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Woodrow Wilson House
Electric Car Rally.
Woodrow Wilson House, in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, DC,
will host an electric car rally on Saturday, June 2,
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. during Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend. The event will include a parade
of electric vehicles down Massachusetts Avenue to
Dupont Circle at 11:00 a.m. followed by a display of
historic and modern electric cars in Wilson House’s
driveway and garage. Visitors can have their photo taken behind the wheel of an electric car, speak to electric
car owners to learn what all the fuss is about, discover how to build and race a solar-powered model electric car
and see some in use (weather permitting), and get special behind-the-scenes access to the 1921 Milburn Light
Electric Opera Coupe-the same make and model driven by Wilson’s secret service agents in the White House – on
loan from the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. Visitors will also enjoy free access to the museum and
the exhibition, “Woodrow Wilson, President Electric: Harnessing the Power of Innovation in the Progressive Era”
on display through October. Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S St. NW. 202-387-4062. woodrowwilsonhouse.org
1921 Milburn Light Electric Opera Coupe. Photo: Courtesy of Woodrow Wilson House, a National Trust Historic Site, Washington, DC
The Washington Ballet-Once Upon A Time.
Inspired by fairytales from around the world, The Washington
Ballet performs a collection of new productions showcasing its
Studio Company dancers and four world premieres from TWB’s
David Palmer, Monique Meunier, Elaine Kudo, Lucy Bowen McCauley and Andile Ndlovu. May 19 and 20, 1:00 p.m. and 5:30
p.m. $50. THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org. The Washington Ballet @THEARC works to
enliven the beauty and discipline of dance in southeast Washington. It offers a pre-professional ballet program for children
ages four through 18 as well as the adult program with classes
in Modern, Hip Hop, Pilates, and African dance.
Azaria Rice is performing the “finger fairy” variation from Sleeping Beauty
from last year’s Spring Performance. Photo: Theo Kossenas
Marine Barracks Evening Parade.
The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. The story of the ceremony reflects the story of Marines around the world. The ceremony begins with
a concert by the United States Marine Band. Free. It is wise to have reservations
that can be made online at mbw.usmc.mil. Friday evenings, through Aug 31.
Guests admitted starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests should be seated by 8:00 p.m.
Program begins at 8:45 p.m. Marine Barracks (front gate), Eighth and I Sts. SE.
202-433-4073. mbw.usmc.mil
Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Photo: Cpl. Dengrier Baez
Lamb Jam.
Eighteen of DC’s top chefs will ewe-night for the second annual American Lamb Jam produced by the American Lamb Board. This ultimate
taste-off will feature top chefs and their creative preparations of lusty
lamb dishes accompanied by several wineries, breweries and more.
Judging will include awards for Best of Show, 1st Place Awards for
Shoulder, Leg of Lamb, Shank and Loin tastes. Guests vote and determine the People’s Choice winner. This year’s chefs are from Bibiana,
Poste, Urbana, Occidental, West End Bistro, ici, Againn, 701, Oyamel,
Max Fox Brewing Company, Cava, Bistro 525, Bourbon Steak, Boxcar
Tavern, Granville Moore, PS’7 and Vidalia. People’s Choice Award for
2011 went to John Critchley from Urbana. $50. Monday, May 21,
6:00-9:00 p.m. at Eastern Market North Hall. dc.fansoflamb.comg
The Preakness Infield.
The Infield action is the people’s party. This popular, multi-entertainment festival features live music on two stages, the bottomless MUG Club and a line-up of activities
capped off by the thrilling 137th Running of the Preakness Stakes. InfieldFest features
performances by Grammy Award winners Maroon 5 and multi-platinum rapper Wiz Khalifa!
The Beer Garden Jägermeister Stage welcomes regional favorites, Mr. Greengenes, Nashville-based country band, Little Big Town, and British rockers, The Darkness. You”ll also
see the Budweiser Clydesdales, the famed 82nd Airborne Division Freefall Parachute Team
drop-in, the US Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth fly-over and hear the Naval Academy Glee
Club sing “Maryland, My Maryland.” $50 until May 12 and then it’s $60. preakness.com.
Shackleford and jockey Jesus Castanon hold off Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom to win the $1 million
Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course last May. The 137th running of thoroughbred racing’s middle jewel of
the Triple Crown is set for Saturday, May 19 in Baltimore. Photo: Tom McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
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