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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 Theater
www.nationaltheatre.org
Arena Stage
www.arenastage.org
Warner Theater
www.warnertheater.com
Ford's Theater
www.fordstheater.org
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
www.kennedy-center.org
Folger Shakespeare Library
www.folger.edu/public/theater
Woolly Mammoth
www.woollymammoth.net
Studio Theater
www.studiotheater.org
Source Theater
www.dcmdva-arts.org/sourceth
DC Arts Center
www.dcartscenter.com
Washington Symphony Orchestra
www.wsodc.org
National Symphony
www.nso.org
Choral Arts Society of Washington
www.choralarts.org
Washington Chamber Symphony
yp.washingtonpost.com/yp/wcsymphony/1.html
National Chamber Orchestra
www.nationalchamberorch.org
Washington Performing Arts Society
www.wpas.org
Master Chorale of Washington
www.masterchorale.org
The Smithsonian Institution
www.si.edu
Jefferson Memorial
www.nps.gov/thje
Lincoln Memorial
www.nps.gov/linc
Washington Monument
www.nps.gov/wash
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
www.nps.gov/vive
Korean War Memorial
www.nps.gov/kowa
President's Park & White House
www.nps.gov/whho
Shopping:
Tell us your favorites places to shop in Washington, DC and we will list them here. E-mail them to newcolonist@newcolonist.com.
Union Station
On Capitol Hill
Georgetown Park
M Street, Georgetown
Connecticut Avenue
Downtown
Mazza Gallerie
Uptown
Old Downtown
Chinatown/Penn Quarter
Eastern 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
202-293-7191
Cashion's Eat Place
Cozy, upscale with wide array of vegetarian
selections
1819 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-797-1819
DC Coast
Celebrated seafood
1401 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-216-5988
Kinkead's
Consistently rated one of the top restaurants in Washington
2000 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20001
202-296-7700
Al Tiramisu
Excellent risotto in a homey rowhouse basement
2014 P St
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-4466
Capital 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.com
18th St. Lounge
yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0020/08/32/cs1.html
The Mousetrap
BritPop dance night
www.geocities.com/the_blow_up/mousetrap2.html
Bliss
IndiePop
www.bliss-pop.com
Panic
80s-90s Pop
www.panicpeepshow.com
Black Collar Lunch
A guide to the gothic treasures of Washington DC
www.blackcollarlunch.com
The Black Cat
Bar/Dancing/Live Music
www.blackcatdc.com
Heaven and Hell
www.yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0001/64/81/cs1.html
Chef Ike's Mambo Room
www.greatidea.com/chiefike
9:30 Club
www.930.com
Community Groups:
Barracks Row
www.barracksrow.org
Capitol Hill
www.capitolhill.org
Cleveland Park
www.clevelandpark.com
Dupont Circle Citizens Association
www.dupont-circle.com
DC Watch
www.dcwatch.com
Logan Circle Citizens Association
www.logancircle.org
U Street
www.ustreet.org
Washington 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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