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Live Discussion: Got Plans? - #gotplans" id="anchors
Live Discussion: Got Plans? With Kids - #gotplanskids" id="anchors
National Museum of the American Indian - #nmai" id="anchors
New Movies - #movies" id="anchors
Bar Scene - #bars" id="anchors
Restaurant Reviews - #restaurants" id="anchors
Fairs and Festivals - #county" id="anchors
Friday - #friday" id="anchors
Saturday - #saturday" id="anchors
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Tuesday - #tuesday" id="anchors
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Thursday - #thursday" id="anchors
Books and Readings - #books" id="anchors
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Best Bets 2004 Contest Winners - #bestbets" id="anchors
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Live Discussion: Got Plans?
Going Out Tips From the Gurus -
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Among the myriad topics discussed in this week's chat, the Entertainment Guide staff
and readers
shared their thoughts on great barbecue, Guarapo, poker nights, where to brew your own
beer,
the Alexandria Home Tour, Steelers bars, tipping your stylist and tips for aspiring
DJs. Have
a burning question? Join us next Thursday at 1 p.m.
Live Discussion: Got Plans? With Kids
Children First, Sept. 15 -
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This past week, suggestions from the gang at the Kids' Table included synchronized
swim teams
and letterboxing hikes. Bring your ideas and questions to the table next time we meet,
Sept.
29 at noon.
Grand Opening Celebrations
National Museum of the American Indian -
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The Smithsonian's newest museum debuts with much fanfare, including a Native Nations
Procession
- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC5472949E17F3F564CBC0
, free concerts - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC6462949E17F3F564CBC0
and a six-day First Americans Festival -
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on the Mall. Note for night owls: The museum stays up all night Sept. 21 and passes
(required
at other times) will not be necessary from midnight to 7 a.m., Sept. 22.
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New Movies
Not Quite Aces - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC0422949E17F3F564CBC0
Weekend's Michael O'Sullivan says the CGI universe of the adventure "Sky Captain and
the World
of Tomorrow - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC84D2949E17F3F564CBC0
" is "way cool ... but not entirely credible." As for the romantic "Wimbledon -
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," O'Sullivan calls the Kirsten Dunst comedy "a generally painless float down a lazy
river."
You can see the "Sky Captain" trailer here -
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, and the "Wimbledon" trailer here -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC74E2949E17F3F564CBC0
. And you can visit the movies page -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC3492949E17F3F564CBC0
for showtimes, reviews and more film-related features.
Comical Candidate on Film -
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In conjunction with American University, this weekend the AFI Silver -
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presents the 2004 Political Comedy Festival, a series of funny, politically oriented
movies
and special events. It kicks off Friday evening at 7 with a screening of "Primary
Colors -
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," followed by a discussion with "Primary Colors" author and journalist Joe Klein, and
culminates
with a screening of "Wag the Dog -
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" at 7:30 p.m., to be followed by a discussion with director Barry Levinson and Post
film critic
Desson Thomson. Self-respecting political junkies won't want to miss it.
E-Commerce Partner: Buy a Movie Ticket -
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Bar Scene
This Week in Nightlife -
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It may seem early, but Oktoberfest begins in Munich this weekend. We have the early
scoop on
local beers and celebrations. (Here's a hint: Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus beer is
served up
in traditional dimpled liter and half-liter mugs at Cafe Mozart -
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downtown.) Of course, you'll also get our weekly tips on happy hours, local music and
after-dark
events, including the grand opening of the long-awaited Fur Nightclub -
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Where to Watch Football -
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Football season is finally here. Whether you want to watch Notre Dame or the Buffalo
Bills,
Virginia Tech or the New England Patriots, we can help you find fellow fans,
big-screen TVs
and food and drink deals.
Restaurant Reviews
Rosh Hashanah at Felix -
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It's still not too late to head to Felix and check out its a la carte Rosh Hashanah
menu with
traditional appetizers, like potato latkes and matzoh ball soup, and entrees such as
roast
chicken with apricot stuffing and beef brisket, reports Tom Sietsema. The restaurant
is also
accepting takeout orders for this occasion.
Homes Away From Home -
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Tom Sietsema hits the road this week to check out some of his favorite out-of-town
spots: New
York�s Esca, San Francisco�s Zuni Caf� and Spago in Beverly Hills.
Two for Sushi - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC17D2949E17F3F564CBC0
Weekend's Eve Zibart checks out two of the growing number of suburban sushi spots and
finds
that although both are far from perfect, they have their charms nonetheless. The title
dish
at Reston's Obi Sushi -
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is merely "competent," but the restaurant has plenty of enjoyable and unusual
offerings as
well. In Cabin John, My Sushi -
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has some "uneven results," but the kindness of the staff and dishes like surf clam
and smoked
eel still make it worth a visit.
E-Commerce Partner: Reserve a Table -
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County Fairfax City Falls Church McLean Reston/Herndon Tysons Corner Vienna Loudoun
County
Leesburg Prince William County ManassasEditor's Pick Free/Cheap Kid-Friendly
Fairs and Festivals
Great Frederick Fair -
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Time is quickly running out to get your funnel cake and Ferris wheel fix. The
Frederick County
Fairgrounds - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC7782949E17F3F564CBC0
hosts one of the area's last major fairs starting on Friday, with its dairy center
and daily
duck races. Among the featured evening events over the course of the week (not
included in
fair admission) are concerts from country stars Jo Dee Messina, Trick Pony and Brad
Paisley,
and the always entertaining Demolition Derby. Anne Arundel -
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and Charles - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC47A2949E17F3F564CBC0
counties also host fairs this weekend, and the Virginia State Fair -
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starts Sept. 23.
Under the Big Top - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC3642949E17F3F564CBC0
Two stunt-filled shows are just days away: the Big Apple Circus -
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brings to life the works of artists like Renoir, Chagall and Picasso in
"Picturesque," at
the Dulles Town Center -
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; and Cirque du Soleil -
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sets up camp for "Varekai" at RFK Stadium -
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Friday
DJs: Lemur Lounge Anniversary -
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Shake your thing with the fun-loving Lemurs to celebrate three years of grooving house
sounds
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Opening: Barely Legal -
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Get those thoughts out of your head -- this new show at Signal 66 -
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gallery deals with "danger" in its myriad forms. The opening night party features
live music
by Senor Salty Balls and Cmdr and Grgl.
Music: Citizen Cope -
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Washington's own laid-back hip-hopper takes over the 9:30 club -
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Friday and Saturday
Want to 'Fight' With Brad Pitt? -
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The first rule of the midnight movie series at Landmark's Bethesda Row -
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is you don't talk about the midnight movie series at Landmark's Bethesda Row. But
we'll make
an exception to let you know that "Fight Club" is screening there this Friday and
Saturday.
And, hey bud, if you go to Landmark's E Street Cinema -
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, you can catch "Fast Times at Ridgemont High -
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" at midnight Friday and Saturday.
Friday Through Sunday
Baltimore Book Festival -
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Hundreds of authors and book lovers will descend on Baltimore's Mount Vernon Place -
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this weekend for the 2004 Baltimore Book Festival. Besides readings and signings by
numerous
authors there will be a music stage and tours of area libraries and murals.
Saturday
Arts on Foot - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC4972949E17F3F564CBC0
The talents in the Penn Quarter neighborhood are on full display. Don't miss the
performance
by Washington Improv Theater or cooking demonstrations by chefs like Frank Morales of
Zola.
Annapolis Fall Tavern Tour -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC5962949E17F3F564CBC0
Explore eight Annapolis bars and pubs while enjoying food and drink specials. (We like
Sean
Donlon - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC0912949E17F3F564CBC0
and Pusser's Landing -
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.)
What's More Fun Than a Trip to Home Depot? -
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Anything is, especially if you're a kid. Thankfully, the National Building Museum -
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's Festival of the Building Arts can entertain little ones and provide professional
home repair
advice for grown-ups. Kids can practice building brick walls, creating plaster casts
and blacksmithing.
Meanwhile, roofers, woodwoorkers, plumbers and contractors --and Kevin O'Connor and
Norm Abram
from "This Old House" -- answer questions about home renovating.
Model Railroad Open House -
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Go places on model trains. Once a month the historic Vienna Railroad Station -
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is open for imaginative travel, courtesy of the Northern Virginia Model Railroad. All
aboard!
Saturday and Sunday
Green Festival - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC59F2949E17F3F564CBC0
Signs that you might enjoy this weekend's Green Festival at the Washington Convention
Center
- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC69E2949E17F3F564CBC0
: You ride your bike whenever possible; you hold no animosity toward Ralph Nader; you
are intrigued
by a presentation titled "How Conservative Interests Twist Science to Gut the
Endangered Species
Act." In addition to more than 40 speakers, there will be an environmental film
festival, a
community action workshop and a fair-trade pavilion.
Sunday
Fiesta Musical - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC2992949E17F3F564CBC0
Through music, dance, traditional arts and crafts, children's activities and a Latin
American
food court, the National Zoo -
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celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
Music: Miscellaneous Flux -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC99B2949E17F3F564CBC0
The aggressive hip-hop/rock/jazz fusion sounds of Miscellaneous Flux go acoustic at
the Velvet
Lounge - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC09A2949E17F3F564CBC0
Crochet Away - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC8852949E17F3F564CBC0
The Knit Out festival on the National Mall -
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features beginner-friendly workshops, a crochet fashion show and expert knitters
available
to help with your project.
Tuesday
George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars -
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The party never stops when Clinton and P-Funk come to town. They'll be at the 9:30
club - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC7862949E17F3F564CBC0
this time.
Introduce Your Infant to Jude Law -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC2812949E17F3F564CBC0
Tired of being stuck at home with the baby? Then take the wee one and yourself to
Loews Rio
- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC3802949E17F3F564CBC0
, Loews Georgetown - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC0832949E17F3F564CBC0
or Loews Fairfax Square -
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for the weekly Reel Moms screening this Tuesday at 11 a.m. This week's feature is
"Sky Captain
and the World of Tomorrow," starring Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Wednesday
Buffalo Nite in Washington -
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The New York State Society gives you wings in its annual tribute to the Queen City, as
well
as music, regional beers and plenty of mingling.
Thursday
Welcome Home, Walkmen -
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Now based in New York, the Walkmen have some serious local ties, as the majority of
the group's
members went to Washington's St. Albans high school. Their second album, "Bows &
Arrows," contains
some of the year's most exciting and invigorating rock music, like "The Rat" and
"Little House
of Savages." Welcome them home at the 9:30 club -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC78F2949E17F3F564CBC0
Books and Readings
Seymour Hersh - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC88E2949E17F3F564CBC0
Politics & Prose - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC4892949E17F3F564CBC0
organizes an evening with the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist to
discuss his
new book, "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib," at All Souls Unitarian
Church
- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC5882949E17F3F564CBC0
For Kids
International Children's Festival -
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Can you tell me how to get to Wolf Trap -
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? "Sesame Street's" Bob McGrath is there, along with Matt Gallant from "The Planet's
Funniest
Animals" and performers from China and South Korea.
Best Bets 2004 Contest
The Results Are In - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC1B52949E17F3F564CBC0
We have your picks for best burger, best bartender and best hidden gem in Washington.
Check
out the full results of the 2004 annual Best Bets Readers' Choice contest.
Longtime Favorites
The Dining Guide - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC2B42949E17F3F564CBC0
Restaurant critic Tom Sietsema navigated a galaxy of 53 Washington area restaurants
and introduced
a new, down-to-earth ratings system. He's seeing stars. Are you?
The Interns' Guide to Washington
Fun on the Cheap - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC9B72949E17F3F564CBC0
Overworked and underpaid? Our annual Interns' Guide has details on dollar beers -
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, quarter tacos - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC5B12949E17F3F564CBC0
, free movies - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC6B02949E17F3F564CBC0
and clubbing - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0442CC3B32949E17F3F564CBC0
, discount theater tickets -
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and more.
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