Weekend Roundup December 15, 2011

The Georgetowner’s Annual Photo Competition

BECOME The Georgetowner’s next photography contest WINNER!

Submit up to five photographs taken anywhere in Georgetown. The coolest, most incredible, eye-catching, blow-us-away photograph will WIN THE FRONT COVER of our publication.

Deadline for photograph submissions is: January 4th, 2012

Please send submissions to photography@georgetowner.com

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington: Red & Greene holiday show featuring Ellen Greene

December 16th, 2011 at 08:00 AM | $50 – $25 prices subject to change | tgrant@gmcw.org | Tel: 202-293-1548 | Event Website

DC’s perennial favorite holiday show is back with a very special guest, Broadway and television star, Ellen Greene (Little Shop of Horrors, Pushing Daisies). Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, there’s no place like homo for the holidays. Bold production numbers and glittering holiday songs from a Chorus of more than 250 men will make your days merry and bright.

Address

Lisner Auditorium at the George Washington University,

730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC.

The Dog Shop: Pet Photos with Santa

December 17th, 2011 at 011:00 AM-3:00PM | Tel: 202-337-DOGS |

On Saturday, December 17th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., take your pet for a photo with Santa at The Dog Shop (1625 Wisconsin Avenue, NW). Benefiting Washington Humane Society, your pet photo with Santa is the perfect addition to the family holiday photo album and a great gift for loved ones abroad. 202.337.DOGS

Address

1625 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Washington DC. 20007

National Philharmonic Singers Holiday Concert

December 17th, 2011 at 08:00 PM | free | h@nationalphilharmonic.org | Tel: 301-493-9283

The National Philharmonic Singers and Washington Symphonic Brass Quartet will present a free holiday concert, featuring music from the great cathedrals of Europe along with new arrangements of holiday favorites.

Address

Christ Episcopal Church

107 South Washington Street Rockville, MD

Community Open House and Toy Drive

December 18th, 2011 at 01:00 AM | jordace16@aol.com | Tel: 202-944-8400 | Event Website

Long & Foster, Exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International, would like to thank the Georgetown Community for your support.

We’re opening our doors to you on Sunday, December 18th from 1-3pm.
Stop by for holiday treats and warm drinks and drop-off a toy or book for Toys for Tots.

Address

1680 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20007

Christmas Music: Holiday Treasures from Russia

December 19th, 2011 at 07:00 PM | $15-$65 | choralarts@choralarts.org | Tel: 202.785.9727 | Event Website

The Choral Arts Society of Washington presents its long-time holiday crowd-pleasing Christmas Music concert Monday, Dec. 19, and Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. “Holiday Treasures from Russia” features a magical mix of Russian carols, popular sing-alongs, and Christmas standards that are sure to warm up the holiday season. The concert also features special guest artists from the Russian Federation.

Address

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

2700 F Street, NW.