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Offline imref

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« on: March 31, 2022, 05:30:39 pm »
We saw Laurie Anderson's exhibit at the Hirshorn a few months ago. Definitely worth seeing if you are into modern / abstract art. It will be featured on 60 minutes this coming Sunday

https://twitter.com/60Minutes/status/1509632279471079429
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2022, 07:07:29 pm »
Bump (what a cultured lot we WNFF'rs are... ;) )
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Re: Art and Culture
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2022, 08:45:06 pm »
Quote from: imref on March 31, 2022, 05:30:39 pm
We saw Laurie Anderson's exhibit at the Hirshorn a few months ago. Definitely worth seeing if you are into modern / abstract art. It will be featured on 60 minutes this coming Sunday

https://twitter.com/60Minutes/status/1509632279471079429
loved her work in WKRP
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2022, 09:01:06 pm »
Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 22, 2022, 08:45:06 pm
loved her work in WKRP
:lol: Loni > abstract art any day :mg:
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2023, 10:09:43 pm »
The Van Gogh immersive experience was well worth the time and effort to see.
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2023, 05:29:31 pm »
Last few days to see Edward Hopper's New York at the Whitney, NYC.

https://whitney.org/exhibitions/edward-hopper-new-york
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2023, 09:39:28 pm »
Thanks for the heads up!!
Quote from: welch on February 26, 2023, 05:29:31 pm
Last few days to see Edward Hopper's New York at the Whitney, NYC.

https://whitney.org/exhibitions/edward-hopper-new-york

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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2023, 10:30:53 pm »
If you’re local, the national gallery has at least a couple of pieces
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2023, 09:40:00 am »
Saw "The Enigmatist" at the Kennedy Center last night. It's a one-man magic/puzzle/history show starring David Kwong who is both a crossword designer and magician (and expert scrabble player).  The show is highly interactive, prior to going into the theater, audience members have to solve four puzzles in the lobby. During the show there are a number of opportunities for audience involvement. The way he works the history of cryptography, puzzles, and magic tricks together is fascinating.  Highly recommended. Get there at least 45 minutes early to work the lobby puzzles. Last day is July 2nd.

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2022-2023/enigmatist/

Review that doesn't give much away:
https://mdtheatreguide.com/2023/06/theatre-review-the-enigmatist-at-the-kennedy-center/
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« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2023, 06:21:03 pm »
Quote from: imref on June 26, 2023, 09:40:00 am
Saw "The Enigmatist" at the Kennedy Center last night. It's a one-man magic/puzzle/history show starring David Kwong who is both a crossword designer and magician (and expert scrabble player).  The show is highly interactive, prior to going into the theater, audience members have to solve four puzzles in the lobby. During the show there are a number of opportunities for audience involvement. The way he works the history of cryptography, puzzles, and magic tricks together is fascinating.  Highly recommended. Get there at least 45 minutes early to work the lobby puzzles. Last day is July 2nd.

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2022-2023/enigmatist/

Review that doesn't give much away:
https://mdtheatreguide.com/2023/06/theatre-review-the-enigmatist-at-the-kennedy-center/

Work is going to prevent me from making that, but it sounds like a fantastic show! It's great you were able to go and had a great time
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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2023, 09:16:26 pm »
The Play that Goes Wrong at Kennedy Center is :hysterical:
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2023, 07:26:38 am »
Here's my favorite from this year's Edinburgh Fringe...

Illustration of what it means to be British.   'We're British - I'm sorry, but we don't apologize...'   :hysterical:   ;) 
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2023, 08:38:16 am »
Quote from: English Natsie on August 27, 2023, 07:26:38 am
Here's my favorite from this year's Edinburgh Fringe...

Illustration of what it means to be British.   'We're British - I'm sorry, but we don't apologize...'   :hysterical:   ;) 
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« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2023, 03:34:54 pm »
Parade of Trabants at the Spy Museum this Saturday!
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« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2023, 05:13:58 pm »
Quote from: imref on November 01, 2023, 03:34:54 pm
Parade of Trabants at the Spy Museum this Saturday!

Wow!  As they're not all that common, over here, I assume they're quite a 'cult' car in the States?...
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« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2023, 06:28:04 pm »
Quote from: English Natsie on November 01, 2023, 05:13:58 pm
Wow!  As they're not all that common, over here, I assume they're quite a 'cult' car in the States?...

Same 10 or so every year are there
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« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2023, 02:53:20 pm »
Finally had a chance to check out the new Spy Museum and it was incredible though somewhat overwhelming. We left after about 3 hours because it was getting late and we were hungry.

I'd recommend trying to get there around 10 AM, then spend until about noon, then either hit the food court behind it or walk to the Wharf for lunch, and then go back. It would provide a nice break and more time to see and do everything inside. The Wharf is about a five minute walk. We went there for dinner afterwards.
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« Reply #19 on: December 21, 2023, 11:39:09 pm »
Saw this tonight at the Kennedy Center. Definitely recommend:

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2023-2024/improvised-shakespeare/

Based on a suggestion from the audience, they put on an almost two hour improv play, In Shakespeare’s style, based on Die Hard.
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« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2024, 11:01:06 pm »
Saw tick tick boom at the KC tonight. Among the best shows I’ve ever seen. Just incredible performances.
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« Reply #21 on: February 22, 2024, 03:34:54 pm »
Pandas are coming back to the San Diego Zoo and talks are underway to bring them back to DC:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-send-new-pandas-san-diego-zoo-rcna139926
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« Reply #22 on: February 22, 2024, 03:47:11 pm »
Quote from: imref on February 22, 2024, 03:34:54 pm
Pandas are coming back to the San Diego Zoo and talks are underway to bring them back to DC:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-send-new-pandas-san-diego-zoo-rcna139926
Panda Express is looking forward to the end of its supply chain difficulties.
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« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2024, 03:50:49 pm »
The Pandas were always overrated. They don’t do anything. 
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« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2024, 04:08:29 pm »
Quote from: Natsinpwc on February 22, 2024, 03:50:49 pm
The Pandas were always overrated. They don’t do anything. 
they eat a lot of bamboo and they draw a lot of visitors.
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