mood for something a little unusual, see what they have playing! You can also join their Film Club to get access to free showings, upcoming engagements and filmmaker appearances.

If you have a student ID, take advantage of their student discount. Also, films before 6pm on weekdays and the first showing of each screen on weekends is a discounted $8, even cheaper than the student discount!

E Street: 555 11th Street, NW (On E St. between 11th and 10th)

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Washington DC Museums

The Dumbarton Oaks House

October 17, 2011 – 7:11 pm

The Dumbarton Oaks House is located in residential Georgetown at 1703 32nd Street Northwest. The  Federal-style house was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Woods Bliss in 1920.

In 1929, the Music Room was added to the building and in 1940, the wing to house the Byzantine collection was added. The same year they gave the house, gardens, and collections to Harvard University. Since then, the institution is administered by the Trustees for Harvard University.

In 1963, the Pre-Columbian wing, designed by Philip Johnson, and the Garden Library were added to display Mr. Bliss’s collection of Pre-Columbian art.

The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library contains more than 200,000 items and public lectures are offered regularly, held in the Music Room.

Admission to the Museum is free. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Sunday, year-round, from 11am to 3pm (last entry at 2:45pm). Guided tours by pre-arrangement to 202-337-2288.    Holiday schedule varies so check www.DumbartonHouse.org for current schedule.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC Activities

The Kennedy Center

October 16, 2011 – 9:46 pm

The John F. Kennedy Center is the  performing arts center of Washington DC near the  the Watergate complex which opened on September 8, 1971. It produces and presents theater, dance, ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music, in addition to multi-media performances for all ages.

To see a great show at the best price available, which is zip-zilch-nada, check out the shows at The Kennedy Center on Mondays to Fridays at 6pm.

On Saturday, I went to see “Les Miserables” and it was absolutely amazing! The play will be there until the end of October and tickets are still available.

The Kennedy Center is  located at 2700 F Street, NW and closest to the Foggy Bottom-GWU metro stop (blue line). Call 202-467-4600 for more info. Also, be sure to take a look at the map of The Kennedy Center before you arrive.

If you want to see something else at another time, they also offer Pay-What-You-Can tickets, also for the National Symphony Orchestra.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC Tours

Washington DC by night with DC The lights! Tour

October 13, 2011 – 9:29 pm

The DC The Lights! Tour hits covers all  of the major attractions in DC and it’s during the night, so you get to see them lit up! Here’s the Itinerary for the DC The Lights! Tour;

START AT: Old Post Office

The DC The Lights! Night tour of Washington costs $49.99 for adults and $39.99 for children under 12. The tour departs from the Old Post Office Pavilion at 7:30pm every night. Call or email   Washington DC on Board to inquire about hotel pickup.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Bethesda Art Walk

October 11, 2011 – 9:49 pm

Bethesda is a culturally diverse community in  Montgomery County in the suburbs of Maryland, located just 15minutes outside of the district by metro. On the second Friday of every month, from 6-9pm, the area art galleries and studios participate in the Bethesda Art Walk , allowing visitors and locals alike to enjoy some of the local artists as well as some national and international artists as well. The studios and galleries showcase art in various media including painting, photography and sculptures. You can walk through downtown Bethesda and enjoy the open houses at your leisure or take advantage of the free guided tours offered during the Spring and Fall months. Downtown Bethesda has a variety of shops and restaurants offering cuisine from classic American, Mexican, Indian, Belgian Style Brasserie and Asian Fusion just to name a few. The area is lovely to walk through, an often busy and lively on the weekend evenings. This event is free!

Downtown Bethesda is accessible by the Bethesda metro station serviced by the red line. The downtown area is less than a 5 minute walk away from the metro station, or you can catch the Bethesda Circulator, which makes frequent stops near all of the area galleries.

Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC Museums

Woodrow Wilson House

October 9, 2011 – 6:29 pm

For an experience near the Guest House, take a tour of the Woodrow Wilson House locatedat 2340 S. Street, NW which is the only presidential museum in DC! The Woodrow Wilson House was the residence of the Twenty-Eighth President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson after he left office.

It’s a unique experience for any guest to enjoy as it houses a very complete and authentic collection of historic artifacts. We encourage visitors to reserve a tour ahead of time for a more thorough visit. Group rates and tours are also available and can be made through their website.

The House also offers an Embassy Row Audio Tour Podcast for those who wish to take to the streets and gain an understanding of the historic houses in our neighborhood.

The House is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday-Sunday (closed on Monday). Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $3.00 for students, and for children under 7 it’s free.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

October 8, 2011 – 9:34 pm

One of our guest this week went to the FDR Memorial and told us how fantastic it was! She told us that it was an excellent memorial to the man, his life, and times, in a beautiful setting of waterfalls over natural rocks, especially during night time.

Here, a little bit more about the Memorial:

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial dedicated to the memory of U.S. President Franklin Delano Rooseveltand to the era he represents. For the memorial’s designer, landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, the memorial site represents the capstone of a Roosevelt presidency. The 7.5-acre site, the memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency through a series of four outdoor gallery rooms. The rooms feature ten bronze sculptures depicting President Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and events from the Great Depression and World War II.

The memorial includes waterfalls and quiet pools amidst a meandering wall of reddish Dakota granite, where Roosevelt’s inspiring words are carved.

Tips:  It is the first memorial in Washington, DC purposely designed to be totally wheelchair accessible. Open daily except Christmas. Free.  Park Ranger in attendance 8 am – midnight

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC Activities

GALA Hispanic Theater

October 6, 2011 – 10:04 pm

The GALA Hispanic Theater is A National Center for Latino Performing Arts. The GALA theater just moved into it’s recently renovated space in Columbia Heights in 2005, after 29 years of moving between different venues. The mission of the theater is to provide the Spanish speaking population of Washington, DC with diverse types of Latin American and Hispanic theatrical entertainment, and to introduce Latin American performing arts to English speakers. Please visit the website for current performances.

The GALA Theater is located in the heart of Washington, DC’s Columbia Heights neighborhood. The theater is located at the corner of Park Road and 14th Street, and is accessible by the Columbia Heights metro station, serviced by the green and yellow lines. Please contact metro’s website for additional information.

Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC Activities

The House of the Temple, Masonic heritage

October 5, 2011 – 9:02 pm

The House of the Temple located at 1733 16th Street, NW, in the Dupont Circle neighborhood is a Masonic temple that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

On May 31, 1911, 110 years after the founding of the Supreme Council, Grand Commander James D. Richardson broke ground on the spot where the House of the Temple now stands in Washington, D.C.

The temple was designed by  John Russell Pope, who modeled it after the tomb of Mausolus at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The building was dedicated four years later on October 18, 1915. The Temple Garden occupies about 0.25-acre (1,000 m2), divided into about 70 small plots worked by nearby residents.

The House of the temple is just a few blocks away from Dupont circle metro station. The view at the sunset is absolutely soulful. The House of the temple is surrounded with a peaceful park to relax your heels after a long walk towards the glory…

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Veteran’s Day

October 4, 2011 – 10:04 pm

Veteran’s Day is a national holiday celebrating those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The National Holiday is celebrated annually on November 11, which is the anniversary date of the day World War I ended. Veteran’s Day is the perfect day to visit the War Memorials or Arlington National Cemetery. There will be ceremonies honoring soldiers. Please see the list of some of the ceremonies below.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial- The ceremony will commence at 1pm at Constitution Avenue and Henry Beacon Drive. The Washington, DC color guard will be there and some key note speakers before the laying of reefs begins.

Arlington National Ceremony- The National Veteran’s Day Service begins at 11am at the Arlington National Ceremony. There will also be a wreath laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

World War II Memorial- The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 11am and will take place between Constitution and Independence Avenues.

Enjoy!

Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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