By Adam Renz at Citysearch May 31, 2010
Get thee to the Folger!\t\n\t\nGreat place to catch an intimate little show -- and not just Shakespeare plays, but works by his contemporaries and modern playwrights, too. Have seen some really wonderful productions here, two of the most memorable were a classic interpretation of "King Lear" (one of my fave Shakespeares to begin with) and a modern interpretation of "Midsummer Night's Dream" that incorporated the Mafia and used a pizza joint as the setting. \t\n\t\nThe theater is small and cozy which means most seats are great ones. There are, however, these giant columns/pillars providing structural support? I guess? And woe to the play goer whose seat is behind one. Your neck will break from the craning around those things. Be sure you know your seat is not anywhere near those bohemoths! ...read more
By Adam Renz at Citysearch April 29, 2010
O.K., folks. I am nervous about telling you this secret because, honestly, I want it all to myself. That said, the whole point of Yelp is to share or help - so here goes: There are dozens of FREE classical concerts throughout the year - during the week (and sometimes on the weekends) at the Library of Congress concert hall (below ground). They often feature the best string quartets in the world. You have to get tickets (through Ticketmaster), but it's FREE. Need I say more to you classical music fans out there? Get off your arses and go. They are fabulous. You will be hooked. ...read more
By Looking A. at Judy'sBook September 18, 2005
If you are interesing in Japan, this is a great organization to join. They have social event, volunteer events, and educational classes. They volunteer at the Spring Blossom Festival. This is a good place to network for business, too. J... ...read more
The Library of Congress, which was built by Congress in 1800, is the United States Congress's research library. It is located in Washington, D.C. and is the largest library in the world. The following article offers more information and the history of the Library of Congress. ...read more
There are public libraries throughout neighborhoods everywhere that can accommodate your every need. You just have to know where to find them and what they have to offer in terms of resources for free. Here are some things you need to know about public libraries. ...read more