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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Just in time for Valentine's Day, the ESSENTIAL love songs for your Valentine playlist: bit.ly/1FulTLi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9frjpHCcAA-MxJ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/10/2015 4:06:30 PM -
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett to perform duets at Kennedy Center bit.ly/16JGoaM http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9aurR1CAAA-RgR.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/9/2015 4:59:11 PM -
British Academy Awards (BAFTA) pick #Boyhood as Best Film, Best Director; Redmayne wins Actor: bit.ly/1M5sccI http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9Zdmv9CEAAxHpZ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/9/2015 11:05:55 AM -
Ledisi 'disappointed' #Grammys didn't let her perform #Selma song, instead gave it to Beyonce: bit.ly/1M5r9cT http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9Zb9-iCcAAEX2j.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/9/2015 10:59:11 AM -
#CrouchingTigerHiddenDragon actress accepts marriage proposal delivered by drone: bit.ly/1M5qE2u http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9Zbg1rCcAEi6IW.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/9/2015 10:55:52 AM -
Can't wait until Pharrell performs his new song "Happy" at next year's #GrammyAwards -
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Mary J Blige and Sam Smith sound good together #GrammyAwards
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Sam Smith performs duet with Tom Petty at the #GrammyAwards, minus Tom Petty
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Whoever that Paul McCartney guy is, he's about to blow up thanks to Kanye! #tongueincheek #folksactuallysaidthat #GrammyAwards
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Sam Smith wins Best Pop Vocal Album #GrammyAwards
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Did they just have to use the 5 second delay on Miranda Lambert? #GrammyAwards
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5 questions, answers about ‘American Sniper’ murder trial bit.ly/1A0Z0ADby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/8/2015 6:16:15 AM
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LAURA POITRAS wins Best Documentary at #DGAawards for Edward Snowden doc #CitizenFour. Great flick w/ total zeitgeist http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9TQY9yCMAAkqnv.png
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#Boyhood, #Birdman battle for Best Director at #DGAawards wtop.com/movies/2015/02… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9S_kO5CcAAv94U.jpg
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RIP Stewart Stern, writer of Nicholas Ray's #RebelWithoutACause: wtop.com/movies/2015/02… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9S-SLPIQAAKyKn.jpg
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Police: Paparazzi at Bruce Jenner crash weren’t chasing him in crash that kills woman bit.ly/1D8FDEFby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/8/2015 2:49:07 AM
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"Thelma & Louise" Live? Davis, Sarandon mull anniversary tour bit.ly/1LXiIjPby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/7/2015 5:43:03 AM
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Police/celeb escorts: Defense dealt blow in suit against D.C.for police commander’s demotion bit.ly/1Kq8syVby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/7/2015 4:19:16 AM
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#FiftyShadesofGrey backlash: national group says it sends the wrong message: bit.ly/16AcS7o http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9L4pj4CIAANYST.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/6/2015 7:49:14 PM -
Weekend Best Bets: Dinosaurs, Chocolate, Golf & Home Shows, Mardi Gras, Comedy, Music and More
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
- Discover The Dinosaurs at the DC Convention Center is a family fun journey into pre-historic past with exhibits, sounds, animatronics, activities, rides and more. For info
- Chocolate Lovers Festival in Old Town Fairfax is an annual 2 day affair featuring activities for all, tastings, Chocolate Challenge, even a Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast. For info
- Washington Golf Show at the Dulles Expo Center largest display of golf accessories under one roof with displays, activities, competitions, celebrity guests and more. For info
- Suburban Maryland Spring Home Show at the Show Palace Arena is the one-stop shop for home improvements all under one roof with experts displays and more. For info
- Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy in Baltimore has various show times all weekend. For info
Sat., February 7:
- Spy in the Sky: Game of Drones at the National Building Museum is a Spy Family Event complete with a mission challenge. For info
- Smithsonian Black History Month Family Day at the American History Museum features special family tours, music, hands on activities and more. For info
- Mardi Gras Carnival at Loudoun’s Claude Moore Community Center is a family friendly event with games, crafts, music, magic and more. For info
- First Saturday Fire in Ice Show, downtown Frederick, MD, features tons of sculptures, an ice playground, an ice walk with fire stations for warming and lots more. For info
Saturday Night:
- The Warner Theatre has Craig Ferguson. For info
- DAR Constitution Hall presents Chris Tucker. For info
- Cool Cow Comedy Presents: Robert Mac at the Work House Arts Center. For info
- The Kennedy Center has KC Jazz Club: Chris Bruebeck’s Triple Play honoring his father with 2 shows. For info
- The Barns of Wolf Trap it's the first Grammy winning cajun band, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. For info
- The Hamilton has Zydeco showman, Chubby Carrier. For info
- The State Theatre presents, Bruce In The USA, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen. For info
- Prince George’s Publik Playhouse has Jazz Meets Blues: Phil Wiggins and Karen Lovejoy. For info
- Jammin’ Java has pop-rock quintet, The Tragic Thrills. For info
Sun., February 8:
- Stop, Swap and Save in Westminster is the East Coast’s largest indoor Bicycle Swap meet with thousands of discounted products, prizes, give aways and events. For info
- The Taste and Style of George Washington begins at Mt. Vernon with unique tours of the Mansion and museum exploring the fine art and more. For info
- The BlackRock Center for the Arts has a music matinee with Black Violin. For info
- George Mason University’s Center for the Arts presents Todd Ellison and Friends the Romance of Broadway music matinee. For info
Sunday Night:
- Rock & Roll Hotel has Lydia Loveless. For info
- U Street Music Hall has Animal Collective. For info
- Rams Head On Stage has Grammy winners, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. For info
- Jammin’ Java has guitarist Michael Fath’s rock group, Here, Now and Forever. For info
- Bethesda Blues & Jazz hosts The Marcels, A Salute To The Jukebox Giants. For info
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Date night? Or moms night off? Moviegoers plan to #FiftyShadesOfGrey bit.ly/1Iinh8Y http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LcCq4CYAAwvz5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/6/2015 5:43:40 PM -
Aloe Blacc, Melissa Etheridge rock pre-#Grammys concert: bit.ly/1FeBWgi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LEO1iCMAAiOHM.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/6/2015 3:59:28 PM -
Katy Perry's dancing shark takes bite out of artist's idea: bit.ly/1FeBKNU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LECcDCMAAJF1y.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/6/2015 3:58:38 PM -
Werner Herzog: 'Queen of the Desert' w/ Nicole Kidman, James Franco is no history lesson: bit.ly/1FeBxu3 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LDwKECUAABIOA.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/6/2015 3:57:46 PM -
Voting CONTINUES in our WTOP #Grammys poll. Who should win Sunday night? VOTE HERE: bit.ly/1zRaKUw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9K7AtwCcAAGeG8.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/6/2015 3:22:40 PM -
Amy Pascal steps down as co-chair of Sony Pictures: bit.ly/1DJAcdN http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9GU8mNCEAAQfs0.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/5/2015 5:54:32 PM -
Amid #ToKillAMockingbird sequel buzz, worries about Harper Lee's wishes: bit.ly/1uaVAsj http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9CLn_SCAAAVa54.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/4/2015 10:35:18 PM -
Beck, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, ELO among #Grammy performers: bit.ly/1zfEny7 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9A11hYIcAALJjL.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/4/2015 4:20:37 PM -
24 Beatles and Rolling Stones photos you've never seen. bit.ly/16gWXKJ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9AYyEpIMAAR45q.jpg
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E.B. White classics soon available as e-books: #CharlottesWeb, #StuartLittle #TrumpetOfTheSwan bit.ly/1zfxE7l http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9AupR5IEAIEdU1.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/4/2015 3:49:04 PM -
Is there such a thing as too much television? bit.ly/1zfwXuW http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9At4cyIcAAJA_K.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/4/2015 3:45:43 PM -
#ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia takes a #TrueDetective cue: bit.ly/1zfwDMB http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9AtkbzIcAIuHIT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/4/2015 3:44:13 PM -
Original #TheWiz hits @arenastage for August Wilson's #KingHedleyII. Q&A w/ star and director: bit.ly/1CsDgOd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B87SijtCcAAbIs5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/3/2015 2:28:04 PM -
Whitney Houston’s daughter ‘fighting for her life’
bit.ly/1CVaXXw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B86Wq5VCQAAzQLY.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/3/2015 11:00:31 AM -
Common: Still 'grateful' for #Grammy love after #Oscar nod: bit.ly/1uRtttc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B83KKjjCQAAKsAh.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/2/2015 7:12:58 PM -
#SuperBowl49 scores record overnight ratings: bit.ly/1zN3eeR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B82iBxGCQAALzoi.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/2/2015 4:17:53 PM
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What was YOUR favorite #SuperBowl commercial? @JFrayTOP counts down his Top 10: bit.ly/1zMZCK3 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B82b7TcCMAECrB6.pngby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/2/2015 3:51:08 PM
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Happy Feb. 2! A special look back at how #GroundhogDay became an annual movie tradition: bit.ly/1zMZslC https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B82bdJICEAAId01.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/2/2015 3:49:14 PM
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Obi Wan, Chewbacca, Vader and gang reunite for new exhibit
bit.ly/1zMJ2Kg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B816peZCUAE94S8.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/2/2015 2:10:19 PM -
‘Still Alice’ highlighting often hidden toll of Alzheimer’s
bit.ly/1K2qfvI http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B81GtEECMAERAL6.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/2/2015 10:58:05 AM -
Live. Die. Repeat. How #GroundhogDay became an annual movie tradition: wtop.com/entertainment/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B81Dg4_IEAA811k.jpg
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We all watched them. So which were the best? Here's our Top 10 Commercials from #SuperBowl49: wtop.com/entertainment/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B81DB1ECcAAi-TD.png
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Judge: Jury can watch Super Bowl unless Hernandez mentioned bit.ly/1BEqaujby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/31/2015 5:53:26 AM
