Washington Auto Show 2008
January 9, 2008
Car lovers will rejoice at this year’s Auto Show, showcasing more than 700 new vehicles from 42 domestic and import automakers at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Keynote speaker Mark R. LaNeve, Vice President of GM, will discuss GM’s transformational performance and the latest technological and eco-friendly advances. Event-goers can test their car knowledge and hang with pro sports stars from the Redskins and Wizards. Adult tickets are $10 during the week, $12 on Saturday and Sunday. All other tickets are $6/seniors; $5/children (6-12); children under 6 are free.
The show, now in its 66th staging, presents the latest breakthroughs in automotive design and engineering, including alternative fuels and pollution-reducing technology, to hundreds of thousands of consumers, as well as to lawmakers, regulatory officials and diplomats.
The excitement begins on Tuesday, Jan. 22, with an International Media Day featuring a full agenda of new model introductions, special announcements and industry symposia. That night, a roster of VIP guests will assemble to take a sneak peek at the vehicles on display and raise money for local health and children’ charities at the 2008 Washington Auto Show Congressional Gala and Charity Preview. The show opens to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
DC Insider Tip: Print a page from AutoTrader.com and bring it to the show Friday to receive $4 off admission!
Buy your tickets here.
If you’ve seen National Treasure: Book of Secrets, you’ll be able to visit the spot where Nicolas Cage’s character kidnaps the President. Located in the basement of historic Mount Vernon, this special tour will be open for a limited engagement and offered only on weekends from January 12 – February 10. Admission to this spot is included in the regular admission to Mount Vernon. Be prepared to shell out $13 for adults and $6 for the young folks 6-11 years. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more information.
Metro to raise transit rates starting on Jan. 6
January 3, 2008
The folks at Metro have decided to raise the rates for transit on their bus and their trains beginning on January 6. This is to help offset some of the budget deficit that the agency has incurred over at least the past year. You can check the WMATA site here for the complete list of fare increases starting on Sunday. Essentially you’ll probably be paying around $.25 more for the trains and a little bit more at the parking lots. For a complete list of these rate changes, visit the Metro website. If you need to calculate your own fare for one-way travel on Metro, you can visit their travel calculator which has taken into account the new rates.
Help fight breast cancer in Washington, DC
December 29, 2007
No matter who you are, it’s quite possible that you know of someone that has been affected by breast cancer, maybe even yourself. Join the fight against this terrible disease by walking for a cure on May 3-4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Registration is currently underway and you can register as an individual or as a team. The Avon Walk is a national walk for the cure sponsored by Avon and has or will take place in other places like Boston, Houston, the Rocky Mountains, Los Angeles, Charlotte, New York City, and other places.
So sign up today, start training, and get set for the 39.3 mile walk to help put an end to breast cancer. With the two day walk, you’ll head out for a 26.2 walk one day and 13.1 miles on the second day. Help raise money, fight the disease, and make a difference in your community.
Get fit with NBC4’s Health & Fitness Expo
December 27, 2007
Start your new year off right by meeting one of your New Year’s Resolutions. I’m guessing that many of us will set a resolution to lose weight or get back into shape and what better way than by heading over to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for NBC4’s Health & Fitness Expo. Admission is free and you have a chance to win a trip to Universal Studios Resort at Hard Rock Resorts in Orlando, Florida.
Need some activity at the Expo? Try your hand at a golf simulator or get your kicks in at the indoor soccer field. Why don’t you get your dance dance groove on with the young folks with Dance Dance Revolution or scale to new heights with a rock climbing wall. Lastly, what would an Expo be without some winter sports activities? Ski or snowboard? It’s your choice…or you can do both! There’s so much more to do at the Expo…so what are you waiting for?
Head over to the Convention Center January 12-13, 2008 and enjoy the many exhibitors in the health and fitness industry. Have some fun, bring your kids, help meet your New Year’s resolution and be sure to check out the free product and service screenings. Admission is free. Doors open from 9-5pm.
