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‘Diner’ musical makes regional debut
Hit show features music by Sheryl Crow
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Cclockwise from the far left, Derek Klena, Josh Grisetti, Aaron C. Finley, Matthew James Thomas, Adam Kantor and Bryan Fenkart. (Photo by Christopher Muelle)
“Diner,” a musical by Grammy Award-winner Sheryl Crow and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Barry Levinson, opens at Signature Theatre (4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va.) Dec. 9-Jan 25.
The musical, a stage adaptation of the film, tells the story of a group of childhood friends who reunite for a wedding during Christmas at a diner in Baltimore. As they reunite, they also contemplate the future while singing rock and roll.
Tickets range from $36.80-91.15. For a list of show times and to purchase tickets, visit signature-theatre.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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