tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post6851336234785633541..comments2023-09-29T03:39:03.460-04:00Comments on Gratuitous Violins: Summer sightseeing in WashingtonEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-88761691804671773542010-09-03T00:19:49.107-04:002010-09-03T00:19:49.107-04:00Thanks, Steve! Luckily, like Sarah I have friends ...Thanks, Steve! Luckily, like Sarah I have friends in the area. So even though I was never able to realize my dream of living in Washington, I've have some wonderful visits. You're both right, there is so much to do. Unfortunately, none of those visits (except for the first one) has ever included any theatre. But someday!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-70180207068393389902010-09-03T00:12:58.305-04:002010-09-03T00:12:58.305-04:00Hey Sarah, I was at the Phillips Collection years ...Hey Sarah, I was at the Phillips Collection years ago and enjoyed it. But I have to admit I didn't know there was a Museum of Women in the Arts. Maybe I can check it out on my next trip. And I'd love to do some theatergoing, too. And it would be great to see some of those Broadway-related items on display - if not in Washington then in New York!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-58242253976937076742010-09-02T14:49:31.221-04:002010-09-02T14:49:31.221-04:00Glad you had such a great time! It's one of my...Glad you had such a great time! It's one of my favorite cities, too, and I miss living there. And I'd gladly take DC any month of the year, although I tend to stay indoors during August. Fortunately, there's a lot to do in that respect: the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the National Archives, the Smithsonian museums, Ford's Theatre and great restaurants, not to mention some exceptional live theatre.<br /><br />GladSteve On Broadway (SOB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04353077627991682499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-35180081685836018532010-09-02T10:52:04.674-04:002010-09-02T10:52:04.674-04:00I always, always, always wanted to go to D.C. but ...I always, always, always wanted to go to D.C. but never had the chance until after I moved to New York. Now, I can't believe how close, cheap and easy it is to go there. Of course, I'm lucky that I have many friends there and it's so easy to pop down for shows in the area - so many great theatres. I was also so surprised at the number of galleries and that they are free. I absolutely love the Phillips and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Hopefully, the pop culture section at the History Museum will be expanded - they have a number of really exciting Broadway theatre items including original costumes in their collection and it's a shame that they are not on display.Sarah B. Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515476679981650807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-6853838817835214552010-09-01T23:37:01.546-04:002010-09-01T23:37:01.546-04:00Once upon a time Washington was a place I wanted t...Once upon a time Washington was a place I wanted to live but it never worked out. Luckily I've always had friends there to visit. Hope you get back someday.Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-42126312434578830892010-09-01T23:28:58.472-04:002010-09-01T23:28:58.472-04:00Glad you enjoyed your time in D.C.! I haven't ...Glad you enjoyed your time in D.C.! I haven't been there since I was a tot.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356178842101974805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-52667998397830052512010-09-01T18:47:59.050-04:002010-09-01T18:47:59.050-04:00Hi Sarah, thanks for the comment! My main reason f...Hi Sarah, thanks for the comment! My main reason for going was to attend my friend's son's bar mitzvah and unfortunately, he had to pick the hottest month of the year in which to turn 13. ;-(<br /><br />I agree, the pop culture display was very small. The American History Museum has been undergoing renovations and I thought they were finished but I guess not. They were still doing work on the Mall entrance. So hopefully when it's finally done there'll be more items on display. <br /><br />Anyway, I had a chance to spend some time with friends I hadn't seen in about six years and that was wonderful.Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-76545070026608220932010-09-01T17:33:56.830-04:002010-09-01T17:33:56.830-04:00D.C. in August? INSANITY! But I'm glad you h...D.C. in August? INSANITY! But I'm glad you had a good time and were able to get away from the trip. I was VERY disappointed in the American History Museum - I was expecting many more exhibits of pop culture - I still cannot believe it was such a small display - and none of the collection that I wanted to see was on available for viewing. The First Ladies' dresses were fine. Overall, I don't care to revisit unless I know for sure that items are on display. I will continue to be satisfied at visiting D.C.'s art galleries in the future or just stick to the theatres which is usually what I go for anyway.Sarah B. Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515476679981650807noreply@blogger.com