New technical director named at center
Frederick Hochstetter reports the Weinberg Center hired 19 year old John Walkers as technical director starting Feb 1 replacing Charles Lehmann. Walker aims to upgrade the theater and extend the stage over the 32 seat pit to host bigger productions while improving the 58 year old venue sound system. He plans national acts including Count Basie and His Orchestra Connie Smith Seldom Scene will perform in April. Walker trained at Berkeley and learned on site with Singapore drama and music programs.
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What's Up Doc Mel Blanc in DC program at Smithsonian
Mel Blanc marks 50 years of voice work with a program of films and reminiscences at 4 p.m. on Wednesday March 28 in Smithsonian’s Carmichael Auditorium Washington DC sponsored by the Smithsonian Resident Associate program. Tickets cost 5 for members and 6 50 for nonmembers seating unreserved.
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Washington
Weinberg Center Hosts Maryland Wine Tasting Contest
A wine tasting at the Weinberg Center selects a Maryland wine to be sold during performances. Sunday Feb 19 features Joe Elkins and Ed Lehmann on piano and vocals. Tickets cost 5 dollars with proceeds benefiting the center.
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Weinberg Center
Maryland
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Weinberg
Joe Elkins
Ed Lehmann
Railway Film Festival at National Capital Trolley Museum
The 13th World Railway Film Festival runs five Sundays in 1984 starting February 19. Local rail historians present slide shows and railroad films at 1 2 3 and 4 p.m. Admission is free with a trolley ride fee. The museum sits in Northwest Branch Regional Park on Bonifant Road near Wheaton. European and American trolley cars operate Saturdays and Sundays 12 to 5 p.m. Call 1 384 9797 for info. The Savannah became the first U S transatlantic steamship when it arrived in Liverpool in 1819.
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National Capital Trolley Museum
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