The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C.
DANCE PROGRAMMING GUEST ARTIST HANDBOOK
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for our victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contributions to the human spirit.” -President John F. Kennedy Updated 2014
Page 0 of 21 Table of Contents GENERAL KENNEDY CENTER INFORMATION 3 CONTACT INFORMATION 3 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 3 PUBLIC WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS 3 KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCE SPACES 4 BOX OFFICE 4 GIFT SHOPS 4 TOURS 5 ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 5 DINING IN THE KENNEDY CENTER 5 MAPS OF THE KENNEDY CENTER 6 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 7 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING 7 GROUND TRANSPORTATION (BUS, TAXI, TRAINS) 9 METRORAIL (D.C. PUBLIC SUBWAY) 10 FREE KENNEDY CENTER METRO SHUTTLE SERVICE 11 WALKING TO THE KENNEDY CENTER FROM THE METRO 11 WASHINGTON AREA AIRPORTS 12 AREA SERVICES 13 GENERAL USEFUL CONTACTS 13 BANKING 13 GROCERIES / DRUGSTORES 13 OTHER SERVICES 14 WATERGATE SALON & SPA 14 HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUBS 14 DINING 14 AT THE WATERGATE COMPLEX (NEXT TO THE KENNEDY CENTER) 15 COFFEE 15 IN FOGGY BOTTOM (WALKING DISTANCE) 15 GEORGETOWN (WALK OR CAB DISTANCE) 16 DUPONT (LONG WALK OR CAB DISTANCE) 16 SHOPPING AND MALLS 17 DANCE FOOTWEAR & SUPPLIES 18 WASHINGTON D.C. SHOPPING MALLS 18 MALLS IN VIRGINIA 18 AREA ATTRACTIONS 19 MEDICAL INFORMATION 20 HOSPITALS 20 ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS (SPECIALIZING IN SPORTS AND DANCE INJURIES) 20 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS 20 CHIROPRACTOR 20 MASSAGE THERAPISTS 21 ACUPUNCTURE 21
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GENERAL KENNEDY CENTER INFORMATION
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a “living” presidential memorial. As the nation’s performing arts center, the Kennedy Center creates programming of the highest standards that reflects the diverse cultural life of the United States and recognizes the nation’s international heritage. For information regarding performances, please visit the website at www.kennedy-center.org.
Contact Information
Mailing Addresses Kennedy Center Phone Numbers General Line 202-416-8000 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Emergency/ EMT 202-416-7911 Attn: Dance Programming Security, Non-Emergency 202-416-7900 Box Office Information 202-467-4600 Regular Mail: Gift Shops 202-416-8350 P.O. Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210 (Typically takes up to 10 days to be delivered) Dance Programming Department Meg Booth, Director 202-416-8094 FedEx/DHL/UPS/Courier: Allegra Markson, Assistant Manager 202-416-8044 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566* Jane Rabinovitz, Coordinator 202-416-8029 Intern 202-416-8028 *Regular mail sent to the 2700 F Street address will be Fax 202-416-8676 irradiated, thereby destroying all photos, CDs, plane tickets, etc.
Emergency Medical Services
The Kennedy Center Security Office staffs Emergency Medical Technicians to handle emergency medical needs in the building from 7am – 11:30pm. Should an emergency arise, please call extension 7911 from any Kennedy Center telephone, or for non-emergency use, please call extension 7900 for Security Operations. Please do not call 911 directly.
Public Wi-Fi Internet Access
The Kennedy Center only provides free public wi-fi access in the KC Café, located on the Terrace Floor (accessible from Hall of States or Hall of Nations lobby elevators).
To connect: You must supply your own device to connect (e.g. laptop, smart phone). The network name is “KCPublic” and no password is needed. Users must agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use and provide a valid email address. Bandwidth is limited and download speed varies depending on the number of users connected.
The Terms and Conditions of Use for Kennedy Center Public Wi-Fi can be found at: www.kennedy- center.org/visitor/tech/wifi.
There is also free wi-fi access available just across the street at Campono.
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Kennedy Center Performance Spaces
Concert Hall – As the largest performance space at the Kennedy Center with 2,454 seats, the Concert Hall is home to the Center’s National Symphony Orchestra.
Opera House – Musical theater, opera, and ballet are performed in the Opera House. It is the second largest performance space at the Kennedy Center with 2,294 seats and has the largest backstage space in the United States.
Eisenhower Theater – Named after the President who signed the legislation calling for the creation of a National Cultural Center, the 1,122-seat Eisenhower Theater presents theater, opera, and dance productions. The Eisenhower Theater was renovated in 2008.
Terrace Theater – A bicentennial gift from Japan, the Terrace Theater is an ideal setting for chamber music and recitals. Family theater performances, along with dance and theatrical productions, are staged in this 475-seat theater on the Roof Terrace Level.
Theater Lab – Experimental works and family theater productions are staged in the 398-seat Theater Lab, located on the Roof Terrace Level.
Millennium Stage – Since 1997, the Kennedy Center stages free, daily performances at 6 p.m. on its Millennium Stage in the Grand Foyer. These performances are broadcasted live on the Internet at www.kennedy-center.org/millennium.
Family Theater – This 320-seat theater showcases performances and education events in theater, dance, and music for young people and their families.
Terrace Gallery – This space, on the Roof Terrace Level, hosts our Jazz club, other performances, visual art displays, workshops, lectures, discussions, seminars, and classes about the performing arts for teachers and the general public.
Box Office
The main box office is located in the Hall of States. It is open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday and Holidays from 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Tickets may also be purchased over the phone daily from 10 am – 9 pm at 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324. The TTY number for ticket purchases is 202-416-8524. Finally, tickets may be purchased on the Center’s website at www.kennedy-center.org/tickets/.
If you decide to pick up tickets the evening of a Concert Hall performance, please pick up your tickets at the Concert Hall box office in the Hall of Nations. This box office is open one hour prior to each concert hall performance.
The Manager and Coordinator will work directly with you to coordinate company comps and purchases.
Gift Shops
The gift shops offer souvenir and performing arts-related gifts at two locations: The Hall of States and the lobby of Parking Level A. The shops are open daily from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. All performers receive a 15% discount on purchases of $10 or more with their guest artist passes.
As mentioned in your contract, please contact Merchandise Services if you would like to sell merchandise at your engagement.
Barbara Lenhardt, Director Phone: 202-416-8358; Fax: 202-416-8364 E-mail: [email protected]
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Tours
Tours of the Kennedy Center are available daily, free of charge from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Tour Desk on Parking Level A, across from the gift shop. For groups of 20 or more, special needs, foreign language, and VIP tours, please call the Visitors Center at 202- 416-8340 for a reservation. Tours can also be booked online at www.kennedy- center.org/visitor/tours.html
Access for Persons with Disabilities
General Information: 202-416-8727 or TTY 202-416-8728 To reserve a wheelchair: Call the Visitors Center at 202-416-8340 or TTY 202-416-8728 Accessible parking for vehicles bearing valid Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) disability parking stickers or license plates is available in the Kennedy Center garage on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other accommodations: Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) available for use in all theaters; audio description, sign language interpretation and captioning available for designated events and on request with two weeks’ notice; large print programs available at all performances, Braille programs available at all performances with the exception of dance.
For more information about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Kennedy Center Accessibility Office at 202-416-8727 (voice) or 202-416-8728 (TTY) or email [email protected].
Dining in the Kennedy Center
Canteen ($) Located on the A level near the Opera House dressing rooms Open only to Kennedy Center employees and guest artists with proper I.D. (Guest Artist Pass) from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Offers two hot entrees, sandwiches, desserts, a salad bar, and snack items Hot entrees are available 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
KC Café ($$) Located on the Terrace Level above the Hall of Nations Cafeteria-style, Open 11:30am – 8:00pm daily Hot breakfast bar is available Monday-Friday, 8am – 11am A 30% discount is offered to those with a Kennedy Center Badge or Guest Artist Pass
Roof Terrace Restaurant ($$$) Located on the Terrace Level above the Hall of Nations Formal dining; dinner, bar, and Sunday kitchen buffet brunch o 5 p.m.-8 p.m. dinner before Concert Hall or Opera House evening performances o 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kitchen Buffet Brunch most Sundays For reservations, please call 202-416-8555 or go online to www.opentable.com.
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Maps of the Kennedy Center
Pedestrian access to the Center from Watergate Complex and New Hampshire Avenue
Opera House Stage Door Eisenhower/Terrace Theater Stage Door (across (inside Hall of Nations) from Watergate Complex, at top of stair case)
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Driving Directions and Parking
Driving Directions from Northern Virginia Via the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (I-66 & Rte. 50): Take the first left upon crossing the bridge, staying to the left on the Potomac Expressway (toward Rock Creek Parkway). At the yield sign, turn left and proceed to the second stoplight at Virginia Avenue. Turn left on Virginia Avenue. Turn right onto 25th Street and follow the signs for the Kennedy Center. Via Key Bridge (Rt. 29/ Lee Hwy.): From Key Bridge, take the first right onto the Whitehurst Freeway. Proceed to the stoplight at 27th Street. Turn right and proceed to the second stoplight at Virginia Avenue. Turn left on Virginia Avenue. Turn right onto 25th Street and follow the signs for the Kennedy Center.
Opera House Via Memorial Bridge (from I-395): From I-395 North, take Exit 8B, Washington Blvd. towards stage door Pentagon/Arlington Cemetery/Rosslyn/Memorial Bridge. Merge onto Washington Boulevard. Take the Rte. 50 West/George Washington Memorial Parkway North exit. Merge onto Arlington Memorial Bridge and get in the left lane. Begin to loop around the Lincoln Memorial (at right). Take the first left onto 23rd Street and get in the left lane. After E Street, turn left onto Virginia Avenue. At the second stoplight, turn left onto 25th Street and follow the signs for the Kennedy Center.
Driving Directions from Maryland and Northwest DC Via the Capital Beltway (I-495 from I-270 S and I-95 S): Take I-495 toward Tysons Corner (if coming from I- 270, take I-495 South; if coming from I-95, take I-495 West). Upon crossing the American Legion Bridge, take exit 43 onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Take the GW Pkwy approximately 12 miles to the right-hand exit onto Rt. 50 East via the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (toward D.C.). Take the first left upon crossing the Roosevelt Bridge, staying to the left on the Potomac Expressway (toward Rock Creek Parkway). At the yield sign, turn left and proceed straight to the second stoplight at Virginia Avenue. Turn left on Virginia Avenue. Turn right onto 25th Street and follow the signs for the Kennedy Center.
From Downtown DC Via Independence Avenue (west from the Capitol): Proceeding west on Independence Avenue the road becomes Rock Creek Parkway. Get in the left lane and pass under three bridges. o Matinee and evening performance times: After driving under the Kennedy Center River Terrace, exit right to the garage's C Level North entrance. o All other times: After passing under the third bridge, exit right to the garage's B or C level South entrances. Via Rock Creek Parkway South: Turn left onto Virginia Avenue. At the second stoplight, turn right onto 25th Street and follow the signs for the Kennedy Center. o Important Note: Monday – Friday from 4-6:30 p.m., Rock Creek Parkway South is inaccessible due to rush-hour lane closures. During these hours, follow Massachusetts Avenue downtown, then turn right onto 22nd Street. Proceed to Washington Circle. Drive almost halfway around the circle, then turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue. At the first stoplight cross Virginia Avenue and follow signs around Juarez Circle to the Kennedy Center.
Parking
The Kennedy Center encourages guest artists to use public transportation during peak performance times to provide ample parking for our patrons.
However, the standard parking rate with a valid Guest Artist Pass is currently $10 per day. Keep in mind that the rate does not entitle the user to in/out privileges; it is applicable per entry. Company members who wish to park in the Kennedy Center garage must show their Guest Artist Pass to obtain the discounted rate. All company members with cars should enter the garage via ‘Parking Level C’ at the south entrance (opposite the Watergate complex). Overnight parking is not permitted.
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Driving and Parking Maps
Embassy DROP OFF
Watergate
SOUTH ENTRANCE TO GARAGE
NORTH ENTRANCE TO GARAGE Level C entry available only during matinee and evening performance times
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Taxi, Trains)
Bus
The 80 bus goes to the Kennedy Center. For details on bus routes and schedules, call Metro information at 202-637-7000 or TTY (202) 638-3780. Or go to www.wmata.com.
Taxi Services
Kennedy Center Address: 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
DC Cabs are metered but not all cabs have credit card readers. You can find taxis most easily at the Foggy Bottom Metro Station and following performances in front of the Kennedy Center.
We recommend that companies call cab services at the end of performances, and indicate specific pick-ups, as the cab line at the front of the building can get very long.
American Cab 202-398-0529 Diamond Cab 202-387-6200 DC Yellow Cab 202-544-1212
Car Services (Sedans, Limousines, etc.)
Reliable Limousine, Inc. 301-622-5800 Moran Transportation 202-438-0167
AMTRAK/Trains
The following Amtrak trains come through Union Station:
Acela Express Cardinal / Hoosier State Capitol Limited
Crescent Northeast Regional Carolinian / Piedmont
Silver Service / Palmetto Vermonter
Once you are at Union Station, take the Red line toward Shady Grove, and transfer to the Blue/Orange line at the Metro Center station. Take the Blue/Orange train in the direction of Franconia-Springfield/Vienna to the Foggy Bottom – GWU Metro stop and follow the directions to the Kennedy Center in the section below.
More information can be found at the Amtrak website: http://www.amtrak.com
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Metrorail (D.C. Public Subway)
Metrorail Running Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 5 a.m.–midnight Friday 5 a.m.–3 a.m. Saturday 7 a.m.–3 a.m. Sunday 7 a.m.–midnight Fares: Range from $1.70 to $5.75, depending on distance, time of day, and day of the week. If you use a paper Farecard, you will pay a $1 surcharge for each trip, which is $2 extra in addition to fare, roundtrip. A SmarTrip card is a permanent, rechargeable farecard. It can be purchased for $10, which makes the cost of the card $2 and comes with an $8 stored value. One-day passes and week-long passes are available for purchase as well, and can provide unlimited metro travel. You can find more information on the Metrorail website: www.wmata.com
The closest metro station to the Kennedy Center is the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station (23rd and I Street NW), on the Blue and Orange lines. The Kennedy Center is a seven-minute walk from the station or you may take the free Kennedy Center Shuttle.
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Free Kennedy Center Metro Shuttle Service The Kennedy Center Metro Shuttle runs to and from the Foggy Bottom-GWU station every 15 minutes. Look for the red Kennedy Center Shuttle in front of the station’s escalator entrance, and at the Kennedy Center in front of the Hall of Nations. 9:45 a.m – midnight (Monday – Friday) 10 a.m.– midnight (Saturday) noon–midnight (Sunday)
*The shuttle runs shorter hours on holidays
Walking to the Kennedy Center from the Metro After going up the escalator to exit the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station, walk right onto 23rd Street NW and take an immediate right onto I street NW. Walk left onto New Hampshire Avenue. Continue along New Hampshire Ave. until you hit F Street NW. The John F. Kennedy Center will be in front of you.
Foggy Bottom/ GWU Metro Station Orange/Blue Lines
Foggy Bottom Shuttle Stop
The Kennedy Center
Shuttle stops by Hall of Nations entrance
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Washington Area Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 2401 Smith Boulevard Arlington, VA 22202
Via Metro: Metrorail stops adjacent to Terminals B and C. Metrorail fare cards may be purchased from machines at either of two Farecard plazas located on Level 2 near pedestrian bridges that lead into and out of Terminals B and C. A third Farecard plaza for disabled and other passengers using elevators is under the Metrorail platform, midway between the north and south mezzanines. Take the Blue line to or from the Ronald Reagan National Airport Station to Foggy Bottom-GWU.
Via Taxi: Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland taxicabs are available at the exits of each airport terminal.
Dulles International Airport (IAD) 1 Saarinen Circle Dulles, VA 20166
Washington Flyer Taxi: Washington Flyer Taxicabs serve Dulles International Airport exclusively with 24-hour service to and from the airport. Taxicab dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day at the East and West ramps on the lower level of the Main Terminal. Wheelchair mini buses only accommodate 1 chaired or disabled passenger and 3 additional non- chaired passengers. Smoking and non-smoking vehicles are available by request. Contact Washington Flyer Taxi at 703-572-TAXI (8294). The fare from Dulles Airport to downtown Washington D.C. is approximately $65.
Washington Flyer Coach Service: Operated by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the Washington Flyer Coach Service provides a convenient link between Washington Dulles and the West Falls Church Metrorail station. All coaches are disabled-accessible. Take the Orange line to West Falls Church Metro, then Washington Super Flyer shuttle for $10 one-way or $18 roundtrip.
Bus: The 5A Metro bus provides inexpensive transportation between the Rosslyn Metro Station (Blue and Orange Line) and Dulles Airport for $6.00. Exact change or SmarTrip card required. http://www.wmata.com/bus/timetables/dc/05a.pdf
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 7062 Elm Road Baltimore, MD 21240
Train: Departing: Amtrak trains (1-800-USA-RAIL) leave from Union Station and take about 30 minutes to BWI. MARC trains (1-800-325-RAIL) also leave from Union Station and take about 30 minutes. A free shuttle operates between BWI Station and the terminal.
Via taxi: Departing Cost is about $70 from downtown D.C.
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AREA SERVICES
General Useful Contacts
To report lost credit cards / traveler’s checks: Traveler’s Aid 202-546-1127 American Express 800-528-4800 Destination D.C. 202-789-7000 Diner’s Club/Carte Blanche 800-234-6377 Discover 800-347-2683 Time and Weather MasterCard 800-622-7747 www.worldtimeserver.com (Search District of Columbia) Visa 800-847-2911
Banking
PNC Bank Citibank ATMs at the Kennedy Center: 202-835-5846 202-857-6830 PNC Bank & AFCU (Agriculture 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW 1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Federal Credit Union) Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. A Level, beside the Gift Shop ATM available 24 hours daily (0.8 Miles walking distance from the (0.3 Miles walking distance from the Kennedy Center) Capital One Bank Kennedy Center) 202-467-4188 Suntrust Bank 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW M&T Bank 202-625-1038 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 202-223-7917 2929 M Street, NW (1 mile walking distance from the 1899 L Street, NW Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kennedy Center) Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (0.7 miles walking distance from the (0.9 miles walking distance from the Kennedy Center) Bank of America Kennedy Center) 202-624-4950 2001 L Street, NW Monday-Friday 9-5 p.m. (0.9 miles walking distance from the Kennedy Center)
Groceries / Drugstores Whole Foods CVS Drugstore & Pharmacy FoBoGro 202- 296-1660 202-333-5031 (202) 296-0125 2201 Eye Street NW 2530 Virginia Avenue, NW 2140 F St NW (Near Foggy Bottom Station) (In the Watergate Complex) Washington, DC 20037 (0.5 miles walking distance from the Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am - 12 am Kennedy Center) M-F, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sat-Sun 10 am - 12 am Sat. & Sun, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.fobogro.com/ 7-Eleven Pharmacy Hours: (0.5 miles walking distance from 202-333-7550 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. the Kennedy Center) 912 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open 24 hours daily Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Trader Joes (0.4 miles walking distance from the (202) 296-1921 Kennedy Center) (0.3 miles walking distance from the 1101 25th St NW Kennedy Center) Washington, DC 20037 Mon- Sun 8 a.m.-10 p.m. (0.6 miles walking distance from the Kennedy Center)
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Other Services
Watergate Post Office Watergate Florist New Hampshire Valet (Dry 202-965-6578 202-337-2545 Cleaning) 2512 Virginia Avenue, NW 2548 Virginia Avenue, NW 202-337-7570 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m – 5:30 p.m. 2546 Virginia Avenue, NW Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday –Friday, 7:45 a.m –7 Watergate Salon & Spa p.m. 202-333-3488 Watergate Barber Saturday 9 a.m –5 p.m. 2532 Virginia Ave. 202-333-0145 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 2536 Virginia Ave. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. http://watergatesalon.com/ Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Health and Fitness Clubs
The following health clubs may offer special rates to Kennedy Center artists. Be sure to identify yourself as someone working with a company at the Kennedy Center. When possible, speak to the listed contact to make arrangements. Prices may change.
Bikram Yoga Tenleytown 202-243-3000 4908 Wisconsive Avenue, NW
Georgetown Yoga 202-342-7779 1053 31st Street, NW
Health Club at the Fairmont Hotel 202-457-5070 2401 M Street, NW
Health Club at the Ritz-Carlton 202-835-0500 1150 22nd Street, NW
Thompson Boat Center 202-333-4861 2900 Virginia Avenue, NW
Tranquil Space Yoga 202-223-9642 2024 P Street, NW
Washington Sports Club 202-296-7733 1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW Mon–Fri 5:30am–10pm Sat–Sun 8:30am–8:30pm
YMCA 202-862-9622 1711 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Mon–Fri 5:30am–10:30pm Sat 8:00am–6:30pm Sun 9:00am–5:30pm
DINING
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General Restaurant Information: www.washington.org/find-dc-listings/restaraunts www.urbanspoon.com www.tripadvisor.com www.yelp.com
At the Watergate Complex (next to the Kennedy Center)
The Deli ($) Zeytuna ($$) Watergate Pastry ($$) 202-333-1800 202-560-5372 202-342-1777 2538 Virginia Ave. 2554 Virginia Ave. 2534 Virginia Avenue, NW Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:00pm Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm Sat 8:00am-5:00pm http://thedelirestaurants.com/ Sun. Closed Sun 10:00am-2:00pm http://zeytunadc.com/ www.watergatepastries.com Campono ($) 202-505-4000 600 New Hampshire Ave, NW Mon-Fri 8:00am – 9:00pm Sat – Sun 11:00am – 9:00pm http://camponodc.com/
Coffee Dunkin Donuts ($) Caribou Coffee ($$) Starbucks ($$) 616 23rd Street, NW 1101 17th Street, NW 2130 H Street, NW 202-242-9509 202-887-8231 202-994-0200
In Foggy Bottom (walking distance) Roti Mediterranean Grill ($) Potbelly Sandwich Works ($) Cosi ($) 202- 499-2095 616 23rd St NW 202-638-7101 2221 I St NW Mon-Fri 10am-10pm/ Sat 11am- 1700 Pennsylvania Ave NW #2 Mon-Fri 7 am - 11 pm 10pm/Sun 11am-9pm Mon-Fri, 6:30am-8pm Sat-Sun 10 am - 11 pm Sat, 9am-8pm/Sun, 9am-7pm http://www.roti.com www.potbelly.com getcosi.com
Sweet Green ($$) Burger Tap and Shake($) 202- 507-8357 TGI Fridays ($$) 202- 587-6258 2221 Eye St NW 202- 872-4344 2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Mon-Fri 10 am - 10 pm 2100 Pennsylvania Ave NW www.burgertapshake.com Sat-Sun 11 am - 10 pm www.tgifridays.com
www.sweetgreen.com District Commons ($$) F Street Bistro at
202-587-8277 State Plaza Hotel($$) Dish and Drinks at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 202-861-8200 The River Inn($$) www.districtcommonsdc.com 2116 F Street, NW 202-338-8707 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm 924 25th St NW Founding Farmers ($$$) Sat-Sun7am-9pm Breakfast: Sat-Sun 8-10:30 am www.stateplaza.com/f_street_bistro 202-822-8783 Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:30pm
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW Dinner: Mon-Th 5-10pm/
Mon 7am-10pm Fri-Sat 5-11pm
Tue-Thu 7am-11pm www.dishanddrinks.com
Fri 7am-12 am/ Sat 9am-12am www.wearefoundingfarmers.com
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Circle Bistro ($$$) Notti Bianche ($$$) CIRCA at Foggy Bottom($$$) 202-293-5390 202-298-8085 202- 506-5589 1 Washington Circle 824 New Hampshire Avenue 2221 I St NW Mon-Fri 7am-10am/Mon-Sun Mon-Thu 7am-10pm Mon-Thu 11am-12am 11:30am-2:30pm/Mon-Thu, Sun Fri 7am-11pm Fri 11am-2am 5pm-11 pm/Fri-Sat 5pm-12am/Sat- Sat 8pm-11pm Sat 10am-2am/Sun 10am-11pm Sun 8am-10:30am Sun 8pm-10pm www.circaatfoggybottom.com nottibianche.com
Georgetown (walk or cab distance)
Moby Dick House of Kabob($) La Madeleine French Le Pain Quotidien ($$) 1070 31st St NW Bakery & Café ($) 202-315-5420 Mon-Th 11am-10pm/Fri 11am- 202-337-6975 2815 M St NW 11pm/Sat 12pm-11pm/Sun 12pm- 3000 M St NW Mon-Thu 7am-9pm/ Fri 7am-10pm 9pm Sun-Thu 7am-10pm/Fri-Sat 7am- Sat 8am-10pm/ Sun 8am-8pm www.mobysonline.com 11pm http://www.lepainquotidien.com www.lamadeleine.com/ Old Glory BBQ ($$) Café Bonaparte ($$) 202-337-3406 Café La Ruche ($$) 202-333-8830 3139 M Street, NW 202-965-2684 1522 Wisconsin Ave NW Mon-Thu 11:30am-2am/ Fri-Sat 1039 31st Street, NW Mon-Thu 8am-11pm/ Fri 8am-12am 11:30am-3am/ Sun 11am-2am Mon-Th 11:30am-10pm/Fri Sat 10am-12am/ Sun 9am-10pm www.oldglorybbq.com 11:30am-12am/Sat 10am- http://www.cafebonaparte.com 11:30pm/Sun 10am-10pm Leopold’s Kafe ($$) www.cafelaruche.com/ Clyde’s of Georgetown ($$) 202-965-6005 202-333-9180 3315 Cady's Alley, NW Bistro Francais ($$) 3236 M Street, NW Mon-Tue, Sun 8am-10 pm/ Wed 202-338-3830 Mon-Th 11am-12am/Fri 11am- 8am-11pm/ Thu-Sat 8am-12am 3124-28 M Street, NW 1am/Sat 10am-1am/Sun 9am-12am http://www.kafeleopolds.com Sun-Th 11am-3am/Fri-Sat 11am- www.clydes.com 4am Sea Catch Restaurant ($$$) www.bistrofrancaisdc.com Bangkok Joes ($$) 202- 337-8855 202-333-4422 Canal Square Paulo’s Ristorante ($$) 3000 K St NW 1054 31st St NW Ste. 1000 202-333-7353 Mon-Thurs,Sun 11:30am-10:30pm Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30am-3pm 1303 Wisconsin Ave NW Fri- Sat 11:30am-11:30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm Mon-Thurs,Sun: 11am-11:30pm http://www.bangkokjoes.com Closed on Sundays Fri-Sat: 11am-12:30am seacatchrestaurant.com http://www.paolosristorante.com Filomena Ristorante ($$$) 202-338-8800 1789 Restaurant ($$$$) Michel Richard Citronelle ($$$$) 1063 Wisconsin Ave NW 202-965-1789 202-625-2150 Lunch Buffet: 11:30-3pm Fri-Sat th 1226 36 Street, NW 3000 M Street, NW Lunch Menu: 11:30-3:30pm Daily Mon-Thu 6pm- 10pm/ Fri 6pm- 6pm–10pm Daily Brunch Buffet: 11:30-3pm Sun 11pm/Sat 5:30-11/Sun 5:30pm-10pm www.citronelledc.com Dinner Menu: 3:30-11pm Daily www.1789restaurant.com www.filomena.com
Georgetown Cupcakes ($$) 202-333-8448 3301 M Street, NW Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. http://georgetowncupcake.com
Dupont (long walk or cab distance)
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Chipotle ($) Food Corner Kabob House ($) Chop't Creative Salad Company($) 202-387-8261 202-331-3777 202-327-2255 1629 Connecticut Ave NW 2029 P St NW 1300 Connecticut Ave NW Mon-Sun 11am-10pm Mon-Sat 11am-10pm/Sun 12pm-9pm Mon-Fri 10:30am-9pm/Sat-Sun 11am- www.chipotle.com www.foodcornerkabobDC.com/ 5pm www.choptsalad.com Five Guys Burgers and Fries ($) Bua Thai ($) 202- 328-3483 202-265-0828 Tabard Inn ($$) 1645 Connecticut Ave NW 1635 P St NW 202-331-8528 11am-10pm Daily Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm 1739 N St NW www.fiveguys.com Dinner: Sun-Thur 5:00pm-10:30pm Mon-Fri 7am-10:00pm/ Sat-Sun 8am- Fri & Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm 10:00pm Pizzeria Paradiso ($$) http://www.buathai.com/ www.tabardinn.com 202-223-1245 2003 P St NW Vapianos ($$) Otello ($$) Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm/ Fri-Sat 202 640-1868 202-429-0209 11:30am-12am/ Sun 12pm-10pm 1800 M St NW 1329 Connecticut Ave NW www.eatyourpizza.com Mon-Thu 11am-11pm/Fri-Sat 11am- Lunch and Dinner: Daily 12am/Sun 12pm-10pm www.otellodc.com Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro ($$) www.vapiano.us
202-332-3200 Nandos Peri Peri ($$) 1801 18th St NW Lauriol Plaza ($$) 202-387-0035 202-621-8603 Mon 4pm-10 pm/ Tue-Thu 4pm- th 1210 18th St NW 11pm/ Fri 11am-12am/ Sat 10am- 1835 18 St NW Mon-Thur 11:30am-11:00pm Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30am-10pm/Fri-Sat 12am/ Sun 10am-10pm 11:30am-12am www.rosemarysthyme.com Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00pm www.nandosperiperi.com Sun 11:00am-11:00pm http://lauriolplaza.com/ Bistrot du Coin ($$$) Blue Duck Tavern ($$$) 202-234-6969 202- 419-6755 1738 Connecticut Ave NW 1201 24th St NW Mon-Wed 11:30am-12am/ Thu-Fri Vidalia ($$$) 202-659-1990 (across from Fairmont Hotel) 11:30am-1am/ Sat 11am-1am/ Sun Mon-Sun 6am-10:30am/Mon-Sun 11am-12am 1990 M Street, NW Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm/Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm/Mon-Sun 5:30pm- www.bistrotducoin.com 10:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm/Fri-Sat 5:30 pm- 10pm/Sun 5pm-9pm www.blueducktavern.com Kramerbooks & Afterwords ($$$) 202-387-3825 www.vidaliadc.com I Ricchi ($$$$) 1517 Connecticut Ave NW 202-835-0459 Daily 7:30am-1:00am Restaurant Nora ($$$$) th 202-462-5143 1220 19 Street, NW Fri & Sat 24 hrs. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm/Mon-Thu http://www.kramers.com/index.html 2132 Florida Avenue, NW Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm/Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm/Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm 5:30pm-10:30pm www.iricchi.net www.noras.com
SHOPPING AND MALLS
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Dance Footwear & Supplies
Footlights Junior Mode Shoes&Dance Repeat Performance 938 Wayne Ave. Riverdale Plaza 301-881-0800 Silver Spring, MD 5845 Riverdale Road 5050-B Nicholson Lane 301-326-4351 Riverdale Park, MD 20737 Rockville, MD *Recommended for pointe shoes (301) 779-146 Mon-Tues, Fri 10am–6pm/ Wed-Th 10am-8pm/Sat 10am–5pm/ Sun 12pm-4pm Les Gals 301-608-3237 2337 Distribution Circle Silver Spring, MD 20910 Mon-Tues, Sat 10am-5pm Wed-Fri 10am-6pm
Washington D.C. Shopping Malls
Chevy Chase Pavilion The Pavilion at the Old Post The Shops at the National Press 202-686-5335 Office Building 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 202-289-4224 202-662-7000 Metro Stop: Friendship Heights 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 529 14th Street, NW Mon-Fri 9am-9pm/Sat-Sun 10am-6pm Metro Stop: Federal Triangle Metro Stop: Metro Center or Metro Center or Gallery Place-Chinatown Mazza Gallerie March 28- Labor Day Mon–Sat 10am–7pm/Sun 12pm- 202-966-6114 Mon-Sat 10am-8pm/Sun 12pm-7pm 5pm 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Labor Day- March 27 Metro Stop: Friendship Heights Mon-Sat 10am-7pm/Sun 12pm-6pm Union Station Shops Mon–Fri 10am–8pm/Sat 10am–7pm/ 202-289-1908 Sun 12pm–6pm 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Metro Stop: Union Station Mon-Sat 10am-9pm/Sun 12pm-6pm
Malls in Virginia
Ballston Common Mall Pentagon City Mall Tyson’s Corner 703-243-8088 703-415-2400 703-893-9400 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington 1100 S. Hayes Street, Arlington Route 7 and I-495, McLean Metro Stop: Ballston Metro Stop: Pentagon City Mon-Sat 10am-9:30pm/Sun 11am- Mon–Sat 10am–9pm/Sun 12pm– 6pm Mon-Sat 10am-9:30pm/Sun 11am- 7pm 6pm Crystal City Shops 1720 Crystal Drive Arlington, Virginia 22202 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
Smithsonian Museums (includes Art, Science, History): http://www.si.edu/; http://www.gosmithsonian.com/
National Mall and Monuments: http://www.nps.gov/nacc/index.htm
Arlington Cemetery: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
Great Falls Park: http://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm
Old Town Alexandria: http://visitalexandriava.com/
The National Zoo: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
Phillips Collection (Gallery): http://www.phillipscollection.org/homepage.aspx
Cocoran Gallery: http://corcoran.org/
Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts: http://www.wolftrap.org/
Cherry Blossom Festival: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 7911 FROM ANY KENNEDY CENTER HOUSE PHONE
Kennedy Center Security 202-416-7900 Poison Control Center 202-362-8563IN CASE OF
Hospitals
George Washington University Hospital; 900 23rd Street, NW 202-715-4000 Emergency Department 202-715-4911 GW Physician Referral Service 888-449-3627
Georgetown University Hospital; 3800 Reservoir Road, NW 202-444-2000 Emergency Department 202-444-2119
Minute Clinic 2240 M Street, NW Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Orthopedic Doctors (Specializing in Sports and Dance Injuries)
Dr. Peter E. Lavine, MD Dr. Louis Levitt, MD 1145 19th Street, NW, Suite 710 1850 M Street NW #750, Washington, DC 20036 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 835-2222 (202) 223-8600 Flexible Hours Mo-Fr cell: (301) 980-3909 Kennedy Center Donor who will see performers on an Dr. David Johnson (Orthopedic Surgery) emergency basis, too, if needed. Washington Hospital Center, Sports Medicine & Surgery 106 Irving Street NW, South Tower, Suite 215 (202) 291-5220
Physical Therapists
Dr. Aisha L. Lord, MSPT, DPT Body Dynamics 1201 Franklin Street, NW, Suite 105 5130 Wilson Blvd. Washington, DC 20017 Arlington, VA 22203 (202) 832-5578 (703) 527-9557 Specializing in Sports & Dance Injuries Physical Therapy, Fitness, and Health and Wellness and Prevention Education. Will come to the Programs Kennedy Center if needed.
Chiropractor
Robert W. Wainer, DC Angela Salcedo 3924 C Wilson Blvd 1712 I St. NW #505 Arlington, VA 22203 Washington, DC. 20006-3731 (703) 528-2726 (202) 296-8817 Chiropractic Physician, http://www.chirocentric.com/ will come to the Kennedy Center recommended by Dr. Levine if needed
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Massage Therapists
The Spa Room Carly Hamburger 4115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 102 410-245-3243 Washington, DC 20016 [email protected] [email protected] Graduate Student at GWU, no same day appointments 202 241-6095 http://gwired.gwu.edu/gwellness/MassageTherapists
Eye Street Massage Therapy Joseph Paolocci 1917 I Street NW, Ste 400 On Call, Flexible, Can come to the Kennedy Center Washington DC 20006 301-412-8099 Pamela Moyer, Owner Licensed Massage Therapist Hela Spa 202.463.0987 3209 M St. NW 202-333-4445 [email protected] www.helaspa.com
Acupuncture
Mary Reiger Monika Rukis Kelly Welch and Kate Healing Arts of Capitol Hill 8901 Connecticut Ave Yonkers 320 G Street NE Chevy Chase, MD 20815 1800 I Street NW, #503A Washington, D.C., 20002 (301) 986-9999 202-783-9404 202-544-9389 x3 Walkable Distance from Kennedy Center
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