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Intervue with Lou Ferrigno in preparation for this weekend's Awesome Con

Lou Ferrigno is Ready for Awesome Con 2019

April 24, 2019 Lauren Beverly Arts & Entertainment, Interviews

Lou Ferrigno is a legendary actor and bodybuilder who has won over fans since winning his first major title in 1973, and he’s kept going ever since. Many of us will remember watching him on “The Incredible Hulk” as the titular green character, a favorite of many Marvel fans. Ferrigno has taken on many roles, from a slave trader in “Star Trek Continues” to a starring as himself in “King of Queens.” Lou Ferrigno will be coming to the sixth annual Awesome Con, Washington D.C.’s version of Comic Con, where fans of pop-culture gather to celebrate comic books, collectibles, games, and cosplay this weekend at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. When I spoke with Mr. Ferrigno, I asked him about his work as an actor, his role as a Certified Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Department in Los Angeles and the projects he has in the works.

Exclusive “Hop Bot” will be offered throughout DC while supplies last

Atlas Brew Works and Awesome Con Debut 2019 Beer Collaboration

April 18, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

Ivy City brewery Atlas Brew Works is proud to partner with Washington DC’s Comic Con Awesome Con debuting Hop Bot, a limited-release pale ale canned exclusively for the convention and available for purchase at local restaurants on Monday, April 22, and the brewery’s Tap Room starting Friday, April 26, while supplies last.

Awesome Con returns to Washington, D.C. (April 26 – April 28)

February 26, 2019 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

The seventh annual Awesome Con by LeftField Media, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier pop culture convention, will unite 80,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, over-the-top cosplay, and more at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, 2019. The convention floor and panel rooms will buzz with hundreds of hours’ worth of programs including: celebrities and experts hosting panels and exclusive reveals; cosplay fashion shows; gaming tournaments; iconic pop culture memorabilia collections; and as always, a diverse array of activities for the whole family.

2019 National Math Festival Heads to D.C. on May 4th to Prove Math is Fun and for Everyone

February 6, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

The schedule is set for the 2019 National Math Festival: a day of hands-on activities, fascinating speakers, and inspiring performances, showcasing how math is everywhere and full of surprises. Descending upon D.C. for the third time on Saturday, May 4, 2019, this event is free and open to the public. The festival will draw more than 20,000 people of all ages to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2019 RAMMY Awards Return on June 30

December 19, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Nominations for 20 categories will be accepted online from December 19, 2018 through January 31, 2019, including four categories for which the general public will select a winner. New in 2019, the awards program has amended its awards policies and procedures which guide judging criteria in each category, kicking off a full six months of programs and promotions celebrating the region’s Read more

Free D.C. Event Inspires Kids to Explore “Where Can STEM Take You?”

Stars and Shows announced for USA Science & Engineering Festival

March 22, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Xploration Station TV Host and Ocean Explorer Danni Washington will be emceeing and performing at the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, presented by Lockheed Martin. Designed to inspire the next generation of inventors, creators and innovators, the Festival is a free, family-friendly expo taking place April 7 and 8 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. that allows kids and adults to participate in thousands of exhibits, experiments, and stage shows.

Real Housewife Teresa Giudice Coming to the Health and Fitness Expo

March 2, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Reality television star, entrepreneur and author Teresa Giudice is coming to the NBC4 and Telemundo44 Health and Fitness Expo in March at the Washington Convention Center.

Fran Drescher Is Coming to the NBC4 and Telemundo 44 Health and Fitness Expo

February 26, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Emmy-nominated actress and producer Fran Drescher, best know for her role on “The Nanny,” is coming to the NBC4 and Telemundo44 Health and Fitness Expo in March at the Washington Convention Center.

Who's Ready for 6th AwesomeCon?

Awesome Con returns to Washington, D.C. on Easter Weekend (March 30-April 1)

February 2, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

The sixth annual Awesome Con by LeftField Media, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier pop culture convention, will unite 80,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, over-the-top cosplay, and more at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1, 2018. The convention floor and panel rooms will buzz with hundreds of hours’ worth of programs including: celebrities and experts hosting panels and exclusive reveals; cosplay fashion shows; gaming tournaments; iconic film memorabilia exhibits; and a diverse array of activities for families on Easter weekend.

Explore the Wonder of STEM with 3,000 Activities, Shows and Celebs

USA Science & Engineering Festival Back in DC with An All Star Line Up

January 26, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

Find out where STEM Can Take You at the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, presented by Lockheed Martin. Explore over 3,000 hands-on activities showcasing how STEM Can Take You into the deep blue, into cyberspace, into the human body, into nature, into outer space and beyond! Designed to inspire the next generation of inventors, creators and innovators, the Festival is a free, family-friendly expo that allows kids and adults to participate in thousands of exhibits, experiments, and live performances by science celebrities, explorers, astronauts, physicists, inventors, and experts in fields like oceanography, climatology, robotics, medical research, neuroscience, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and more. The Festival will kick off on April 5 with the X-STEM Extreme STEM Symposium—presented by PwC and NCR—a “TED-style” event, geared towards middle and high school students, featuring interactive presentations and workshops by STEM visionaries.