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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White cast of 'Exodus' reflects cinema tradition: wtop.com/556/3756320/Wh… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4FvJA4CcAEfiVj.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/5/2014 11:50:39 AM -
Benedict Cumberbatch to play #DoctorStrange in #Marvel film:
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Report: Americans watch less TV, stream more.
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Does NBC's #PeterPanLive take flight? The reviews are in: wtop.com/541/3756676/Te…by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/5/2014 11:30:15 AM
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Tickets for the second D.C. Taylor Swift concert at Nationals Park go on sale Friday bit.ly/PSQM8u http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4Ch1dPCAAAhVAX.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/4/2014 8:53:39 PM -
'Gangnam Style' video breaks YouTube view limit: wtop.com/541/3755981/Ga…by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/4/2014 1:33:50 PM
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Jaw-dropping redesigns of the #HarryPotter books: flavorwire.com/491952/jaw-dro… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4A8DF-CEAA-mIv.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/4/2014 1:28:58 PM -
Today on our WTOP Viewing Guide: #TheYearWithoutASantaClause : wtop.com/861/3753488/Ho… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4A4lNDCMAA7sTX.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/4/2014 1:13:54 PM -
NBC's Nancy Snyderman apologizes for violating quarantine bit.ly/1yhpaZ4 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B39CFEzCcAAbKX_.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/3/2014 7:40:12 PM -
2 more women accusing Bill Cosby of sex abuse scheduled to speak at press conference bit.ly/1yhpl6H http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B39DPUNCcAARrYz.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/3/2014 7:21:55 PM -
Snooki's new husband pleads guilty to driving under influence days after wedding bit.ly/1yhpaImby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/3/2014 7:16:17 PM
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Smithsonian American Art Museum hosting pop-up arcade this Saturday Dec. 7: americanart.si.edu/calendar/event… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B38XB2QCYAAMV_4.png
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/3/2014 4:09:14 PM -
Jimmy Fallon & Brain Williams "Slow Jam The News" on immigration
by Jason Fraley via YouTube 12/3/2014 2:47:07 PM -
Trailer for the new documentary "Remote Area Medical," which opens at West End Cinema in Northwest D.C.
by Jason Fraley via YouTube 12/3/2014 2:45:56 PM -
'House of Cards' Season 3 to debut in FebruaryWASHINGTON -- Frank Underwood will be back in business in a few months.On Monday, Netflix announced that the "House Of Cards" Season 3 will premiere Feb. 27.BREAKING NEWS: President Underwood and the First Lady will be making an announcement today at 11 A.M. EST. Please stand by...Dec. 1, 2014
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The Black Cat in DC has added a pinball room and is kicking it off with a tournament on 11/30 - http://t.co/qRfQs09r6VNov. 24, 2014
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Weekend Best Bets: LEGOS, gems, DC's craft beer fest, arts & holiday shows and guitar passions
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
- Sugar Loaf Crafts Festival at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds is a family-friendly atmosphere featuring master artisans displays, demonstrations, live music and kids entertainment. For info
- The Enchanted Forest at the Westin Tyson’s Corner is a holiday festival for the family with 120 themed trees, family activities, music, kids’ entertainers, games and more. For info
- 23rd Annual Gem Mineral and Fossil Show at George Mason University features 20 dealers with exhibits, demonstrations and kids’ mini-mines with learning activities and more. For info
- LEGO Block Party Weekend at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore with amazing Lego train layouts, kids building zone, movie zone with the LEGO movie plus the Magical Holiday Express. For info
- Maryland Christmas Show at the Frederick Fairgrounds features arts, crafts, merchants, toys and ornaments all together in seven buildings and a big top tent for holiday shopping enjoyment. For info
Saturday, Nov. 22:
- DC Craft Beer Festival at the D.C. Convention Center features more than 150 craft beers from all over the world with vendors, tastings, seminars in two sessions. For info
- Montgomery County’s Annual Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring with floats and amusements for kids off all ages. For info
- Smithsonian TechQuest is at Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly as the alternate reality game tests powers of observation, problem solving and intelligence analysis with hands on activities with the family. For info
Saturday night:
- Tally Ho Theatre presents rockers Vertical Horizon. For info
- The Howard Theatre has the alt-rock of Blonde Redhead. For info
- BlackRock Center for the Arts has the Americana roots of John Gorka. For info
- State Theatre is hosting a Saved by The 90’s Party. For info
- Gypsy Sally’s has Charleston rockers, Atlas Road Crew. For info
- Rock and Roll Hotel hosts D.C.’s dream pop trio, The Walking Sticks. For info
Sunday, Nov. 23:
- Muddy Creek Holiday Show at Historic London Town & Gardens in Edgewater, Maryland, offers historic festivities, artisans, music, kids activities and more. For info
- The Bull Run Winery in Clifton features Red, Hot and Blue BBQ with Live Music by Brent Peterson. For info
Sunday Music Matinees:
- Rams Head on Stage has Bay Tunes Guitar Rock Band School Showcase Matinee. For info
- Jammin' Java offers a Bluegrass Matinee with Smoke n’ Mangos. For info
Sunday night:
- IOTA Cafe presents The 9 Songwriter Series. For info
- Jammin’ Java has folk singer-songwriters, Mouths of Babes. For info
- The Warner Theatre presents the award winning discovery series live, Mythbusters: Behind the Myths Tour. For info
- The Howard Theatre features Hawaiian rockers, Pepper. For info
- The Strathmore has Guitar Passions: Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan & Romero Lumbambo. For info
- The Hamilton has the gospel-infused funk of Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds. For info
- Bethesda Blues & Jazz it’s a rock night with Jefferson Starship. For info
- Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts has Grammy winner, Pat Metheny Unity Group. For info
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Chrysalis House is hosting a movie screening of "Lipstick & Liquor: Secrets in the Suburbs"WASHINGTON -- The documentary, written and directed by the Emmy-Award winning Lori Butterfield, explores and confronts the stigma surrounding women who drink.Immediately following the film there will be a Q&A Panel featuring Lori Butterfield, Lorene Lake (Executive Director of the Chrysalis House), Mary George (participant in the film), and a current client of the Chrysalis House.
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Awesome new mural on 13th Street: Tin-Can Telephone http://t.co/ZW2YpEV7zpNov. 17, 2014
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Get your week started off right. All you need to know about food, home and health today: http://t.co/EYb7CtKmQWNov. 17, 2014
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Sugarhill Gang member diesBig Bank Hank, a member of the pioneering hip-hop group the Sugarhill Gang, has died, according to Aree Booker, a funeral director with Eternity Funeral Services in Englewood, New Jersey. He was 57.
Booker didn't specify the cause of death, but said the rapper died Tuesday and that his funeral home would handle the services.
Big Bank Hank, whose real name was Henry Jackson, was a part of the Sugarhill Gang in 1979 when the band had hip-hop's first hit with "Rapper's Delight." It is one of the most recognized and popular rap songs of all time.
Sugarhill Gang - "Rapper's Delight" | Official Music Video | 1979 | HDYou were one of the guys who inspired me to touch the Mic. Rip Big Bank Hank. #ThankYou. #Tears instagram.com/p/vQ9R-Ao6oA/
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Foo Fighters announce 20th anniversary showWASHINGTON -- Dave Grohl can't seem to get enough of his hometown.The Foo Fighters recently played a sold out show at Black Cat in Northwest D.C., and now they've announced what is sure to be the concert of summer.Grohl and company will play a "20th anniversary blow out" at RFK Stadium July 4, 2015. Tickets are $75 plus fees and go on sale Nov. 8.
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So @blakeshelton 's male-vocalist #CMAAwards win ties him w/Vince Gill for the most: five consecutive each.by brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:40:02 AM -
Here's @LukeBryanOnline #CMAAwards
(Photo: Robert Deutsch) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1uopgcCEAAtPb6.jpgby brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:39:37 AM -
I wish @merlehaggard was sitting next to me, so I could kiss him #CMAawardsby Frankie Ballard⚓️ via twitter 11/6/2014 3:39:10 AM -
They're always "Smokin'": @littlebigtown #CMAAwards (Photo: Robert Deutsch) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1uogz_CcAAyZjT.jpg
by brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:39:01 AM -
Carrie Underwood's feeling the spirit. #CMAAwards (Photo: Robert Deutsch) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1uoU-pCMAI6700.jpg
by brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:38:13 AM -
Brad Paisley at the #CMAAwards (Photo: Robert Deutsch) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1uoObICYAIDNfg.jpg
by brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:37:46 AM -
Jason Aldean burns it down at the #CMAAwards . (Photo: Robert Deutsch) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1uoG0VCcAAreBB.jpg
by brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:37:15 AM -
Really feel that the #CMAawards got it right with @blakeshelton for #MaleVocalistOfTheYear . Class act.by Jessica Northey via twitter 11/6/2014 3:36:28 AM -
Maybe one day @EricRaines1 and I can win a Broadcast Personality of the Year at the #CMAawards and I'd have somewhere to go after the show.by Rawhide & Velvet via twitter 11/6/2014 3:35:50 AM -
by Danielle Bradbery via twitter 11/6/2014 3:35:21 AM -
ETC shout out! #CMAawardsby Rawhide & Velvet via twitter 11/6/2014 3:34:58 AM
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"Those songs will be the one thing that will never, ever go away."--Vince Gill http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1undkWIUAAxfPx.jpg
by brian_mansfield via twitter 11/6/2014 3:34:26 AM -
Dang son!!! @blakeshelton you deserve this one!!! Congrats brother!!!by Easton Corbin via twitter 11/6/2014 3:32:59 AM -
And the #CMAawards for Male Vocalist of the Year goes to....The Voice....errr, Blake Shelton!by Rawhide & Velvet via twitter 11/6/2014 3:32:51 AM
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GO BLAKE!!! Congratulations on Male Vocalist!! You totally deserve this! #Southbound #CMAawards @blakesheltonby The Doobie Brothers via twitter 11/6/2014 3:32:38 AM -
YASSSSS!! Called it @blakeshelton #CMAawardsby Danielle Bradbery via twitter 11/6/2014 3:32:18 AM
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by Billboard via twitter 11/6/2014 3:32:13 AM -
by Mary Sarah via twitter 11/6/2014 3:32:09 AM -
UGH...I go to the bathroom once in 3 hours and I miss George Strait??? Are you KIDDING ME. #CMAawardsby Rawhide & Velvet via twitter 11/6/2014 3:31:55 AM
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by Easton Corbin via twitter 11/6/2014 3:30:43 AM
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Speaking of class...I ooze it. But this IS a really nice bathroom. #CMAawards http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1ul7slIgAASFFi.jpg
by Rawhide & Velvet via twitter 11/6/2014 3:27:48 AM -
Congrats @vincegill very much deserved #CMAawardsby Danielle Bradbery via twitter 11/6/2014 3:25:23 AM
