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EagleBank and George Mason University Enter Into a Multi-Million Dollar Multi-Faceted Support Agreement

Patriot Center to be Renamed EagleBank Arena

May 7, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment

EagleBank, one of the leading community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announces a multi-million multi-faceted, long-term strategic alliance with George Mason University. As part of the agreement, George Mason University’s Patriot Center will be renamed EagleBank Arena. EagleBank’s alliance with George Mason University spans a broad array of substantial education-related programs including scholarships, internships, lectures and seminar series.

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. will welcome the wax figures of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just in time to celebrate the arrival of the newest royal baby

Celebrate The Royal Family’s Arrival at Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

May 4, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

As millions around the world anxiously await the arrival of the second royal baby, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C will welcome the wax figures of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Tuesday, May 5^th at 9:30am at Madame Tussauds (1001 F Street, NW ). The royal figures will remain in Washington DC for a limited time before they continue their tour across the world to various Madame Tussauds locations.

Come and reach for the stars at SHORE LEAVE 37

May 2, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

SHORE LEAVE, one of the oldest and largest all-volunteer, all-fan run science fiction & media conventions in the nation, will be coming once again to The Hunt Valley Inn just north of Baltimore, Maryland for three full days of fun, friends, and fandom.

Nitro Circus Live star Josh Sheehan lands the world’s first triple backflip on a motocross bike as fall tour dates are announced

May 1, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Josh Sheehan achieved a landmark feat this week by becoming the first person to ever land a triple backflip on a motocross bike. The spectacular World’s First took place at Nitro Circus (www.nitrocircus.com) founder Travis Pastrana’s “Pastranaland” complex in Maryland. Video of the Triple Flip can be found HERE

Tickets go on sale May 2 at 10 a.m.

WWE Presents Monday Night RAW – June 29 at Verizon Center

April 28, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

See all of your favorite WWE Superstars such as John Cena, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan and more. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Voting Rights Act

April 28, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

Join Moment Magazine and the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute for a celebration of the golden anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Moderated by journalist Steven V. Roberts, the event will feature Former Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Julian Bond, as well as include a live photo exhibition of some of the period’s iconic photographs and live music from the Selma march era.

Baltimore Knows When The Price is Right!

April 23, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to win cash & prizes on a game show? Each day, people would watch their TV to see everyday people like you and me appear on game shows to win prizes like trips, appliances or perhaps a BRAND NEW CAR or cold hard cash. Now imagine that feeling but the action happens closer to home. Tuesday night in Charm City, thousands of people lined the sidewalks at the Lyric Opera House as their beloved theatre gets transformed into a game show set as America’s favorite game show of prices, prizes & surprises will ask some lucky people those three famous words “Come on Down, you’re next contestant on the The Price is Right Live!

The Farewell Tour Bids Adieu in DC @ National Theatre

Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye

April 22, 2015 Denise A. Arts & Entertainment, Comedy Shows

Dame Edna Everage says, “Goodbye” the way she came into the world…with hilarity, class, and tongue-in-cheek antics!

Avalon Theatre Announces “Revolution in Hollywood: The Films of 1967” Benefit Event

April 9, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment

On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 5:00pm, the Avalon Theatre will host its annual spring benefit to support the theater’s film education programming. The theme of the event is “Revolution in Hollywood: The Films of 1967.” Esteemed film journalist Mark Harris will explore this transformational year in American filmmaking with a multimedia presentation and Q&A session hosted by NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg.

This special evening also serves as the inaugural event of the Avalon’s Read more

And now the conclusion

(Re) Generation Who Revue Part 2

April 6, 2015 Beth Korman Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

Next, I visited the Dealers Room which had some amazing items. In addition to the usual t-shirts and BBC licensed souvenirs were some wonderful art pieces as well. My favorite was definitely the Doctor Who Leather Journals crafted by Danielle Gunter at Red Falcon. I was also very impressed by the artist Kelsey Wailes who created the beautiful drawing of Tom Baker (which was for sale with his autograph), along with one of the Convention t-shirts.