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Population:
The population of the city of Washington, DC is 572,000, of which approximately 62% is African-American, 3%
Asian-American, and 0.3% Native American.
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Culture/Entertainment:
Know any good entertainment spots in Washington, DC? Send them to us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
National TheaterShopping:
www.nationaltheatre.orgArena Stage
www.arenastage.orgWarner Theater
www.warnertheater.comFord's Theater
www.fordstheater.orgJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
www.kennedy-center.orgFolger Shakespeare Library
www.folger.edu/public/theaterWoolly Mammoth
www.woollymammoth.netStudio Theater
www.studiotheater.orgSource Theater
www.dcmdva-arts.org/sourcethDC Arts Center
www.dcartscenter.comWashington Symphony Orchestra
www.wsodc.orgNational Symphony
www.nso.orgChoral Arts Society of Washington
www.choralarts.orgWashington Chamber Symphony
yp.washingtonpost.com/yp/wcsymphony/1.htmlNational Chamber Orchestra
www.nationalchamberorch.orgWashington Performing Arts Society
www.wpas.orgMaster Chorale of Washington
www.masterchorale.orgThe Smithsonian Institution
www.si.eduJefferson Memorial
www.nps.gov/thjeLincoln Memorial
www.nps.gov/lincWashington Monument
www.nps.gov/washVietnam Veterans Memorial
www.nps.gov/viveKorean War Memorial
www.nps.gov/kowaPresident's Park & White House
www.nps.gov/whho
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Union Station
On Capitol HillGeorgetown Park
M Street, GeorgetownConnecticut Avenue
DowntownMazza Gallerie
UptownOld Downtown
Chinatown/Penn QuarterEastern Market/Barracks Row
Capitol Hill
Dining:
Are you in Washington, DC? Have you been to one of these eateries? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Galileo
The gem in Roberto Donna's empire
1110 21st NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-293-7191Cashion's Eat Place
Cozy, upscale with wide array of vegetarian selections
1819 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-797-1819DC Coast
Celebrated seafood
1401 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-216-5988Kinkead's
Consistently rated one of the top restaurants in Washington
2000 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20001
202-296-7700Al Tiramisu
Excellent risotto in a homey rowhouse basement
2014 P St
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-4466Capital Grille
One of DC's many high-powered steakhouses
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-737-6200
Night life:
What are the best clubs and nighttime entertainment spots in Washington, DC? Tell us now by e-mailing us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com. We'll post them here.
Bohemian Caverns
www.bohemiancaverns.com18th St. Lounge
yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0020/08/32/cs1.htmlThe Mousetrap
BritPop dance night
www.geocities.com/the_blow_up/mousetrap2.htmlBliss
IndiePop
www.bliss-pop.comPanic
80s-90s Pop
www.panicpeepshow.comBlack Collar Lunch
A guide to the gothic treasures of Washington DC
www.blackcollarlunch.comThe Black Cat
Bar/Dancing/Live Music
www.blackcatdc.comHeaven and Hell
www.yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0001/64/81/cs1.htmlChef Ike's Mambo Room
www.greatidea.com/chiefike9:30 Club
www.930.com
Community Groups:
Barracks Row
www.barracksrow.orgCapitol Hill
www.capitolhill.orgCleveland Park
www.clevelandpark.comDupont Circle Citizens Association
www.dupont-circle.comDC Watch
www.dcwatch.comLogan Circle Citizens Association
www.logancircle.orgU Street
www.ustreet.orgWashington Area Bicyclist Association
www.waba.org
Best Neighborhoods:
What are the best neighborhoods to live in? Send your comments and suggestions to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Adams Morgan
AU Park
Brookland
Cardozo-Shaw
Cleveland Park
Capitol Hill
Cathedral Heights
Dupont Circle/Kalorama
Foggy Bottom/West End
Georgetown
Glover Park
Logan Circle
SOLO (South of Logan Circle)
Woodley Park
City Hall: City of Washington, DC Homepage
Transportation:
Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
Stationmaster's Guide to DC Neighborhoods by Transit
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Kevin Palmer is City Page Editor for Washingon, D. C.