Festivals and More
Friday, January 19, 2007; Page WE25
Festivals and More
JAN. 20-21: AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL Eight feature, documentary and short films from six African countries are part of the traveling series. Baltimore Museum of Art, North Charles Street and Art Museum Drive, Baltimore. 443-573-1832.
FEB. 5: MILLENNIUM STAGE'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY With performances by the U.S. Navy jazz ensemble the Commodores, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the National Symphony Orchestra and Sufjan Stevens & the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. Free tickets distributed Jan. 27 starting at 10 a.m. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center Grand Foyer, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
  The annual Smithsonian Kite Festival draws kite fans and beginners alike. (By Olivia Boinet For The Washington Post) |
FEB. 10-11: CABIN FEVER FESTIVAL Hundreds of artists and artisans sell their wares. Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-898-5466.
FEB. 12: ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY A wreath-laying ceremony, music and a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg Address commemorate the birthday anniversary of the 16th president. Lincoln Memorial, 23rd Street NW and West Potomac Park. 202-619-7222.
FEB. 14: FREDERICK DOUGLASS'S BIRTHDAY Musical tributes and other activities honor the birthday anniversary of the abolitionist leader. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. 202-426-5961.
FEB. 17-22: GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION George Washington's estate celebrates the birthday anniversary of the first president with parades and a sample of Washington's favorite breakfast, "hoecakes swimming in butter and honey," Feb. 17-18. On Feb. 19, the holiday will be marked with music, a wreath-laying ceremony and free admission. Mount Vernon, southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Alexandria. 703-780-2000.
FEB. 18: CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE Marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, clowns and other performers celebrate the Year of the Boar. A five-story high firecracker will be lit. Chinatown, H Street NW between Sixth and Eighth streets. 202-508-5438.
FEB. 19: WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY PARADE Alexandria holds the nation's largest parade celebrating the birthday of the first president with marching bands, floats, military reenactors and other units. Old Town Alexandria, King and Royal streets, Alexandria. 703-838-5005.
FEB. 20: MARDI GRAS PARADE Floats, costumes, music and beads highlight the area's only Mardi Gras parade. Clarendon neighborhood, Wilson Boulevard between Barton and Highland streets, Arlington. 703-812-8881.
MARCH 1-11: D.C. INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL More than 100 films, plus seminars, music, markets and parties make up the ninth annual festival. University of the District of Columbia, Moving Image Center, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-537-9493. http:/
MARCH 3: ALEXANDRIA ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE The annual parade of floats, bands, Irish dancers and other units through the streets of Old Town Alexandria. King and Royal streets, Alexandria. 703-838-5005.
MARCH 9-11: WASHINGTON D.C. INTERNATIONAL WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Domestic and international winemakers, producers of specialty foods, wine-related accessories and lifestyle products take part in this annual event. Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 800-343-1174.
