Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:04 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:04 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Obama-Drops-in-at-Taylor-Gourmet-151715245.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:20:09 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/obamataylorgourmet3.jpg
The president is holding a roundtable discussion about small businesses... and, we hope, sammiches.

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That's OK, we didn't want to fit into those pants anyway.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Missoni-Presents-Home-Collection-at-Washington-Design-Center/151685475 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:25:25 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5813927_WEBangiegoffpkg_722x406_2235438250.jpg
Luca Missoni was at the Washington Design Center presenting the latest Missoni Home collection. News4's Angie Goff has the exclusive interview on Wednesday at News4 at 5.

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ZooFari, The Front Row, Craft Beer Week, bike caravan to D.C. United. Get going already!

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Why sit in traffic when you can get sweaty instead?

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Obama-Takeout-Lunch-Taylor-Gourmet-151734195.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:13 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/185*120/144566527.jpg
The lure of those sesame seed-studded Taylor Gourmet sandwiches is irresistible, apparently even if you're a president with an agenda to share.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Dupont-Fountain-Dance-in-the-Circle-2012.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:22:06 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/dance-in-the-circle-722.jpg
At least for one day. Ten different dance companies got crowds moving Sunday.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Maryland-Science-Fiction-Convention-Balticon-2012.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:04:03 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/184*120/1541729.jpg
Maryland's sci-fi/fantasy convention brings together hundreds of nerdy pursuits.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Wine-Festival-Sunset-Tour-Mount-Vernon-Estate.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:38:59 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/163*120/mtvernon.jpg
Learn about the founding father's winemaking while tasting sips from 16 Virginia wineries.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/fashion/NATL-Michelle-Obama-Style-Guide-53582762.html Mon, 14 May 2012 09:55:47 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/edt137029386.jpg
The first lady proves she's first in fashion.

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The coast-to-coast tour of the crime-fighting rides is gearing up to promote "The Dark Knight Rises."

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Outdoor-Summer-Movies-DC-2012-147204895.html Mon, 14 May 2012 13:22:19 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/DSC_0867.jpg
Free outdoor movies abound from May into autumn. Make your plans!

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No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

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Go for 100+ authors, panel discussions (about spies!) and a kids' village.

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So we're not New York, and we're not Hollywood, but celebs ARE allowed to visit the District. And believe it or not, they do.

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The annual Testicle Festival is returning to the Arlington. Be afraid.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Before-I-Die-Public-Art-DC-151186075.html Fri, 11 May 2012 17:33:54 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/239*120/144199930.jpg
A new public art display at 14th & Q has people sharing the most important things they want to do before they die.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Otters-National-Zoo.html Fri, 11 May 2012 14:51:35 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/179*120/7166822600_67ebf552bb_c.jpg
An otter family (yes, this already sounds like a children's book) will make its debut at the National Zoo this Saturday, May 12.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Quick-Bites_-Rasika-West-End/151185535 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:40:47 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5750597_RasikaWestEnd_722x406_2233767422.jpg
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema reports that Rasika West End is not an identical twin to the original in Penn Quarter.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/food-drink/Blue-Duck-Tavern-Breakfast-Menu.html Thu, 10 May 2012 14:08:02 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/179*120/shutterstock_64213330.jpg
Southern-inspired dishes feature fresh seasonal ingredients from 65+ regional and American sources.

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Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center premieres RiverView Terrace at National Harbor.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Central-Virginia-Wine-Fest.html Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:38 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/shutterstock_8086429.jpg
Sample from 12 local wineries and soak up the sun (and/or wine).

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American University's Hidden Gems checks out Trapeze School and a coffee house called Lot 38.

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American University's Hidden Gems checks out Good Stuff Eatery and Sweet Lobby.

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At an evening of prayer songs, National Cathedral unveils a new carving of Rosa Parks. News4's Pat Lawson Muse reports.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Preakness-Kegasus-Mascot-Sidekick.html Thu, 10 May 2012 15:56:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Kegasus+2011+InfieldFest+722x406.jpg
In related news, we can't decide if we're horrified or amused.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/shopping/Mothers-Day-Gift-Ideas-2012.html Thu, 10 May 2012 10:07:12 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/moms1.jpg
Bring something home to Mama she's guaranteed to love. (Unlike the ex.)

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Bi-Plane-Acro-Rides-in-Shenandoah-Valley-150674295.html Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/80860700.jpg
Climb aboard an open-air biplane and soar above the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Fairhill-Scottish-Games-Elkton-Md-2012.html Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:39 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/shutterstock_63099001.jpg
Celebrate Scottish and Celtic heritage with a look-see at caber tossing (what?), stone putts (...what?), dancing and fiddling (OK).

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Acrobats-Scale-Old-Post-Office-Pavilion-150865435.html Wed, 09 May 2012 21:30:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/acrobats1.jpg
The dancers of Project Bandaloop rehearsed for a Friday show on the face of the Old Post Office Pavilion.

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Visit award-nominated restaurants and order their signature cocktails for the chance to win two tickets to the annual RAMMY gala.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Chuck-Brown-Has-Pneumonia-150630095.html Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:34 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/109054631.jpg
Brown had to postpone a performance at the Howard Theatre in late April due to his hospitalization.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Reston-Spring-Festival-2012.html Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:39 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/reston-429019.jpg
The free event features wine and beer tastings, scavenger hunts and plenty of live music.

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The Kennedy Center is bringing performance and entertainment to the streets. Magician Karen Beriss and juggler Rich Potter offer a preview of the fun.

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This Mother's Day, do the classy(ish) thing.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Cat-Cora-Goes-�Around-the-World-in-80-Plates�/150608655 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:28:55 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/around-the-world-in-80-plates-twitter-challenge-show.jpg
“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/DC-Caribbean-Parade-Headed-to-Baltimore-150490825.html Mon, 07 May 2012 17:53:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/87962300.jpg
The District's parade will be rolling into the Baltimore event.

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Frozen dairy needs you.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Kennedy-Center-Performances-Go-Mobile/150030145 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:49:46 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5740881_WEBweekendguide_722x406_2230360737.jpg
Lavanya Ramanathan of the Washington Post discusses Look Both Ways: Street Arts Across America, as the Kennedy Center brings performances to the people for the first time.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Quick-Bites_-La-Forchetta/150233755 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:14:09 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/La+Forchetta.jpg
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema checks out renowned D.C. chef Roberto Donna's new restaurant: La Forchetta.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Dominion-Riverrock-Richmond-2012.html Fri, 11 May 2012 12:45:42 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*128/2011_scott_quarforth_entry_02.jpg
Claim your spot in one of the 20+ competitions -- for humans AND dogs -- on Browns Island.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Potomac-Eagle-Mountainside-Train.html Mon, 07 May 2012 15:40:57 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/179*120/Potomac+Eagle.jpg
Get out of town for a weekend of full of adventure, wilderness and open-air train rides with a train excursion.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Risk-Taker-Fashion-Trends/150447845 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:28:19 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5760436_WEBHATSBARB_722x406_2231736339.jpg
Fashion Washington's Assistant Editor Holley Simmons shares the season's latest fashion trends -- from hats to mixing prints.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Cinco-de-Mayo-at-the-White-House-150189125.html Sat, 05 May 2012 07:24:35 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/143782099.jpg
President Obama hosted a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden, featuring a performance by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano.

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