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Comment Anonymous on Tuesday's Most Active Threads by , last updated: Oct 11, 2023 09:55 AM
I look forward to your blog posts, which lately have been far more entertaining than anything else posted on DCUM. You have a great sense [...]
Comment Troff document (with manpage macros) Jeff Steele on Special Edition: The Attack on Israel by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 11, 2023 07:09 AM
Thank you. Like everyone, I have my biases. But, I try to be accurate and accuracy generally demands objectivity. So, maybe that is a byproduct.
Comment Troff document (with manpage macros) Jeff Steele on Special Edition: The Attack on Israel by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 11, 2023 06:24 AM
I don't know enough about the specifics of what is happening in Israel to have a valid opinion of my own. People who I respect [...]
SANTA’S SPECIAL DELIVERY” Original Broadway-Style Holiday Musical by EncoreETAP, last updated: Oct 11, 2023 06:24 AM
Encore Theatrical Arts Project is pleased to present a original Broadway - style holiday musical. The Kringle Corporation has become the #1 Christmas Company in the world! But the bigwig owner of Holidash won’t let it last. Mr. Price sets out to undermine Santa and the elves, but will his trusty assistant follow through with the plan?
Comment Troff document (with manpage macros) Anon on Special Edition: The Attack on Israel by , last updated: Oct 10, 2023 12:55 PM
So would you expect this to generate a near-term rally-around-the-flag increase in support for Netanyahu? And longer-term, do you think that is likely sustained (he [...]
Comment Troff document (with manpage macros) Anonymous on Special Edition: The Attack on Israel by , last updated: Oct 09, 2023 03:34 AM
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I’ve been trying to research the situation and most sources are extremely biased in one direction or the other. Your [...]
Weblog Entry Troff document (with manpage macros) Monday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 10, 2023 11:26 AM
The topics with the most engagement yesterday included Palestinian civilians in Gaza, material for a MCPS professional development day, who is a "person of color", and a teenager and his friends rating their dinners.
Weblog Entry Troff document (with manpage macros) The Most Active Threads Since Friday by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 09, 2023 11:25 AM
The topics with the most engagement since my blog post on Friday include mean girls and mean moms, DC natives vs transplants, Hillary Clinton and MAGAs, and personal theories that might not have factual support.
Comment Troff document (with manpage macros) DCUD on Special Edition: The Attack on Israel by , last updated: Oct 08, 2023 08:04 AM
Of course the last sentence could easily be about Trump as well— we are just looking into the future
Big Meow and Forty+ Project at MoCA Arlington by janefranklindance, last updated: Oct 06, 2023 04:11 PM
Welcome to an event for age-diverse audiences at MoCA. Featuring the family friendly show The Big Meow and dance performed by Forty+ Project, you’ll experience lively performances and have the option to try out some of the moves. The afternoon includes food & drink refreshments. This is a free program for all ages to attend. (please register) The performance and reception will take place in the Tiffany Gallery of Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Arlington, which contains three original, wall-sized stained glass windows, attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Jane Franklin Dance performance in response to Public Art Installation “Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John by janefranklindance, last updated: Oct 06, 2023 04:11 PM
The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is pleased to announce that it was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund its community Artist Residency Program. The Artist Residency Program integrates visual and performing artists in the community to conduct interactive art engagements at the Waterfront Park public art initiative Site See. As part of the Artist Residency Program, Jane Franklin Dance was selected to bring interpretive movement pieces inspired by the artwork to the Waterfront Park.
Weblog Entry Troff document (with manpage macros) Thursday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 06, 2023 10:24 AM
The topics with the most engagement yesterday included a son whose girlfriend wants to move, Biden building border barriers (say that 5 times quickly), a coaching dilemma, and adopting a pit bull.
Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson Plaza by admin, last updated: Oct 05, 2023 04:52 PM
Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Gather your loved ones, friends, and colleagues to revel in the autumn spirit. Our exciting lineup of family-friendly and engaging activities promises fun, including a hay bale maze, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon twisting, strolling characters, DJ and dancing, plus so much more. Enjoy complimentary hot cider and check out local eats from Capital Harvest on the Plaza vendors. The event is weather permitting and activities are while supplies last.
Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures by admin, last updated: Oct 05, 2023 04:52 PM
The Czech Embassy will host an evening of Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures for young children on October 17, 2023. (Book session below.) Ever heard of the Bogeyman, the Forest Demon, Water Goblin, Rusalka, or the Noonday Witch? Join us for a glimpse into Czech fairytales and folklore. An introduction to Czech mythical creatures will be followed by a walk, intended for children’s amusement, through the haunted forest upon the grounds of the Czech Embassy. Pondering Czech legends, adults will enjoy understanding the origins and explanations behind the most notorious, intriguing, and a few lovable, fictitious yet legendary sprites, spirits, and ghosts. This event is intended for children ages 5-10 years old. It is a children’s event, as part of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2023 – Eliška Junková.
Weblog Entry Troff document (with manpage macros) Wednesday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 05, 2023 12:40 PM
Yesterday's topics with the most engagement included test optional admissions, the next Speaker of the House, a teenager refusing to attend holidays with grandparents, and smart phones for high schoolers.
Weblog Entry text/h323 Monday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 04, 2023 04:10 PM
The topics with the most engagement yesterday included a missing girl in New York, the lure of selective colleges, the cost of cars, and a poster at odds with her husband over children.
Auditions for the play "Abdication!" at Silver Spring Stage: 10/15 and 10/17 by admin, last updated: Oct 04, 2023 04:08 PM
Auditions for Abdication! at Silver Spring Stage written by Naya James, directed by Yvonne Paretzky Audition Location and Dates: Silver Spring Stage 10145 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Audition Dates Sunday, October 15 at 1pm Monday, October 16 at 7pm Callbacks: Wednesday, October 18 at 7pm, by invitation Can’t attend in person? Email us at abdication@ssstage.org to arrange a video submission. Performance Dates: January 26 – February 11, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm) Synopsis: Abdication! is a dystopian triptych of one-act plays that delve into a future where society grapples with technology, love, and identity.
Halloween Party at My Gym Potomac by admin, last updated: Oct 04, 2023 12:12 PM
Friday Oct. 27th Three time slots available 12:30-1:15 5:00-5:45 6:00-6:45
Parents Night Out at My Gym Potomac by admin, last updated: Oct 04, 2023 12:12 PM
Oct. 20th 6-9pm
Comment Troff document (with manpage macros) Anonymous on Monday's Most Active Threads by , last updated: Oct 03, 2023 11:41 AM
Re. "Boots Theory" and Jeff's line, "All I can say is that whoever came up with this theory never bought a BMW." Jeff, your summaries [...]