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.
Steeehhh rike!
Nats Strike Outs have been very very good to Children's Inn at NIH a residential "place like home" for seriously ill children and their families! The Washington Area Toyota Dealers Ks for Kids program which pledged $37 to The Inn for every National's strikeout this season. Listen below to find out how well that work out!!
Tennis anyone??
There was some very special tennis played at Georgetown Prep Tennis Club the other night. It was to raise money for the Yellow Ribbon Fund. It was called "Raising a Racquet for the Troops" The Yellow Ribbon fund assists injured service members and their families as they recuperate at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
How about a charity fund raiser that went up in smoke?
Well, that WAS the idea behind W Curtis Draper's "13th Annual Little Puff" an intimate gathering of cigar lovers (limited to 300 people). Proceeds from ticket sales and the auction benefit three local academic scholarships (The Erik Kristensen Memorial Scholarship in honor of a Navy SEAL killed in action; The Pat Krimm Scholarship & The Anne Berman Memorial Scholarship). As well as money for Breast Cancer programs at Sibly Hospital.
Are you aware that this is:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To give it a good start Susan G. Komen for the Cure held it's 3rd annual "Honoring The Promise Gala" in the Eisenhower Theatre of the Kennedy Center. Money raised will continue to support efforts in cutting-edge medical research and community health, including a major project in Southeast D.C. in Wards 7 and 8, communities with the highest breast cancer mortality rates in the nation.
A memory is a terrible thing to lose
And that's why more than 1,200 people braved the spitting rain to Walk to End Alzheimer's & Candlelight Rally in Northern Virginia. It is not too late to be part of the effort. The national 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's is on The National Mall Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Roasting doesn't always mean a "cooked goose"
As was the case at the 10th Annual Michael Wilbon/James Brown Celebrity Roast and Golf Classic. This year the roastees were Wilbon and JB themselves. Listen below to hear what "magic" occured! All to raise money for DC Cap (the DC College Access Program) which as an organization has helped 18 thousand DC Students enroll in college
The farmer's in the dell
Well, actually in Rappahannock County and a number of them are part of this weekend's 4th Annual Rappahannock County Farm Tour September 29-30 Rappahannock County is 65 miles west of DC in some of the most scenic countryside of Virginia. This popular, self-guided, family-focused farm tour emphasizes sustainable practices and incorporates farms, wineries, orchards, plant nurseries and farm schools into a weekend menu of events.
NEW THIS YEAR: Harvest Moon Farm & Forage Supper at Stonyman Gourmet Farmer in "Little" Washington --- featuring Chef Amy Brandwein, Executive Chef at Casa Nonna & Galileo Seating is limited. Tickets are $95 and can be purchased
Farm Tour admission is a $5 donation per person, ages 16 and older. Tickets on line by clicking here.
What do many grandparents, parents and teens have in common??
There really is at least one thing -- but you will have to listen to learn!
Flying high breaking the color barrier
Your emotions will zoom up and down like a fighter plane in Ford's Theatre with the newest production of FLY. Based on the experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen, Fly is the powerful story of four African-American military pioneers who proved themselves as officers and pilots during World War II. Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, directed by Ricardo Khan. "Fly" runs at Ford's Theatre thru October 21, 2012
The nose knows! Still!!
And it's back by popular demand for 3 weeks only! No matter how you tell it, when P. Nokio lies his noses grows. The World Premiere of "P.Nokio A Hip Hop Musical" is back on stage at Imagination Stage. It re-imagines the classic Pinocchio story in the enchanted land of Hip-Hopia. Written by Psalmayene 24, Music by Nick Hernandez, Directed by Psalmayene 24. P.Nokio runs this time for three weeks only September 29 - October 18. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda 301.280.1660
Do you know where your food comes from?
We had a chance to dine with some of the Farmers at the FreshFarm Penn Quarter Farmers' Market. Not just any dinner either. The executive Chef ofCedar Restaurant Aaron McCloud shops there every Thursday so he invited the farmers to an appreciation dinner.
The Capital Home Show has a star and then some...
Emmy award winning Mark Brunetz from the popular television series, "Clean House" will be appearing on the Fresh Ideas Home Stage throughout the weekend. Habitat for Humanity ReStore and the Interior ReDesign and Staging Association have come together to bring you the Stylish Studio - Your Home Headquarters ReDesigned. You'll be amazed at how an old, used item can be refreshed into a beautiful accessory for your home.
Extreme Pumpkin Carver - Sean Fitzpatrick is a professional pumpkin carver whose extreme carvings have been featured on the Today Show. He will carve 5-8 pumpkins per day based on themes, including the upcoming presidential election, and arrange them into a unique scene. He will answer questions and talk to the public throughout the carvings.
Capital Home Show, Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly.
Friday, September 21 10am - 9pm
Saturday, September 22 10am - 9pm
Sunday, September 23 10am - 6pm
Show Office Phone: 703-817-0662
Looking for a food fix???
Are you a food addict?? That is a very real possibility according to new scientific research. To the rescue 'The Hunger Fix The Three-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction' on sale now.
PTSD meets TM
We have two reports, the first is the simple science behind how Transcendental Meditation can help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The second is how one seriously traumatized warrior was helped by Operation Warrior Wellness and the David Lynch Foundation
Keeping life lines open
even when a college romance goes sour! Why? Because it could save your life. Listen to how that can happen.
In the pink!
It is a pink shirt tailor made for my body for the Newsbabes Bash for Breast Cancer 2012 thanks to measurements taken by a super high tech 3-D Body Scanner at Alton Lane Dupont Circle. It is much more private than the airport systems but it is also much more accurate and no X-rays as 32 sensors and receivers flash, recording thousands of data points. Then the computer generates your 3-D avatar which is sent on to the tailors who use the information to create a perfect fit. Alton Lane, 1506 St. NW, third floor. And it was all for charity!
Help the blind see the "Light the Way 5-K"
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) will host its second annual Light the Way 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Nationals Park, benefiting programs and services CLB provides to people of all ages who are blind, low vision, and deaf-blind in the Washington, D.C. region.
Happy 100th !!
You have to wonder how many different pianos were used by Jordan Kitt's Music to play Happy Birthday during its 100th Birthday celebration.
This may surprise some people but....
Not all news is BAD news. WTOP's Man About Town Bob Madigan shares GOOD news all the time! Miss Teen Maryland International 2012 Layilah Nasser is a natural example.
Dr. Oz does TM!!
And he recommends Transcendental Meditation to some of his patients as he did recently here in DC at Howard University.
