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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Lucie Arnaz Q&A: #Pippin @NatTheatreDC , family comedy lessons, why #Friends rivals #ilovelucy : bit.ly/1wgKeCh http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5EEi6OCMAA7tPg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/17/2014 2:21:32 PM -
Los Angeles prosecutors reject child molestation charges against Bill Cosby over 1974 claim bit.ly/1wgHSU1 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5EBpiMCUAAWAhT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/17/2014 2:08:00 PM -
Robin Williams suicide Google's most searched 2014, above World Cup, Ebola, Malaysia Airlines: bit.ly/1Ai0UbQ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4_aIP9CYAAqma0.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/16/2014 7:00:19 PM -
Green Day, Reed, Jett, Withers, Starr, Vaughn lead 2015 Rock Hall class: bit.ly/1wVWnhZ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4_LJbMCEAEoJgJ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/16/2014 3:32:13 PM -
D.C.'s Madame Tussauds adds new wax figure of Miley Cyrus - But, will it be able to twerk? bit.ly/1wVVaqG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4_JYWMCcAIYbqT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/16/2014 3:24:53 PM -
Humbug! What's the greatest version of #AChristmasCarol ? Check out our Top 10 countdown: bit.ly/1wVTjlK http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4_Grf2CAAAQB8z.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/16/2014 3:12:13 PM -
Did you know @fordstheatre 's #Scrooge was in a band w/ #BruceWillis ? Fun #AChristmasCarol Q&A bit.ly/1wVT5el http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4_FTLCCEAEX3fP.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/16/2014 3:10:52 PM -
Scholar examines racial tensions during #GoneWithTheWind premiere, 75 years ago today: bit.ly/1wwZrPp http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B453ypnCAAAjif0.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 6:30:10 PM -
Motown legends Temptations, Four Tops visit Oval Office: bit.ly/1wwYQx5 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B453Z5yCcAA7699.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 6:00:16 PM -
Aretha Franklin serenades Taylor Swift as #Billboard honors both: bit.ly/1wwYCpOby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 5:30:14 PM
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#TaylorSwift , #SamSmith rock annual Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden: bit.ly/1wwYaYC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4521p4CQAA_e81.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 5:00:18 PM -
Ridley Scott's #Exodus conquers weekend box office: bit.ly/1wwXTFc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B459GbgCAAEh4q0.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 4:30:22 PM -
And the new Miss World 2014 is.... bit.ly/1wwXB0Q http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B452Mn1CYAAe-Eq.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 4:00:21 PM -
First Family gets into holiday spirit at benefit concert w/ The Rock, Darius Rucker: bit.ly/1wwWrm7 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B451q-6CMAATfR7.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/15/2014 3:30:19 PM -
Bond producers say screenplay stolen in Sony hack: bit.ly/1A9em1D http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B42BR_bCMAAmkK4.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/14/2014 8:51:49 PM -
Studio head, producer apologize for Jolie, Obama remarks bit.ly/1yJR5AZby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/14/2014 3:49:33 AM
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Chicken pox keeps Jolie from 'Unbroken' promotions bit.ly/1vKzFCgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/13/2014 5:29:19 AM
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Get ready for the 12/13/14 wedding date bit.ly/1slaCLAby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/13/2014 3:34:18 AM
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'Beverly Hillbillies' actor sues CBS over chain bit.ly/1Btdhm4by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/13/2014 3:20:18 AM
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Glad to see @richardroeper enjoyed #Exodus too. We're some of the few. ROEPER: bit.ly/1xaONiO FRALEY: bit.ly/1xaRjWrby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/12/2014 7:17:00 PM
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Just talked Imitation Game & Top 5 on @WTOP . There wasn't time to discuss #TheBabadook but by all means: see that one if you can. -
Rapper Young Jeezy sees weapon charge dismissed
bit.ly/12W0Djn http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4qfDJjCAAEhLAV.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/12/2014 3:10:05 PM -
Just had a once-in-a-lifetime chat with the great Dick Cavett about his new book. It'll air soon on WTOP! Stay tuned! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4mNvn8CAAAp7w8.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/11/2014 7:13:18 PM -
List of #GoldenGlobes noms. HEAR my predictions:
bit.ly/akjhOK…/Birdman-Boyhood-lead-Golden-Globe-nominees http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4lwiwECcAIH_vE.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/11/2014 5:06:38 PM -
Kennedy Center hosts annual 'TubaChristmas' show
bit.ly/1zv2cBvby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/10/2014 2:22:07 PM -
#SundanceFilmFestival reveals documentary and drama premieres: bit.ly/1D492Ccby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/9/2014 10:00:21 PM
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Check out our brand new Live Blog: Holiday Guide 2014:
bit.ly/12JB3Om http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4bg3xLCcAAUOZu.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/9/2014 6:00:29 PM -
President Barack Obama riffs about the presidency with Stephen Colbert: bit.ly/12Jy5JJ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4bdeBmCQAA03kQ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/9/2014 5:30:27 PM -
The Washington Ballet's #TheNutcracker returns @DCWarnerTheatre w/ local twist & Nats mascots: bit.ly/1vKgIoe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4bZqemCQAI5dWE.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/9/2014 4:49:09 PM -
#Pugsley from 'The Addams Family' dies. Ken Weatherwax was 59.
bit.ly/1vIJ81P #PugsleyAddams http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4aSvoLCAAE8fIf.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/9/2014 11:38:37 AM -
General Mills is bringing back a beloved cereal: bit.ly/1w82yfe -
Marilyn Monroe's lost love letters sell for $121K : bit.ly/1scLssK http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WMTDICQAA2EK3.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/8/2014 6:00:19 PM -
DC critics pick #Boyhood as 2014 best. Here's full list @WAFCA winners & my chat w/ Linklater bit.ly/12ER3kQ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WcA-CCQAAt4xd.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/8/2014 5:42:15 PM -
iTunes announces year's top songs, and it's a year of Animation Domination: bit.ly/1scL79y http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WL2FACAAAaD9X.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/8/2014 5:30:08 PM -
#Elf is today's pick in our daily WTOP Holiday Viewing Guide: bit.ly/1scKJro http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WLPAoCMAAshqr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/8/2014 5:00:26 PM -
Kennedy Center Honors guest list part 2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4SNoaSIUAAEhvP.jpg
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Plenty of stars on the attendee list at the Kennedy Center Honors http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4SMTvSIEAAVIRa.jpg
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Sister of American hostage Luke Somers says he was killed in a failed rescue attempt in Yemen. bit.ly/1rYadyiby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/6/2014 8:09:05 AM
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Cosby accuser also testified against Marv Albert bit.ly/1w7DNTDby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/6/2014 4:08:20 AM
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CNN's Candy Crowley moving on after 27 years bit.ly/1yo2s1iby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/6/2014 3:05:21 AM
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Weekend Best Bets: Winter Fests, Trains and Wonderlands, ZooLights and Boat Parades
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
- Smithsonian Holiday Festival on the National Mall celebrate the season with Smithsonian by way of musical performances, films, book signings trunk shows, crafts for kids and more. For info
- ZooLights has begun its annual event turning the National Zoo into a winter wonderland that includes live music, tasty winter treats and holiday shopping. For info
- Winter Wonderland Bethesda Lane turns Bethesda Row into a street bazaar/ holiday market with shopping, entertainment, ice carving, balloon artists, food tastings and more. For info
- Merry Old Town Manassas with events, Fri. and Sat., to include a holiday open house, annual tree lighting, visits from Santa and the annual parade. For info
- Charles County Holiday Trail all weekend visits historical sites and art venues free for the family with music, tours, demonstrations, crafts for kids and more. For info
Saturday, Dec. 6:
- Winter Christmas Festival begins at Ticonderoga Farms featuring hayrides, winter farm attractions plus breakfast with Santa. For info
- Festival of Lights and Carols at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax is holiday music, s’mores, cider and lunch with Santa. For info
- National Capitol Trolley Museum in Colesville starts its annual Holly TrolleyFest bring the family to visit the museum with model train exhibits and featuring streetcar rides with Santa! For info
- Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights begins with a Holiday Open house featuring live music and festive activities before the decorated boats spectacular begins along the Potomac. For info
- Warner Theatre so begins Washington Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker. For info
Saturday Night:
- The Kennedy Center hosts the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for 2 shows. For info
- Rams Head On Stage host King Crimson’s, Adrian Belew Power Trio. For info
- U Street Music Hall hosts the indie-rock, R&B tinged sounds of The Shadowboxers. For info
- Jammin Java has Dynamic Duos: The Kennedys + The Nields. For info
- Weinberg Center for the Arts it’s jazz guitarist, John Pizzarelli, Music for the Season. For info
- Hill Country BBQ presents the funky-country of Simplified. For info
Sunday, Dec. 7:
- American Art Museum, in NW, transforms its courtyard into an Indie Arcade with classic arcade games to new indie games. For info
- McLean WinterFest and Parade will have food trucks and entertainment prior to the annual holiday parade. For info
- North Pole Adventures Weekend in Baltimore at the B&O Railroad Museum’s Magical Holiday Express with visits with Santa, train rides with Frosty, music, dance and of course magical model train creations. For info
- Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Herndon Community Center features over 80 artisans and craftspeople with exhibits, demos, holiday shopping and unique decorations. For info
- Jammin Java has a special A cappella matinee with “Holiday Aca-Extravaganza.” For info
Sunday Night:
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Prosecutors: AC/DC's Phil Rudd threatened man, daughter: wtop.com/551/3756498/Pr… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4FuOsCCEAEe-Xn.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/5/2014 4:30:24 PM -
Guetta gets personal on album, which features Nicki Minaj, Sia
wtop.com/551/3756221/Gu… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4Ft_X4CQAAzHwK.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/5/2014 4:00:27 PM -
Renaissance artworks depicting Virgin Mary featured in DC: bit.ly/1zZygvxby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/5/2014 3:30:13 PM
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Mickey and math? Disney launches new education apps: wtop.com/541/3756158/Mi… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4FmnfqCcAAUQtu.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 12/5/2014 12:00:18 PM
