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DC Sports & Entertainment News
June 2010 |
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D.C. native & jazz legend Duke Ellington's love of baseball led him to his first job: selling peanuts at Washington Senators baseball games at Griffith Stadium. |
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For a list of upcoming events, click the venue link below:
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The WCSA creates economic and community benefits for D.C. by attracting and promoting hospitality, athletic, entertainment and cultural events.
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Contact WCSA - Sports, Ent & Events
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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, 2010
RFK Stadium
2:30 p.m. ET
Get the latest on the EagleBank Bowl!
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PhotoTrack
Last month, Scott Weiland and
the Stone Temple Pilots headlined the DC101 Chili Cook-Off on the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds.
This year's Cook-Off raised $1.3 million for the National
Kidney Foundation.
Photo credit: Kyle Gustafson |
 WCSA presents annual
Jazz in the 'Hoods series
June 1-13
Multiple D.C. locations
Celebrate the rich history of jazz in D.C. and enjoy great music during Jazz in the 'Hoods presented by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. Jazz in the 'Hoods brings the excitement of the DC Jazz Festival to the more intimate atmosphere of favorite neighborhood restaurants, clubs, hotels and galleries. Performances feature local and internationally known jazz artists in neighborhoods such as Adams Morgan, Georgetown, U Street, Southwest, Woodley Park and Capitol Hill. Most performances are FREE.
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"Truck Touch" at RFK
Saturday, June 12
RFK Stadium Lot 7
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Get up close and personal with some of D.C.'s hottest wheels. A host of D.C. government agencies present more than 20 vehicles used to provide vital city services for viewing and exploration at the annual "Truck Touch" at RFK Stadium. This family-friendly FREE event showcases high-tech vehicles and operational equipment including plows, trucks, wreckers, front end loaders and police helicopters.
Click here for more information |
 D.C.'s Boys of Summer
heat up Nats Park
Nationals host Cincy, Pittsburgh,
White Sox and KC In June
The Washington Nationals host 12 games at Nats Park in June. First up is a six-day stretch against the Cincinnati Reds (June 4-6) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (June 8-10). The Nats close out the month against the White Sox and Kansas City in back-to-back series June 18-23.
The date circled on calendars throughout the region? June 8. After burning through the minor leagues, pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg will make his major league debut at Nats Park against the Pirates that day. The action is heating up in Nats Park - don't miss it.
Click here to purchase tickets |
 Free Summer Music
and Movies!
Free summer concertsFree summer moviesSummertime in the nation's capital brings FREE music and movies in neighborhoods throughout the region. A popular D.C. summer tradition is "Screen on the Green," a showing of classic movies on a huge screen on the National Mall. Click on the links above for 2010 schedules. |
 United for D.C. Celebrity
Golf Tournament
1757 Golf Course
12 - 6 p.m.
Join D.C. United players and coaches for the ninth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at the 1757 Golf Course in Dulles, Va. Each foursome has the opportunity to play with a United player or coach, a TV or radio personality, a current or retired professional athlete or other celebrity. All proceeds benefit United for D.C.'s literacy, health and after-school soccer programs. Click here to register.
At RFK Stadium, United host three home games in June, including a pair of games against Real Salt Lake June 2 & 5 and a charity match against the El Salvador National Team June 19.
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DC Sports & Entertainment News Archives
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Wizards are #1! The Great Wall of Chinatown? The Washington Wizards captured the first pick in this year's NBA Draft and are poised to rebuild under new owner Ted Leonsis. The NBA Draft is June 24 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City and will be broadcast live on ESPN starting at 7 p.m.
'Thurgood' makes D.C. appearance. The critically acclaimed play detailing the life of African-American icon Thurgood Marshall comes to the Kennedy Center Opera House June 1-20. Tony Award winner Lawrence Fishburne reprises his Broadway role on the Baltimore native and Supreme Court justice...Get the scoop
Silverdocs Film Festival. The best documentaries from every corner of the globe are showcased during the Silverdocs Film Festival at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. June 21-27...Volunteer opportunities are available...Get the scoop
Taylor, Max, James and Jill. The Verizon Center features a Grammy award-winning concert lineup this month including songstress Taylor Swift June 1 & 2, Carole King and James Taylor June 8 & 23 and the soulful sounds of Maxwell and Jill Scott on June 18...Get the scoop
D.C. Pro Sports Roundup. Capitals to play in 2011 NHL Winter Classic against arch rival Pittsburgh Penguins at Heinz Field on New Year's Day...recent rumors suggest D.C. will host Winter Classic in the next 2-3 years...Mystics six-pack on tap in June, WNBA team hosts six games at the VC this month including the return of Chamique Holdsclaw with the Atlanta Dream...Freedom host Chicago June 12 at Maryland SoccerPlex...Redskins are at Redskins Park for mini-camp June 16-18.
Conan O'Brien at Constitution Hall. Get your laugh on with Conan O'Brien right here in the nation's capital. Conan's "Legally Prohibited from being Funny on Television" tour hits Dar Constitution Hall June 8. The jokes begin at 8 p.m...Get the scoop
Inaugural D.C. Triathlon. So you think you're an athlete? Test your endurance at the first annual Washington, D.C. Triathlon June 20. A swimming, biking and running tour of D.C., the course features breathtaking vistas, monumental landmarks and finishes on Pennsylvania Avenue. The race is almost sold out so grab your swimming cap and register now...Get the scoop
D.C. on "Best City for Next Decade" list. And you think D.C. is a hot spot now. Washington, D.C. ranked third on Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine's "10 Best Cities for the Next Decade" list. D.C. was noted for its creativity in music, arts and culture, as well as population growth from 2008-09. Now about the traffic...Get the scoop
2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Get ready for an international exposition of culture as millions descend upon the National Mall June 24-28 and July 1-5 for the 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The 2010 festival highlights Asian Pacific Americans and Mexican culture through interactions with theater, music and dance performances...Get the scoop
18th Annual BBQ Battle. What's summer without some good barbecue? The Safeway National Capital Barbecue, held June 26-27 in the heart of the nation's capital, features top contestants from across the country battling for the title of National Barbecue Champion. D.C.'s own Chuck Brown headlines the great musical lineup during the day. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids...Get the scoop
DC Caribbean Carnival. Get ready for an outdoor party experience in celebration of the DC Caribbean Carnival. "Live in the City" is June 25 from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. on the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds. Enjoy live performances and an array of ethnic foods that reflect the diversity of the islands...Get the scoop |
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