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Folklife Festival kicks off celebration of cultures
- The 41st annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival kicked off its 10-day celebration of Virginia, Northern Ireland and Mekong River cultures with a ceremony Wednesday on the National Mall.
- The 41st annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival kicked off its 10-day celebration of Virginia, Northern Ireland and Mekong River cultures with a ceremony Wednesday on the National Mall.
Arts, entertainment show Columbia’s rich cultural history
- Along the edge of Lake Kittamaqundi, a throng of fairgoers at this year’s Columbia Festival of the Arts defied a spattering of rain Sunday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a community that has never quite fit in.
- Along the edge of Lake Kittamaqundi, a throng of fairgoers at this year’s Columbia Festival of the Arts defied a spattering of rain Sunday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a community that has never quite fit in.
Celebrating two decades of the arts
- It’s a banner year for Columbia.
- It’s a banner year for Columbia.
Polish festival attracts 8,500
- Organizers of the 34th annual Polish Festival refused to let Mother Nature dampen their spirits.
- Organizers of the 34th annual Polish Festival refused to let Mother Nature dampen their spirits.
Looking for some fun? Find a festival
- From Native American dance competitions to jousting matches, Baltimore’s summer festivals promise to bring cool entertainment to the summer heat.
- From Native American dance competitions to jousting matches, Baltimore’s summer festivals promise to bring cool entertainment to the summer heat.
This weekend, it's all about the Polish
- People with Polish roots and those who want to experience Polish culture should visit the 34th Annual Polish Festival this weekend in Balltimore's Patterson Park at the intersection Eastern Avenue and Linwood Avenue.
- People with Polish roots and those who want to experience Polish culture should visit the 34th Annual Polish Festival this weekend in Balltimore's Patterson Park at the intersection Eastern Avenue and Linwood Avenue.
Bowiefest to feature local entertainers, businesses
- From local entertainers and cotton candy to craft tables and a Business Expo, Bowiefest is designed to offer something for everyone.
Green Week to kick off with festival Saturday
- Baltimore Green Week will begin Saturday with an EcoFestival in Druid Hill Park.
Volunteers sought for EcoFestival in Baltimore City
- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with the EcoFestival, which kicks off Baltimore Green Week.
American Indian festival to be held in Alexandria
- Alexandria kicks off the first of its annual ethnic festivals this weekend with an American Indian event in Waterfront Park.
Mfume will chair African American Heritage Festival
- RaynFall, a traditional African dance troupe, kicked off a news conference at City Hall Monday announcing the lineup for this year’s African American Heritage Festival. Mayor Sheila Dixon was joined by former U.S. Rep Kweisi Mfume, honorary chairman of the festival, at City Hall to promote the annual mix of black culture and music taking place July 6 to 8.
Thousands attend Cherry Blossom Parade
- As thousands of spectators lined Constitution Avenue under gray skies Saturday morning, only the pitter-patter of the drums and the rush of the dancers showered onlookers at this year’s 95th annual Cherry Blossom Parade in the District.
Blossoms gone but festivities continue
- Though there are bare trees halfway into the National Cherry Blossom Festival, organizers don’t expect a chill on the event’s tourism revenues.
- Though there are bare trees halfway into the National Cherry Blossom Festival, organizers don’t expect a chill on the event’s tourism revenues.