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Our quick guide to Post critics’ takes on new plays, movies and restaurants.
MOVIE
“Tiny Furniture” is a funny, affectingmovie about growing up in the shadow of a formidable mom.
—Ann Hornaday Review, Page 41
MUSIC Saturday Sean Altman’s “Jewmongous” l Sunday Maryland’s JordanWilliams at the BB&T Classic PHOTOS FROM LEFT: JEWMONGOUS; CHUCK BURTON/ASSOCIATED PRESS
HANDMADE ART INALEXANDRIA Friday-Sunday FREE If you’re looking to find gifts for hard- to-shop-for folks, picking up something handmade is a greatway to guarantee that, if nothing else, your giftwill be unique. Two great spots in Alexandria to search for that perfect something: The Art League’s ArtFest 2010, Friday from6 to 9 p.m., pairs ceramic and jewelry itemswith livemusic, artist demonstrations and a pottery showthat continues Saturday from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday fromnoon to 5 p.m. Meanwhile, theDel Ray Artisans’ annual holidaymarket—Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday fromnoon to 4 p.m.—features crafts, photography, glass and pottery by 20 local artisans. The Art League’sMadison Annex, 305Madison St., Alexandria.
703-683-1780.www.theartleague.org. Del Ray Artisans, 2704Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-838-
4827.www.thedelrayartisans.org.
ANIGHT AT THENEWSEUM Friday Want to check out a piece of the BerlinWall or the Unabomber’s cabin in between Smirnoff cocktails, Wolfgang Puck noshes and getting down to the sounds ofDJ Autorock? Such an itinerary is possible only at —stop the presses!—theNewseum, which is teaming upwith the Brightest Young Things crewfor its first official after-hours party from8 to 11
p.m.Newseum, 555
Pennsylvania Ave.NW(Metro: Archives). 888-639-7386.
www.newseum.org.
bytnewseum.eventbrite.com. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
“JEWMONGOUS” HANUKKAHPARTY Saturday Ever since AdamSandler strummed the opening chords to “The Hanukkah Song,”man-with-a-guitar comedy has been a virtual tenet of modern American Judaism. Sean Altman keeps the faithwith “Jewmongous,” a comedy concert with songs such as “They Tried toKill Us (We Survived, Let’s Eat)” and “Reuben theHook-Nosed Reindeer.” A post-showparty, in celebration of the fourth night ofHanukkah, follows the 9 p.m. performance. Sixth&I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St.NW (Metro:Gallery Place). 877-435-9849. 202-408-3100.
www.jewmongous.com. $20.
BB&T CLASSIC Sunday Area college basketball fans can always count on the annual BB&T Classic to bring an excitingmix of local and national talent to the court, and this year is no different. At 2:45 p.m., American University faces the FloridaGators; theGeorge Washington Colonials faceNavy at 5:15 p.m.; and theMaryland Terrapins close the triple-headerwith amatch-up against the TempleOwls. Verizon Center, 601 F St.NW(Metro:
Gallery Place). 202-628-3200.
www.verizoncenter.com. $20-$45.
GOINGOUTGUIDE TRIVIA CONTEST Sunday FREE We knowyou’ll forgive us for tooting our own horn. Just likewe know there are a lot of smarty-pants types in our readership justwaiting for a chance to prove their chops. So the GoingOutGurus are hosting a five- round trivia smackdown in celebration of the holiday season. Forma team(nomore than five, please), bring your friends and tax your brain on famousD.C. scandals, watering holes,monuments, artwork andmiscellany towin bar tabs,DVDs and other prizes. The proceedings get underway at 8 p.m. Bedrock Billiards, 1841 Columbia Rd.NW (Metro:Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan). 202-667-7665.
“SUNSETBOULEVARD” Tuesday-Feb. 13 Was theHollywood of old really that different fromwhatwe see splashed across
TMZ.comevery day? Andrew LloydWebber’s Tony Award-winning musical “Sunset Boulevard” takes audiences to the Paramount Pictures lot of the 1950s, andwhile there probablywere fewer failed drug tests, Twitter outbursts and courtroomcrying jags, therewere plenty of shattered egos, two-timing lovers and revenge plots.Opening night is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell
Ave., Arlington. 703-820-9771.
703-573-7328.www.signature-
theatre.org. $59-$85.
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS Wednesday FREE Howdo youmake it to CarnegieHall? Practice, practice, practice.Howdo youmake it to theKennedy Center? Just bring your tuba, sousaphone or euphoniumto the 37th annual TubaChristmas, amass tooting of the brass instruments that’s open to anyonewith the necessary gear. Rehearse at 3 p.m., and play Christmasmusic at 6
p.m.Kennedy Center,MillenniumStage, 2700 F St. NW(Metro: Foggy Bottom). 202-467-4600. 800-444-1324.
www.kennedy-center.org.
“IT’S AWONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE FROMWVLRADIOTHEATRE” Thursday You’ve seen Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” amillion times already, right? Trywatching it as a radio play. Taking the stage at 2 and 7:30 p.m. is a live adaptation of the timeless tale in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. Five actors, live sound effects and an illuminated “On Air” sign help to re-imagine George Bailey’s Christmas Eve brush with death using the predominant storytellingmethod of his day. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town CommonsDr.,Germantown. 301-528-2260.www.blackrock
center.org. $15-$22.
—Alex Baldinger
Warpaint’s new albumcombines the darkness of ’80s Goth with the catchy tension of ’90s grunge. Saturday at Rock & Roll Hotel.
—DanMiller Review, Page 6 DINNER
Figs Fine Foods is vegetarian and vegan friendly with a huge selection of salads, sides, sandwiches and rotating specials.
—Justin Rude Review, Page 16
THEATER
Olney Theatre’s “Annie” is an expansive, confident production. —Nelson Pressley Review, Page 36
INSIDE | DVDs 43 | Escapes 53 | Exhibits 20 | Families 46 | Movies 41 | Music 5 | Nightclubs 7 | Restaurants 16 | Theater 35 | What’s Doing 51
the washington post friday, december 3, 2010 l
PHOTOS, FROM TOP: JOE ANDERSON; MIA KIRBY; EVY MAGES FOR THE WASHINGTON POST; OLNEY THEATRE CENTER
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