WTOP's Bob Madigan
Man About Town
Bob has one of the best jobs in the city. Enjoy some photos of what a "day at the office" is like for the Man About Town
Bob Madigan
Bob Madigan has been with WTOP Radio for 18 years. For most of that time, he has been covering the "Good" "Positive" news of Washington. Here is a chance to listen to some of his most recent pieces and you may even download if you wish. You can email Bob at bmadigan@wtop.com or follow him on Twitter.
** PHOTO: Bob Madigan, left, shaved his head for childhood cancer.
Girl Scouts it's more than just cookies!
This is National Girl Scouts Week (3/10-16) and the 90,000 girls and women of The Girls Scout Council of the Nation's Capital have been celebrating as you can hear by listening to the two clips below.
And the video is just below and a click away!
Girl Scouts celebrate movement, Women's History Month (VIDEO)
March 12 was National Girl Scouts Day, which commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Ga.
"Sequester - The Musical! March Madness Washington" Style!
No telling what next month's show title will be because Planet Washington's motto is "When News Breaks -- We Fix it". Whatever the April 20th show is, it will be Ken Rynne's creation w/Frank Plumer on keyboard & back up. He's been creating musical political satire ever since he was a wickedly funny kid growing up in Boston. The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
Proof friendships can and do last a long time
Case in point star of stage, screen & TV actor/singer Megan Mullally! (Will & Grace /Parks & Recreation) Who while in town for a gig at the Birchmere caught up with a best friend since 7th grade in Oklahoma City, Anna Fuhrman, owner of the fun boutique Proper Topper on Connecticut Avenue near Dupont Circle.
Nordic Cool is HOT!
but not for long. The Kennedy Center's Nordic Cool Festival ends Sunday March 17th. For a feel of the festival check out the four clips below!
This is a taste, this is only a taste
of the coming Kennedy Center Season announced by Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser. The 2013-2014 seasons of the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and Washington National Opera. Check out the two clips below.
Stars are shining from DC Schools
On Tuesday, March 26th, DC-CAP will hold its Fifth Annual DC-CAPital Stars Talent Competition and A Night of DC-CAPital Stars Gala at The John. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The event serves as the organization's largest fundraiser of the year. The competition showcases outstanding artistic abilities of college-bound students from the District of Columbia. Meet two of the competitors by clicking on the clips below.
Mon Mar 04th, 2013
Local kids get taste of airline travel
Forty kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington spent Tuesday evening at Dulles International Airport getting a taste of what it's like to get ready to fly in a Qatar Airways 777.
The laughter continues
With Washington's Only Original Political, Satirical Musical Comedy
Revue: HEXAGON 2013: A Raucous Caucus It's all fun and all volunteer and all for charity.
Hexagon has picked ALS
Association-DC/MD/VA Chapter as its beneficiary for 2013
Silver Spring, MD — Montgomery College Community Arts Center: now — 3/16
Arlington, VA — Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre: 3/21 —
3/23
It's time for lotza laffs!
With Washington's Only Original Political, Satirical Musical Comedy
Revue: HEXAGON 2013: A Raucous Caucus It's all fun and all volunteer and all for charity.
Hexagon has picked ALS
Association-DC/MD/VA Chapter as its beneficiary for 2013
Silver Spring, MD — Montgomery College Community Arts Center: now — 3/16
Arlington, VA — Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre: 3/21 —
3/23
You can bet on Gold Cup!
Para-mutual betting is coming to Gold Cup this spring. As first reported on Fauquier.com that the "Virginia Racing Commission approved a pari-mutuel application from the Gold Cup that will allow wagering, previously illegal under state and local code." Gold Cup is May 4th. You can hear more details on how this is being done by clicking on the clips below.
Oscar Party fun in a cool new place.
The brand new Edgar Bar & Kitchen hosted a Champagne infused "Moet & Chandon" Oscar Party" It was a great way to watch the Oscars and see this new place to "see and be seen" in DC. It is located in The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel. Click on the clips below to hear some of that fun night which included spending time with psychic Sherry Sherry.
Pop go the calories!
Whether it is a watching the Oscars or a movie itself, nothing makes the experience pop more than popcorn. But buttered popcorn is chock full of calories. A better and tasty alternative is a special kind of Olive Oil. As we learn from Renee Farr at Sapore Oil & Vinegar in the heart of historic Capitol Hill. 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Click and listen below.
Hitting a significant birthday?
Some people throw huge parties, but not Deb Fiscella. The Montgomery County resident is using the occasion to help kids with cancer. She's telling friends "no gifts for me, just donate to $50forthekids". Listen to the two clips below for more of this loving story!
High schoolers make abilities shine!
The high school winners of the National 2012-2013 AbilityOne® Design Challenge got to strut their stuff. The only competition in the country for high school students where students use science and engineering to help people with disabilities. Winners received scholarship awards. Among the five finalists (listed below)were two teams from Poolesville High School in Poolesville, Maryland. They took 2nd & 3rd Place.
Did you have crimes of valentine's passion??
There are thousands who did, including those who enjoyed the National Crime Museum's annual "Crimes of Passion". It was a three night adventure into the world of crimes and crime solving while being handcuffed to your date. Get a "feel" for what it was like in the two clips below.
Sharing the love
One of those who decided to stretch Valentine's Day beyond the 14th was Imagination Stage with Love, Friendship, and Possibility: A Benefit Concert by Mario Bonds we spoke before his Friday concert. You may listen to the two clips below.
Do you like to read? Thousands in DC would love to.
But they can't read or write. There are an estimated 90,000 adults in DC who have trouble reading and that's what the Washington Literacy Center (WLC) is trying to fix. At the 20th Anniversary "Love Letters for Literacy" we met former WLC student Gregory Gerald. You can hear his inspiring story in the two clips below.
Because Military Heroes need heroes, too!
That is a motto of the PenFed Foundation a non-profit that helps those who protect our freedoms by to meet the unmet needs of military personnel and their families. Helping in the areas of financial literacy, housing and support for the wounded.
Love is in the air
Valentine's Day is now Valentine's Weekend with the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC performing MY BIG FAT GAY WEDDING Saturday evening featuring lots of love songs from Broadway, party favors and cake in the lobby. With special guest Matt Alber. And, oh by the way, a REAL gay wedding. Sat.February 16, at 8 pm (ASL) Click here for Tickets $20.00 - $50.00. Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street NW
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