Special Points of Interest ENO Wine Bar

(Closed Mondays) Wine Enthusiast: 1 of 12 Best Wine Bars for Singles Happy Hour Specials, Sunday - Thursday, 5 to 7pm. Artist in residence: Marie B Photos, through Nov 30.

Bourbon Steak: Burgers over business in the lounge, $22 (plus tax and gratuity).

Capital One Arena (Verizon Center) Concerts ♦ Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull, Oct 3. ♦ Hasley, Oct 9. ♦ Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Oct 13. ♦ Guns & Roses, Oct 19.

Smithsonian Craft 2 Wear, National Building Museum, Oct 5, 6 and 7.

Velocity Dance Festival at Harman Hall, Oct 6 & 7.

Army Ten-Miler, Oct 8.

Main Reading Room Open House, Library of Congress, Oct 9.

Margaret Cho at the Warner Theatre, Oct 14.

National Chamber Ensemble, A Night in the Garden of Spain, Oct 14.

Marine Corps Marathon, Oct 22.

Washington International Horse Show at the Capital One Arena (Verizon Center), Oct 24 through 29.

Kennedy Center ♦ Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Exhibit:

The Art of Robert Risko, Oct 2 through 27. ♦ Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Honoring

David Letterman, Oct 22. ♦ Leonard Bernstein at 100, through May 2018.

Maryland Renaissance Festival, Crownsville, MD (approximately 1 hour from the hotel), Oct 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22.

Ai Weiwei: Trace, Hirshhorn Museum, through Jan 1.

Drawing Justice: The Art of Courtroom Illustrations, Library of Congress, through October 28.

Parallax Gap, a visual puzzle at the Renwick Gallery, through Feb 11.

Painting Shakespeare, Folger Shakespeare Library, through Feb 11.

Washington’s First and Only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Hotel

Hillwood Museum

Through Jan 1.

Posing for the Camera A selection of some 60 photographs in the Gallery’s collection made possible by Robert B. Menschel are on view in an exhibition that examines how the act of posing for a portrait changed with the invention of the medium. Featured works come from the early 1840s—just after photography was invented—through the 1990s. The exhibition includes pictures by Lewis Carroll, Edward Weston, Man Ray, Robert Frank, Timothy H. O'Sullivan and Brassaï, in addition to photographs by scientists, commercial practitioners and amateurs. National Gallery of Art, West Wing, through Jan 28.

Autumn Spice Treatment in Our Spa and Fitness Club Invigorate your senses using the scents of fall with our popular seasonal treatment. Indulge with a partial body scrub cleansing ritual using a zesty orange scrub, followed by a personalized massage using a warming and stimulating cinnamon oil to relieve your tension. Add an option scalp treatment using the essence of clove for the ultimate fall treat! See the Spa or Concierge to book this treatment.

O c t o b e r 2 0 1 7 Volume CLXXII

In The City

Renoir and Friends Renoir and Friends: Luncheon of the Boating Party will focus on The Phillips Collection’s celebrated Luncheon of the Boating Party (1880-1881) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the diverse circle of friends who inspired it. The first exhibition to focus on this singular masterwork in more than 20 years, it is comprised of over 40 carefully chosen works—paintings, drawings, pastels, watercolors, and photographs from public and private collections around the world—that reveal the story of Luncheon of the Boating Party and the artists and patrons who were instrumental in its creator’s success. The Phillips Collection, Oct 7 through Jan 7.

Beautiful Blooms: Flowering Plants on

Stamps National Postal Museum, Oct 20 through July 14.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Reopens October 14!

Devine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt

Sobodh Gupta

Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia

Resound: Bells of Ancient China

Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art

Theater, Music and Art Theater & Music

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet The Washington Ballet, Russian Masters, Oct 4 through 8. Master Class, Mariinsky Ballet, Oct 16. Open Rehearsal, Mariinsky Ballet, Oct 17. Mariinsky Ballet, La Bayadère, Oct 17 - 22.

Chamber Music Leclair, Copeland & Schumann, Oct 8. A Chamber Music Celebration by the Numbers, Oct 12. Sphinx Virtuosi, Oct 15.

Classical Music National Symphony Orchestra: Dvorák’s Seventh Symphony/Steinbacher plays Brahms, Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor, Oct 5 through 7. National Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony, Ohlsson plays Barber, Juanjo Mena, conductor, Oct 12 through 15. Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (Rome) with Martha Argerich, Antonio Pappano, conductor, Oct 25.

Comedy Josh Blue, Oct 11. Whoopi Goldberg, Oct 13. The Second City, When Life Gives You Clemens, Oct 19 and 20. Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: David Letterman, Oct 20. The Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival: Andrea Gibson and Amber Tamblyn, Oct 28.

Dance Tap Stars Reunite, Oct 7. Master Class, Matthew Bourne, Oct 9. Matthew Bourne/New Adventures, The Red Shoes, Oct 10 through 15. Japanese Connections featuring Kazunori Kumagai and Yumi Kurosawa, Oct 18. Jerome Robbins - American Dance Genius, Oct 20 and 21.

Jazz Jason Moran & Q-Tip, Oct 6. Thelonious Monk Centennial Celebration: Jason Moran and Kenny Barron, Oct 8. Renée Fleming VOICES, with Christian McBride, Oct 13. NEA Jazz Master: Lee Konitz at 90, Oct 14. Carrie Mae Weems: Grace Notes, Oct 20. Dizzy Gillespie Centennial Celebration, Oct 21. Ron Carter Trio, Oct 27.

Opera An Evening with Monteverdi, Oct 24.

Popular/World Music Solange and the Sun Ra Arkestra, Oct 1. Renée Fleming VOICES, Leslie Odom Jr., Oct 14 & 15. NSO Pops: Pink Martini with China Forbes, Oct 26 through 28.

Theater Wilderness, Oct 12 through 15. The Book of Mormon, Oct 24 through Nov 19. Shear Madness, through Oct 31.

Youth Night Train 57: A Sensory Friendly Folk Opera, Oct 4 through 8. Robert Post’s Comedy Theatre for Kids, Oct 21. Grey Skies Blue, Oct 25 through 29. Halloween Spooktacular, Oct 29.

Arena Stage Native Gardens, through Oct 22. The Pajama Game, Oct 27 through Dec 24.

Constitution Hall Harry Styles, Oct 1. Kjarkas 46th Anniversary, Oct 19. National Day of Prayer for the First Nations, Oct 20.

DC Improv The Time Machine Roast, Oct 4. Roy Wood, Jr., Oct 7 and 8. Jess Hilarious, Oct 11. Matthew Broussard, Oct 12. Dave Attell, Oct 13 through 15. Comedy at Lincoln’s Cottage, Oct 17. Open Mic Night, Oct 18. Gad Elmaleh, Oct 19 through 21. Murder Mystery Comedy Show, Oct 25. Wellred: From Dixie With Love, Oct 26 - 29. Bentzen Ball: Superior Donuts, Oct 28.

Folger Theatre Anthony and Cleopatra, Oct 10 through Nov 19.

Ford’s Theatre Death of a Salesman, through Oct 22. Investigation: Detective McDevitt (walking tour), through Oct 31.

Keegan Theatre Stones in His Pockets, through Oct 15.

MGM Resort Keith Sweat, Oct 1. Chris Rock, Oct 18 through 20. Brad Garrett and Rita Rudner, Oct 24. Steely Dan, Oct 25. Aaron Lewis & Blackberry Smoke, Oct 27. Gary Owen and Dean Cole, Oct 28. Josh Turner, Oct 29. Evanescence, Oct 31.

National Theatre Mean Girls, Oct 31 through Dec 3.

Ronald Reagan Building The Capitol Steps, through Oct 31.

Shakespeare Theatre The Lover and The Collection, through Oct 29.

Signature Theatre A Little Night Music, through Oct 15 An Act of God, Oct 3 through Nov 26.

Theater J Sotto Voce, Oct 3 through 29.

Studio Theatre Skeleton Crew, through Oct 8.

Warner Theatre Shopkins Live, Shop It Up! Oct 3. Momma’s Boy, Oct 5 through 8. Together Live, Oct 12. Mike Birbiglia, Oct 13. Peppa Pig’s Live Surprise, Oct 15. Tom Hanks in Conversation, Oct 20. So You Think You Can Dance, Oct 21. Johnny Clegg, Oct 27. Michael McDonald, Oct 28.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre The Arsonists, through Oct 8.

Art American Art Museum The American Art Museum records the American experience from the colonial period to today. The collection includes images from the West, impressionism, WPA murals, folk and contemporary art. (In the same building as the National Portrait Gallery.) 11:30am to 7pm, 8th and F Street, NW

Freer Gallery of Art and Sackler Gallery The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery along with the Freer Gallery are known as the National Museum of Asian Art. These galleries house the nation’s collections which include furniture, jades, bronzes, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts and sculptures from the Mid and Far East. Reopening Oct 14. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street, SW

Hillwood Museum & Gardens Experience the world of Russian imperial and French decorative arts displayed in the grand setting conceived by Hillwood’s founder Marjorie Merriweather Post, heir of the Post cereal empire. Surrounded by woodlands in the heart of Washington, DC, the 25 acre estate boasts a variety of garden pleasures. Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm 4155 Linnean Ave, NW

National Gallery of Art and Sculpture Garden The National Gallery's West Building has art from the 3rd Century to present times -- a collection of over 90,000 pieces. In the newly reopened and enhanced East Wing are 20th-Century works by Miró, Magritte, van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. With its very modern architectural design, by I. M. Pei the building is a work of art in itself. Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 6pm, On the Mall, 4th through 7th Streets along Constitution Avenue, NW

National Museum of Women in the Arts This is the only museum dedicated solely to female artists. Representing more than 500 women from nearly 30 countries, this museum holds 2,000 of the world's most important works of art by women. The displays range from the Renaissance to Georgia O'Keeffe. Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm, 1250 New York Avenue, NW

National Portrait Gallery The Portrait Gallery with its collection of nearly 20,000 pieces portrays men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development and culture of the USA. (In the same building as the American Art Museum.) Explore with the Portrait Gallery (Children’s Museum)! Newly reopened: American Presidents. 11:30am to 7pm, 8th & F Streets, NW

The Phillips Collection America's first museum of modern art was opened in 1921 in the home of Duncan Phillips. Discover this international treasure that is also one of Washington’s best-loved museums. Closed Mondays, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm, Thursday 10am to 8:30pm, 21st and Q Streets, NW

Museums National Air and Space Museum The Air and Space is the largest of the Smithsonian museums and one of the most visited museums in the world. See airplanes and rockets from the Wright Brothers’ plane and the Spirit of St. Louis to Apollo. Touch the moon rock on display, visit the IMAX theater or gaze at the stars in the Einstein Planetarium. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 6th Street and Independence Avenue, SW

Udvar-Hazy Center The Air and Space Museum Annex houses over 200 aircraft and 135 spacecraft. See the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the Enola Gay, an Air France Concorde and an IMAX movie. Dulles, VA. 10am to 5:30pm, parking charges apply.

National Museum of African American History and Culture The new national treasure was established by an Act of Congress, making it the 19th Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history and culture. Timed passes are required, please see the Concierge. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 15th and Constitution Avenue, NW

National Museum of African Art The museum’s extensive collection consists of 7,000 African artworks in wood, metal, ceramic, cloth and ivory. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 950 Independence Avenue, SW

National Museum of American History Documenting our national heritage, this museum cares for 17 million artifacts, including the original Star Spangled Banner, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers and George Washington’s field tent. The collection includes clothing, coins, food, government, military, music, sports, etc. On special exhibit: Sounding American Music, ongoing. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

National Museum of the American Indian This collection includes materials not only of cultural, historical and aesthetic interest, but also of spiritual significance. Funerary, religious and ceremonial objects associated with living cultures are displayed with the approval of appropriate tribes. On special exhibit: Native Americans in our Nation’s Armed Forces, through Jan 2018. 10am to 5:30pm, On the Mall, 4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW

National Zoo Home to approximately 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species, of which about a quarter are endangered; our Zoo provides leadership in animal care, science, education and sustainability. Highlights include the giant pandas Mei Xian, Tian Tian and baby Bei Bei plus American bison, Asian elephants in their new home, white-naped cranes, western lowland gorillas, Sumatran tigers, cheetahs and North Island brown kiwis. Animals: 9am to 4pm and Grounds: 8am to 5pm 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Natural History Museum Some of the artifacts include, “Phoenix” a life size model of a North American right whale, prehistoric white shark and the Hope Diamond, a 45.5 carat jewel known in some circles as the eighth wonder of the world. Dinosaur Hall is closed until 2019. On special exhibit: Objects of Wonder, through Dec 2019. 10am to 5:30pm; On the Mall, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

International Spy Museum An intriguing museum that gives visitors access to the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever put on public display. Over 600 items are on exhibit, including a WWII German Enigma cipher machine, a Soviet era shoe transmitter, an East German camera capable of photographing through walls and a Soviet era lipstick pistol. Operation Spy, is a hands on interactive spy adventure that requires reservations. See the Concierge for VIP entry tickets, avoid the lines! 10am to 6pm excluding Oct 7 & 8: 9am to 7pm. (Last entry to exhibits is 2 hours prior to closing.) 8th and F Streets, NW

The Newseum The world’s most interactive museum. In its 14 galleries, 15 theaters, two broadcast studios and a 4-D time travel experience, The Newseum blends five centuries of news history with cutting edge technology and innovation. On exhibit: the largest collection of Berlin wall sections, a 9/11 exhibit with the mangled antennae from the World Trade Center, a chance to be on camera with breaking news report, the biggest collection of Pulitzer prize-winning photos, an interactive newsroom and spectacular views of the U. S. Capitol. 9am to 5pm, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum This is America’s only national memorial to the Holocaust. The museum features permanent exhibit as well as film and temporary exhibits. Please allow 3 hours to visit this museum. 10am to 5:30pm 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW

Capital Sights Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing site of billions of U. S. dollars! Due to current construction, please inquire about new entry points. Monday to Friday 9am to 10:45am and 12:30 to 2pm; every 15 minutes for this 40 minute tour. Visitor Center: 8:30am to 3pm. 14th and C Streets, SW

Library of Congress The three LOC buildings are remarkable public spaces named after Presidents who had a strong connection with the creation of the library. The LOC offers docent led tours of the magnificent Thomas Jefferson Building and discuss the history of the Library as well as the art and architecture of this historic building opened in 1897. Monday through Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm 101 Independence Avenue, SE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Visit Washington’s newest memorial to a civil rights king. Open 24 hours per day. On Independence Avenue, SW at the Tidal Basin between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.

The White House Tour reservations can be booked in advance through a Congressional office. (Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks.)

United States Capitol The Capitol building is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation’s legislature and an art and history museum. Guided tours start at the Capitol Visitor Center. Free tickets are required and distributed in advance via the internet. Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Washington Monument A 555 foot high gleaming obelisk honoring our first president. Closed until Spring 2019.

World War II Memorial The WWII Memorial is an open air tribute to America’s greatest generation. Open 24 hours per day. On the Mall at 17th Street, NW between Independence & Constitution Avenues ♦ An insider tip: Most sites become less crowded after 2pm when school groups leave. ♦ Museums and galleries are open seven days a week unless otherwise noted.

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Special Events, Sports & Hotel Information Sporting Events

Washington Nationals at Nat's Park Oct 1 3pm Pittsburgh Pirates Oct 6 TBD Chicago Cubs Oct 7 TBD Chicago Cubs Oct 12 TBD Chicago Cubs

Capital One Arena Washington Capitals

Oct 7 7pm Montreal Canadiens Oct 11 7:30pm Pittsburgh Penguins Oct 17 7pm Toronto Maple Leafs Oct 21 7:30pm Florida Panthers

Washington Wizards Oct 2 7pm Guangzhou Lions Oct 6 7pm New York Knicks Oct 8 3pm Cleveland Cavaliers Oct 18 7pm Philadelphia 76ers Oct 20 7pm Detroit Pistons

DC United at RFK Stadium Oct 22 4pm New York Red Bulls

Washington Redskins at Fed Ex Field Oct 15 1pm San Francisco 49ers Oct 29 4pm Dallas Cowboys Nov 12 1pm Minnesota Vikings Nov 23 8:30pm New York Giants Dec 17 1pm Arizona Cardinals Dec 24 1pm Denver Broncos

Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Oct 1 1pm Pittsburgh Steelers Oct 15 1pm Chicago Bears Oct 26 8pm Miami Dolphins Nov 27 8:30pm Houston Texans Dec 3 1pm Detroit Lions Dec 23 4:30pm Indianapolis Colts Dec 31 1pm Cincinnati Bengals

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Shows at 8 and 10pm Oct 1 Terence Blanchard Oct 2 GMU Jazz Ensemble Oct 3 Band of Roses Oct 4 Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings & Bill Stewart Trio Oct 5 - 8 Chick Corea - Steve Gadd Band Oct 9 Eric Nolan & O’Jays Oct 10 Loide Oct 11 Tedd Baker Quartet Oct 12 - 15 Rachelle Ferrell Oct 16 Johnny A Oct 17 MBowie & The Blast Oct 18 Cowboys and Frenchman Oct 19 Anthony Walker Oct 20 - 22 Najee Oct 23 Jacque Naylor Quartet Oct 24 Wendy Hicks Oct 25 Jazzy Blu Oct 26 - 29 Jane Monheit Oct 30 Roderick Giles

Music Center at Strathmore Oct 5 7:30pm America’s Navy Oct 6 8:15pm BSO: Wagner’s Quest Oct 7 8pm The Midtown Men Oct 8 3pm BSO: Wagner’s Quest Oct 12 8pm BSO: Cirque Goes Broadway Oct 14 8pm National Philharmonic Oct 15 3pm National Philharmonic Oct 19 8pm Sergio Mendes Oct 20 8pm Lila Downs Oct 21 8pm BSO: Symphonic Stories Oct 22 3pm Shen Yun Symphony Oct 28 11am Primary Blues Oct 28 8pm BSO: Tchaikovsky

Wolf Trap Oct 8 8pm Joan Shelley Oct 11 8pm Max Weinberg’s Jukebox Oct 12 8pm Mountain Heart Oct 13 8pm Tommy Castro and The Painkillers Oct 14 7pm TEDx Tysons Salon Oct 15 8pm Cheyenne Jackson Oct 18 8pm Troker Oct 19 8pm Paco Pena Oct 20 7:30pm Lara St. John and Matt Herskowitz Oct 21 8pm The Bobs Oct 25 8pm Son Little Oct 26 8pm John Lodge Oct 27 8pm Sachal Ensemble

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Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am to 2:30pm Dinner: Friday 6:00pm to 10:30pm Saturday 6:00pm to 10:30pm Sunday - Thursday 6:00pm to 10:00pm Patio: Monday - Thursday 11:30am to 11:00pm Friday 11:30am to 12:00am Saturday 2:30pm to 12:00am Sunday 2:30pm to 11:00pm

Executive Chef, Andrew Adams

SEASONS RESTAURANT Breakfast: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 11:00am Saturday & Sunday 7:00am to 10:30am Lunch: Saturday Only 10:30am to 2:00pm Brunch: Sunday Only 10:30am to 2:00pm

Executive Chef, Douglas Anderson

ENO Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm to 11:00pm Friday & Saturday 4:00pm to 12:00am Sunday 4:00pm to 11:00pm

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