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.
Drama for the holidays!
That's the ticket!! Give the gift of live theatre with the purchase of a Washington-area theatre TixCertificate. Affordable - available in $20 increments, easy to use with no extra fees and valid for one year from date of purchase. Washington-area theatre TixCertificates are theatre gift certificates valid at a wide variety of local professional theatres more than 50 in all. TixCertificates are a program of theatreWashington (formerly known as The Helen Hayes Awards) and can be purchased online by clicking here or by calling 202.337.4572.
Singing for someone else's supper
Everyone attending The National Symphony Orchestra's "Handel's Messiah" is asked to bring canned goods for the Capital Area Food Bank. The NSO is joined by world renowned soloists and the University of Maryland College Park Concert Choir. It runs thru Sunday at the Kennedy Center.
What has two floors and two restaurant personalities in one??
That would be the new Market Tavern in Clarendon! It used to be Harry's Tap Room and the man who opened that in 2003 Michael Sternberg has transformed it into something new "Market Tavern" for one of the busiest restaurant scenes in the area.
A helping hand year round
Thousands of our neighbors depend on The Capital Area Food Bank directly or indirectly to fight hunger. The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest, public nonprofit hunger and nutrition education resource in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.
Having a steak in helping our injured warriors
That is NOT a misspelling. This is a story about how one small all-volunteer non-profit reaches out to our wounded by providing Friday night dinners at restaurants. The Aleethia Foundation has been doing dinners every Friday night since October of 2003. Click here for more information about helping!
Tis the season for parties
But, "The Greatest Holiday Party of All" ??!!?? That's what it was called. And it was the Kennedy Center. What did the party goers think?
The bells keep ringing
Because there are still many people in our area who need your help. That is one reason why so many WTOP staffers, reporters and anchors have volunteered to be bell ringers for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
And they have a high tech virtual Red Kettle so you can donate on line by clicking here
Some weekend fun possibilities
Some weekend fun possibilities
One of the Elves has worked diligently to create a fairly comprehensive list for you to consider.
Funny family fun
The British Players production of "Puss and Boots" is a wonderful example of British Pantomime traditionally performed in the winter months, with family audiences. It is not Mime as we know it, but a popular form of theatre, incorporating song, dance, buffoonery, slapstick, in-jokes, audience participation, and mild innuendo. Friday - Sunday thru December 18, For ticket information click here. Kensington Town Hall 3710 Mitchell St Kensington, MD
It is one of the glitziest of the year
And this will be the 25th Anniversary Leukemia Ball "Toast to Making a Difference". Saturday, March 31, 2012 Walter E. Washington Convention Center Between 7th and 9th Streets, NW
Pagaent of Peace seen peacefully
The National Christmas Tree, the National Menorah and The Pathway of Peace -- 56 small, decorated trees were planted surrounding the National Christmas Tree to represent all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia -- are all beautiful but getting to see them is not. Now, here comes the Washington Wine Academy with an idea to remove the parking pain.
Fantasy on stage
at the 50th Anniversary presentation of The Washington Ballet's "The Nutcracker". And guess who is going to be on stage at the historic Warner Theatre this Friday evening (12/9).
When being a ding-a-ling is a good thing
When you are a Salvation Army volunteer Red Kettle Bell Ringer. But what does it take to ring the bell??
Every time you see a Red Kettle and hear the familiar bell ringing, please donate generously. Every dollar you give stays right here, supporting programs in our community!
Meaning of an honor
as expressed by Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep after receiving one of the Kennedy Center Honors this past weekend.
Honoring the arts
When the Kennedy Center Honors are celebrated they honor all of the Arts. Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep, jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Broadway star-torch songstress Barbara Cook and singer song writer Neil Diamond were this year's honorees. The gala, which was taped Sunday, will be televised on CBS on Dec. 27 from 9-11 pm EST.
Honors are fun
The Kennedy Center Honors gala was black tie but it wasn't buttoned down. The gala, which was taped Sunday, will be televised on CBS on Dec. 27 from 9-11 pm EST.
A holiday parade that makes a SPLASH!
And it is this Saturday evening(12/3)! 12th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. 50 brightly lit powerboats and sailboats parade down the Potomac River to Old Town Alexandria fully decked out in lights and holiday décor. The parade is led by Alexandria's fireboat Vigilant and Washington, DC's fireboat John Glenn. Pre-parade festivities begin at 4 p.m. and include live musical performances and FREE photos with Santa Claus for kids and canines. Santa will arrive by fireboat at 4:15pm at the Alexandria City Marina behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Click here for more details
Victory! what is it really?
That was evident at the 25th Anniversary National Rehabilitation Hospital "Victory Awards Gala". Among those honored Robert David Hall, star of the CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. As well as Mickey Gilley, country music legend; Kevin Pearce, U.S. Snowboarder; Marquita Lister, opera star; and Edward Eckenhoff, the founder of NRH.
A tree for tots and toys, too!
For the 8th year Fairmont Washington DC has lighted it's Christmas Tree and Crystal Garden in support of the U.S Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program!
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