We usually have you covered for weekend activities, but here is a weekday exhibit you won’t want to miss: The allure of the circus – that bohemian, traveling atmosphere where graceful and mysterious people do death-defying acts – is coming to the Fridge, 516 1/2 8th Street SE, tomorrow Tuesday, March 1 2016 from 7-11 p.m. The show, Street […]
In the past, large traveling shows were an important part of American life. No matter where you lived, at least once a year a fair or a circus would set up in an empty lot and bring a whiff of the outside world to you. Washington D.C. was no exception in this regard. And for […]
No, this isn’t an allusion to a Republican party meeting. In fact, no politics are involved. The annual parade of performers and animals from Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus travels through Capitol Hill Tuesday evening, March 13. They will de-train near Garfield Park and traverse the neighborhood and city streets on their way to […]
In case you weren’t able to get out to see the parade, Keith Lane and THIH’s María Helena Carey did and captured some great shots.
One of the most marvelous sights in this fair city of ours, in my opinion, is the annual march of the elephants. It’s happening again this year this Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Tweet-savvy Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus pachyderms will start their lumbering stroll at Garfield Park and swing their trunks all […]