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Diary of an inaugural ball hopper

Six inaugural balls. Three nights. WTOP Living Editor Stephanie Steinberg is on a ball hopping adventure. Follow her journey for inside look at the 2013 inaugural ball scene.

Tags: inaugural balls, inauguration, food, dining, parties, Stephanie Steinberg

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A look at top concert picks through New Year's Eve

With New Year's Eve just around the corner, some may be debating whether to brave the throngs of partygoers or stay home.

Tags: backstage, tim bracken, concerts

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Why some harmonies sound better than others

New research from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences helps to explain why some tones sound better than others.

Tags: Max Smith, hearing,

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Rare photos span 50 years of Rolling Stones

A local gallery founder has a new book out capturing the frenzy of the Rolling Stones through photographs.

Tags: rolling stones, 50th anniversary, Govinda Gallery, Neal Augenstein

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Civil War events feature minstrel song revival

Tags: civil war reeanactment, banjo, Hagerstown

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Listening to music at work aids concentration

Think the guy in the next cubicle is being rude by wearing his earbuds and listening to music? He may just be sharpening his brain.

Tags: University of Miami, darci marchese, brain research, work productivity

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Study: Infectious songs share distinctive similarities

Sing-along songs are those magical ones that can get everyone in a crowded bar or club singing together. Now, researchers say those infectious songs share certain characteristics

Tags: michelle basch, queen,

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Study: Today's songs all sound the same

Today's music has simple transitions and less artistic expression, researchers say.

Tags: Neal Augenstein,

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Artists audition for this year's MetroPerforms!

The transit agency's Arts in Transit program held auditions for MetroPerforms! Tuesday afternoon -- an occasional summertime talent showcase that began in 2007 to give singers, instrumentalists, spoken word artists and other street performers a chance to gain some exposure along the rail network.

Tags: metroperforms, talent, nathan hager

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Next big thing: Firefly festival features nearly 50 bands

In 1969, a little festival called Woodstock changed the way we think of outdoor concerts. Forty three years later, music festivals continue to draw thousands of attendees.

Tags: tim bracken, firefly festival, music festivals

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