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Anonymous on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 13, 2023 10:06 AM: Thank you for your caring note and your effort. Wishing peaceful resolution to the conflict and empathy going forward.

Czech Christmas Market 2023 by admin, last updated: Oct 13, 2023 10:06 AM: 'Tis the season to be jolly! The Embassy of the Czech Republic brings the magic of the season to its annual Czech Christmas Market on November 4, 2023, from 9:00 am to 6 pm. Browse stands filled with beautiful handcrafted ornaments, Bohemian crystal, exquisite bead and glass jewelry, wooden toys, fine art photography, books & prints, decadent chocolates, Moravian wines and traditional liquors. Enjoy the taste and smell of mulled wine as well as an assortment of delicious Czech pastries and savory cuisine. Adore the array of live animals for selfies. Listen to children of American Sokol Washington, DC and Slavic American Sokol performing Czech Christmas carols and live music by Orchester Praževica. Admission free. Reservations required.

Anonymous on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 13, 2023 09:27 AM: Exactly to this: "I don't really expect anyone to listen to me or care what I think, but nevertheless I have something to say. First,..." [...]

Anonymous on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 13, 2023 03:49 AM: Thank you Jeff for your thoughtful note.

Anonymous on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 12, 2023 09:52 PM: Well said! I’ve sifted through most of 390 pages. Despite having so much to contribute, I’ve only posted once about heroic efforts of women in [...]

Anonymous on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 13, 2023 03:49 AM: Thank you for sharing this. It is helpful to hear about what you’re seeing across the board. Hang in there and thank you for trying [...]

Avalon on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 13, 2023 03:48 AM: We talked about this conflict last month, when you told me about your studies. Who could've imagined in just a few short weeks we would [...]

The Nutcracker presented by Festival Ballet Virginia, December 2 by admin, last updated: Oct 12, 2023 10:25 PM: Festival Ballet Virginia is performing The Nutcracker at the Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, with two performances to choose from: Saturday, December 2 at 12 PM & 5 PM. Join us for this full-length, festive holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky’s complete score. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through the Land of Snowflakes and on to the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy where all the sweets come to life! While at the show, visit the Holiday Boutique – featuring ornaments, handmade items, nutcrackers, jewelry, stocking stuffers, books, toys, and sweets. All proceeds benefit Festival Ballet Virginia, a non-profit 501(c)3 pre-professional dance company. Special ticket pricing for all scout troops (contact us for details at scoutinfofbv@gmail.com)! VIP Members get a special behind the scenes look at the show and photos with principal dancers. Tickets on sale now at: https://tinyurl.com/FBV-Nutcracker Showtimes: Saturday, December 2 at 12 PM and 5 PM Location: Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/FBV-Nutcracker Festival Ballet Virginia is a non-profit dance company in residence at Greater Washington Dance Center.

DCUD on Special Edition: The Hamas-Israel War on DCUM by , last updated: Oct 12, 2023 09:44 PM: Thanks. As if the anguish of what’s happening isn’t bad enough we have to live with all of the awful rhetoric too.

Wednesday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 12, 2023 11:25 AM: The topics with the most engagement yesterday included teaching the Hamas-Israel conflict in schools, Mary Lou Retton's health insurance situation, a suspicious notepad, and the free speech of Harvard students.

Tuesday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 12, 2023 09:06 AM: The topics with the most engagement yesterday included dinner guests wearing sweats, anxiety about returning to the office, changes caused by Covid, and Trump and the current political environment.

Anonymous on Tuesday's Most Active Threads by , last updated: Oct 12, 2023 08:09 AM: Your commentary is always so insightful. I hope you will become a social commentator, as you always seem to present both sides in a balanced [...]

Thursdays Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 12, 2023 08:47 AM: A troll thread, a leaking home, starting a HOA, a misbehaving toddler, and regrets about leaving a cheating spouse topped the charts yesterday.

Jeff Steele on Tuesday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 12, 2023 08:08 AM: Thank you. As they say, you can laugh or you can cry. It's more fun to laugh.

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 [...]

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.

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?

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 [...]

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 [...]