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.
The name game
and everyone is a winner! Find out why The Wellness Community - Greater Washington, DC became Hope Connections for Cancer Support
Bake Bethesda a Pie Contest
The second annual Bake Bethesda a Pie contest mounted by the Bethesda Central Farm Market is coming up. Registration the second annual Bake Bethesda a Pie contest mounted by the Bethesda Central Farm Market. Entries will be accepted through August 31, 2011 at 5 pm. There is a $5 donation fee for each pie entered and will be collected on the day of the contest. The donation will go to Manna Food Bank.
This is NOT the blind leading the blind
but many people helping Columbia Light House for the Blind with the first ever Light the Way 5K Fun Walk and Run Sept 10.
Its a laugh riot
At the new Riot Act Comedy Theater in Penn Quarter. It may be a slightly different comedy club than you are used to, but that could be a good thing. The most important part is the laughs. the Riot Act Comedy Theater (801 E St NW) will be opening on August 11.
"Genzyme Panel: Our Heritage and Our Health"
The International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is offering a Panel Discussion on the Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Conditions and the Impact on Families. Included is a presentation by the Medical Director of the Victor Center and a Certified Genetic Counselor. This will be followed by presentations by a patient and three family members. Speakers: Gary Frohlich, Dr. Adele Schneider, Susan Stillman, Joy Paul, Cyndi Frank, & Dana Doheny. August 18 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel
Dollars to stardom
Everyone at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Georgetown has reason to smile -- The Eugene B. Casey Foundation has endowed the musical programs (instrumental and vocal) to the tune of $17.2 million.
Hazzard Homecoming (as in Dukes of)
Ben Jones -"Cooter" and Miss Alma present "Hazzard Homecoming"! This Saturday and Sunday 8/13 & 14th. Two days of "Dukes of Hazzard" Family fun in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Click here for ticket information. Featuring personal appearances by; Catherine Bach-"Daisy Duke", James Best-"Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane", Sonny Shroyer-"Deputy Enos Straight", Rich Hurst-"Deputy Cletus Hogg", and dozens of "General Lees". On Sunday John Schneider-"Bo Duke" will also be appearing.
Not crying uncle...
But laughing uncle. As in the Sydney Theatre Company's "Uncle Vanya" starring Cate Blanchett at the Kennedy Center -- an exclusive U.S. engagement of Andrew Upton's new adaptation of Chekhov's tragicomedy Uncle Vanya.
Lots of Goodwill in Fairfax
Goodwill of Greater Washington recently opened a new store and donation center in Fairfax at 9960 Main Streetin the space formerly occupied by Yesterday's Rose in the Main Street shopping center. Goodwill is now accepting donations daily between 9AM and 5PM. Please remember all donations help fund job training services for people with disabilities and disadvantages.
Too young to give blood
Not too young to give joy. 13 year old Max Hou of Germantown has played piano since he was 4. He studies at the Julliard Conservatory in New York City. He will be a freshman at the Landon School. Listen to what he did at The Piano Company in White Flint Mall for those who gave blood at the WTOP/ABC-7 Inova Blood Drive.
OOOOOoooklahoma!
The summer revival of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's acclaimed and record-setting production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Winner of four Helen Hayes Awards. Saturday afternoons during the run of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, free family-friendly events will be held in and around the Mead Center from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., prior to the 2:00 p.m. matinee. Come enjoy pony rides and a petting zoo on the Sixth Street sidewalk with the return of Pony To Go, learn some of the award-winning dance moves from the show, or share a box social lunch with your friends and family. Arena Stage is only one block from the Waterfront-SEU Metro station (Green Line).
Legg Mason chef's challenge
Why ARE chef's competing at the Tennis Classic?? It's for the kids! thru The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF)
Free family fun films
Yes, there is something free the 15th Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival,at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Bring a blanket and enjoy the show beginning at 8:30 each evening. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Food and snacks will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NIH Children's Charities - Children's Inn, Camp Fantastic/Special Love, and Friends of the Clinical Center. click here for the film schedule. The Universities at Shady Grove are located at 9630 Gudelsky Drive in Rockville. Free parking is available.
Take me out to the burger game
Yes there are changes at Nationals Park regarding burgers, but what hasn't changed?
Hearing voices
Voice of God?? No, Voice of Charlie! A Washington Tradition just like the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
Who is getting Man About Town -- about town?
It is a very interesting answer and after listening click here
Legg Mason party time
It's not ALL tennis ALL the time. It was a party at the W Hotel rooftop P.O.V. Lounge & Terrace.
Marvin HAMlisch strikes again
this time with NSO @ Wolf Trap bringing down the house.
Play along with Casablanca
Nearly 7 thousand people did on Saturday night with NSO @ Wolf Trap. Here is how maestro Emil de Cou explained it all before hand.
Hairspray the musical
comes alive at Chantilly High because of the Alliance Theatre family production with a cast of 90.
Show dates for Hairspray are: July 30 @4:00pm, July 31 @2:00pm, August 1 @7:30pm, August 4 @7:30pm, August 5 @7:30pm, August 6 @7:30pm, and August 7 @2:00pm. The performances that offer the behind the scenes program and patch are Sat, July 30th (the 4 pm show; behind the scenes at 2:30) and Sun, July 31st (the 2 pm show; behind the scenes at 12:30).
Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for children and seniors. All performances will be held at Chantilly High School, 4201 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly, For tickets call 703.220.8101
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