Washington DC

Kings of the Pages: Comic Strips & Culture 1895–1950 Features Such Classics as Krazy Kat, Blondie, Pogo, and Peanuts

Opening Reception on Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Exhibit runs from Oct. 19 - Nov. 19.

In Rice Gallery in Peterson Hall at McDaniel College.

DC Sail is gearing up for the 4th Annual Cantina Cup Regatta, an event that attracts local sailors from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. The event will feature a full day of sailing with over 100 participants, and money raised will help support DC Sail's educational programs.

The Cantina Cup Regatta will take place Saturday, October 1st, at Gangplank Marina on the Southwest Waterfront, with the first race starting at 10:30am.

Rams Head restaurants are pleased to announce the celebration of Rams Heads Root Beer Float day on Monday, October 3rd, 2011. In celebration, Rams Head will be offering our patrons a free Old Dominion root beer float with purchase of any food purchase.

At any Rams Head restaurant location from 11am-11pm on Monday, October 3rd the locally owned restaurants will be scooping out free Root Beer Floats, featuring Vanilla ice cream and Old Dominion root beer.

In honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day, the U.S. Navy Memorial will hold a double ‘Authors on Deck’ with readings by Virginia (Ginger) Hansen Holmes, author of Guerilla Daughter, and Judith Heisinger, wife of the late Duane Heisinger, author of Father Found. Guerilla Daughter recounts the experiences of an American family struggling to survive the Japanese occupation of Mindanao during World War II. Father Found tells the story of a father in the California National Guard taken prisoner by the Japanese in WWII seen through the eyes of his son.

A fun-filled evening of adventure while solving a murder mystery! The catch? You will have to zip, swing, and cimb to find the answers that will help solve this clue-based mystery! You night includes zany characters, yummy appetizers, savory dinner and drinks at Rams Head Tavern in the Historic Savage Mill, and prizes are awarded to the winners!
Book on-line as reservations are required.

Clip in and take off on a high flying adventure. Try all 32 of our extreme elements. Balance high above the ground on our High Ropes Challenge Course. Glide through the forest on our 330 ft. Zip Line screaming all the way. Try the challenging routes of the Terrapin Tower including head first down! Defy gravity as you experience 2 G's of force on our Giant Swing! Learn about different climbing gear, how to tie knots, and how to reduce your carbon footprint and live impact free! Includes healthy snacks and drinks.