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The Week of Dec. 26
When it comes to country music influences, few rival the impact made by Hank Williams. Although he died more than 50 years ago on Jan. 1, his memory is still celebrated annually at the Birchmere's Tribute to Hank Williams. This year the concert is Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Grammy winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will host the show, which will feature performances by Bill Kirchen, Rickie Simpkins, Robin and Linda Williams, Mark Schatz, and Dave Giegerich. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 800-551-7328 or http:/
The Week of Jan. 2
New Year's celebrations don't have to end after the ball drops. At least not at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. The Ethiopian New Year Celebration on Jan. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. will include music, dance performances, a cash bar and clothing for sale to benefit U.S. Doctors for Africa's mobile clinic initiative. The night will also be a good chance to check out the Walters's Ethiopian Art gallery. 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000 or http:/
The Week of Jan. 9
Burned out on ballet with all the "Nutcrackers" being performed this time of year? Well, by Jan. 13 we hope you are back on the ballet bandwagon just in time for St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Ballet (formerly the Kirov) performances at the Kennedy Center. The group will perform "Don Quixote," and if past visits are any indication of the troupe's popularity, purchase tickets now before they sell out. Performances are Jan. 13-16 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 17 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or http:/
On Stage
On sale now, on stage soon: The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns to the Kennedy Center Dec. 27 through Jan. 4 with a puppet production of "Goodnight Moon" and "The Runaway Bunny," the classic children's books by Margaret Wise Brown. Tickets cost $18. Call 202-467-4600.
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On Screen
Opening Thursday: "Bedtime Stories" is an adventure comedy starring Adam Sandler as Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman whose life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true. . . . "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald story about a man who is born in his 80s and ages backward, stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. . . . "Gran Torino" stars Clint Eastwood as disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski, who sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino. . . . "Marley & Me" is the screen adaptation of the bestseller about the "world's worst dog." . . . "The Reader," set in post-World War II, is a tale of forbidden love and war crimes from director Stephen Daldry ("The Hours"). It stars Kate Winslet. . . . Adapted from the comics series, "The Spirit" stars Gabriel Macht as the title character and Samuel L. Jackson as his nemesis, the Octopus. . . . "Valkyrie" stars Tom Cruise as a loyal German officer who serves his country while hoping that someone will find a way to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed. . . . "The Wrestler" tells the story of retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) as he tries to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival. Opening dates may change.
Last Chance
Saturday is your last chance to see "Glengarry Glen Ross" at Church Street Theater (703-892-0202); "The Littlest Angel" and "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" at the Lyceum (703-838-4994); "You Better Believe It, They Exist" at GALA Theatre (202-234-7174). . . . Sunday is your last chance to see "Blackbird" at Studio Theatre (202-332-3300); "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Baltimore's Fells Point Corner Theatre (410-276-7837); "Isn't It Romantic?" at MetroStage (703-548-9044); "Love, Peace and Robbery" at Theatre on the Run (703-243-6366); "Tales of Doomed Love (or Is It Ever Worth It)" at Montgomery College, Black Box Theater (202-248-0647). Wednesday is your last chance to see "The Santaland Diaries" at Warehouse Theater (202-783-3933).
Next Friday in Weekend
RESOLVED. Nine readers share their goals for 2009 -- and, no, none has to do with losing 10 pounds or getting organized. We show them how to get there in next week's Weekend.
