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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.

New Science Festival Inside Washington, D.C.’s Comic Con Kicks Off with StarTalk Live! Hosted by Astronaut Chris Hadfield

Smithsonian and Awesome Con introduce Future Con science festival – 6/16-6/18

April 26, 2017 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

Smithsonian magazine and LeftField Media today are announcing a partnership to create an exciting new live event called “Future Con,” a three-day science, technology, and entertainment celebration that will be featured within LeftField Media’s upcoming Awesome Con on June 16-18, 2017 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Future Con will highlight the intersection of science, technology, and science fiction inside D.C.’s largest pop culture event. It is sponsored by Science Channel, features partners including NASA, the American Physical Society, the National Science Foundation, and Nerd Nite, and it will be headlined by StarTalk Live! hosted by Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who became a social media sensation through his (literally) out-of-this-world videos and performances from the International Space Station.

Over 200 Hours of Diverse Panels, Talks, Screenings & Workshops Fill the Walter E. Washington Convention Center June 3-5

Awesome Con Full Schedule Announced

May 25, 2016 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

Awesome Con, Washington DC’s Comic Con, is proud to announce its full lineup of programming, including talks from celebrity guests Peter Capaldi, Kevin Smith, John Barrowman, and the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; scientific lectures with engineers, experts, astronauts, and Bill Nye the Science Guy; family workshops covering arts, crafts, comics, and literacy; and interactive activities including Sci-Fi Speed Dating, costume contests, and tabletop gaming.

Actor Wil Wheaton and They Might Be Giants Headline USA Science & Engineering Festival, Free Expo with 3,000 Hands-on Activities, Shows and Celebs

Science Celebrities & Performers Set for USA Science & Engineering Festival

March 31, 2016 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

The Big Bang Theory’s Wil Wheaton and Grammy Award-winning band They Might Be Giants are among an all-star line-up of science celebrities that are performing at the free 4th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, sponsored by Founding and Presenting Host Lockheed Martin. Expected to draw 350,000 attendees, the Festival takes place on April 16^th and 17^th at the to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators.

Sadie Robertson to Visit 2015 Washington Auto Show

December 15, 2014 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

What’s next for Sadie Robertson? After winning the hearts of countless admirers in the latest season of Dancing with the Stars, the 17-year-old charmer is headed to meet her fans at The Washington Auto Show®.

The star of A&E’s cult hit Duck Dynasty will be appearing on Friday, January 23 at The Washington Auto Show, where she will spread her message to “live original.”

Robertson is, obviously, not your average 17-year-old – and as she’s embraced her originality, she’s encouraged her peers to do the same with her personal motto and brand: “Live Original.” A motivational speaker, Robertson spends her summers on church mission trips and working at a Christian Read more

Actress Phylicia Rashad, Singer-songwriter Bill Withers and Author Dr. Alvin Poussaint to be honored

September 6, 2014 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment

CBCF to Celebrate African-American Leaders in Fine Arts
Actress Phylicia Rashad, Singer-songwriter Bill Withers and Author Dr. Alvin Poussaint to be honored

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