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Jenner will discuss book at Sixth & I
Tickets include autographed copy of trans icon’s memoir
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Reality star Caitlyn Jenner will appear at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (600 I St., N.W.) to discuss her memoir, “The Secrets of My Life,” on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
Jenner’s memoir begins with her childhood and achievement as a gold medalist Olympian and continues through her public transition. Her marriages and relationship with her children are also highlighted. Buzz Bissinger, journalist and author of “Friday Night Lights,” facilitates the discussion. Following the event, GLOE Director Josef Palermo will lead a short post-discussion for guests wanting to share their thoughts on the talk.
Tickets are $35 and include an autographed copy of Jenner’s book. The post-discussion is free for ticket holders. For more details, visit sixthani.org.
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
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The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
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The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
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The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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