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Christmas trees in the nation’s capital city

Everybody knows about the annual lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree located at a famous landmark/residence in Washington, D.C., but did you know there are plenty of other well-decorated trees in the nation’s capital too? Here’s a look at some: U.S. Capitol Tree Just blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue is the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. This…
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Smithsonian after dark: Zoo Lights edition

If you haven’t been to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo this season for Zoo Lights then time is running out to take part in the festive light and animatronic display that runs through Jan. 3. Zoo Lights is something that the National Zoo puts on every season and I don’t think I have ever seen the…
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‘State Fairs’ exhibit opens at Renwick Gallery

Each year artisans invest time and energy into intricate works displayed at county and state fairs across the United States. While these collections may travels tens of miles, or occasionally hundreds of miles for notable fanfare, some have journey several thousands miles more to be part of the new exhibit: “State Fairs: Growing American Craft,”…
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2025 Arlington County Fair — and Photo Tutorials

The Arlington County Fair took place this weekend and it was the third year that this photographer attended the event, but his first with an actual emphasis on quality photography. (Disclaimer: As a professional who receives compensation for paid photography work, none of my content is eligible for entry to open exhibit categories, so I…
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Concert Gallery: Carver Commodore, Baltimore Avenue, Berra

Instead of talking about the headlines coming out of Washington D.C., today’s post takes an aside from every other outlet focused on hard-hitting news and instead focuses on the headliners, the artists and bands taking the stage at local live music venues. Carver Commodore This is the third show this photographer has attended where Carver…
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Flying Friday: The College Park Aviation Museum

In Washington, D.C., the National Air and Space Museum (and Udvar-Hazy Center) are the pinnacles of capturing the nation’s history by air, but there is another aviation museum near the College Park, Md. Metro Station that possibly brings you as physically close as possible to aviation heritage. Panels in the lobby chronicle the history of…
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LOCASH takes main stage at farmers market

The sound of country music (and a few hits from across musical genres) was ringing out as LOCASH performed at the USDA’s Great American Farmers Market Wednesday on the National Mall after a welcome from several members of the president’s departmental cabinet. Selecting an image What makes an image great? How do photographers or editors…
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Great American Farmers Market

The first Great American Farmers Market hosted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened Sunday and runs through Friday, August 8. Each day has a different theme and a variety of special guests and musicians. Sunday’s Headliner: Big & Rich Agriculture and farming run through the lifeblood of Big Kenny’s family as he…
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Visiting Air & Space’s Other Museum

CHANTILLY, Va. — Earlier this week we had the opportunity to view the Air & Space’s new galleries on display at the National Mall. So it only seemed fitting to see what’s making headlines at the other museum, the Udvar-Hazy Center located near Dulles International Airport. Space Shuttle Discovery Probably the most recent headline around…
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5 new galleries open at National Air & Space Museum

The partitions separating patrons from ongoing construction have moved once again inside the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. as five new exhibit galleries opened to the public on Monday, July 28. This includes: Note: Free timed entry tickets are still required for the museum in Washington D.C. as of this…
