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Welcome from the Chairman and the CEO
Welcome to the first issue of DC Sports & Entertainment News, the new monthly e-newsletter from the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission! From local music festivals and concerts to DC's own NCAA bowl game, and from community events to professional sports teams, the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission is committed to making the District a world-class destination for first rate and exciting events. read more... | |
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DC Sports & Entertainment News
June 2009 | |
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John Thompson
NCAA and NBA Champion...Hall of Fame Basketball Coach...Accomplished
Broadcaster...D.C. Native...
A conversation with John Thompson...
Photo courtesy of Turner Broadcasting Stystem, Inc. |
| D.C.'s Spingarn High School is the only high school to produce two players that were named to the NBA's 50 Greatest Players
list in 1996 -
Elgin Baylor and
Dave Bing.
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For a complete list of upcoming events, click the venue link below:
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The DC Sports and Entertainment Commission seeks to enrich the local community by attracting and hosting sports, entertainment and special events in Washington, D.C. while promoting the nation's capital as a premier event destination.
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RFK Stadium 2400 East Capitol St, SE
Washington, DC 20003
P: (202) 547-9077
F: (202) 547-7460
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December 29, 2009
RFK Stadium
4:30 p.m.
Interested in volunteering for the EagleBank Bowl?
Submit your name, email address and phone number via the link below:
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PhotoTrack
Last month,
RFK Stadium hosted over
30,000 people for the
DC101 Chili Cook-Off,
which raised a record
$1.6 million benefiting
the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area |
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Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
June 5-15
Jazz in the 'Hoods
10 nights, 33 venues,
80 performances
The DCSEC and the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (DEJF) have teamed together to host Jazz in the 'Hoods presented by the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, a series of nearly 80 jazz performances and showcases spread out over 10 days and 33 venues within the District. Jazz in the 'Hoods brings the excitement and atmosphere of larger festival activities to the more intimate atmosphere of favorite neighborhood establishments. This year's DEJF celebrates New Orleans and runs June 5-15.
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 Hoop It Up
Hoop It Up, the largest 3on3 basketball tournament in the world, returns to
Washington, D.C. when the two-day tournament heads to the RFK Stadium festival grounds this summer. The tournament will feature teams of all ages and skill levels competing in a family-friendly, festival-style atmosphere. Deadline to register is June 22.
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AT&T National
Congressional Country Club
Tiger is Back!
Witness the action as host Tiger Woods brings golf's finest stars together to compete in the third annual AT&T National. For the second straight year, the DCSEC will provide tickets to District youth, giving area youth an opportunity to be exposed to the game of golf and experience one of the nation's historic golf courses.
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 Washington Freedom/
D.C. United Doubleheaders
The Washington Freedom return to RFK Stadium to team up with D.C. United for two more soccer doubleheaders this summer. Catch the District's two professional soccer teams in one historic stadium!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Freedom vs. Chicago Red Stars 4:30 p.m.
United vs. Chicago Fire 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Freedom vs. St. Louis Athletica 5 p.m.
United vs. Colorado Rapids 8 p.m.
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 Black Comedy Knockout
Hosted By Joe Torry Featuring Don "DC" Curry
Joe Torry hosts a hilarious comedy showcase featuring Don "DC" Curry and fellow comedians Joe Clair, Rudy Rush, Marcus Combs, Gerald Kelly and Tony Woods and a special appearance by DJ Sixth Sense. Tickets start at just $20 and are available at ticketmaster.com or at the door on event day. VIP floor seating is available. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. |
 DC Armor
Saturday, June 6, 13 & 20
DC Armory 7 p.m.
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Catch all the action - and maybe a football
or two - as the District's indoor football team
rocks the DC Armory during three Saturdays in June! DC Armor football packs all the fast-paced, hard-hitting, gridiron excitement area football fans love into an affordable, family-friendly package. With take-home footballs, tailgate parties, and non-stop action, what more could a football fan want!
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A Columbia Pictures film starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd will shoot this summer in Washington, D.C. The film production is slated to spend 14 weeks in the District and use over 100 local crew and several hundred local extras... Get the scoop
It's Hollywood vs. Disney World... LA Lakers meet the upstart Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals starting June 4. Lakers Kobe Bryant seeks first title since 2002... Get the scoop
Nation's Capital named America's Fittest City for 2009... Get the scoop
Real Housewives of D.C. is set to become the newest addition to popular Bravo TV series... Get the scoop
Washington Mystics return to the hard wood...The squad hosts the Atlanta Dream and former #1 draft pick Chamique Holdsclaw at the Verizon Center in their home opener on June 7... Get the scoop
"Beyonce I Am..." tour hits Verizon Center June 24th. International superstar to perform in D.C. for the first time since Inaugural week performances... Get the scoop
Artomatic 2009, the free month-long art festival, makes its home in a building near Nationals Park this year. Festival runs through July 5th... Get the scoop
The Washington Nationals host first-ever Black Heritage Night on June 5th. The team will celebrate the lives of prominent black men and women and the contributions of African-Americans to the game of baseball... Get the scoop
Big Tigger's 8th Annual Celebrity Classic basketball game returns to Trinity University June 5-6 to raise funds for prevention services and awareness of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Players expected to participate include Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Allen Iverson, Shawne Merriman, Clinton Portus, and Caron Butler... Get the scoop
Washington Wizards select 5th overall in the June 25th NBA Draft. Trade? Selection?... Get the scoop
World Team Tennis and the Washington Kastles return to the heart of the city at CityCenterDC stadium in July. Season and individual game tickets on sale now... Get the scoop | |
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