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September 9, 2005
Weekend Watch
Weather should be perfect for a weekend out and about with the stroller!
The 27th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival takes place on Sunday the 11th from noon to 6 p.m. It's big! It's fun! It's family-friendly! It's free! Be sure to check out the Kid's Fair, located at 18th St. in the field of the Marie Reed School (between Wyoming and California Sts.). Balloon artists, a moonbounce, free tennis lessons for kids, a trackless train, face painting, a Smithsonian exhibit and various health and wellness exhibits just for kids, and a street corner juggling school / juggling performances. The shows run 12:30 to 6. Among them: Chinese Lion Dancers (martial arts), Brazilian Capoeira, Broccoli the Clown, and "Reptiles Alive!" Family seating will be on bleachers set into the hill near the tennis courts. A full festival schedule and many more details are on the the website.
The Silver Spring Jazz Festival takes place downtown on Saturday the 10th, with headliner Wynton Marsalis. Montgomery County (host of the event) has announced that they'll be collecting donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina during the event, in conjunction with the Red Cross. County firefighters will pass the hat throughout the day, and American Red Cross reps will be on hand to take cash and check donations. The free outdoor program kicks off at 4 p.m., after a jazz youth program, with Frédéric Yonnet, followed by the Ron Holloway Group, vocalist Carol Sloane, Silver Spring’s own Marcus Johnson, and a performance by Marsalis from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The Festival Grand Finale Jam Session, including Marsalis, will begin at 10:15 p.m. For more info., call 301.565.7300.
Then there's the Alexandria Festival of the Arts, taking place both Saturday AND Sunday the 10th-11th along six blocks of King St., from Washington to Union. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It features an outdoor gallery of artists displaying paintings, photography, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more. There's also a juried exhibition in the Market Square. Here's more from the city's press release: "Performing artists will fill Market Square on Saturday from noon until 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Historic Christ Church will host 'Children in the Churchyard,' a children’s festival, on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Carlyle House Historic Park will host a 'Hands-On History Tent' for children and their families on Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The Alexandria Arts Safari has joined the festival, moving from its typical early October date. This family-oriented event will be held at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. Art demonstrations and hands-on activities will be held throughout the Art Center, which is home to more than 165 artists in 85 working studios."
Also this weekend:
The new -- and highly recommended -- Jonah's Treehouse in Upper Georgetown / Glover Park, DC holds its Grand Opening event on Saturday the 10th from 9 a.m. to noon. The studio will be open, the teachers will be mingling, and Oh Susannah! will perform thirty-minute concerts at 10 and 11 a.m. All are welcome to this free open house, introducing a new option in enrichment classes. You can check out Jonah's Treehouse online: www.jonahstreehouse.com.
Don't forget to get a fabulous haircut for a worthy cause on Sunday at Urban Style Lab, 1341 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.223.2066, www.lab-dc.com. They are holding a cut-a-thon all day on the 18th. ALL proceeds on that day go to The Red Cross. They are taking appointments, but may also accept walk-ins. Urban Style Lab was just ranked in the top five hair salons in the city by the Post!
And last but not least.... for DC-BABY.com readers (that's YOU), an extra 40 percent off already reduced sale items at www.babystyle.com -- Saturday and Sunday ONLY! Since I am an affiliate for Babystyle, visitors to my site sometimes get these special perks. *** YOU MUST USE COUPON CODE SALE40 DURING CHECKOUT *** to get the extra 40 percent off your total purchase.
Have a nice DC weekend!
Posted by Sarah at September 9, 2005 9:24 PM.
