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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Kasem’s children urge elder abuse prosecution against widow bit.ly/168MfH2by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/31/2015 5:20:55 AM
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Australian paper mocked for obit of ‘The Thorn Birds’ author bit.ly/1yhkK4Yby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/31/2015 4:44:38 AM
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Shakira is selling her Miami Beach mansion for nearly $13M. Take a tour. (Photos) bit.ly/1BEDfUx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8n21TwCEAAZ9oA.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 7:54:11 PM -
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Chris Evans, Steven Tyler admit to Deflategate on #JimmyKimmel: bit.ly/1BEhcxh http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8ndrnzCAAApXlb.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 6:05:15 PM -
AP: Missy Elliott will join Katy Perry for Super Bowl halftime show: bit.ly/1BE5UZV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8nSD7sCAAA9zX1.jpg
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Weekend Best Bets: Antiques & Crafts. Cars, Boats, Trains, Ballet and Spy Games plus Motown.
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
- Washington Auto Show at the DC Convention Center has classics to the latest in auto designs, kids events, hands on activities and entertainment. For info
- Sugar Loaf Craft Festival at the Dulles Expo Center has displays by top artisans with unique ideas in a variety of mediums, including home ideas, in a family friendly atmosphere. For info
- Great Scale Model Train/Railroad Collectors Showcase at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. For info
- Baltimore’s Boat Show at the Convention Center features great displays, special guests and a kids cove. For info
- Annapolis Antiques Show at the National Guard Armory has dealers from across the country, with fine, folk, garden with great food and more. For info
- Warner Theatre presents the Tony winning Gershwin musical treasure trove, Nice Work if You Can Get It, at various times Fri. and Sat. For info
Sat., January 31:
- Smithsonian TechQuest Eye in the Sky Game at the Hazy Center reality game for the family. For info
- Special Kids Activities at Mt Vernon. For info
- Maryland First Lego League Robotics Competition. For info
- Smithsonian Art Museum presents a sneak peek of Sleepy Hallow: Ballet and American Art. For info
Saturday Night:
- The Howard Theatre hosts a Tribute to the Music of Motown. For info
- Ebenezer’s Coffee House in DC has singer-songwriter, Carl Anderson. For info
- Jammin’ Java offers Psycho Killers: Tribute to Talking Heads. For info
- IOTA Cafe offers the alt-country of The Highballers. For info
- Rams Head On Stage has the Good Deale Bluegrass & Eastman String Band. For info
- The Hamilton Live it’s the rockabilly of Sleepy LaBeef. For info
- Sixth and i hosts singer-songwriter Erin McKeown. For info
Sun., February 1:
- Weinberg Center for the Arts host U.S. Poet Laureate, Kay Ryan. For info
- Alexandria’s Restaurant Week’s last day for delicious deals at various locations. For info
- The Howard Theatre has a Jazz Brunch with the Harlem Gospel Choir. For info
Sunday Night:
- Atlas Performing Arts Center has scientist turned comedian, Tim Lee. For info
- 9:30 Club hosts Israeli singer-songwriter, Asaf Avidan. For info
- The Howard Theatre has one of R&B’s smoothest singer-songwriters, Dwele. For info
- The Black Cat presents Evan Dando of the Lemonheads. For info
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Katy Perry says halftime performance will make you "Roar." bit.ly/1BE5EKq http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8nRwQuCQAAAG6N.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 5:12:21 PM -
James Franco tries to move beyond #TheInterview bit.ly/1BE5sdZ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8nRaaoCEAIRIra.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 5:10:45 PM -
#Ida takes an unlikely road to the #Oscars bit.ly/1BE5fHL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8nRKWZCcAAp0z3.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 5:09:43 PM -
Theater prize inspired by Philip Seymour Hoffman seeks submissions: bit.ly/1BE4DSo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8nQgZZCcAIAarg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 5:06:57 PM -
Das Loot: Jude Law seeks sunken gold in #BlackSea @JFrayWTOP chats w/ director Kevin Macdonald bit.ly/164UL9T http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8m2BI4CUAAx3GU.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/30/2015 3:11:23 PM -
Bernie Mac widow drops malpractice lawsuit against doctor
bit.ly/15KUwjwby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/29/2015 1:20:15 PM -
Spike Lee weighs in on #SuperBowl and #DeflateGate bit.ly/1BpQqpN http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8diux0CUAElY4N.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/28/2015 7:50:13 PM -
Melissa McCarthy joins all-female remake of #Ghostbusters: bit.ly/1BpQcyR http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8dii6XCUAAWNH8.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/28/2015 7:49:22 PM -
L.A. jury awards $5 million to funk legend Sly Stone: bit.ly/1zYjEQZ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8c_98_CAAAmW0Q.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/28/2015 5:18:45 PM -
Kristen Stewart, Robin Wright hit politically-minded couture: bit.ly/1zYjlFZ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8c_j5uCEAAwAbg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/28/2015 5:17:04 PM -
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Amal Clooney on legal team in Armenian genocide case: bit.ly/1zY3yqw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8cv4nKCcAAJPFr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/28/2015 4:08:09 PM -
Filmmakers turn to crowd funding for Dan Snyder, Redskins documentary
bit.ly/1D8UL2y http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8bo-pcCMAEld8c.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/28/2015 11:30:26 AM -
How did #AmericanSniper & #Unbroken go from best-selling books to major motion pictures? Q&A: bit.ly/18p4DMx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8YBMANCYAAmnz_.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/27/2015 6:09:10 PM -
Main Street is the place for celebrity selfies at #Sundance bit.ly/18pQ77p http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8X9Ts-CIAIERQr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/27/2015 5:48:41 PM -
Ummm kinda awesome --> RT @WTOPEnt: Imagine Dragons to give surprise performance on plane bit.ly/1uxNlS7 bit.ly/1uxNjtn
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Q&A: Opera star Deborah Voigt writes of turbulent life: bit.ly/18pPJFR http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8X88K_CMAA-5rt.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/27/2015 5:47:10 PM -
Sen. John McCain gives thumbs up to ‘American Sniper’ movie bit.ly/18lkFXNby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 8:16:52 PM
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Benedict Cumberbatch says he was an “idiot” to refer to non-white actors as “colored" bit.ly/1uvxxPxby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 7:12:11 PM
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Renowned Greek singer Demis Roussos dead at 68: bit.ly/1En5SZT http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SmlIkCUAAhYeg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 4:51:16 PM -
Meghan Trainor & Harry Styles write duet about heartbreak: bit.ly/1En3UJ4 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SioP5CIAE3k27.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 4:34:00 PM -
Review: Good price, limited functions with online Sling TV: bit.ly/1En2IW0 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8Sgg93CMAAAKCT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 4:24:45 PM -
#AmericanSniper tops the weekend box office for a second weekend in a row: bit.ly/1EmWHc3 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SR_DwCMAMutxR.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:21:15 PM -
Courtney Love, Frances Bean (Kurt Cobain's daughter) appear together at #Sundance for 'Cobain' bit.ly/1EmWxBj http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SRsSeCcAAv_xs.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:19:54 PM -
#Sundance Watch: "Cobain" premieres, women talk Hollywood: bit.ly/1EmWq8S http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SRRRSCEAAxkaa.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:18:10 PM -
Debbie Reynolds honored with lifetime achievement award at #SAGAwards bit.ly/1EmWk19 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SQ__VCQAE7px-.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:16:59 PM -
Image of Asia: Johnny Depp greeted at Tokyo airport: bit.ly/1EmW95X http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SQdZKCIAIELVF.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:14:55 PM -
Salma Hayek leads Saint Laurent fashion show in Paris: bit.ly/1EmW1mO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SQSikCQAAwNgi.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:13:46 PM -
Best QUOTES from the #SAGAwards bit.ly/1EmUWeW http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SNfcYCQAMOs7Z.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:01:37 PM -
First Look: #Sundance doc pulls back curtain on Scientology: bit.ly/1EmUQUo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8SNSXiCAAELnxr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 3:00:41 PM -
Photos from the #SAG awards
bit.ly/15JeE6p http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8RZmkHCAAEmj7p.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 12:50:06 PM -
SAG Awards win sends ‘Birdman’ Oscar hopes soaring
bit.ly/1z9Vwvcby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/26/2015 12:30:14 PM -
‘7th Heaven’ actor Stephen Collins’ divorce finalized bit.ly/1yUnrfdby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/24/2015 5:16:33 AM
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Las Vegas producer and Johnny Carson manager Stan Irwin dies: bit.ly/1BlHAMbby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/23/2015 10:20:31 PM
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#Sundance transforms Park City's Main Street into celeb-lunge town: bit.ly/1BlHLab http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8EU8CaCQAIvoLs.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/23/2015 10:19:36 PM -
Photographer sues #nike over Michael Jordan photo copyright: bit.ly/1BlHCngby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/23/2015 10:18:44 PM
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Las Vegas producer and Johnny Carson manager Steve Irwin dies: bit.ly/1BlHAMbby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/23/2015 10:18:14 PM
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George Lucas hopes #StrangeMagic will appeal to all ages: bit.ly/1Ea1woS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8CyGN3CMAAESEG.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/23/2015 3:07:36 PM -
A preview of the 2015 Miss Universe pageant, which airs this Sunday in Miami: bit.ly/1Ea1htWby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/23/2015 3:06:29 PM