Upcoming events ...

Defending Liberty: War Memorabilia Exhibit
May 4-Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.)
Drug Enforcement Administration Museum and Visitors Center
A collection of objects from World War II and other wars, including the Gulf War, Vietnam, World War I and the Civil War.

America’s Greatest Generation
May 19-June 14, 10 a.m. (Mon.-Sat.), 11 a.m. (Sun.)
Lakeforest Mall
View a video exhibit where local veterans share their experiences with today's generation and a collection of photographs and memories depict the lives of Asbury Methodist Village residents who fought during World War II.

Noon Hour Concert in McPherson Square Park
Wednesdays, June 2 - August 18, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Farragut Square Park
Come out and enjoy great sounds at lunchtime presented by the National Park Service. Rain dates will fall on the following Friday.

Twilight Tattoo
June 9, 16, 23 and 30, 7 p.m.
Ellipse, south of the White House
This hour-long sunset military pageant features ceremonial units including
The U.S. Army Band Blues Jazz ensemble, and vocalists from The U.S. Army
Chorus. For further information call 202-685-4989.

Cyrano de Bergerac
June 8-Aug. 1, afternoon and evenings
The Shakespeare Theatre
$16-$66
Michael Kahn directs one of the most loved plays of the last century, described by the critic Robert Coleman as "the greatest theatre piece ever penned." Charming, proud and romantic, Cyrano is one of the theatre's most memorable characters.

Carter Barron Amphitheatre Summer Concerts
June 12-Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Carter Barron
An eclectic mix of daily performances at this outdoor venue include the National Symphony Orchestra, “Doo Wop Night,” with Pookie Hudson & the Spaniels, the Orioles and the Swallows, and “Latin Night,” with Orquestra La Romana and Son de Aqui.
Call (202) 426-0486 or (202) 334-4748.

Bill Clinton Memoir Release Party
June 21, 10 p.m.-midnight
Politics & Prose Bookstore
Attend a panel discussing the Clinton years, pick up a copy of Bill Clinton’s memoir My Life, and stop by for refreshments. The store is selling the book for $28 (orig. $35).

The Producers
June 23-Aug. 22, 1:30p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Opera House
$35-$90
The new Mel Brooks musical makes its Washington premiere for a limited 9 weeks. Winner of 12 Tony awards, this laugh-out loud comedy stars Lewis J. Stadlen as Max Bialystock and Alan Ruck as Leo Bloom.

A Night in Tuscany
June 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Garden of the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
$15 members, $20 non-members
Presented by the Circle at Sewall-Belmont young professionals.
RSVP (202) 546-1210 or RSVP@sewallbelmont.org.

NSO Capital Fourth
July 4, 8-9:30 p.m.
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol
The National Symphony Orchestra’s annual Independence Day concert features
Barry Bostwick, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb, and American idol star Clay Aiken.

Fort Dupont Summer Theatre
July 10-August 14, 8p.m. (Saturdays)
Fort Dupont Park
Have an evening picnic and listen to some of the finest musical entertainment in the Washington DC area. Performances include Cuba Gooding, Sr., Roy Ayers, and John Lucien.
For further info, call 202-426-5961 or 202-619-7222.

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