Localist - Washington DC http://www.localist.com/dc/calendar?name=dc Localist - Washington DC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:36:46 -0500 60 en-us Localist Jan 9, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19378 38.899251 -77.042054 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-09T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 9, 2009: Localpalooza at Jaxx Concert Hall Localpalooza presents Arsenic.
Arsenic is a heavy progressive metal band from Southern Maryland. The band has been playing together for over 10 years, creating a strong bond and unique chemistry consisting of 4 significant elements: The screaming un-tamed guitar sounds of J-Rod, added to the very distinctive melodic bass lines played by Pick, mixed in with intense and dynamic drumming provided by Larry Pickeral; throw in Wayne's dark and aggressive vocals and you have Arsenic. Disclaimer: Various pieces of artwork around our myspace were done by various artists: Ben Jones http://heartliverkidneys.deviantart.com/ He did all of the artwork on the Watch Em' Die CD; he's also done a few other pieces that you see in the audio section. Face sketch from the first demo, was created by Terry Mumau ...any other miscellaneous artwork you see (ie logos, stickers or T-shirt designs) were created by members of Arsenic.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22587 38.778425 -77.2326925 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:30:00 -0500 2009-01-09T17:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/localpalooza Jan 9, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20557 38.842336 -77.090102 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-09T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 9, 2009: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers at Wolf Trap This rousing swing band boasts 20 years of jazz performances. Lavay Smith’s sultry voice evokes the classic ’30s and ’40s jazz era, influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Bessie Smith. Fans have compared her natural beauty and seductive sophistication to Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22843 38.933219 -77.266399 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-09T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/lavay_smith_her_red_hot_skillet_lickers Jan 9, 2009: Femi Kuti And The Positive Force at 9:30 Club Like father, like son. The undisputed inheritor of the genius of Nigerian Afro-beat superstar Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is his 46 year old son, Femi. Femi's version of Afro-beat is the most exciting new sound to emerge from Nigeria for years, borrowing the best elements from his father's powerfully polyrhythmic prototype: a funky, jazzy, heavily percussive sound that took James Brown's beat back to Africa. Femi adds to that winning formula the freshness and exuberance of young Lagos and its taste for the new R&B and dance music of America and Europe.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22542 38.918021 -77.023657 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-09T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/femi_kuti_and_the_positive_force Jan 10, 2009: Johnny Artis Band at Madam's Organ Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audiences heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_23156 38.922084 -77.042143 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 2009-01-10T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/johnny_artis_band Jan 10, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19379 38.899251 -77.042054 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-10T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 10, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20558 38.842336 -77.090102 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-10T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 10, 2009: Next to Normal at Arena Stage New York musical sensation
music by Tom Kitt
book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey
directed by Michael Greif
November 21, 2008 through January 18, 2009
in Crystal City.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_13275 38.857176 -77.050979 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0500 2009-01-10T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/next_to_normal Jan 10, 2009: The Speaks • Farewell Tour! at 9:30 Club A young, talented, and charismatic five-piece band from the Washington, DC area are dominating the mid-atlantic area music scene and are completely redefining the global image of rock music today. Much like Jimi Hendrix, Living Color, Sevendust and Hootie and the Blowfish (admit it, when you first heard their music, you thought Hootie was a white dude!) have all changed the face of rock -- and Eminem and The Beastie Boys have changed the face of rap -- TheSpeaks are opening people minds and broaden people's horizons with their driving, emotion-filled music in a unique, unprecedented package. In a changing new world where music seems to be erasing any existing racial boundaries, TheSpeaks -- with several members who are American-born, but of Asian heritage -- are poised to further prove that music is, indeed, the one true universal language.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22540 38.918021 -77.023657 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-10T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/the_speaks_farewell_show_w_honor_by_august Jan 11, 2009: The B.T. Richardson Band-Blues & Funk at Madam's Organ Musical Performance by The B.T. Richardson Band.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_23154 38.922084 -77.042143 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 2009-01-11T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/the_bt_richardson_band-blues_funk Jan 11, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19380 38.899251 -77.042054 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-11T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 11, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20525 38.842336 -77.090102 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-11T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 12, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19381 38.899251 -77.042054 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-12T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 13, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19382 38.899251 -77.042054 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-13T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 13, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20559 38.842336 -77.090102 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-13T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 13, 2009: Next to Normal at Arena Stage New York musical sensation
music by Tom Kitt
book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey
directed by Michael Greif
November 21, 2008 through January 18, 2009
in Crystal City.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_13273 38.857176 -77.050979 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0500 2009-01-13T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/next_to_normal Jan 14, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19383 38.899251 -77.042054 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-14T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 14, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20560 38.842336 -77.090102 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-14T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 14, 2009: Strunz And Farah at 9:30 Club Strunz & Farah, performing together since 1980, have created an entirely new expression for the acoustic guitar. From Costa Rica and Iran respectively, Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah have brought the cultural riches of their native lands to their highly virtuosic, rhythmic, and improvisation-rich original instrumental compositions, profoundly influencing guitarists everywhere.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22777 38.918021 -77.023657 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-14T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/strunz_and_farah Jan 15, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19384 38.899251 -77.042054 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-15T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 15, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20561 38.842336 -77.090102 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-15T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 15, 2009: Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime at 9:30 Club Musical Performance: Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22839 38.918021 -77.023657 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-15T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/wp_presents_badfish_a_tribute_to_sublime_wscotty_dont Jan 15, 2009: Patty Larkin at Wolf Trap Patty Larkin’s sensual and introspective, yet vibrant songs have rightfully earned her the title “one of America’s finest modern-day troubadours” (Guitar Player magazine). Larkin has developed her unique sound by blending blues, jazz, and folk genres with classical, Celtic, and Middle Eastern influences into an ever-evolving style that is all her own, which she describes as “folk music meets the Beat Generation meets rock ’n’ roll.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22846 38.933219 -77.266399 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-15T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/patty_larkin Jan 16, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19385 38.899251 -77.042054 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-16T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 16, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20562 38.842336 -77.090102 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-16T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 16, 2009: Next to Normal at Arena Stage New York musical sensation
music by Tom Kitt
book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey
directed by Michael Greif
November 21, 2008 through January 18, 2009
in Crystal City.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_12774 38.857176 -77.050979 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0500 2009-01-16T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/next_to_normal Jan 16, 2009: The Fray at Wolf Trap Grammy-nominated piano-rock band The Fray are finally ready to release their self-titled follow-up album early next year. With the first single, “You Found Me” already available online, the band is preparing to trying out some new songs on a small club tour. See The Fray with an opening set from pop rock band Vedera for an exceptional night of poignant music.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22840 38.918021 -77.023657 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-16T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/the_fray_w_vedera Jan 16, 2009: Keith Phares at Wolf Trap Keith Phares, baritone; Patricia Risley, mezzo-soprano; Kim Pensinger Witman, pianist

Metropolitan Opera artists Patricia Risley and Keith Phares are alumni of the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Opera News hails mezzo-soprano Patricia Risley for “her voice… luscious and agile, her characterization both boisterous and tender.” Noted by the press for his dashingly attractive stage presence, commanding vocal authority, and creamy, warm baritone voice, Keith Phares is acclaimed both on the opera and concert stage as one of today’s most versatile artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22844 38.933219 -77.266399 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-16T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/risley_phares_witman_-_discovery_series Jan 17, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19386 38.899251 -77.042054 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-17T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 17, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20563 38.842336 -77.090102 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-17T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 17, 2009: Next to Normal at Arena Stage New York musical sensation
music by Tom Kitt
book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey
directed by Michael Greif
November 21, 2008 through January 18, 2009
in Crystal City.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_12770 38.857176 -77.050979 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0500 2009-01-17T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/next_to_normal Jan 17, 2009: Carlene Carter at Wolf Trap Few people can boast of a more talented musical lineage than Carlene Carter. Her grandmother Maybelle was part of the legendary Carter Family bluegrass group, her father Carl Smith was a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, and her mother June spent a lifetime in music, touring with and eventually marrying country superstar Johnny Cash.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22845 38.933219 -77.266399 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0500 2009-01-17T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/carlene_carter Jan 17, 2009: Adele at Wolf Trap Meet one of 2008’s most exciting new talents. Even before she’s released a note of music – and at barely 19 – ADELE has already chalked up a Jools Holland appearance, worked with Jim Abiss, Eg White and Mark Ronson, signed to XL Recordings and supported Jack Penate, Raul Midon, Amos Lee and Devendra Banhart. “As soon as I got a microphone in my hand, when I was about 14, I realised I wanted to do this,” she says. “Most people don’t like the way their voice sounds when it’s recorded. I was just so excited by the whole thing that I wasn’t bothered what it sounded like.” A fan of such diverse artists as Jill Scott, Etta James, Billy Bragg, Peggy Lee, Jeff Buckley and The Cure, Adele’s soul-tinged songs of love’s lost and memories made are set to resonate with all who hear them.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_22838 38.918021 -77.023657 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2009-01-17T20:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/adele_8017 Jan 18, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19387 38.899251 -77.042054 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-18T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 18, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20564 38.842336 -77.090102 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-18T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 18, 2009: Next to Normal at Arena Stage New York musical sensation
music by Tom Kitt
book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey
directed by Michael Greif
November 21, 2008 through January 18, 2009
in Crystal City.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_12777 38.857176 -77.050979 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0500 2009-01-18T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/next_to_normal Jan 19, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19388 38.899251 -77.042054 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-19T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 19, 2009: Z-Trip at Rock and Roll Hotel DJ Z-Trip (born Zach Sciacca) is a Phoenix, Arizona native, he was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs (DJ Emile, DJ Radar, and DJ Z-Trip).
He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1, was released in 2001. Only 2000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format.
His album Shifting Gears marked his major label debut, and was his first full length album of production work. Released on Hollywood Records in 2005, the album features guest artists Supernatural, MURS, Lyrics Born, Luke Sick, Aceyalone, Mystic, Prince Whipper Whip, Busdriver, Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park), Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Soup (from Jurassic 5).
Z-Trip is featured in the 2001 documentary Scratch and is found in special features showing off some technique.
Z-Trip contributed several pieces of work to EA Games' release Skate.
He performs with Serato Scratch Live as well as traditional vinyl. As of August 2006, Z-Trip has left Hollywood Records.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_23310 38.900058 -76.986575 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0500 2009-01-19T21:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/z-trip Jan 20, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19389 38.899251 -77.042054 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-20T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 20, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20565 38.842336 -77.090102 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-20T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 21, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19390 38.899251 -77.042054 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-21T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 21, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20566 38.842336 -77.090102 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-21T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 22, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19391 38.899251 -77.042054 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-22T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 22, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20567 38.842336 -77.090102 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-22T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 23, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19392 38.899251 -77.042054 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-23T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 23, 2009: Les Miserables at Signature Theater Les Misérables (pronounced: /le miːzeʁabl(ə); translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-known novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th century that starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake of social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, of which the most famous is the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis" or "Les Miz" (pronounced /leɪ ˈmɪz/).

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_20568 38.842336 -77.090102 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 2009-01-23T19:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/les_miserables Jan 24, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19393 38.899251 -77.042054 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-24T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 25, 2009: Richard Avedon - Portraits of Power at Corcoran Gallery of Art Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

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]]> tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_19394 38.899251 -77.042054 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 2009-01-25T10:00:00-05:00 http://www.localist.com/dc/event/richard_avedon_-_portraits_of_power Jan 28, 2009: Killers at Patriot Center The Killers are an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2002, the group consists of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar, vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (percussion, drums).
Part of the post-punk revival movement, The Killers draw influence from music styles of the 1980s and 1990s. The group's debut album, Hot Fuss (2004) brought the band mainstream success. The Killers' second album, Sam's Town, was released in 2006, and the compilation album Sawdust containing B-sides, rarities, and new material, was released in 2007. The band's first two albums have sold in excess of 12 million copies worldwide combined. The band's most recent work is their third album, Day & Age, which has been produced by Stuart Price and is due to be released in late November 2008.

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