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16 Gifts That Give Back
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16 Gifts That Give Back

Research shows that simple acts of kindness, like making a charitable donation, can boost happiness—so gift away!
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December 15, 2011
2011 Holiday Happenings in Washington
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2011 Holiday Happenings in Washington

Light shows, Santa sightings, Hanukkah happenings, and more in the Washington area.
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December 13, 2011
What to Do Tonight: December 14
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What to Do Tonight: December 14

Opening night of “A Christmas Carol” at Olney Theatre, Shecky’s Girls Night Out at DAR, and Chelsea Lee at Jammin’ Java.
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December 13, 2011
What to Do Tonight: December 13
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What to Do Tonight: December 13

Signature Theatre’s annual cabaret celebration, McFadden’s ugly sweater party, and the Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” at George Mason University.
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December 12, 2011
17 Luxurious Gifts for the Homebody
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17 Luxurious Gifts for the Homebody

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December 12, 2011
17 Glamorous Gifts for the Beauty Junkie
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17 Glamorous Gifts for the Beauty Junkie

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December 9, 2011
What to Do This Week: December 12 to 15
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What to Do This Week: December 12 to 15

A free screening of “White Christmas” at the National Theatre, opening night of “Billy Elliot” at the Kennedy Center, and an ugly sweater party at Cafe Saint-Ex.
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December 9, 2011
2011 New Year’s Eve Parties in DC
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2011 New Year’s Eve Parties in DC

To help you say goodbye to the year in style, we’ve compiled a roundup of the best parties in Washington. So grab a glass of bubbly, pucker up, and get ready for the greatest New Year’s Eve yet.
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December 8, 2011
What to Do This Weekend: December 8 to 11
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What to Do This Weekend: December 8 to 11

BYT’s Greatest Holiday Party of All at the Kennedy Center, Kellie Pickler at the Patriot Center, and Lauren Weedman’s “Bust” at Studio Theatre.
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December 7, 2011
What to Do Tonight: December 7
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What to Do Tonight: December 7

Neo-soul singer Anthony Hamilton at the Fillmore, a live broadcast of “Don Giovanni” at the AFI, and “Pride and Prejudice” at Round House Theatre.
After Hours, Where & When Picks
December 6, 2011
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