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.
Art can feed body and soul
The Phillips Collection turns the spotlight on its beloved masterpiece, Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party, with a special installation and French culinary experience in honor of the museum's 90th anniversary. The Phillips partners with Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square to bring Renoir's feast for the eyes to the table. For the month of September, prix fixe Renoir-inspired menus at iCi Urban Bistro
A 24 hour party around the globe including DC!
In over 80 of the world's premiere locations, preparations are underway for an historic event. Inspired by the adventures of Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, The Global Party will reach around the world in 24 hours with over 80 exclusive simultaneous parties, bringing together more than 80,000 of the world's elite for the social event of the decade to support a collection of acclaimed charities. Lima Lounge 1401 K Street is the exclusive host of The Global Party in DC on Friday night
Your invitation to a 'by invitation only' 9-11 commeration
9/11: 10 Years Later—An Evening of Remembrance and Reflection tonight, Thursday, September 8 at 7:30pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Artists will include Denyce Graves, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Leo, Wynton Marsalis, The Voices of Inspiration, under the Direction of Nolan Williams, Jr. and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Mauceri. Commemorative remarks and readings will be offered by Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Madeleine Albright, Leon Wieseltier, and other guest speakers. The event will be livestreamed via Facebook at 7:30 p.m. tonight, September 8th. Viewers may tune in at Facebook.com/KennedyCenter or Facebook.com/TheNewRepublic by clicking on the "9/11 Livestream" tab. Alternatively you can watch at www.livestream.com/kennedycenter.
Fashionistas flash mob
Fashion-forward Georgetown will transform into a fashion playground on September 8th from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., as more than 80 Georgetown stores, restaurants and salons come together to host an extraordinary evening of shopping, entertainment and neighborhood-wide fashion events during the global shopping celebration, Fashion's Night Out. From roaming dancers and a fashion flash mob, a stylish pop-up shoppers' lounge, an epic Georgetown wedding competition and giveaway, and even an old-school haberdashery for the gents, Georgetown's Fashion's Night Out promises shoppers the most memorable fashion industry celebration DC has ever seen for the second year in a row.
You can get a sneak peek and taste
of the highly anticipated soon to open Pearl Dive Oyster Palace & Black Jack from chef/owners Barbara and Jeff Black. The 1st View Pre-Opening Charity Cocktail Party is Saturday, September 10th, 6:00pm-1:30am 1612 14th St. NW $30 per Person $40 at the Door. Free Food and Cash Bar. ALL proceeds benefiting the Washington Nationals Diabetes Care Complex at Children's National Medical Center For tickets & more information click here.
If you love books
then you will love what is happening on the National Mall Sept. 23 & 24th. The 11th annual National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress.
Nats play softball
in the form of the Washington Nationals Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team. The WWAST (Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team), represents some of our nation's bravest and most determined heroes, soldiers and veterans. These young extremely athletic men have sustained severe injuries resulting in amputation while serving in the military/war, and through extensive rehabilitation, they have become competitive athletes again. The Nats and WWAST are now officially partners.
They call it a harp, you call it a harmonica
but it is a way to share to share the blues with strangers who can become fast friends. Listen to what I found outside the DC Blues Festival when I met up with Harmonica Blu.
Would you believe free can give you the blues?
It did for thousands of your neighbors Labor Day Saturday afternoon at the DC Blues Festival.
I'll never grow up
but Cathy Rigby will GO UP into the air over the Filene Stage at Wolf Trap this weekend for a brand new production of Tony Award-nominee Cathy Rigby IS Peter Pan. he New York Times says "Rigby still carries off the flights, fights, and acrobatics that make Peter Pan audiences mesmerized."
Casting calls for kids
City at Peace is holding TWO more tryouts for the 17th Season after-school program to promote cross-cultural understanding, positive change and non-violent conflict resolution all through the power of the arts! It is open to any and all 13-19 year olds from DC, Maryland and Virginia. Try Outs:
Monday, September 12th, at 4:30pm
Friday, September 16th, at 4:30pm
City at Peace is located inside the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE
Everyone's singin' the blues!
at this weekend's FREE 23rd Annual DC Blues Festival Saturday(9/3) noon to 7:30pm Free blues in the park at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre and great blues from the DC Blues Society Band, Preston Shannon, Grady Champion, Nadine Rae and the AllStars, Swamp Dog Clark and so much more… 16th & Colorado NW
Late summer page turner
It's the true story of a local TV producer turned restaurant owner and IRS defendant thanks to the untimely death of her husband. "Innocent Spouse" by Carol Ross Joynt
Advances in breast cancer
There is more research in how breast cancer spreads and sometimes to the brain. Patricia S. Steeg, Ph.D. is the Womens Cancers Section Senior Investigator at the National Cancer Institute
Taking a trip in a way back machine
Its a great weekend for time travel at the Maryland Renaissance Festival! The Festival is located on Crownsville Road, in Anne Arundel County in Crownsville, just outside of Annapolis
The Nats Labor on Labor Day
but they have lots of holiday Grand Slam weekend fun planned for you including Lifehouse performing live as well at Kids Run the Show on Sunday -- $1 Kids Day - Purchase up to 4 tickets for children ages 3-12 for $1 each, with the purchase of one full-priced adult ticket. And the Wounded Warrior Amputee Celebrity Softball game follows Kids Run The Bases. And a lot more.
Spreading Goodwill
By giving to and getting from Goodwill of Greater Washington Find out what they have by listening!
Irene Left Overs??
The Salvation Army - National Capital Area Command 2626 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The Capital Area Food Bank 645 Taylor Street, NE
A blow your socks off Rube Goldberg type video all done in one take..
Showing just what the Greenbelt Youth Circus does. This coming weekend, they will be performing the largest youth circus ever in this region (45 kids ages 7 to 16 performing tight rope, stilt walking, unicycling, aerial fabric, static trapeze, juggling, and much more.) The show is called "Inspiration", and it is a circus exploration of the things that inspire America's children. Friday, August 19 At 7:00 pm. Saturday, August 20 At 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Greenbelt Community Center Gym. Admission is free, but tickets are required. CALL 301-397-2208
A drink for a cause
RX: A Unique Blend of Cocktails, Culture, Philanthropy and Style. Each month December 2011, the mixologists of M Bar & Lounge, in Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel will create cocktails inspired by notable Washingtonians for everyone to enjoy while raising money for Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals. Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW
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