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DC Sports & Entertainment News
September 2010 |
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ALL CAPS. ALL DAY.
The 2nd annual Capitals Convention is October 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown D.C. Tickets on sale now!
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Washington, D.C. native Natalie Randolph, the new head football coach at D.C.'s Coolidge HS, ran track for UVA and won a league title with the DC Divas of the National Women's Football Association in 2006. |
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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, D.C. United delighted home fans with a
2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union at RFK Stadium. Check out match highlights below.
Click here
Photo courtesy of D.C. United |
 Swim, Bike, Run...
2010 Nation's Triathlon
Sunday, September 12
West Potomac Park
6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Get on your marks! Athletes from nearly 1,000 cities, 46 states and 14 countries will descend upon Washington, D.C. on September 12 to compete in the 5th annual Nation's Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the fastest growing triathlon in the country. Competitor Magazine named the Nation's Tri one of the Top 10 urban races in the country. In addition to world-class competition, activities include live music, vendors and food at the JetBlue Finish Festival.
Want to get involved? There's still time! Volunteer for the Nation's Triathlon and enjoy great new perks from the WCSA. As the Official Volunteer Sponsor for this year's Nation's Tri, the WCSA is promoting volunteerism for sports and entertainment events in the region.
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 September Soccer
Showdowns at RFK
September 1, 4, 7 & 25
Summer may be winding down but the
soccer action is still hot and heavy at RFK Stadium with three D.C. United games and an international friendly match between
neighboring foreign countries this month. First up...the Crew times 2. United host the Columbus Crew in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals on September 1 followed by an MLS matchup against the squad September 4. On September 7, El Salvador and Guatemala meet for an international friendly before United return to their home field against the Houston Dynamo September 25.
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 DC Shorts Film Festival
September 9-16
Landmark E Street Cinema
Keep it short. Keep it reel. The DC Shorts Film Festival, held September 9-16, will feature 97 short films in nine rotating showcases over the week. See films from aspiring D.C. filmmakers and 12 countries. Rated Best Festival in Washington City Paper's "Best of D.C." readers poll last year. Limited tickets remain.
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 Primetime Debut for
New-Look Redskins
Sunday, September 12
FedEx Field
8:20 p.m.
R u in? "NBC Sunday Night Football" opens its 2010 season with one of the most storied rivalries in sports when the Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys September 12 at FedEx Field. Kickoff for new head coach Mike Shanahan and the revamped Redskins roster is 8:20 p.m. ET. The Redskins host eight regular season games this year including a date with the Houston Texans on September 19.
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The Power of Style....
2010 DC Fashion Week
September 20-26
Various 'haute' locations
Get ready for the largest exhibition of fashion
apparel in the nation's capital. DC Fashion Week
is September 20-26 and features collections from a dynamic group of designers from around the world.
The fierce event lineup includes the Bridal Collections show at the Textile Museum (Sept 20), the Corjor International Fashion Show at The Park at Fourteenth (Sept 24) and a showcase of International Couture Collections at the Embassy of France (Sept 26). Some events are free to the public, while a select few require tickets that range from $25 to $45 for general admission.
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DC Sports & Entertainment News Archives
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Washington Freedom playoff drive. The Freedom are in the driver's seat for a WPS playoff berth. The squad travels to Chicago September 5 before hosting Atlanta at the Maryland SoccerPlex September 11. Check out their inspiring comeback after a mid-season 10-game winless streak...Get the scoop
Virginia Tech and Boise State face off at FedEx Field on September 6 in a Labor Day matchup described as the #1 non-conference college football game of 2010 by Rivals.com. Kickoff is 8 p.m on ESPN. The Hokies are wearing all black uniforms for first time in 100 years in homage to the school's Corps of Cadets...Get the scoop
Sweet Sounds of FREE MUSIC. MIA, Ludacris, TI, Matt & Kim, and the Yeasayers top this year's talent lineup at the 2010 Virgin Mobile FreeFest at the Merriweather Post Pavilion September 25. Tickets are FREE but $5 charitable donations are requested...Get the scoop The 22nd annual DC Blues Festival, featuring performances by top national and local acts, is September 4 from noon-7:30 p.m. at the Carter Barron Amphitheater...Get the scoop
The Tillman Story. Pat Tillman became an instant symbol of patriotism when he gave up his professional football career to join the Army in 2002. This emotional film, narrated by Josh Brolin, explores the controversial aftermath of his death as well as themes of heroism and honor. In theaters starting September 3 at the E Street Cinema...Get the scoop
Nats love their fans. September is Fan Appreciation Month at Nats Park! The first 20,000 fans will receive the official team photo (Sept 27) and the first 10,000 fans get a Nats T-shirt (Sept 28) and a Nats knit cap (Sept 29)...Get the scoop
Almost ready for her closeup. After 10 years of planning and over two years of construction, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest D.C. returns to the neighborhood in grand style October 23 with a full slate of activities. Tickets for the Opening Night Gala on October 25, chaired by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and co-chaired by Mayor Adrian Fenty and Mrs. Michelle Fenty, are hot commodities...Get the scoop It's Monumental. The Washington Capitals open training camp September 11 and host their first preseason game at the Verizon Center on September 28. The Washington Wizards and #1 pick John Wall open camp September 28 at nearby George Mason University.
Around the DMV. WWE presents Monday Night RAW live @ the Verizon Center September 6 at 8:15 p.m...the next day Twitter queen Lady Gaga hits the stage in the sold-out Monster Ball Tour...along the river, the Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor hosts the Beatles Tribute Festival Labor Day weekend.
The Game is in U.S. The FIFA World Cup Inspection Delegation will be in D.C. for a site visit and venue inspection September 7-8. Show your support for the U.S. bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup. Sign the petition and help bring the World Cup back to D.C. and the U.S.!...Get the scoopSneakerBall VII @ National Building Museum. September 14 isn't just Primary Day in D.C., it's also this year's date for the seventh annual SneakerBall, a black tie and sneakers gala celebrating the best of sports in the Washington, D.C. region. For the first time this year, a separate ticketed After-Party will be held following the dinner from 10 p.m.-1 a.m....Get the scoop National Book Festival. Head down to the National Mall and celebrate the joy of reading. The 10th Annual National Book Festival is September 25 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. All festival activities are FREE and open to the public...Get the scoop National Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate the culture and traditions of Hispanic-Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15. The annual Latino Festival-Fiesta DC, September 26 in downtown D.C., will feature a parade, children's festival, arts & crafts, international cuisine and much more...Get the scoop |
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