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Don Quixote.In honor of the center’s 50th anniversary season, the acclaimed New York-based company once again revives the signature duet of bravura dancing between the spirited maiden Kitri and her charming amour Basilio — this time performed in its proper place as the stirring climax to the full-length Don Quixote.A sweeping and romantic tale, the rollicking, high-spirited ballet was developed by legendary Russian choreographer Marius Petipa, with further refinement by Petipa’s former student and regular assistant Alexander Gorsky.Set to music by Ludwig Minkus in a staging by ABT’s Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie and longtime Regisseur Susan Jones, Don Quixote offers what the company calls “a feast of choreographic fireworks.”A different coupling of dancers from the company’s starry roster will be featured at each of five performances in the Opera House, kicking off with Isabella Boylston as Kitri and Daniil Simkin as Basilio on Thursday, March 31.The premiere dance organization, decreed “America’s National Ballet Company” by an act of Congress in 2006, will mark its return to the Kennedy Center earlier this week with two evening performances of the mixed-repertory program “ABT Forward.”Billed as a showcase of “the company’s artistry in three dazzling works by today’s modern masters of choreography,” the program includes Bernstein in a Bubble, a work by Alexei Ratmansky developed in pandemic quarantine and inspired by the variety, charm, and quintessentially American spirit of Leonard Bernstein’s Divertimento; ZigZag, a joyous piece, set to songs by iconic crooner Tony Bennett, from Jessica Lang, hailed as a “master of visual composition” by Dance Magazine; and Single Eye, a new, innovative work by Alonzo King and set

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Secrets of the Sprakkar, which explores the cultural roots of Iceland’s progressive attitude towards equality, in a discussion with Icelandic women authors Audur Ava Ólafsdóttir and Thora Hjorleifsdóttir moderated by local journalist and author Andrew Evans, at the Eaton DC (3/19, starting at 2 p.m.).A screening of Valdimar Jóhannsson’s stunning film Lamb, a creepy, dark folktale that served as Iceland’s official submission for consideration as Best Foreign Film at the 94th Academy Awards, at the Eaton DC (3/20, starting at 5 p.m.).A spin of the Wheel of Prizes, presented by Icelandair, will occur prior to each event (excepting the dinner and the bath) with prizes including Blue Lagoon skincare products, an Icelandic wool blanket, a Reyka Vodka package, a year’s supply of Icelandic Provisions-branded skyr, and the grand prize: a trip for two to Iceland including a stay at the Blue Lagoon.The event will touch down in Boston and Denver later this spring, and Chicago, Toronto, and Seattle in the fall.

George Washington’s original Mount Vernon estate has sold for a whopping $50 million, marking the highest residential sale to hit the D.C. region ever.And it seems we can now understand what the first U.S.

Maybe you liked tequila before tequila was cool, but in recent years the Mexican spirit has become decidedly hot. Its popularity soared during the pandemic as a spirit of choice while drinking at home, but National Tequila Day, this Saturday, July 24, offers as good of an excuse as any to get out of the house and let someone else shake and pour for you.A handful of local establishments have announced tequila-related specials to mark the occasion.

now accepting applications, due by Monday, June 7 at 5 p.m. ET.If approved, panelists receive complimentary panelist badges good for the entire weekend of the show for each panelist and/or moderator on your panel.A few things of note: Applying does not guarantee you programming time at Awesome Con 2021 and only registers your request to present programming at the event.Also, Awesome Con does not pay panelist speaking or appearance fees nor does it cover panelist travel, lodging, or meals.

Sanford told The Post. “It’s a creative release.”Sanford – who was formerly employed under the leadership of Dr.

spectacle at the Toronto Zoo. Meanwhile, their 5-month-old cub Xiao Qi Ji, had one look then decided he’d rather stay cozy inside — however, he did take a “nip” at the snow initially, a zookeeper told NBC Washington.

saying, “Wait, so are we just not going to mention the fact that Chuck Norris was at the MAGA insurrection?”Wait, so are we just not going to mention the fact that Chuck Norris was at the MAGA insurrection? pic.twitter.com/aIukJpoCmFFans of the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star, however, were unconvinced that it was the actor.“Facial Recognition puts it at 85%, which is a computer’s way of saying, yeah it kind of looks like him, but not really…,” wrote one Twitter user.CBS via Getty ImagesGetty ImagesView Slideshow

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