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		<title>Washington DC Has Numerous Cultural Museums</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting a cultural museum in Washington DC can be like taking a history class for the children in the family. There are several to choose from and many of them are free or have a very nominal cost. The American art museum is one of the Smithsonian&#8217;s and one of the largest collections of American [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visiting a cultural museum in Washington DC can be like taking a history class for the children in the family. There are several to choose from and many of them are free or have a very nominal cost.</p>
<p>The American art museum is one of the Smithsonian&#8217;s and one of the largest collections of American art can be found there. It is a good reflection of the American culture and diversity. <br />The B&#8217;nai B&#8217;rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum is a great place to visit if you are interested in Jewish history. It takes advance reservations<span id="more-46"></span> so it is important to arrive early and plan on spending at least half the day. Very small children might not enjoy this graphic museum.<br />The Black Fashion Museum is fun if you want to look at black fashion from the past and up to the present day. It is provides a nice short visit and all ages would enjoy visiting this unique museum. <br />The Children&#8217;s Museum is a must see for the whole family. This cultural opportunity will remind everyone that it is important to be a lifetime learner and that there are always new things for everyone to find out about. Old and young can have a nice day at this interesting museum.</p>
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		<title>Learning About Culture Can Be Had In Washington DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington DC is a place which is full of history, both US history and local history, and there are several themes which allow visitors to learn about the culture of the people living in the city today, and the past events which took place there. Whether you are looking for a history lesson about your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington DC is a place which is full of history, both US history and local history, and there are several themes which allow visitors to learn about the culture of the people living in the city today, and the past events which took place there. Whether you are looking for a history lesson about your Country, or just want to learn what the locals do, there are several places of interest you can visit, to do either or both. </p>
<p>Visiting the various musuems, city hotspots where the locals hang out, art galleries, restaurants, outdoor<span id="more-45"></span> and indoor shopping centers, and other places of interest will really allow a tourist to see the daily life of the people who live there. Also asking locals where to go is a great way to see what the culture really thrives on, and what the people living in this area are really in tune with. There is no one way to learn about the culture of Washington DC, just visit several places of interest, and speaking to the locals is a great way to start learning about culture. But, there are several things to do, places to see, and people to meet to fully appreciate the culture of Washington DC.</p>
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		<title>Washington DC Can Serve For A Learning Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of historic places that can be toured by families and groups who visit our nation&#8217;s capital is truly astounding. From exhibits in the Smithsonian, to historic monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, practically everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about American history can be found in Washington, D.C. Of course, the capital&#8217;s history is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The number of historic places that can be toured by families and groups who visit our nation&#8217;s capital is truly astounding. From exhibits in the Smithsonian, to historic monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, practically everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about American history can be found in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>Of course, the capital&#8217;s history is just as interesting as the country&#8217;s. Founded in the late 19th century, Washington was once a swampy parcel of land<span id="more-44"></span> that few people had ever visited. After it became the nation&#8217;s capital, it was still a place that few politician&#8217;s wives cared for. Today Washington is seen by millions of tourists each year, and they all come away with the same sense of awe over our country&#8217;s incredible past.</p>
<p>From humble beginnings, Foggy Bottom, as Washington is often called, has grown to become one of the world&#8217;s most fascinating and influential cities. In addition to its monuments and museums, Washington is known for its cherry trees, its army of lobbyists and buildings like the Watergate. If you get the chance to visit this amazing city, then you will see the good along with the not so good, but it will certainly be a learning experience.</p>
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		<title>Top 3 List: DC First-Timers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s say you live out in rural Virginia with a pasture on one side and a barn on the other. You&#8217;ve got satellite star internet at home and you&#8217;ve been reading a lot about the cultural scene in Washington DC so you decide to take a quick trip into the city&#8230;what do you see? Here [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s say you live out in rural Virginia with a pasture on one side and a barn on the other. You&#8217;ve got <a href='http://www.satellitestarinternet.com' >satellite star internet</a> at home and you&#8217;ve been reading a lot about the cultural scene in Washington DC so you decide to take a quick trip into the city&#8230;what do you see? Here are a few of our best picks for the best of the best when it comes to DC novices&#8230;<br />National Gallery of Art &#8211; If you&#8217;re at all into art the National<span id="more-42"></span> Gallery should be your first stop. There are halls and halls full of famous and should-be-famous works and you&#8217;ll gain a newfound appreciation for exactly how worldly DC really is.<br />Pink Line Project &#8211; If you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about the artists who call DC home, head to the Pink Line Project&#8217;s main office to get a brochure. They can point you towards galleries who specialize in local artists and map you out a plan.<br />Ben&#8217;s Chili Bowl &#8211; We had to put this one on here because, well, it&#8217;s just so good! Don&#8217;t miss Ben&#8217;s and his delicious and filling chili.</p>
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		<title>Komi DC restaurant makes the grade</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unlike most fine-dining restaurants that pride themselves on glamour and showiness, Komi is a restaurant that thrives on mystique and simplicity. The exterior of its location on 17th St. NW is non-descript, with a few closed windows and the name in bold red and black. The website is equally sparsea blank white background with a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unlike most fine-dining restaurants that pride themselves on glamour and showiness, Komi is a restaurant that thrives on mystique and simplicity. The exterior of its location on 17<sup>th</sup> St. NW is non-descript, with a few closed windows and the name in bold red and black. The website is equally sparsea blank white background with a small viewing window that shows a procession of pictures of a man gathering vegetables. A sign nearby reads &#8220;Komi&#8221; in what appears to be Cyrillic. The menu options below invite the user to contact them for more information, and the menu is a mystery other than that it&#8217;s set at 125.The reason for the lack of information (or at least one of the reasons) is that Komi is a tasting restaurant, which offers a continuing series of delicacies to make your night one to remember. Each new treat is even more delicious when you don&#8217;t know what to expect. Suffice it to say that the majority of the food is Greek- and Italian-influenced.<span id="more-28"></span> Of course, it&#8217;s the job of restaurant critics to expound on the food, and if you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about what awaits you, you can check out reviews from <a href="http://www.frommers.com/"><em>Frommer&#8217;s</em></a>, the <em>Washington Post</em>, and the <em>DC Foodie</em>. In 2009, the <em>Washingtonian </em>named Komi the city&#8217;s best restaurant.If you dig even deeper, you can deduce that the man in the photographs on the website is probably none other than owner and chef Johnny Monis. Despite his young age, Monis has created a slice of heaven in his small restaurant, one that tastes great no matter what you&#8217;re expecting.</p>
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		<title>Tour the White House like a pro</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although our nation&#8217;s capital is open to everybody who wants to come and experience the heart of America, it&#8217;s impossible to have a successful tour without planning. There are both security and logistical questions to consider. Follow this guide and you&#8217;ll have an educational and enriching experience.First, you must make plans with one of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although our nation&#8217;s capital is open to everybody who wants to come and experience the heart of America, it&#8217;s impossible to have a successful tour without planning. There are both security and logistical questions to consider. Follow this guide and you&#8217;ll have an educational and enriching experience.First, you must make plans with one of the <a href="http://www.house.gov/writerep/">Congressional representatives of your state</a>, at least a month in advance of your chosen date. You don&#8217;t have to wait that long, thoughespecially prepared groups can make plans up to six months in advance. Before you finalize a date, talk it over with everyone in your group, which must be ten people or more. While this might seem like a large number, it&#8217;s a great way to plan a trip together with the extended family that you haven&#8217;t seen since that last Thanksgiving dinner.<span id="more-14"></span> Otherwise, you can add a request to be matched up with another small group in your proposal.Once your date has been chosen, you have to go through the security process. Every member of the group must be cleared by the U.S. Secret Servicethat means even children and old Aunt Hattie. If the person is under fourteen, clearance can be gained simply by listing the name and birth. Everybody who is over fourteen must list this information along with their social security number and citizenship. If you don&#8217;t include this information in your initial request, it must be received by the ticket office at least five business days before the tour.Once you&#8217;re past all that, you&#8217;ve done the hardest part, but there&#8217;s still one more thing to consider: packing. If you have any prohibited items on you, you won&#8217;t be allowed to enter, and there are no storage areas around the White House. Besides obvious items like guns, knives, and other weapons, leave home personal grooming items, pens and needles, cameras and recorders, and any bags, backpacks, or purses.</p>
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		<title>Lesser-known attractions in the DC area</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody can list the big names to check off your first trip to Washington, D.C.: The White House. The Smithsonian Museums. The Lincoln Memorial. But if you&#8217;re on your second or third visit, or if you&#8217;re a local, there&#8217;s plenty of opportunity to get out of the mainstream and visit some other D.C. treasures. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody can list the big names to check off your first trip to Washington, D.C.: The White House. The Smithsonian Museums. The Lincoln Memorial. But if you&#8217;re on your second or third visit, or if you&#8217;re a local, there&#8217;s plenty of opportunity to get out of the mainstream and visit some other D.C. treasures.
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<li><strong>The Library of Congress</strong> is more than just the largest library in the world. It regularly features rotating exhibits like &#8220;Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture&#8221; which looks at the role Bob Hope played in American political history. In addition, the amazing architecture and art collection of the Library is always on display.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.usbg.gov/"><strong>The United States Botanic Garden</strong></a> is a gorgeous piece of history dating back to 1816. Today, the Garden not only houses over 26,000 plants in a variety of categories, but also promotes sustainability and environmental concerns. <span id="more-12"></span>Taking a journey through the gardens after visiting some of the more popular areas is a perfect way to reconnect with nature.</li>
<li><strong>Gravelly Point </strong>is located right across the Potomac and is a popular sightseeing spot for airplane aficionados. It&#8217;s just north of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and visitors can also see an exhibit of flight curiosities in the Exhibit Hall of Terminal A. However, the real thrill is standing at the end of the runway and feeling the rush as planes launch and come in for landings.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.oakhillcemeterydc.org/"><strong>The Oak Hill Cemetery</strong></a> in Georgetown was founded in the 19<sup>th</sup> century and provides a beautiful example of that era&#8217;s Romantic movement in Architecture. Visitors can see graves dating back to the Civil War and some even earlier. Founder William Wilson Corcoran wanted the Cemetery to be a respectful and popular site for visitors and family members alike, and his wishes have survived up to the present day.</li>
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		<title>Kids are the focus in recent D.C. news</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summertime for most kids is an opportunity to get away from school and enjoy time playing video games or hanging out at the park. But for those who are either ill or impoverished, summer can be just another season in a difficult young lifejust another dream. Thankfully, people in and around Washington, D.C. are working [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summertime for most kids is an opportunity to get away from school and enjoy time playing video games or hanging out at the park. But for those who are either ill or impoverished, summer can be just another season in a difficult young lifejust another dream. Thankfully, people in and around Washington, D.C. are working to make that dream a reality in a number of ways.First, a bike co-op in Alexandria called <a href="http://velocitycoop.org/">Velocity</a> is hoping to provide future skills and self-esteem to area teens by teaching them the skills of bike repair. Volunteer Christian Myers grew up with too much time on his hands and a penchant for getting into trouble until he saw the change a mentor could make in a young person&#8217;s life. He worked as a bike messenger in D.C. for 12 years before forming Velocity to pass his skills on to others.<span id="more-9"></span> Teens learn all the details of crankshafts and pedals as they work to build their own cycle, which they then keep. Velocity also offers courses such as bicycle maintenance classes for suggested donations of 30. Interested readers can also donate online at the velocity website.Another new development is the unveiling of the first children&#8217;s emergency room in Washington, D.C. Although the center doesn&#8217;t open officially until September, the company behind Children&#8217;s National Medical Center has been dedicated to helping children for 140 years. D.C. Committee on Health Chairman David Catania was instrumental in the development of the hospital, remembering his own youth as a meningitis patient. On July 17, the El Zol Spanish radio station will be broadcasting live and interviewing patients at the hospital, helping to raise even more awareness about this already exciting event. If you&#8217;re interested in donating online, you can find the form <a href="http://www.dcchildrensfoundation.com/site/Donation2?df_id1660&amp;1660.donationform1&amp;s_srcnavlink">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hot music clubs in Washington, D.C.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The D.C. area has long been a hotbed for musical inspiration, spawning popular folk bands like The Lovin&#8217; Spoonful and The Mamas &#38; the Papas in the &#8217;60s and several seminal hardcore punk and emo groups in the &#8217;80s with groups like Bad Brains and Minor Threat. The spirit of those eras still lives on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The D.C. area has long been a hotbed for musical inspiration, spawning popular folk bands like The Lovin&#8217; Spoonful and The Mamas &amp; the Papas in the &#8217;60s and several seminal hardcore punk and emo groups in the &#8217;80s with groups like Bad Brains and Minor Threat. The spirit of those eras still lives on in the city today, and visitors and locals alike can be a part of it by checking out a show at a local venue. Here are some to add to your list.The <a href="http://www.rockandrollhoteldc.com/"><strong>Rock and Roll Hotel</strong></a> is a unique venue on H Street that combines the thrill of live music with the comfort of private hotel rooms. Visitors can rent out their themed rooms for the evening for parties and other events. <span id="more-7"></span>The Hotel prides itself on being 15 minutes from everything, so its easy for hoppers to start at another club and make their way over. Some notable groups appearing later in the year include Deer Tick, Ariel Pink&#8217;s Haunted Graffiti, and Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh fame.<strong>Black Cat</strong> is an all-ages club, although it still follows the D.C. Curfew law. The venue opened in 1993 in an effort to revitalize the live music scene in DC, and also helped the U Street Corridor to recover after a period of urban decline. The Red Room Bar is a no-cover area of the club where you can always find music, movies, or poetry going on. Legends Cap&#8217;n Jazz are playing a sold-out show on the 23<sup>rd</sup>.The <a href="http://www.930.com/"><strong>9:30 Club</strong></a> is a historic spot that&#8217;s been around in various guises since the 1970s, when it hosted a variety of New Wave and punk groups. With a capacity of 1200 people, the venue caters to both local and major touring groups like Bob Dylan and Radiohead. NPR&#8217;s program <em>All Songs Considered</em> broadcasts live concerts from the club by hit groups like Animal Collective and Neko Case.</p>
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		<title>D.C. on the cheap</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you&#8217;ve taken care of transportation and accommodations for your Washington, D.C. trip, you&#8217;ll probably want to save your money for important things like dining, museums, and souvenirs. Not everybody knows that a cheap night doesn&#8217;t have to mean sitting in the hotel watching Pay-Per-View. There are plenty of regular free events for tourists to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once you&#8217;ve taken care of transportation and accommodations for your Washington, D.C. trip, you&#8217;ll probably want to save your money for important things like dining, museums, and souvenirs. Not everybody knows that a cheap night doesn&#8217;t have to mean sitting in the hotel watching <a href="http://www.indemand.com/">Pay-Per-View</a>. There are plenty of regular free events for tourists to enjoy.At the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/keaq/"><strong>Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens</strong></a>, visitors can witness the last natural marsh in D.C. War veteran Walter Shaw started the water gardens in the late 1800s, using wild water lilies from his home state of Maine. Today, the Gardens house a delicate system of plants and animals, including butterflies and beavers, that make it a popular spot for an afternoon stroll.The <strong>C &amp; O (Chesapeake &amp; Ohio) Canal</strong> is a shipping route leading to the Potomac. <span id="more-4"></span>At 185 miles long, though, it&#8217;s still an impressive tourist attraction, and it&#8217;s not uncommon to see people biking alongside the banks. Just make a detour to see this site during your trip to Georgetown.For more historically-minded visitors, the <strong>National Archives</strong> are free and open, featuring all the important government documents of our country. Among the three billion records is the original Declaration of Independence. Genealogists can also use the text and microfilm records to look into their family histories. The only cost is for making copies of the documents.Family-friendly theater lovers will want to start their weekend off at the <strong>National Theatre</strong> with Saturday Morning at the National, a free series which has been going on since 1984. The new season kicks off on September 19 with magician Damian Hart, followed by snake expert Michael Shwedick and his scaly friends on September 26.If you&#8217;re in the area on the second Thursday of the month, check out free jazz at the <strong>Smithsonian American Art Museum</strong> in their &#8220;Take Five!&#8221; series, with refreshments available at the museum caf. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to D.C. freebies. See what else you can find on your own.</p>
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