October 23 and 24 the USA Science and Engineering Festival is coming to the National Mall. The two-day Expo is perfect for teens, children and their families, and anyone with a curious mind who is looking for a weekend of fun and discovery. Build an underwater robot, chat with a Nobel Laureate, explore the science behind the magic of Hogwarts Academy and see a car that drives itself. From bugs to birds, kitchen chemistry to computer games, environmental monitoring to electronic music – the Expo has something for everyone and is completely free of charge.

The Expo is the pinnacle event of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in the greater Washington D.C. area October 10-24, 2010. The USA Science & Engineering Festival is a collaboration of over 500 of the nation’s leading science and engineering organizations.

For more information on all Festival events and how you can get involved, visit www.usasciencefestival.org

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What: USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo
When: October 23 & 24
Where:National Mall (Independence and Constitution Avenues)
$: FREE

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What: World Music and Independent Film Festival Red Carpet Awards
When: August 28, 2010
Where: The Capital Hilton, Washington DC
More info: http://www.wmiff.com

What: Music and fundraiser for the Loudon county Humane Society
When: April 10, 8pm to 11pm
Where: The Bungalow, Chantilly, 13891 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
More info: www.hslcva.org

From 1:00-3:00 pm, you will have the chance to hear Lauren perform live, as well as take a spin around the rink.

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For more information, contact Joe Hampton at 301-277-3717
What: Live Music at the Herbert Wells Ice Rink
Where: Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park, Maryland.
When: Sunday, January 10, 2010

The Virginia Ballet Company and School is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 60th anniversary with the classic Nutcracker ballet on December 27, 28 and 29, 2009. The performances are at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm each day at the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus in the Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater.

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For more information, including to purchase tickets, visit www.virginiaballetcompany.org or call 703-249-8227. Group pricing available.

What: The Nutcracker Ballet
When: December 27, 28, 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Where: Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus in the Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater

Next Sunday, December 13, check out the Capital City Symphony and Congressional Chorus at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.  There are two shows, one at 3:30 pm and one at 7:00 pm.

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For more information and to purchase tickets, visit capitalcitysymphony.tix.com or call 202-399-7993
What: Free Carol Sing
When: Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC

This unique performance highlights the cello in tango music, with solos by a young Argentine talent who is gaining world-wide recognition, Juan Emme. Latin Grammy Award winner, pianist Octavio Brunetti, and violinist Diana Sundsvold join the Pan American Symphony with solos that display passionate virtuosity.

Graciela y Buenos Aires, written by contemporary tango composer, Jose Bragato, features the cello as the leading voice in what was traditionally the role of the violin or the bandoneón in a typical tango orchestra.

Renowned Nuevo tango composer Astor Piazzolla also wrote works that highlighted the cello and, in this performance, the Pan American Symphony Orchestra performs three of them. Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires), is a set of four tango compositions written as separate compositions to convey the seasons of the city, but then later were often played together as a suite. The Pan American Symphony Orchestra presents the work, a concerto grosso, with solos for cello, piano and violin. Included in this concert is Piazzolla’s most recognized and loved song, Adios Nonino, written in memory of his father, and Escualo, a complex piece written for Piazzolla’s violinist, Suarez Paz.

Adding variety to the evening’s performance is La Cambiada, a modern work by contemporary Argentine composer, Gerardo DiGuisto, which reflects the composer’s inclinations towards jazz and folk. A candonga, the piece is a mix of Milonga and Candombe, popular dance music styles.

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For more information: email Octavio at panam.symphony@gmail.com or visit panamsymphony.org or call 240-242-8032

What: Tango!
When: 8:00 pm, Saturday, December 5th 2009
Where: Gunston Middle School, 2700 South Lang Street Arlington, VA 22206-3106

Synergy understands the holidays can be a stressful time for those who are worried about feeding their families and providing their children with toys and gifts. This is why we are asking the community to donate nonperishable food items, warm clothing, toys, books, games, and gift cards. Monetary donations will also be accepted. One hundred percent of the monetary donations will go towards purchasing additional items for the families.

Donations collected during the drive will be arranged and sorted into baskets which will provide an exciting holiday treat for the families supported by Shepherd’s Cove. Shepherd’s Cove is a facility that provides shelter and services for members of the community.

Join the Synergy volunteers as they brighten the holidays for these deserving families. For a more detailed list of items to donate, and for more information about donating or volunteering, please visit Synergy NPO or email mpinkney@synergynpoinc.org

When: December 12, 2009
Where: Sheperd’s Cove, 1400 Doewood lane Capitol Heights, MD 20743

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