Updated October 2, 2001 |
AROUND TOWN |
NATIONAL
GALLERY OF ART SCULPTURE GARDEN
Designed to offer year-round enjoyment. Features
twenty works from the Gallery's growing collection
as well as loans for special exhibitions.
The ice rink through March 15th.
ADMISSION CHARGED
National Gallery of Art and Sculpture Garden
Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
*For information, call 202-737-4215.
Right: "Typewriter
Eraser," 1999 by Claes Oldenburg and
Coosje van Bruggen
WHITE
HOUSE TOURS
Visitors view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, South Lawn,
Children's Garden, Rose Garden, and the State Floor rooms
of the White House. Self-guided ticketed tours are
held Tuesday through Saturdays on a first-come,
first-served basis.
FREE ADMISSION
The White House Southeast Gate
E Street and East Executive Avenue
Washington, DC
Tuesdays through Saturdays
9am to 5pm
*For information, call 202-456-2200.
MOUNT VERNON TOURS
Featuring a 40-minute tour of the
historic
George Washington home. Tour describes
the history
of the outbuildings and 18th-century Mansion.
Open daily including holidays and Christmas.
ADMISSION CHARGED
Historic Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA
8am to 5pm
*For more information, call 703-780-2000.
FREE CONCERT
FREE
Millennium Stage
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
No tickets required.
*Please note
that The Millennium Stage presents
free performances every day of the year at 6pm.
These performances of music, dance, and theater
takes place on the Kennedy Center's
Millennium Stage Grand Foyer.
*For more information, call 202-467-4600.
ROCK CLIMBING AT EARTH TREKS
Come explore Earth Treks indoor rock climbing arena.
Indoor facility features a 44 foot climbing surface filled with
towering cliffs and jagged rocks. Fun for any novice climber.
ADMISSION CHARGED
7125 C Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD
Opened every Saturday and Sunday (9am to 6pm)
*For more information, call 410-872-0060.
THE
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART ORCHESTRA
Begins its 57th season of FREE
weekly concerts
West Garden Court of the West Building
National Gallery of Art
Sixth and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Performances EVERY Sunday at 7:00pm
No tickets required
*For information, call 202-842-6941.
WASHINGTON
MONUMENT REOPENS
Featuring virtual tours, interactive displays and
exhibits about the Monument's history and renovation.
FREE ADMISSION
(tickets required)
Washington Monument Visitors Center
15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
*For information, call 202-426-6841.
