WTOP's Bob Madigan
Man About Town
Bob has one of the best jobs in the city. Enjoy some photos of what a "day at the office" is like for the Man About Town
Bob Madigan
Bob Madigan has been with WTOP Radio for 18 years. For most of that time, he has been covering the "Good" "Positive" news of Washington. Here is a chance to listen to some of his most recent pieces and you may even download if you wish. You can email Bob at bmadigan@wtop.com or follow him on Twitter.
** PHOTO: Bob Madigan, left, shaved his head for childhood cancer.
What's Goin' On.... NOW?
Singer-songwriter John Legend joined the Kennedy Center to launch "What's Going On…NOW," a national arts and digital media campaign to inspire and engage youth while marking the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's iconic album and his 1972 Kennedy Center performance. After listening follow this link for more details
Movin lbs by movin lbs
Some great physical fitness tips from Pamela Peeke, MD (The Doc who Walks the Talk). It doesn't take a lot of expensive equipment to get fit except that priceless body of yours.
Networking can pay off
And there is a way for it to work big time for some students thanks to America's Future Workforce! Listen here and meet the young man behind the non-profit organization.
Driven to help
A Northern Virginia organization Freedom Behind The Wheel has created new technology to help our wounded warriors re-learn how to drive. From a new simulator to help overcome PTSD while driving to a new type of hand controls for vehicles. You can see it all at work at at the 2012 Washington Auto Show. Produced by the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA), Thru Sunday February 5th. Adults - $12 Children (6 to 12) - $5 Ages 5 and Under - Free The Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Its a new car nation
3/4's of a million square feet of new cars at the 2012 Washington Auto Show. Produced by the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA), the ten-day show is the largest public show in Washington and the "tier-one" auto show displaying more green cars and technologies than any other. Thru Sunday February 5th.
Adults - $12
Children (6 to 12) - $5
Ages 5 and Under - Free
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW
There are lists and then there are lists!
And the Washington Business Journal has put out it's 30th Anniversary Book of Lists. The blow-out celebration was at the National Building Museum.
Do you know about e-Cycling?
That's when you give away your old electronics and computers to an organization that knows how to recycle them. In this case it is Goodwill of Greater Washington. On Saturday, Jan. 28, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. eCycling will be at Gieco HQ, 5260 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md.
The sounds of sliding glass
National Symphony Orchestra Music Director Christoph Eschenbach conducts a program of classical and contemporary genius with Mozart's Clarinet Concerto featuring soloist Jörg Widmann. Widmann's own Armonica features the affecting tones of Christa Schönfeldinger's glass harmonica. In the Kennedy Center Concert Hall 1/26/2012 - 1/29/2012
A man of wonderous words and complex actions
Thomas Jefferson created the Declaration of Independence with the words "All men are created equal", but didn't extend that to African Americans. Which is why Monticello and the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) collaborated on the latest exhibit: "Jefferson and Slavery at Monticello: Paradox of Liberty" in The National Museum of American History-NMAAHC Gallery, 2nd Fl. 14th Street and Constitution Avenue (Mall Entrance) thru Oct 14. It is FREE
Let the laughter begin!!
Washington's Only Original Political Satirical Musical Comedy Revue!! is in rehearsal. Hexagon's show this year: "I Get No Kick from Campaign!" will be at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring. March 9-24th. Hexagon selected Hospice Caring, Inc. as this year's beneficiary.
The other campaign!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's National Capital Area Chapter is getting ready to kick off its 21st anniversary Man & Woman of the Year campaign an exciting 10-week fundraising challenge to earn the title of 2012 Man and Woman of the Year. The candidates have set a goal of raising $1.1 million overall for lifesaving blood cancer research.
Honoring two greats at once!
The Choral Arts Society of Washington and the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Choirs again joined together to present the 24th annual "Living the Dream...Singing the Dream" choral tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. And the annual Humanitarian Award was presented to retiring Choral Arts Society founder and MLK Tribute Concert creator Norman Scribner.
Snow's what's up
at Adventure Theatre with the World Premiere of the new musical "The Snowy Day" based on the children's book of the same name. And this is the 50th Anniversary of it being the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. In it Peter meets a snowman who is afraid he'll melt when the sun comes out. So, "Peter the Great" (as he imagines himself) tries to save the snowman by helping him get to the North Pole. But Peter isn't allowed to go beyond the corner. It's the perfect play for children and only about 50 minutes long. "The Snowy Day" runs thru February 12, 2012 at Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 301.634.2270
Where graffiti rules
In partnership with Albus Cavus, an arts group that transforms communities through public art, Art @ Work and the the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, are using graffiti-style mural art to bring Washington DC residents together in beautifying their neighborhoods. The 2nd workshop is NEXT Saturday (1/28). Make your reservation here. There is a Suggested Donation of $10 for this Workshop. 1632 U Street, NW 202.483.8600
A caged bird??
The national tour of the winner of three Tony Awards(r) including Best Musical Revival: "La Cage Aux Folles"is at the Kennedy Center starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber. This is one show that if you arrive just in time for the curtain you will have already missed some great laughs. Now thru Feb. 12, 2012
Its could be a future homeowner's dream
A Homeownership Opportunity in Gaithersburga 19 townhome community for qualified families to be built by
Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County. They are currently conducting homeownership information sessions for families that are interested in purchasing a simple, decent, affordable home in Gaithersburg.
· Saturday, January 21st at 10:00am
· Saturday, January 21st at 1:00pm
· Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm
· Saturday, February 18th at 10:00am
· Saturday, February 18th at 1:00pm
Click here for more information
Doing good and getting noticed
Every January there is an event that captures my heart and feeds my soul. It is the Washingtonians of the Year Luncheon.
A critic faces critics
Robert Aubry Davis has been on radio and TV here in the DC area for decades. Much of that time he has been an arts critic for WETA-26. Now the tables have turned as he is on stage as Edna Turnblad in Signature Theatre's "HairSpray" which runs thru Feb 5th 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, • Box Office 703.820.9771
20-30 somethings of note!
With a median age of 26 years old The 18th Street Singers, is an ensemble of young people living, learning, and working in the DC area. Since it's founding in the fall of 2004, the 44‐voice ensemble has already landed a slew of prestigious gigs, including engagements at Strathmore, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with President Barack Obama. This Friday and Saturday The 18th Street Singers Concert "In These Our Darkest Hours", taking on a somber subject with uplifting program. First Trinity Lutheran Church (in Judiciary Square) on January 20 and 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets $10
It won't take a miracle for you to be at a movie premiere
But it will take some giving on your part. We are talking about the eBay auction for two tickets to the premiere of the movie
"Big Miracle" Red Carpet Gala Special Screening + VIP After Party w/Celebs on January 25th right here in DC. Bidding ends tomorrow (1/18/12) at noon.
WHAT: Big Miracle Movie Premiere, VIP After Party, & Hotel Stay
WHEN: January 25, 2012 (6pm Red Carpet, 7pm Film, 9pm Private After Party with Cast)
WHERE: AMC Loews Georgetown 14 in Washington D.C.
WHO: Winner +1 guest
AFTER PARTY: Sequoia in Georgetown (Attire: Alaska Casual)
EXTRAS: One night hotel stay at the Georgetown Harbor Suites
WHY: To support the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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