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DC Sports & Entertainment News
                                                                                        November 2009         
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 RFK Stadium 
 
Bouncy seats...Great sightlines...Memorable performances...Iconic moments...Legendary D.C. venue... 
 

 D.C...Did U Know? 

           
 The 86th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is December 3, but for the first time, tickets to the D.C. holiday tradition will be distributed via an online lottery system. Lottery registration is November 4 - 6 only. Tickets are required and free.
 

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EagleBank Bowl 

 
 December 29, 2009
 RFK Stadium
4:30 p.m.
 
Interested in volunteering for the EagleBank Bowl?
 
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 PhotoTrack                                                                 
   Last month, RFK Stadium was electric during the USA soccer team's last second draw with Costa Rica. Wrote ESPN.com's Bill Simmons: "...entire sections swaying, tons of history...It's an incredible place."  More on RFK  
 
Photo: John Todd/isiphotos.com
What's Hot 
EagleBank Bowl
adds Big 12 Conference
  
ACC, Conference USA, Navy &
Army all return during 2010-13
  
DCember Rocks at RFK! The WCSA and the EagleBank Bowl announced the bowl lineups for 2010-13 - the Big 12 Conference enters the fold and agreements were extended with the Atlantic Coast Conference, Conference USA, Navy and Army. This year's game is December 29 at 4:30 p.m. 
 
Metropolitan Cooking
& Entertaining Show 
 
November 7-8
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
 
Five of Food Network's biggest stars head to the Washington Convention Center to dish up mouthwatering cuisine and fresh cooking techniques at the 4th annual two-day food expo.
 
Paula Deen, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri, Tyler Florence and the Neelys are joined by several of the D.C. area's hottest chefs in cooking demonstrations. Plus entertaining workshops, product samplings, celebrity book signings, food and wine pairings,
300+ exhibitors and more.
 
Kaleidoscope - Ice Skating
Variety Special
 
Monday, November 16
Verizon Center
7 p.m. 
 
Skating, song and survivorship is celebrated with the debut of Kaleidoscope - a holiday variety special featuring Olympic skating champions and musical artists in support of cancer awareness and prevention. The show features the return of cancer survivor Scott Hamilton (above right) in his first TV performance in five years. Joining Hamilton are skaters Dorothy Hamill, Kristi Yamaguchi and Nancy Kerrigan and singer Olivia Newton John. Kaleidoscope will be taped at the VC and air nationally on FOX on Thanksgiving Day from 4 - 5:30 p.m. 
 
 
Click here for more information.
Terra Cotta Warriors 
 
November 19 - March 31 
National Geographic Museum 
 
D.C.'s National Geographic Museum is the final venue on the four-city U.S. tour of Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor. The exhibition showcases 100 sets of objects, including 15 terra cotta figures, the largest number ever to travel to the U.S. from the tomb of China's First Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi (reign 221-210 B.C.). Considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the enormous tomb complex contains thousands of terra cotta warriors intended to protect him in the afterlife. The exhibition is the centerpiece for Destination DC's "Weekend Warriors" tourism promotion and one not to be missed.
 
Tickets: www.warriorsdc.com; Related programs, restaurant offers, hotel packages & more: www.weekendwarriorsdc.com.
Washington Wizards
Open Season
 
2009-10 Season
Verizon Center
 
Gilbert Arenas (right) joins newcomers Mike Miller, Randy Foye and Fabricio Oberto as the Washington Wizards tipoff the 2009-10 season. Six home games are on tap in November including
Eastern Conference matchups with Miami and Cleveland.   
 
National Geographic 
Warehouse Sale
 
November 20 - 22
DC Armory
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 
Attention NG fans and bargain shoppers. Get a jump on holiday shopping at the annual National Geographic Warehouse Sale at the DC Armory. Fourteen tractor trailers of books, maps, globes, toys, clothing, luggage and more will be available at prices discounted up to 90 percent. Admission to the sale is FREE.   
 
DC Sports & Entertainment News Archives
Talk of the Town
Washington Craft Show returns to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center November 6 - 8. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright makes a special guest appearance during the 22nd edition of the popular three-day show...Get the scoop 

Real World DC recently wrapped production after a nearly four-month shoot in the nation's capital...the D.C. edition of the MTV staple premieres December 30 at 10 p.m...Get the scoop 
 
Fight Night 2009.
Join heavyweights of business and legends of boxing for a special night devoted to helping D.C.'s kids at the Washington Hilton November 5...mix, mingle and participate in live and silent auctions all to benefit Fight For Kids and organizations that invest in the children of D.C....Get the scoop 

Athlete: The Sports Illustrated Photography of Walter Iooss. The "photo laureate of American sports" displays more than 40 photos from a legendary 50-year career, each accompanied with the story behind the image...'The Catch', Jordan, Unitas, Ali, Tiger - some of the world's most iconic moments and athletes on display at the Newseum now through December 31...Get the scoop 

Smile! FotoWeek DC is back. International photography festival returns with an unprecedented lineup of events and exclusive showings. Programs, exhibits, lectures, workshops and more in several locales throughout the D.C. area November 7 - 14...most events are FREE...Get the scoop 

Midnight Madness has passed, the preseason rankings are out and college basketball season is here...men's pre-conference tournaments begin November 9...women's hoops action underway first week of November. Check local listings for schedules of area teams.
 
Holiday Season in the Nation's Capital. Bah humbug...not! It's never to early to celebrate the holiday season...Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" takes the stage November 23 - January 3 at the newly renovated Ford's Theatre but there is much more to enjoy...Get the scoop
 
Rockin' and Rollin' at the DC Armory. Talk turkey with the DC Rollergirls when the league returns to action November 28. Main bout features the defending champion DC DemonCats vs. the Cherry Blossom Bombshells...action begins at 4 pm - tickets mandatory, turkey legs optional...Get the scoop 

What's The "Real" Deal? Real Housewives of DC has quietly begun filming in the D.C. area. Bravo hasn't officially announced the latest group of housewives to be featured on the hit franchise but one wife appears to be the real deal ...Get the scoop 

Veterans Day 2009. November 11...Show appreciation for the military for their courage, sacrifice and dedication in service to the nation...Get the scoop
Photo Credit: 
 National Christmas Tree photo by Terry Adams / National Park Service
Scott Hamilton photo by Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press
Terra Cotta Warriors photo by Wang Da Gang