Here's something different to do with the whole family on Thanksgiving weekend.
The DC Rollergirls will present their second annual "Give Thanks for Derby" on Saturday, November 28, 2009. The competing teams, the DemonCats and the Cherry Blossom Bombshells will gather around the track to break bread--and each other. The event takes place at the DC Armory, at 2001 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the action kicks off at 4 p.m. with an exhibition bout between Scare Force One and the Heavy Metal Hookers of Philadelphia. The movement artists of Revolutionary Motion and Surprise Hoops will provide show-stopping halftime entertainment.
Tickets are just $12 for ages 12 and up, $6 for children 6 to 11 and free for kids 5 and under. They are available at the door or in advance through
Ticketmaster.
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Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has opened a new exhibition, "Holidays on Display," that examines the art, industry and history of the commercial holiday displays that enchanted the public from the 1920s to the 1960s. For many Americans, department-store displays stand out as an enjoyable memory and an integral component of civic, social life. "Holidays on Display" showcases numerous photographs, postcards and illustrations of parade floats--including examples from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade--and window displays from stores such as Marshall Field and Co. and John Wanamaker's. The exhibition will be on display through September 2010.
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The 2009 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is December 3, 2009 at 5 p.m. This year's lineup up entertainment will offer a diverse program of traditional holiday music including:
- Sheryl Crow, a multi-platinum, nine-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, three-time American Music Award winner and a People's Choice Award winner
- Common, a Grammy Award winning artist who has worked with producers Kanye West, Will.i.am, Pharell and others
- Ray LaMontagne, a singer-song writer whose most recent album, "Gossip in
the Grain" debuted at number three on the Billboard Charts.
- The United States Marine Band, under the baton of Colonel Michael J. Colburn
Tickets are required for the lighting ceremony. They have already been distributed through a lottery system.
You may visit the National Christmas Tree through January 1 and enjoy nightly musical performances.
Read more about the National Christmas Tree.
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Washington, DC Area Christmas Light DisplaysSee a guide to the top events going on this weekend in Washington, DC and the surrounding communities:
- ICE! - Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort - November 19, 2009 - January 10, 2010. The award-winning holiday attraction is a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice weighing 1.5 MILLION POUNDS! hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans and kept at a chilling nine degrees Fahrenheit. New in our region this year, this is an interactive holiday attraction you won't want to miss.
- Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade - November 21, 2009. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade including 50-foot balloons, floats, mounted police, Shriners, fire engines, antique cars, trained dogs, other marching and dancing groups and a special visit from Santa.
- Help the Homeless Walk in Washington DC - November 21, 2009. National Mall. Help raise awareness and funds to help the homeless in DC while enjoying a 3 mile walk around the city.
- Turkey Trots in the DC Area - Join friends, family, co-workers and neighbors and participate in one of the Turkey Trots in Washington, DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia. Find the schedule of Turkey Trots, Runs and Races in the Washington, DC area.
- Holiday Craft Shows - Craft shows are great places to get unique gifts for the holidays. Find a variety of craft shows in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
- National Geographic DC Warehouse Sale - November 20-22, 2009. DC Armory, 2001 E Capitol St SE Washington, DC. Truckloads of National Geographic books, globes, toys, clothing, travel gear, jewelry, home and garden accessories and more -- over 250,000 items -- for kids and families, adventurers and armchair travelers will be offered at 20 percent to 90 percent off. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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