WASHINGTON — The Foggy Bottom section of DC took on a surreal, almost magical feel even though it was one of the worst blizzards in the city’s history. “Right now it’s like the Epcot Center version of Washington,” said Mary Lord, 56, a D.C. resident for some 30 years who had skied around the city. President Obama called it “Snowmageddon.” Even his motorcade — which featured SUVs instead of limousines — fell victim to the storm as a tree limb crashed onto a vehicle carrying press. No one was injured.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, servicemembers’ names were buried 16 rows deep, while higher up snow had settled into the letters so they stood out against the black background. The wreaths of the World War II Memorial looked like giant white-frosted doughnuts. The big attraction at the Lincoln Memorial was not the nation’s 16th president, but rather a snowman with eyes of copper pennies bearing Lincoln’s likeness. Continue reading →
Spanish composer and FB Neighbor, Marcos Galvany has begun the countdown as his production, Oh My Son (OMS), debuts at 8 p.m. April 10 at Carnegie Hall. Galvany’s immense talent and hard work are underscored by the raw emotion that his melodies evoke. With his long suit in charm, musicians, friends and acquaintances have readily signed on to propel this production forward.
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