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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Complete list of winners from the 2015 Oscars: bit.ly/1zyS8Vq http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-hKk7gIIAADjPF.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/23/2015 9:14:31 AM -
The Best Tweets from the 2015 Oscars! ROUND-UP: bit.ly/1zyS4F8by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/23/2015 9:13:49 AM
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Watch the #Oscars live with WTOP! Join the conversation HERE: liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Live_Cov…by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/23/2015 12:24:43 AM
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1980: #Scorsese masterpiece #RagingBull lands TKO of #OrdinaryPeople in our OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aG3KRIYAASTLA.jpg
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1968: #Kubrick's masterpiece #2001ASpaceOdyssey finally on top in our OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aFpCIIIAArgnM.jpg
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1952: Remember #TheGreatestShowOnEarth? Neither do we! #SinginInTheRain wins in OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aEicvIUAAbCDw.jpg
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1998: The Dude abides! #JeffBridges should've won for #TheBigLebowski. OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aD-Y7IYAAtKP5.jpg
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1998: #SavingPrivateRyan OR #ShakespeareInLove? "Earn this." OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aDY2uCMAA_5KQ.png
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1940: What a year! "I'll be all around in the dark. I'll be everywhere." OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aCoAhIcAA4wJZ.png
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1997: Congrats to #PaulThomasAnderson for winning Best Director…in our OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aBwB-IQAA-lRc.jpg
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1981: Popcorn movies CAN win Best Picture! #RaidersOfTheLostArk #IndianaJones OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-aAHGkCAAAlA2w.jpg
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1995: "Freeedoooom!" #Braveheart WASN'T the most influential movie that year. OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Z_iAKIAAAXkvw.jpg
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1976: Forget #TheDeparted. We're awarding #MartinScorsese much earlier in our OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Z-M1RIAAAwlAw.jpg
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1939: It's the tightest race of any year: #TheWizardOfOz OR #GoneWithTheWind? OSCAR REWRITE: wtop.com/oscar-rewrite/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Z9JTUCIAAqPfo.jpg
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Need things to do in #DC this weekend? @WTOPEnt #BestBets lists #FamilyFun #music + more! liveblog.wtop.com/Event/Happenin… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-XtV02CIAAYn7-.jpg
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Then at 10 am Monday, join @JFrayWTOP @AnnHornaday @chaneyj for "Ask the Movie Critics" HERE: bit.ly/1w638hl http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-TvmYwIIAAWv-8.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 6:42:41 PM -
Join us Sunday night as we liveblog the #Oscars! Join the conversastion HERE: bit.ly/1w62vV3 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Tu7qNIUAAYlUj.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 6:39:20 PM -
Oscar-nominated animators weigh in on #TheLegoMovie snub: bit.ly/1w60ok2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-TsaFbIMAAfWga.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 6:27:41 PM -
Six aspiring filmmakers join Team Oscar to hand out Academy Awards statuettes? bit.ly/1w5UZJJ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-TngBsIIAAJFPq.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 6:06:17 PM -
Snowed-in Boston begs for early release of @HouseofCards
href="http://t.co/FxkNf49Hah" title="http://bit.ly/1LjdtrE">bit.ly/1LjdtrE https://images.scribblelive.com/2015/2/20/30b041a7-149a-4320-a85a-4224f2732095.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 4:16:13 PM -
Zimbabwe removes scenes from #FiftyShadesOfGrey: bit.ly/1vlmLkD http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-TNNmLIcAA23y2.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 4:11:25 PM -
#GoldieHawn explains why there was no #FirstWivesClub sequel: bit.ly/1vlmFK1 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-TNC_YIgAALPAr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 4:10:46 PM -
Maryland horses get "big break" in #TaylorSwift video: bit.ly/1vlmnmgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 4:08:42 PM
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Weekend Best Bets: Home, Craft & Auto shows, Disney LIVE, Chinese New Year and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
- Montgomery County Home Expo at Shady Grove Conference Center AND Annapolis Home Expo at the National Guard Armory both showcase companies to enhance all aspects of your home. For info
- Maryland Wine Passport Experience is your self-guided adventure into regional attractions, neighborhood hot-spots and locally produced wine. For info
- American Craft Council at the Baltimore Convention Center celebrates all things hand made with over 650 artisans under one roof. For info
- Big Show East Automotive Operations at the DC Convention Center gear head heaven with all things automotive under one roof. For info
- Dulles Expo Center hosts the International Gem & Jewelry Show with award winning designers, the hottest trends and bead dazzling selections! For info
- Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, Year of the Sheep, with various family friendly events all around the area, Fair Oaks Mall and Lakeforest Mall, to mention a few. For more ideas and info
- Frozen Harbor Music Festival is at various venues in Baltimore. For info
Sat., February 21:
- Annual Mardi Gras Family Day at the Anacostia Community Museum has hands on activities, crafts and a mini "second line parade." For info
- The Spy Museum presents The Magic of Spying show of sleight of hand intrigue for all ages. For info
- The Sackler Gallery has The Lunar New Year Family Day with a full day of festivities and exploration with hands on activities, demonstrations, readings and more. For info
Saturday Nights:
- The Strathmore presents An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr. a few seats left. For info
- The Hamilton hosts the N’awlins style 8 piece party of The Soul Rebels. For info
- Jammin’ Java has fusion with Wayne Krantz and The Charles Wright Trio. For info
- Gypsy Sally’s it’s the newgrass, flatpickin of The Larry Keel Experience. For info
- The Barns of Wolf Trap hosts the Hawaiian sounds of HAPA. For info
- Warner Theatre had a few seats left for the Tedeschi Trucks Band. For info
- Tally Ho Theatre has local fav Jason Masi. For info
Sun., February 22:
- Celebrate George Washington and his 283rd Birthday at Mt Vernon with events and family activities all day. For info
- Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show at the Patriot Center a one of a kind show present the power to see magic everywhere with 2 shows. For info
- Botonical Garden presents the OrKID Family Festival for a day of exploration, explanation, activities and more. For info
- Maple Sugar Festival at the Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton is a family event with crafts, food, music and more. For info
Sunday Night:
- The Birchmere has the legendary jazz bass of Stanley Clarke. For info
- The Lisner it’s Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela 20 Years of Freedom. For info
- 9:30 Club has the phosphorescent blues of Punch Brothers. For info
- The Howard Theatre tribute to Luther Vandross features William “Smooth” Wardlaw. For info
- Rams Head On Stage has a British Invasion Anniversary Tour. For info
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Filling out your Oscar ballots? @JFrayWTOP predicts the #Oscars2015: bit.ly/1867EBC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-S0GxwIYAAcdku.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 2:21:49 PM -
1988: Foreign flicks should get more Best Picture love, like #CinemaParadiso. OSCAR REWRITE: bit.ly/1820zlq http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-PilqzIEAEVYeP.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2015 1:30:26 AM -
1989: #DrivingMissDaisy DETHRONED as Best Picture. Check out our OSCAR REWRITE: bit.ly/181V9XR http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-PeoRzIQAA7qUR.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 11:30:25 PM -
1973: Horror movies get their due as #TheExorcist dethrones #TheSting in our OSCAR REWRITE: bit.ly/181WcHc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Pfp3rIIAArXOr.png
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 10:53:34 PM -
NYC mayor laughs off #FiftyShadesOfGrey attack ad: bit.ly/181O2Pd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-PXjbwIMAIMg_K.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 10:18:10 PM -
Eddie Murphy said no to Bill Cosby bit at #SNL40: bit.ly/181Nwkf http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-PXADsIcAA6B_B.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 10:16:04 PM -
ICYMI: @JFrayWTOP just rewrote #Oscars history w/ @hhowardWTOP & @ShawnAndersonDC. LISTEN: bit.ly/1DF3c8u http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-PWcX8IQAAwlV3.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 10:14:22 PM -
REWRITING OSCAR HISTORY: Hindsight is 20/20. Here's who SHOULD'VE won the #Oscars each year: bit.ly/1DF3c8u http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Oqc6bIIAAZMQ9.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 7:03:15 PM -
Kristen Bell demands friends get vaccinated before holding her baby bit.ly/1DF2vvU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-OpOGWIcAA49O5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 6:55:38 PM -
Jimmy Fallon chides D.C.'s reaction to snow. VIDEO: bit.ly/1BqOUJa https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-OaGs0IMAAjEqe.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 5:50:07 PM
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#TwoAndAHalfMen wraps 12 years of comedy tonight: bit.ly/1BqOz9t http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-OZ3i_IEAEnfMd.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 5:48:44 PM -
Actress Allison Williams defends dad Brian Williams: bit.ly/1AoRblh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-OZrWkIQAAhYTq.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 5:47:56 PM
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Kerry Washington, Miles Teller practice lines on Oscar stage
bit.ly/19By12T http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-NNy53CIAA87AL.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2015 12:45:14 PM -
Michael Douglas to get George Eastman Award. What's your fav? #FatalAtrraction or #WallStreet? bit.ly/1vXe0xU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-JfGujCcAAf6QT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 6:53:53 PM -
Take a look -- Dr. Seuss has a new book: bit.ly/1ER9kZs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-JbITkCYAEKOEa.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 6:36:09 PM -
Hitchcock's #Marnie coming to The Metropolitan Opera: bit.ly/1ER9akU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-JbAIZCAAA32Ma.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 6:35:26 PM -
More on the water leak @fordstheatre where basement museum is closed due to flooding: bit.ly/1AlB1Jq http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-JOKm_CIAAy8ub.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 5:39:17 PM -
ICYMI: Michael Keaton, Jimmy Fallon read hilarious kid scripts for #Birdman on #TheTonightShow bit.ly/1E5SSGT http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-Iy-PMCUAEcKJl.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 3:40:39 PM -
'Dearly Inebriated' Prince headlines #SNL40 after-party, along w/ Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift bit.ly/1E5PMTt http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-IvPj7CQAEOIax.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 3:24:27 PM -
Travolta action movie will film in Ohio
bit.ly/1A5AvAd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-IXSHFCMAA1quH.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/18/2015 1:39:29 PM