Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory-May 2013

     The United States Botanic Garden is hosting wonderful tours of their establishment, including a lunchtime tour of their conservatory. It will be a one hour tour and you can learn about the different plants they possess.

     Built in 1933, this greenhouse holds two courtyard gardens and ten garden rooms under a roof of glass; a total of 28,944 square feet. Click here to learn more about the Conservatory.

United States Botanic Garden

Location: Conservatory Garden Court

Date: Wednesday, May 29th 2013

Time: 12:00pm- 1:00pm

*admission is free

 
100 Maryland Avenue SW

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 225-8333

Cool Cow Comedy presents: Ryan Conner

     Cool Cow Comedy's monthly comedy series will be coming to the Workhouse Arts Center with two shows this Memorial Day weekend. 
      Cool Cow Comedy has featured many different comedians over its course including those featured on Comedy Central and MTV, and movie channels such as HBO.
     For the evening shows, Cool Cow Comedy will be featuring Ryan Conner, an established comedian who has done many shows and even was a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live. You can learn more about Ryan on his website.

Date: Saturday, May 25 2013

Times: 7:00pm, 9:00pm

Ticket price: $15

*Special Deal: $12 tickets for the 9pm show when you purchase 4 tickets! Coupon Code: 12DOLLAR upon checkout. Offer only good for the 9pm show when 4 tickets are purchased.

Lorton Arts Foundation

Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Rd

Lorton,VA 22079

(703) 495-0001



Cinco De Mayo- 2013

     Today marks the day of celebration for Mexican culture and heritage. It is also the 151st anniversary of a victory over France during the Franco-Mexican war (fought 1861-1867) at the Battle of Puebla.

     Often celebration includes parades, parties, mariachi music, dancing and traditional foods. In fact, the United States celebrates this event largely in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston with huge festival events. You can read more on the history of this day at history.com.

     Celebrating culture and heritage with parties can happen anywhere. You could be going to a party today, enjoying this afternoon and evening. You may even be hosting one, and there are plenty of recipes for creating dishes that your guests will enjoy.

     Happy Cinco de Mayo, and enjoy the festivities!