November Event Calendar

November  1

National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognize  the contributions of women artists.
Location - 1250 New York Avenue, NW

http://www.nmwa.org

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November 1, 8, 15,22 and 29

Sunday Concerts at the National Gallery of Art
Concerts at the National Gallery are open to the public, free of charge. Admittance is on a first-come, first-seated basis, beginning at one half hour before each concert. The entrance at 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW remains open on Sunday until 6:30 p.m. Families with small children may be asked to sit in designated areas. Please note that late entry or reentry of the West Building after 6:30 p.m. is not permitted. For further information, call (202) 842-6941.
Location - National Gallery of Art - 6th and Constitution Avenue, NW
West Building West Garden Court or East Building Auditorium
Hours : 6:30 pm
Call the Concert Line (202) 842-6941

For more information visit their website at http://www.nga.gov

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November 3

Miley Cyrus Tour
Miley Cyrus today announced her 2009 North American Tour, presented by Walmart, and promoted by AEG Live. The 45-show tour, featuring special guest Metro Station, launches September 14, 2009 in Portland, OR and will play in several major cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and more before wrapping in Miami on December 2nd. The North American tour will feature special guest Metro Station.
Location: 601 F Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Time: 700PM - 0830PM
Cost: $39.50-$79.50

Visit http://www.AEGLive.com  for more information.

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November 6

Air Force Band Jazz Heritage Concert
Featuring the Airmen of Note with 5-time Grammy-winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan
Location : Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street, NW (21st and H Streets)
Time : 8:00 pm
Free

For more information, call (202) 767-5658 or visit http://www.usafband.af.mil

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November 6-8

22nd Annual Washington Craft Show
Among the premier events of contemporary craft in America, the Washington Craft Show presents functional and purely fantastic works by 190 of the nation’s leading craft artists. This 22nd annual event brings together established masters and accomplished emerging artists exhibiting and selling their signature collections of arts for daily or special use, home décor, jewelry or what-to-wear with individual style.
Location : Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Time: 10:00AM – 06:00PM
Cost: Admission $15, seniors $13, children under 12 free

November 7

Children's Historic Home Tour
Tailor-made for young ones 5 and up, this special guided tour tells the stories of the Mansion at Strathmore and gives an overview of its architectural features.
Location: 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Time: 1030AM - 1230PM
Free, but reservations required. Call (301) 581-5109.

November 10

Living Butterfly House
This immersive exhibit explores the processes and patterns of evolution, and provides visitors with an exciting new kind of experience in the museum--a walk- through living butterfly house. Visitors can observe the many ways in which butterflies and other animals have evolved, adapted, and diversified
together with their plant partners over tens of millions of years.
Location : Smithsonian Natural History Museum- 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Time : 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesdays free

http://www.butterflies.si.edu

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November 11 Veterans Day

Wreath Laying at Arlington Cemetery
Inside Tip : Security will be tight. The earlier you arrive the better and remember you have to go through security. Arriving at 9:00 am is not unreasonable.
Location : Arlington Cemetery (west side of the Potomac River from Lincoln Memorial)
Free. Parking is also free for the ceremony.

For cemetery information, call (703) 607-8000 or visit the Arlington Cemetery website at http://arlingtoncemetery.org

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November 14

Family Square Dances at Eastern Market
The Capitol Hill Dance Society is pleased to announce it will hold eight monthly Saturday
afternoon family square dances. These "North Hall Dances" are an opportunity for parents, children, neighbors and friends to join together in an activity perfect for all ages. The Family Dance will feature live music by the Capitol Hillbillies, under the direction of fiddler Joel Bailes. An experienced caller will demonstrate all the movements in the dances. No experience is necessary, just come out and dance.
Location : Eastern Market (North Hall) 200 block of 7th Street, SE
Time : 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Admission is $5 per person, family maximum of $20, under 5, free.

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November 17

Taste of Dupont
Create your own progressive dinner with $5 tasting tickets redeemed at any of the participating dining
establishments, many of which will have specially priced cocktails or wines paired with your tasting.
Location : Dupont Circle neighborhood Washington, DC
Time : 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$5 a tasting and 5 tastings for $20.
Read more and for a list of restaurants

http://www.dupontcircle.biz/tasteofdupont.htm

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November 21

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Celebrate Thanksgiving day ceremony parade
Downtown Silver Spring on Georgia Avenue from Sligo to Silver Plaza Silver Spring, Maryland
9:30 am to noon
Free.

Read more http://www.silverspringdowntown.com/event/thanksgiving-parade

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November 26

Delicious Thanksgiving Feast
Explore over 100 rooms and 32 secret doors while you visit with friends & family and enjoy our traditional gourmet feast! Sure to be a Thanksgiving to remember. On-line reservations required. Plenty of vegetarian options available.
Location: 2020 O Street N.W., Washington,, District of Columbia 20036
Time: 1200PM - 0800PM
Cost: Lunch: $65/person — Dinner: $85/person

November 27

Old Town Alexandria Christmas Tree Lighting
Enjoy musical entertainment, caroling with a community sing along, and greetings from the Mayor and Santa Claus.
Location : Historic Market Square in Old Town 301 King Street
Time : 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (rain or shine)
Free

November 28

Scottish Heritage Preview at The Lyceum
Celebrate Alexandria’s Scottish heritage at Alexandria’s History Museum, a week before the annual Scottish Walk! At this free event, visitors will enjoy Scottish music, performances by highland and ountry dancers, and historical re-enactors who will display and discuss period clothing, weaponry, and armor. A musician will demonstrate the bagpipes and reveal how they were used as an instrument of war.
There is free parking in the lot adjacent to the museum. There are handicapped parking spaces.
Location : The Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
Time : 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free

For more information, call (703) 838-4994 or visit http://oha.alexandriava.gov/lyceum

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