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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Paula Abdul, Jason Derulo to judge Fox’s dance contest: bit.ly/1xFhSOU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7-9tA8CQAEk90O.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 9:19:51 PM -
RIP Frank Mazzola, who staged James Dean's famous knife fight scene: bit.ly/1xFhIXRby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 9:19:07 PM
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Kate Moss holds court at Louis Vuitton, while Rick Owens bares all: bit.ly/1xFhwrF http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7-9YlTCUAAwe1u.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 9:18:29 PM -
Alec Baldwin memoir to be published in fall 2016: bit.ly/1xFhlwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7-9PJmCMAAYmDX.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 9:17:46 PM -
#Oscars fever has fans scrambling to watch, watch watch: bit.ly/1L3oksh http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7-LfIuIQAEz6Zx.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 5:40:27 PM -
Rihanna wins court battle over Topshop t-shirt: bit.ly/1L3nUlM http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7-Kzb2IUAEaQRG.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 5:37:25 PM -
Va. native makes @sundancefest debut, while Va. hosts @Rosebudfilmfest: wtop.com/entertainment/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B79i14vIUAAUgwU.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 2:42:48 PM -
1,200 have requested refunds for Bill Cosby’s Denver shows bit.ly/1CT2Bhdby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 2:32:16 PM
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George Costanza is joining the ranks of the @BaltSymphony Orchestra this weekend bit.ly/15eoNXi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B79YwjtCQAQUrsP.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 1:59:07 PM -
New Kids on the Block: New boy bands can learn from us
bit.ly/185xIfQ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B79Oo6cCQAIka2o.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 1:45:18 PM -
1,200 have requested refunds for Bill Cosby’s Denver shows bit.ly/1CT2Bhdby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2015 11:05:16 AM
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Rainn Wilson (Dwight from #TheOffice) returns to TV for FOX crime series #Backstrom bit.ly/183tXHN http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B746e6pCYAAnwdD.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/21/2015 5:08:00 PM -
It may be called #AmericanSniper, but audiences just got American hustled -- with a fake baby: bit.ly/183mSXU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B74tufrCMAEXmTT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/21/2015 4:12:55 PM -
Group of tourists who ran up the “Rocky” steps got a knockout photo at the top — a selfie with Rocky himself (Photo) bit.ly/1xUxi0zby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/21/2015 3:30:16 PM
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#TheInterview on track to break digital release record: bit.ly/1AIQosP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B70hmOhCMAAzhPO.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/20/2015 8:40:48 PM -
Comedy Central to roast Justin Bieber: bit.ly/1AIQ7G0 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B70hYqoCUAAvtKw.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/20/2015 8:39:53 PM -
Coen Brothers to chair jury at #CannesFilmFestival bit.ly/1sVNZgy http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7zMXPPCQAA5eqP.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/20/2015 2:28:25 PM -
Friends: Fitness model killed by train was bold but careful
bit.ly/15rZtOb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7yYZSVCUAEEg5m.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/20/2015 10:41:21 AM -
Weekend Best Bets: Crafts, Horse | Camping Expos, Winter Blues+Jazz @WTOPent #music #dc goo.gl/ZzjbRC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7kfxmzIYAAEmJv.jpg
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Businesses, film festival pay for D.C. students to see ‘Selma’ bit.ly/1Cgp9Yv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7faTX1CcAABqO5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 6:25:14 PM -
#Selma stars to meet with President Obama today, then march in Alabama on Sunday: bit.ly/155E4KZby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 6:22:47 PM
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#Wild author Cheryl Strayed wows overflow crowd at Oregon State: bit.ly/155DL2V http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7fbcNACIAASxjV.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 6:21:57 PM -
#NBC firmly shuts door on Bill Cosby: bit.ly/155Dv3Z http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7fbQCTCIAItccV.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 6:21:06 PM -
NBC’s top entertainment executive says the door is firmly shut to Bill Cosby’s return to the network bit.ly/1Cgs1Vaby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 6:16:06 PM
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Weekend Best Bets: American Crafts, Horse World & Camping Expos and Winter Blues & Jazz.
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
- American Made Craftshow at the DC Convention Center bringing together top artists and retailers from America and Canada. For info
- Maryland Horse World Expo at the State Fairgrounds is 3 days of family fun and entertainment with clinics, demos, hands on activities and more. For info
- 29th Annual Washington Camping RV Expo and Dulles Expo Center for all outdoor needs under one roof with a kids zone. For info
- Winter Blues and Jazz Festival in Williamsburg, VA is 4 Days of Live Music and More. For info
- The Kennedy Center presents a timeless classic GiGi featuring Vanessa Hudgens, various showtimes. For info
Sat., January 17:
- Reston Community Orchestra's Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Commemoration Concert. For info
- Smithsonian Archaeological Adventure at the Sackler Gallery is free for families a self-guided tour and mini “excavation site,” Unearthing Arabia. For info
- Smithsonian TechQuest Eye in the Sky Game at the Udvar-Hazy Center is for upper elementary families and above is self-guided, interactive fun. For info
- Lego Super Saturdays at Urbana Public Library bring your ideas and imagination with bricks provided for a day of creative fun. For info
Saturday Night:
- 9:30 Club has San Francisco’s Neil Diamond Experience, Super Diamond. For info
- Howard Theatre presents Grammy winner Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton. For info
- Barns of Wolf Trap has singer/songwriters, Livingston Taylor with Chelsea Berry. For info
- The State Theatre hosts bluegrass expansionists, The Infamous Stringdusters. For info
- Jammin’ Java it's blues based, indie-rock, The Black Cadillacs + Knox Hamilton. For info
- The Hamilton hosts songsmith, Corey Smith with The Wind and the Wave. For info
Sun., January 19:
- Chapalla Restaurant in Burtonsville has Magic Sunday a family friendly demonstration of magic and illusions with food, fun and a bit of mystery. For info
- Jazz and Freedom Festival at Union Arts Warehouse features entertainment, jam session, discussion panels and more. For info
Sunday Night:
- The Birchmere hosts Wammie winners, Eddie From Ohio. For info
- The Howard Theatre has the ultimate Go-Go reunion, Rare Essence and Trouble Funk. For info
- Rams Head On Stage has the “Chesapeake Gumbo” of the Paul Reed Smith Band. For info
- IOTA Cafe presents the alt-country of Sarah Borges with Girls Guns and Glory. For info
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The Grateful Dead is coming back to life for reunion concerts in July bit.ly/155eXrNby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 4:27:14 PM
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Club’s permit pulled after 5 shot during Chris Brown show
bit.ly/1sFQIe5 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7duzd3CUAA-Igi.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2015 11:35:18 AM -
Alejandro Inarritu or Richard Linklater should win Best Director. Congrats also to Bennett Miller, Wes Anderson & Morten Tyldum #OscarNomsby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 2:12:41 PM
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The #OscarNoms are out. What do you think? Join the conversation in our live chat bit.ly/1Ix9Leq http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZYeySCEAEUCIA.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 2:12:13 PM -
No Jennifer Aniston #Cake or Amy Adams #BigEyes. Category WAY too packed. Congrats to Cotillard, Jones, Moore, Pike, Witherspoon #OscarNomsby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 2:10:48 PM
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The #Oscarnoms are in! Have a question for @JFrayWTOP? Join our live chat NOW: bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZVzR_CEAEfFHO.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 1:59:57 PM -
#TheLegoMovie snubbed for Best Animated Film! #BigHero6 #TheBoxtrolls #HowToTrainYourDragon2 #SongOfTheSea @TheTaleOfThePrincessKaguyaby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 1:38:00 PM
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Here we go! Watch a livestream of the #OscarNoms NOW & stick around for a live chat at 9 am! bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZNaDeCUAAkaNW.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 1:29:28 PM -
Just 15 MINUTES away from our live stream of the #OscarNoms at 8:30 am & live chat at 9 am! bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZLlJwCIAIMSTc.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 1:14:53 PM -
Just a HALF HOUR away from our live stream of the #OscarNoms at 8:30 am & live chat at 9 am! bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZIp2cCIAEcuUV.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 1:02:23 PM -
Watch our live stream of the #OscarNominations at 8:30 am today & join our live chat at 9 am! bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7Y5KzmCUAInhHE.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2015 11:54:44 AM -
REMINDER: Watch our live stream of #Oscarnoms at 8:30 am Thurs. & join our live chat at 9 am! bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7WQfuZCMAEbD63.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/14/2015 11:37:28 PM -
Jodie Foster is a double nominee for her TV direction on #HouseofCards & #OrangeIsTheNewBlack bit.ly/1szqvxy http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7VznRaCIAAgRgX.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/14/2015 9:31:20 PM -
Watch our live stream of the #Oscars nominees at 8:30 am Thurs. & join our live chat at 9 a.m. bit.ly/1AQuoP8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7VBqQPCUAASJsq.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/14/2015 5:53:48 PM -
Ann Curry to exit NBC News after a quarter-century bit.ly/1Ck4enG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7T-g-9CMAA6KNJ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/14/2015 12:59:41 PM -
Tonight's the night! Follow all the #GoldenGlobes action with @JFrayWTOP in our WTOP liveblog starting at 8 pm: bit.ly/1BJf9c0by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/11/2015 6:17:33 PM
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Katy Perry to team with Lenny Kravitz at Super Bowl
bit.ly/1tWN8NDby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/11/2015 4:33:29 AM -
#Gotham star uses villain role to keep baby brother in line: bit.ly/1AR38kN http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B67B-zgCUAEzR0u.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/9/2015 6:00:46 PM -
#GrandBudapestHotel leads British film award contenders: bit.ly/1AR2DHx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B67BpcMCAAAnq_s.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/9/2015 5:30:26 PM -
#Zelda, #Batman among most anticipated video games of 2015: bit.ly/1yFozFV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B61wjzNCYAAdNGC.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/8/2015 6:00:42 PM