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DC Sports & Entertainment News
July 2009 | |
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Tony Kornheiser
Legendary
D.C. Scribe...
Co-Host of PTI... Accomplished Broadcaster... Resident Humorist
A conversation with Tony Kornheiser... |
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International superstar
Michael Jackson performed at
RFK Stadium
three times during
his legendary career
- in 1984 and 2001.
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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?
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PhotoTrack
Last month, the DC Sports and
Entertainment Commission presented
Jazz in the 'Hoods
as part of the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, bringing more than 80 performances to 35 venues throughout the city.
*Photo by Toni L. Sandys -
The Washington Post |
 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Wednesday, July 8
RFK Stadium
U.S. Men's Soccer Returns to RFK!
The U.S. men's soccer team meets Honduras in a first round match as RFK Stadium hosts Gold Cup play for the first time. The doubleheader kicks off with Haiti vs. Grenada followed by USA vs. Honduras. The U.S. Men's National Team has played 18 games in the stadium, making RFK the site of more Team USA wins than any other stadium in the world (overall record 11-3-4).
Game Times: Haiti vs. Grenada 7 p.m. (EDT)
USA vs. Honduras 9 p.m. (EDT)
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 WPGC SummerFest ConcertSaturday, July 11
2009 BET Awards performer Trey Songz &
"Best Group" award winner Day 26 LIVE at the DC Armory!
Trey Songz and Day 26, along with Hurricane Chris, GS Boyz and F.L.Y., rock the DC Armory for one night only in one of the hottest concerts of the summer. Hosted by WPGC's DJ Flexx, the concert also features performances by local favorites TCB Band, Reaction Band, XIB Band and Xtasy. Doors open at 3 p.m.
General admission tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or at the DC Armory box office the day of the concert only. |
 DCSEC on Twitter!
DCSEC's Twitter site keeps residents and visitors up-to-date on the latest sports and entertainment news relevant to the D.C. area. Is Twitter the news outlet for the 21st century? read more...
Twitter members can begin following DCSEC by searching for "DCSEC" or "dcsports&ent" using the search option at the bottom of the Twitter home page. Not a Twitter member? Not a problem. Get the latest updates and announcements at www.twitter.com/dcsec. |
 Billy Joel & Elton John
"Face 2 Face" Tour
Music legends Billy Joel and Elton John come together on one stage, for one night in D.C., headlining the first concert to be held at the newly built Nationals Park. The piano men will perform individual sets, a number of duets, then combine forces for a rockin' finale!
Tickets are available through www.Tickets.com and www.TicketsNow.com. |
 Washington Kastles
Kastles Stadium at
CityCenter DC
11th & H Streets, NW
D.C. Hosts Advanta WTT Championship Finals July 26
The Washington Kastles return to CityCenter DC stadium for a second season, kicking off the first of seven home games on July 7th with a match-up against Venus Williams and the Philadelphia Freedoms. The Kastles also host the 2009 Advanta WTT Championship Finals on Sunday, July 26th. read more... | |
 2nd Annual "DC Truck Touch"
Saturday, July 11
RFK Stadium Lot 7
Ever dream of sitting behind the wheel of a fire truck or climbing into the cab of a bulldozer? The D.C. Department of Public Works invites you and your family to come out and experience first-hand the high-tech vehicles and equipment used to keep our great city running. This FREE, family-friendly event features vehicles and operational equipment from nearly every D.C. public service agency. |
 Washington Mystics
Hot Summer Nights
Join Mystics Managing Partner Sheila Johnson and other powerhouse women of D.C. for a night of "net-work" and fellowship at Mystics' Networking Night. Tickets are $40 and include seminar, networking, dinner and a Mystics ticket. Other July promotions include Camp Night July 15 and Gospel Night July 18.
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W Washington, D.C. is the District's newest hot spot...Bliss Spa, J&G Steakhouse, Rooftop Bar... The W Hotel opens its doors in the nation's capital July 8th... Get the scoop
Washington Redskins football is back! Redskins training camp kicks off Thursday, July 30th at Redskins Park... Heard the latest on the Redskins new tailgate policies? Want to check out training camp and fan appreciation day?... Get the scoop
A Capitol Fourth. Jimmy Smits hosts America's biggest birthday bash, featuring Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Natasha Bedingfield, the Jersey Boys cast, Michael Feinstein, Andrew von Oeyen, members of Sesame Street and more. The celebration will rock the West Lawn of the US Capitol Building on Saturday, July 4th at 8 p.m... Get the scoop
AT&T National through July 5th. Tiger Woods, Anthony Kim, Vijay Singh and 2009 U.S. Open winner Lucas Glover highlight a powerhouse lineup for this year's tournament... Tiger teams up with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the Earl D. Woods Memorial Pro-Am... Get the scoop
Real World D.C.? The MTV series begins filming its 23nd season this summer in the nation's capital... Get the scoop
D.C. United and the Washington Freedom return to RFK on July 18th for their final doubleheader of the season. Freedom vs. Athletica at 5 p.m. & D.C. United vs. Rapids at 8 p.m... D.C. United to play Chalatenango of El Salvador in CONCACAF Champions League match July 28 at RFK Stadium... Get the scoop
The Kennedy Center is mad for musicals. The Color Purple, featuring American Idol winner Fantasia, plays in the Opera House through August 9... Tony Award winning Spring Awakening runs July 7 - August 2 in the Eisenhower Theatre... Get the scoop
DC Divas, currently ranked #1 in the Women's Independent Football League, remain undefeated as they head into league championship playoffs in Boston July 11... Get the scoop
Legg Mason Tennis Classic nets four of the world's top 10 players for this year's tournament in Rock Creek Park... Tournament dates are August 1-9 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center... Get the scoop
Sounds of the Summer. D.C.'s July concert lineup has something for everyone: Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 - July 13th at Verizon Center; John Legend - July 17 at Merriweather Post Pavillion; Green Day - July 29 at Verizon Center... Get the scoop
On the Airwaves. The 17th annual ESPYs, hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, air on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19th... Two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin up for two awards (Best Play and Best NHL Player)... Major League Baseball All-Star Game airs live on FOX from Busch Stadium in St. Louis starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th... Which Washington Nationals players will represent the nation's capitol in the 80th edition of the Midsummer Classic?... Get the scoop
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