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The Movement / (Rams Head Live)

Moody Blues / (D.A.R. Constitution Hall)

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Baltimore Ravens / (M&T Bank Stadium)

Harlem Globetrotters / (1st Mariner Arena)

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Porgy and Bess / (Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

Hamlet / (Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

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About Washington, DC

Founded in 1791 as the capital of the United States, Washington DC is at the center of both national and world politics. Landmarks such as the White House, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial draw thousands of tourists each year and underscore the importance of Washington's political past and present. DC is also a dynamic city, famous for world-class dining, entertainment, and culture. Tourists should take time to stroll through the charming shops, restaurants, and cafés in historic Georgetown. Or, browse the artsy streets of Dupont Circle. The impressive Smithsonian museums are a must for everyone, and the Vietnam and Holocaust memorials serve as poignant reminders of the tragedy of war. If time allows, take a boat ride up the Potomac to George Washington's Mount Vernon. As for seasonal activities, Washington is always hopping with year-round festivals and events.

Washington, DC Factoid
The US Capitol is the focal point of DC's street system. From it, the city extends into four quadrants – NW, NE, SE and SW. The quadrant designation indicates the location in relation to the Capitol. The twin-shell dome atop the Capitol hovers 285 feet above the ground and weighs 9 million pounds! Depending on the temperature outside, the dome contracts up to 4 inches a day. And no, that's not Pocahontas perched on top. It's a 19-foot-tall bronze statue called "Freedom."

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