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Seen and Heard: Happenings Around Town
Welcome to the Seen and Heard blog! Here you will find information for arts and entertainment news and events. Want to know what is happening at local clubs, museums, theaters and cultural centers? Check back here daily and follow WTOP Entertainment on Twitter: @WTOPEnt
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This 12-year-old will get her own Vegas show and $1 million bit.ly/2fDocXP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKQv3EbXkAEL7ge.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/21/2017 7:45:16 PM -
#Kiss members #GeneSimmons and #AceFrehley reunite on stage: bit.ly/2xi8rj2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKQ8dlGWAAAaNYf.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/21/2017 5:32:04 PM -
Shania Twain finds new voice after illness bit.ly/2xiwxdj https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKQvgdMWAAIOy7i.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/21/2017 5:15:15 PM -
Kiss members Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley reunite on stage bit.ly/2xi8rj2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKQvDSSXkAAISC_.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/21/2017 4:33:29 PM -
.@KevinJames joins WTOP to preview Saturday’s stand-up gig @DCWarnerTheatre and Monday's return of @KevinCanWaitCBS … twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
Kevin James cracks up Warner Theatre before ‘Kevin Can Wait’ returns Monday
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Linda Hamilton set to return to ‘Terminator’ franchise bit.ly/2fBe81o https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKNIMgIUMAA5HWa.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/21/2017 1:04:13 AM -
#DaveMatthews to host free, star-studded Concert for Charlottesville on Sunday: bit.ly/2fBhAce https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKMbachVYAAIEoo.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/20/2017 8:29:11 PM -
My audio salute to #JakeLaMotta , #RobertDeNiro & #RagingBull : bit.ly/2xfXJcM https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKMTl5gVYAA-Qic.jpg
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Boxer #JakeLaMotta , immortalized by #RobertDeNiro in #RagingBull , dies at 95: bit.ly/2xfXJcM https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKMFGDcXkAMfcsI.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/20/2017 6:51:50 PM -
#LindaHamilton set to return to the #Terminator franchise: bit.ly/2fBe81o https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKL5hKxXcBA5AHI.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/20/2017 6:01:08 PM -
.@SavannahGuthrie & #AllisonOppenheim join @JFrayWTOP & @TheBigCheeShow to talk children's book #PrincessesWearPants bit.ly/2xenv12 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKLAvOgXkAEV3B6.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/20/2017 1:53:01 PM -
‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie pens children’s book ‘Princesses Wear Pants’
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And the most dangerous celebrity online is...#AvrilLavigne bit.ly/2fy36tU https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKGT-N1VYAALWz2.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/19/2017 3:58:58 PM -
Q&A: #JakeGyllenhaal & #BostonMarathon bomb survivor #JeffBauman discuss their inspiring new movie @StrongerTheFilm … twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Q&A: Jake Gyllenhaal plays Boston Marathon bomb survivor in ‘Stronger’
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#It stomps #Mother with $60M in its second week at the box office: bit.ly/2x7jOu9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKBJpMLXUAIavlZ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/18/2017 3:56:10 PM -
And the #Emmy goes to... @dcpublicschools ! Haha here's your recap of last night's awards: bit.ly/2fu7WrX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKA9km-W4AA_qzT.jpg
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Photos: Highlights from the 69th #Emmys Awards
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Highlights and photos from last night's #EmmyAwards bit.ly/2fu7WrX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJ-2WW8UEAcZSzP.jpg
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Character actor Harry Dean Stanton dies at age 91 bit.ly/2fpjzAq https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJzPlsyXcAAqGuv.jpg
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Looking for things to do in and around #DC this weekend? @WTOPEnt #BestBets offers #FamilyFun #Music + more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
Weekend Best Bets: The Great Frederick Fair also Charles and Anne Arundel Fairs, Fiesta DC, Andrews Air Show, Mt Vernon Colonial Market, H Street Fest, Amps & Ales, Baltimore Seafood Fest plus great music and more!Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
The Great Frederick Fair has begun running through this weekend featuring great family fun with rides, games and music. For info
Fiesta DC is a two day Latino cultural celebration with arts, music, performers food, family fun with a parade and more. For info
Mount Vernon Colonial Market Fair is two days featuring America’s finest crafts people, artisan demonstrations, entertainment, music and family fun. For info
The Joint Base Andrews Air Show is two days of family entertainment with aerial feats and tricks with the Air Force Thunderbirds, tours, activities and more. For info
The 15th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival transforms Old Town into a world-class outdoor art gallery all weekend. For info
Anne Arundel County Fair through this weekend with have rides, entertainers, vendors, games and great family fun. For info
Charles County Fair weekend is family fun with rides, arts & crafts, animals, 4 stages with live music, games and more. For info
WalkingTown DC is an annual September event offering 50 guided tours by historians, licensed guides for free with reservations required. For info
Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville has begun with a trip back in time to the world of King Henry the VIII with the unique village, music & entertainers, food and games and fun for the family. For info
Cox Farms Fall Festival is a family fun favorite in Centerville, Va., with rides, music, activities, Fields of Fear, pumpkins, cider and more. For info
Arena Stage presents the Hot-button Comedy with Native Gardens at various showtimes this weekend. For info
Kennedy Center has NSO Pops: Blue Suede Tunes: The Music of Elvis, The Beatles, and More! with shows Friday and Saturday. For info
Sat., Sept. 16:
H Street Festival features 11 blocks of 14 stages for entertainment, music, interactive kids activities, arts, food, fashion and fun. For info
Amps & Ales Craft Beer and Music Festival at Bowie Bay Sox Stadium combines the electricity of rock and roll with America’s best craft beers, vendors and more. For info
Baltimore Seafood Festival features favorite local restaurants serving signature dishes, live music, cooking demos and a kids zone. For info
Taste of St. Mary’s in Leonardtown is a restaruant tasting block party, car show with vendors, kid activities and more. For info
Taste of Falls Church at the Fall Festival will have entertainers and music for the family, with rides, crafts, Beer Garden and more. For info
Fairfax County Brewfest in Chantilly with feature vendors, brewery tours, music actives and more. For info
2nd Annual Wine & Arts Festival at Halstead Square, Vienna will feature food and wine tastings, demos, kids activities and more. For info
Lincoln Cottage Run and Family Day with family fun activities, arts & crafts, food, games, tours, music and more. For info
Theatre Week Kick-Off Party at the Wholly Mammoth will feature more than 20 theatres in a free event with performances preview, food, drink, giveaways and more. For info
Saturday Night:
Arena Stage presents RESPECT: The Music of Aretha Franklin featuring Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child and more. For info
The Hamilton local favs perform Dream Discs Tom Petty and The Rolling Stones. For info
State Theatre presents Trial By Fire: Journey Tribute. For info
Wolf Trap presents the Grammy winning flamenco of Gipsy Kings. For info
Blues Alley has Robben Ford’s band Yellowjackets. For info
Rams Head On Stage it’s The Weight Band featuring members of The Band. For info
The Great Frederick Fair presents Charlie Daniels & Travis Tritt. For info
Merriweather Post Pavilion has Young The Giants, Cold War Kids and Joywave. For info
Capitol One Arena has indie rockers Arcade Fire. For info
Sun., Sept 17:
Arts Alive Festival at George Mason in Manassas will have live performances with musicians, dancers singers, visual arts, hands on activities and more. For info
Montgomery County Friendship Picnic at Wheaton Regional Park celebrates diverse cultures and faiths with music, dance, food and kids activities. For info
Maryland Wine Festival continues at the Carroll County Farm Museum with tastings, vendors, music and more. For info
Bluemont Fair continues with vendors, rides activities, music & entertainers plus more. For info
Sunday Night:
Jammin Java has singer-songwriter David Ryan Harris. For info
Amp By Strathmore a youth powered hurricane Rock-N-Relief effort (starts at 5pm). For info
Jiffy Lube Live goes country with Sam Hunt, Chris Janson and Maren Morris. For info
The Hirshorn presents A Concert of Yoko Ono featuring Kim Gordon, Lizzi Bougatos, Moor Mother. For info
9:30 Club offers the progressive, jazz-rock, fusion quartet of BadBadNotGood. For info
Rams Head On Stage has BoDeans stripped down. For info
Songbyrd Music House presents the hip-hop-jazz of The JuJu Exchange. For info
State Theatre rocks with DADA and The Trews. For info
The Great Frederick Fair has country star Cole Swindell. For info
Wolf Trap has latin music superstar Daddy Yankee. For info
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#Mother boasts a genius allegory beneath the surface, but it’ll sadly be lost on the audience. REVIEW:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Review: ‘Mother’ devours its genius allegory with distaste for audience
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#TrevorNoah will stay at #TheDailyShow through 2022: bit.ly/2eYy914 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJtxGc-XcAAlWVT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/14/2017 9:35:55 PM -
#GrantHart of indie rock band #HuskerDu dies at 56: bit.ly/2vXkYEq https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJtEWcJWAAI9ORo.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/14/2017 6:20:58 PM -
The legacy of the late #FrankVincent , star of #Sopranos , #Goodfellas , #RagingBull , #DoTheRightThing : bit.ly/2xmYcJB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJrzeffWsAE_bcv.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/14/2017 1:01:14 PM -
.@yokoono to be honored in D.C. with @hirshhorn concert and @UnionMarketDC mural: bit.ly/2eX3YYe https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJrvXuTWsAAiAZk.jpg
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Yoko Ono honored with Hirshhorn concert and Union Market mural
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What to look for at Sunday’s #Emmys bit.ly/2xkooF0 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJm5ogUWAAEVPfg.jpg
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What to look for at Sunday’s Emmy Awards
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"It's going to change D.C. forever." twitter.com/WTOPLiving/sta… -
#BrunoMars announces first TV special @ApolloTheater on CBS: bit.ly/2h0wLzk https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJiLOX5XoAAqmMT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/12/2017 4:01:16 PM -
Magic 8 Ball, My Little Pony among 12 finalists for Toy Hall of Fame: bit.ly/2h1baXr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJiP8NPXcAASMyM.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/12/2017 3:55:14 PM -
#JJAbrams to write and direct @starwars #EpisodeIX bit.ly/2gYM0c5 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJiKWxxW4AATiKt.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/12/2017 3:30:38 PM -
Newly renovated @WestEndCinemaDC in @FoggyBottomDC kicks off #CapitalClassics Film Series with an AWESOME slate:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Newly renovated West End Cinema kicks off Capital Classics Film Series
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#PattyJenkins officially signs on to direct #WonderWoman2 bit.ly/2vPI3sH https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJeXaFxXkAA1eVQ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/11/2017 11:33:13 PM -
#KristenBell sings #Frozen tunes for #Irma refugees at Florida shelter: bit.ly/2vQegQQ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJeW8gpXgActvxV.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/11/2017 11:02:14 PM -
#Rihanna rides into #NewYorkFashionWeek like a rock star: bit.ly/2vPYdCw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJeWwsyXcAIKYLN.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/11/2017 10:17:14 PM -
.@ITMovieOfficial scares up over $117 million at box office: bit.ly/2eXv4Sw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJeWhhAXkAEf6GG.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 9/11/2017 9:45:24 PM -
#KarenAllen dishes on her new indie @yearbythesea , growing up in D.C. and memories of #IndianaJones & #AnimalHouse … twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Karen Allen talks new film, Indiana Jones memories
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