Learn the art of bellydancing. Take classes, get healthful info, and more! Visit www.bellydancersofcolor.com for more about this fabulous annual event!
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
5th Annual BOCA Movement & Wellness Expo!
Experience bellydancing at the Bellydancers Of Color (BOCA) 2009 Expo, memorial day weekend, May 22-25!
Learn the art of bellydancing. Take classes, get healthful info, and more! Visit www.bellydancersofcolor.com for more about this fabulous annual event!
Learn the art of bellydancing. Take classes, get healthful info, and more! Visit www.bellydancersofcolor.com for more about this fabulous annual event!
Nats Beat Orioles In Exhibition Finale!
Josh Willingham hit a grand slam and later drove in the go-ahead run in Washington's 5-4 victory over Baltimore in the teams' exhibition finale Saturday. Willingham also contributed a diving catch in the sixth, sprinting to Felix Pie's sinking liner in foul territory.
The Nationals opened their season with the Florida Marlins this past Monday where they lost 12-6.
The Nats will host the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies in their home opener on April 13.
The Nationals opened their season with the Florida Marlins this past Monday where they lost 12-6.
The Nats will host the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies in their home opener on April 13.
D.C. UNITED GET FIRST WIN
Luciano Emilio scored his second goal of the season early in the second half to give D.C. United its first win, 1-0, over the Houston Dynamo before 12,594 at RFK Stadium Saturday night.
The win was the United's first in two years over the Dynamo (0-2-1), who put all their shots on goal in the second half. United goalkeeper Louis Crayton made four saves in his first shutout of the season.
The United (1-0-2) return to action at Real Salt Lake next Saturday.
The win was the United's first in two years over the Dynamo (0-2-1), who put all their shots on goal in the second half. United goalkeeper Louis Crayton made four saves in his first shutout of the season.
The United (1-0-2) return to action at Real Salt Lake next Saturday.
DC Armor Loses Home Opener
The DC Armor, Washington, D.C.’s indoor football team, dropped their home opener to the Reading Express, 39-19, before a spirited crowd of 2,114.Reading quarterback Rob Flowers passed for 156 yards (18-for-33) with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Flowers also rushed for two touchdowns and 34 yards. In his DC Armory debut, the Armor’s Mike Scipione passed for 150 yards (14-for-31) with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Reading is 3-1 and the Armor fell to 1-2.
D.C. go-go legend Chuck Brown performed at halftime followed by a special performance by the Eastern High School band.
The Armor’s next game is at the DC Armory against the Fayetteville Guard on Saturday, April 11.
(Photo: DC Armor receiver, William Haith)
Four Local NFL Players Nominated For 2009 JB Awards
Washington Redskins Clinton Portis, and Rock Cartwright, are nominated for the 2009 JB Awards.
Joining them are Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flaco and Daniel Wilcox.
The JB Awards is an annual awards presentation hosted by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to benefit Special Olympics DC.
The honored players from around the National Football League will join local Special Olympics athletes for a football clinic, an annual event held the morning of the Gala. The gala recognizes NFL players for their individual contributions to their communities, and awards one player the coveted Bryon Whizzer White award.
The extraordinary football clinic will feature more than 75 local Special Olympics athletes participating alongside NFL player-honorees in five friendly, non-contact football stations. The players will interact with the athletes and help demonstrate a variety of offensive and defensive skills, including passing, receiving, and kicking.
Other NFL honorees include Gary Brackett, Indianapolis; Drew Brees, New Orleans; Isaac Bruce, San Francisco; Greg Camarillo, Miami; Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia;
Chris Draft, St. Louis; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona; Mike Furrey, Detroit; Tony Pashos, Jacksonville; David Thornton, Tennessee; Kurt Warner, Arizona; Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh.
The NFLPA selected DeMaurice Smith as its new Executive Director. Smith replaces the late Gene Upshaw who passed suddenly last year of pancreatic cancer.
For more info visit www.nflplayers.com.
Check out our pics from the 2008 JB Awards.
Update: Click here for our 2009 coverage.
Joining them are Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flaco and Daniel Wilcox.
The JB Awards is an annual awards presentation hosted by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to benefit Special Olympics DC.
The honored players from around the National Football League will join local Special Olympics athletes for a football clinic, an annual event held the morning of the Gala. The gala recognizes NFL players for their individual contributions to their communities, and awards one player the coveted Bryon Whizzer White award.
The extraordinary football clinic will feature more than 75 local Special Olympics athletes participating alongside NFL player-honorees in five friendly, non-contact football stations. The players will interact with the athletes and help demonstrate a variety of offensive and defensive skills, including passing, receiving, and kicking.
Other NFL honorees include Gary Brackett, Indianapolis; Drew Brees, New Orleans; Isaac Bruce, San Francisco; Greg Camarillo, Miami; Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia;
Chris Draft, St. Louis; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona; Mike Furrey, Detroit; Tony Pashos, Jacksonville; David Thornton, Tennessee; Kurt Warner, Arizona; Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh.
The NFLPA selected DeMaurice Smith as its new Executive Director. Smith replaces the late Gene Upshaw who passed suddenly last year of pancreatic cancer.
For more info visit www.nflplayers.com.
Check out our pics from the 2008 JB Awards.
Update: Click here for our 2009 coverage.
Howard Player Named Independent Player of the Week
Howard University’s Sakita Holley was named the women’s lacrosse Independent Player of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday.
Holley (A, 5-3, Sr., Willingboro, N.J.) had a career-best 11 goals versus Wilmington and netted three goals in a decision against Longwood. For the week Holley had seven ground balls, 14 goals and 14 points.
With 32 points on 31 goals and one assist, Holley leads the team in scoring.
Howard hosts Fresno State in a senior day matchup on Saturday, April 11. Face-off is slated for 10 a.m. at Greene Stadium.
Also nominated: Liz Sellmayer (Longwood).
Holley (A, 5-3, Sr., Willingboro, N.J.) had a career-best 11 goals versus Wilmington and netted three goals in a decision against Longwood. For the week Holley had seven ground balls, 14 goals and 14 points.
With 32 points on 31 goals and one assist, Holley leads the team in scoring.
Howard hosts Fresno State in a senior day matchup on Saturday, April 11. Face-off is slated for 10 a.m. at Greene Stadium.
Also nominated: Liz Sellmayer (Longwood).
Friday, April 3, 2009
What Is All This Talk About Trading Me, My Dear?
In an unconfirmed gesture, one that had many in the DC area left wondering why, the Redskins were talking trading their star quarterback, Jason Campbell for Denver Broncos' Jay Cutler.
Cutler eventually went to the Chicago Bears, and the Redskins brought in free agent quarterback, Byron Leftwich to work out at Redskins park.
Neither Cutler, nor Leftwich, will become a Redskin, and Skins' EVP of Operations, Vinnie Cerrato had only this to say.
"We met with Jason today [Friday] and had a candid discussion. We told Jason that when Jay Cutler became available we, like many other NFL teams, spoke with the Broncos.
"We are all on the same page and we are moving forward."
Moving forward with what? Scoping out more players to replace Campbell? The Skins still have yet to extend Campbell's contract, so fans still don't know if Jason will continue to be 'shopped around'.
When we spoke to Campbell earlier this year, Campbell had this to say about returning to the lineup next season...
DC UrbanSports: One last question. I’m getting this from the horse’s mouth. Are you coming back next season?
Jason Campbell: [Laughing] “Yeah, I’ll be back.
(Read entire interview here).
I've heard of 'Dirty Diana', but Sleazy Cerrrato?
Cutler eventually went to the Chicago Bears, and the Redskins brought in free agent quarterback, Byron Leftwich to work out at Redskins park.
Neither Cutler, nor Leftwich, will become a Redskin, and Skins' EVP of Operations, Vinnie Cerrato had only this to say.
"We met with Jason today [Friday] and had a candid discussion. We told Jason that when Jay Cutler became available we, like many other NFL teams, spoke with the Broncos.
"We are all on the same page and we are moving forward."
Moving forward with what? Scoping out more players to replace Campbell? The Skins still have yet to extend Campbell's contract, so fans still don't know if Jason will continue to be 'shopped around'.
When we spoke to Campbell earlier this year, Campbell had this to say about returning to the lineup next season...
DC UrbanSports: One last question. I’m getting this from the horse’s mouth. Are you coming back next season?
Jason Campbell: [Laughing] “Yeah, I’ll be back.
(Read entire interview here).
I've heard of 'Dirty Diana', but Sleazy Cerrrato?
Abe Called It! Wizards Win It!
Wizards Wonderfully Defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-101.
Still believing in his team, Washington Wizards owner Abe Polin told DC UrbanSports in an exclusive interview after the game:
Returning to the Wizards’ lineup were Brendan Haywood (his second game back since a wrist injury held him out for much of the season), Gilbert Arenas, (his second appearance this season since the 98-96 loss to Detroit on March 28), and Caron Butler (also returning since the Detroit game).
Even LeBron James (31 points) knows the difference, telling us, “We can’t win when they (Wizards) are shooting 50% from the field.
“Certain teams match up with you really well, and this is the team that matches up with us really well.”
When asked by another reporter if it was an embarrassment to have lost to the Wizards (the Wizards are regarded as the worst NBA team in the Eastern conference), James replied (in almost defending-the-Wizards-like-fashion),
Caron Butler was the lead scorer with 25, followed by Antawn Jamison with 19. Brendan Haywood led the team in defensive rebounds with ten, a post he shared with team mate Dominic McGuire. Gil Arenas continues to improve his teammates' scoring, dishing out, for the second straight game, another 10 assists.
The Wizards beat Cleveland on January 4th of this year, 80-77. They are in Miami this Saturday to face the Heat before they again face the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the last time in regular season action.
This season, unlike the last three, will be one where the Wizards and the Cavaliers won't faceoff in playoff action. The Wizards, 18-59, will not make the playoffs this year, but by all accounts - and with all healthy - they'll be back next season with a vengeance.
Heavy star power at the game: Redskins Fred Smoot, Washington Caps, Alex Ovechkin; Redskins Carlos Rogers; Washington Kastles’, Mark Ein; Washington Caps owner Ted Leonsis; former Redskins LeVar Arrington, and others.
Cleveland Ties: Brendan Haywood was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 20th overall pick in 2001; Cavs Head Coach Mike Brown spent three years in Washington beginning in 1997; two years as an assistant under Bernie Bickerstaff, and one year as a pro scout. Cavs guard, Delonte West attended DC's Eleanor Roosevelt HS, and Cleveland's Ben Wallace played 147 games for the Wizards from 1996-99.
Game photos!
(Article Photo: CD Brown/DC UrbanSports)
Still believing in his team, Washington Wizards owner Abe Polin told DC UrbanSports in an exclusive interview after the game:
“I called it. I predicted that we would win. When all our guys are hurt, and they come back, we have a competitive team. We can compete with anybody.”That’s exactly true.
Returning to the Wizards’ lineup were Brendan Haywood (his second game back since a wrist injury held him out for much of the season), Gilbert Arenas, (his second appearance this season since the 98-96 loss to Detroit on March 28), and Caron Butler (also returning since the Detroit game).
Even LeBron James (31 points) knows the difference, telling us, “We can’t win when they (Wizards) are shooting 50% from the field.
“Certain teams match up with you really well, and this is the team that matches up with us really well.”
When asked by another reporter if it was an embarrassment to have lost to the Wizards (the Wizards are regarded as the worst NBA team in the Eastern conference), James replied (in almost defending-the-Wizards-like-fashion),
“These guys are NBA players. They work just as hard as we do to get to this level. It’s an NBA team. It’s not an embarrassment. There’s going to be games in the NBA where you don’t win, and there’s going to be games where you win, when you shouldn’t have won. But to look at it to say it’s an embarrassment (to have lost to the Wizards) is disrespectful to them.”Cavalier head coach, Mike Brown knows all too well about the Wizards' abilities, telling reporters in a post-game interview, “They led in second chance points (15). Our shots went up, and all of our guys stood and watched, and the Wizards got rebounds and got uncontested layups.
"They did a tremendous job. They’ve given us problems every year in the regular season since I’ve been here. They have our number, and it was no different tonight.”Overall the Wizards did a phenomenal job - shooting 50.6% from the field, 86.7% from the free-throw line, leaving Wizards fans, and Cleveland fans alike, with a new found respect for the team.
Caron Butler was the lead scorer with 25, followed by Antawn Jamison with 19. Brendan Haywood led the team in defensive rebounds with ten, a post he shared with team mate Dominic McGuire. Gil Arenas continues to improve his teammates' scoring, dishing out, for the second straight game, another 10 assists.
The Wizards beat Cleveland on January 4th of this year, 80-77. They are in Miami this Saturday to face the Heat before they again face the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the last time in regular season action.
This season, unlike the last three, will be one where the Wizards and the Cavaliers won't faceoff in playoff action. The Wizards, 18-59, will not make the playoffs this year, but by all accounts - and with all healthy - they'll be back next season with a vengeance.
Heavy star power at the game: Redskins Fred Smoot, Washington Caps, Alex Ovechkin; Redskins Carlos Rogers; Washington Kastles’, Mark Ein; Washington Caps owner Ted Leonsis; former Redskins LeVar Arrington, and others.
Cleveland Ties: Brendan Haywood was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 20th overall pick in 2001; Cavs Head Coach Mike Brown spent three years in Washington beginning in 1997; two years as an assistant under Bernie Bickerstaff, and one year as a pro scout. Cavs guard, Delonte West attended DC's Eleanor Roosevelt HS, and Cleveland's Ben Wallace played 147 games for the Wizards from 1996-99.
Game photos!
(Article Photo: CD Brown/DC UrbanSports)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Encouraging Youth To Pursue Their Dreams!
I always enjoy when grown ups, pro athletes included, help steer young people in the right direction.
Check out our own Washington Redskins' wide receiver, Santana Moss (minus the cornrows and do rag) here speaking to young kids at JP Travelle High School in Coral Springs, FL as he inspires youth to dream their dreams. (Video)
Certainly a welcome change from all the other distractions in sports in recent days.
Moss also holds a summer football camp in our area for youths. To sign up or to get more info visit www.tanaman89.com. You can see our photos from last year's camp here.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
DC Armor Indoor Football This Saturday!
Mystics Hold 'Seat and Greet' Event!
The Washington Mystics are hosting a Seat & Greet Event this Saturday, April 4th from 3-5pm at the Verizon Center.
Come out and select your seats! Enjoy raffle prizes, giveaways, and a special autograph session with Chasity Melvin.
Plus, the first 100 people to purchase season tickets, a 6-pack, or upgrade seats will receive two tickets to the Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat game that evening at 7pm.
Individual game tickets go on sale this Thursday, April 9th at 10am through Ticketmaster outlets in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
RSVP by calling Guest Services at 202-266-2365 or respond online here.
Come out and select your seats! Enjoy raffle prizes, giveaways, and a special autograph session with Chasity Melvin.
Plus, the first 100 people to purchase season tickets, a 6-pack, or upgrade seats will receive two tickets to the Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat game that evening at 7pm.
Individual game tickets go on sale this Thursday, April 9th at 10am through Ticketmaster outlets in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
RSVP by calling Guest Services at 202-266-2365 or respond online here.
MMA Returns To Fairfax April 25th!
DC’s Mike Easton to Defend UWC Bantamweight Title against Josh Ferguson
In just over one year, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from the nation’s top MMA teams have come to the Washington, D.C. Capital Region to battle top local competitors at Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) shows. Leading the local charge will be dynamic bantamweight Mike “The Hulk” Easton (7-1), who captured the first UWC World Championship in front of the region’s largest pro MMA crowd at UWC – Man “O” War last month. He will defend his 135-pound title against another hot, out-of-town prospect, Josh “Taz” Ferguson (6-1), in the evening’s Main Event.
Rising regional stars expected to dole out their own form of ‘Capital Punishment’ on April 25th will be Kris “Savage” McCray (Woodbridge, VA) from Gold Medal Grappling and Easton’s Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts teammates Ron “The Choir Boy” Stallings (Baltimore, MD), Reshad Woods (Manassas, VA) and Jose “The Pistol” Villarisco (Arlington, VA).
UWC shows have become a staple of the Washington, D.C. sports culture, attracting mainstream celebrities like Alex Ovechkin, Donald Brashear, Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom from the Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley, and ESPN’s Tony Reali, among many others.
Fans can expect the same level of explosive cage fights, first-class production and crowd-pleasing environment as the UWC continues to provide the national capital region with the highest level of competition seen on the east coast.
Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmsater.com with general admission prices set at $35, $58.50, $78.50 and $128.50. A limited number of Ultimate VIP (UVIP) and VIP packages ($500 and $250) are available, which include cage side seating, UVIP fight night pre-party, UVIP event lanyard, special guest fighter meet and greets, UVIP suite access, full food and beverage service and more.
Find updates on the fight card, announcements on special guest appearances, and other UWC news: Text “UWC” to 30644, or online at the Official UWC Homepage www.uwcmma.com. On Facebook, join the UWC Fans Group http://groups.to/uwc. UWC Fans Page http://companies.to/uwc and at www.myspace.com/uwcmma. On Twitter at www.twitter.com/uwcmma.
In just over one year, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from the nation’s top MMA teams have come to the Washington, D.C. Capital Region to battle top local competitors at Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) shows. Leading the local charge will be dynamic bantamweight Mike “The Hulk” Easton (7-1), who captured the first UWC World Championship in front of the region’s largest pro MMA crowd at UWC – Man “O” War last month. He will defend his 135-pound title against another hot, out-of-town prospect, Josh “Taz” Ferguson (6-1), in the evening’s Main Event.
Rising regional stars expected to dole out their own form of ‘Capital Punishment’ on April 25th will be Kris “Savage” McCray (Woodbridge, VA) from Gold Medal Grappling and Easton’s Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts teammates Ron “The Choir Boy” Stallings (Baltimore, MD), Reshad Woods (Manassas, VA) and Jose “The Pistol” Villarisco (Arlington, VA).
UWC shows have become a staple of the Washington, D.C. sports culture, attracting mainstream celebrities like Alex Ovechkin, Donald Brashear, Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom from the Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley, and ESPN’s Tony Reali, among many others.
Fans can expect the same level of explosive cage fights, first-class production and crowd-pleasing environment as the UWC continues to provide the national capital region with the highest level of competition seen on the east coast.
Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmsater.com with general admission prices set at $35, $58.50, $78.50 and $128.50. A limited number of Ultimate VIP (UVIP) and VIP packages ($500 and $250) are available, which include cage side seating, UVIP fight night pre-party, UVIP event lanyard, special guest fighter meet and greets, UVIP suite access, full food and beverage service and more.
Find updates on the fight card, announcements on special guest appearances, and other UWC news: Text “UWC” to 30644, or online at the Official UWC Homepage www.uwcmma.com. On Facebook, join the UWC Fans Group http://groups.to/uwc. UWC Fans Page http://companies.to/uwc and at www.myspace.com/uwcmma. On Twitter at www.twitter.com/uwcmma.
Meet The 2009 Washington Kastles Tennis Team!
With the fourth overall pick, the Washington Kastles picked Leander Paes, one the world's most exciting players to watch and one of the best doubles players in history. Currently ranked fifth in the world in doubles, he is an eight-time Grand Slam champion. He has 40 career ATP titles and has enjoyed great success in recent Grand Slams, including winning the 2008 U.S. Open Mixed Doubles title, reaching the finals of the 2008 U.S. Open in Men's Doubles and the semifinals in Men's Doubles at the 2009 Australian Open. Paes also won the 1996 Olympic bronze medal in singles and plays for India in Davis Cup. This is Leander's first year playing World TeamTennis and he will have a huge impact on the Men's and Mixed Doubles matches.
Murphy Jensen Selected As New Coach!
Murphy is one of the most recognized and entertaining personalities in tennis stemming from both his playing and, more recently, his TV career. Murphy burst onto the international tennis scene in 1993 when he teamed with his brother Luke to capture the French Open Men's Doubles Championship and played ten seasons of World TeamTennis during his career. Murphy and his brother combined to win three more tour doubles titles before Murphy turned his attention to television. Murphy hosts "Murphy's Guide" and "Open Access" for the Tennis Channel and has been featured in Sports Illustrated and Rolling Stone.
A New Season!
Battling against the Kastles in DC this season are Venus Williams of the Philadelphia Freedoms (July 7), Anna Kournikova of the St. Louis Aces (July 8) and John McEnroe of the New York Sportimes (July 16).
The July 7 match marks Venus Williams' tennis debut in Washington.
To see the full schedule, get more information or ask questions, go to www.washingtonkastles.com or give us a call at 202-4-TENNIS/483-6647.
Murphy Jensen Selected As New Coach!
Murphy is one of the most recognized and entertaining personalities in tennis stemming from both his playing and, more recently, his TV career. Murphy burst onto the international tennis scene in 1993 when he teamed with his brother Luke to capture the French Open Men's Doubles Championship and played ten seasons of World TeamTennis during his career. Murphy and his brother combined to win three more tour doubles titles before Murphy turned his attention to television. Murphy hosts "Murphy's Guide" and "Open Access" for the Tennis Channel and has been featured in Sports Illustrated and Rolling Stone.
A New Season!
Battling against the Kastles in DC this season are Venus Williams of the Philadelphia Freedoms (July 7), Anna Kournikova of the St. Louis Aces (July 8) and John McEnroe of the New York Sportimes (July 16).
The July 7 match marks Venus Williams' tennis debut in Washington.
To see the full schedule, get more information or ask questions, go to www.washingtonkastles.com or give us a call at 202-4-TENNIS/483-6647.
Chili Anyone?
It may be Spring, and the cold wintry weather may be behind us, but apparently it's always the right time for a bowl of chili.
At least it is for the DC101 Chili Cook-Off.
The Chili Cook-Off features a fierce competition between 101 chili cooks in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Freestyle, and Salsa. The winner of the Red Chili category will compete in the International Chili Society World Championship this fall.
Celebrity judges include Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley and safety Reed Doughty, whose son received a kidney transplant in March 2008.
The event, set for May 16, from 12 noon to 9pm at RFK Stadium*, celebrates its 30th anniversary and benefits the National Kidney Foundation.
The DC101 Chili Cook-Off is D.C.'s biggest one-day rock festival featuring top bands and dozens of the area's best chili cooks competing for top honors and is one of the largest events of its kind in the nation. Last year's Cook-Off attracted 22,000 people and raised over $1 million dollars for the first time to support the National Kidney Foundation's programs in research, patient services, professional and public education, and organ donation awareness.
Advance tickets are $35 and go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Tickets at the gate are $50.
This event is in conjunction with the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission. Please visit www.dcsec.com for more info.
*RFK Stadium is easily accessible by Metro on the Blue and Orange lines (Stadium/Armory station) or parking is available on-site.
At least it is for the DC101 Chili Cook-Off.
The Chili Cook-Off features a fierce competition between 101 chili cooks in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Freestyle, and Salsa. The winner of the Red Chili category will compete in the International Chili Society World Championship this fall.
Celebrity judges include Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley and safety Reed Doughty, whose son received a kidney transplant in March 2008.
The event, set for May 16, from 12 noon to 9pm at RFK Stadium*, celebrates its 30th anniversary and benefits the National Kidney Foundation.
The DC101 Chili Cook-Off is D.C.'s biggest one-day rock festival featuring top bands and dozens of the area's best chili cooks competing for top honors and is one of the largest events of its kind in the nation. Last year's Cook-Off attracted 22,000 people and raised over $1 million dollars for the first time to support the National Kidney Foundation's programs in research, patient services, professional and public education, and organ donation awareness.
Advance tickets are $35 and go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Tickets at the gate are $50.
This event is in conjunction with the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission. Please visit www.dcsec.com for more info.
*RFK Stadium is easily accessible by Metro on the Blue and Orange lines (Stadium/Armory station) or parking is available on-site.
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