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Plans for Fairfax Peak, an indoor skiing and entertainment venue were submitted to Fairfax County in late 2018. Happening this weekend an open house event is being held in advance of public hearings and a review by the Board of Supervisors. If approved, the indoor skiing facility would host a 1,700 foot indoor ski slope, the longest in North America. Farmer's Almanac predicts a “flip-flop” winter for the DC area, meaning it will be mild then a snow storm then mild again. Starting October 1, riders in the District will be required to lock their rental scooters to a bike rack, a sign or a bike/scooter corral. Champion Yodeler DC Oktoberfest Residency. Manuela Horn, a contestant on AGT in 2009 and "Queen of Oktoberfest" is making her first DC appearance. She gave us some tips on how to Yodel and how to celebrate Oktoberfest. Horn has fifteen shows coming up at Hook Hall in NE. Nominate your favorite Northern Virginia teacher today for Tommy and Kelly’s annual teacher tour. Links: Farmer’s Almanac: F

Captain Obvious is seen at almost every home Nationals and Capitals game wearing his signature “captain” costume and carrying his “obvious” signs. Always positive, always with a smile, fans and players love seeing him in the stands. This weekend he will be back at Nats Park for their 3 day homestand after a 5 month struggle with Covid that almost took his life. In the hospital for months and on the brink of death, he shares his experience, the strength of his family and long journey of recovery. His story is inspiring. Links: Kelly’s Twitter: Kelly’s Twitter Captain Obvious Recovery Journey: Captain Obvious Recovery Journey From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl

A giant painting will wrap around the Hirshhorn Museum this weekend while the museum undergoes renovations. Also on the Mall 660,000+ flags will be laid out over the next two days in front of the Washington Monument to honor those that have passed from Covid. Columbia Room is reopening with a $120 tasting menu that includes cocktails infused with algae, mushrooms and insects! Black ants, worms, and other insects are sustainable and are going more mainstream in food and drinks. Arlington based Best Buddies, Connor Garwood, 18, and his girlfriend Sarah Buzby, 16, will be featured in a billboard in Times Square this weekend as part of an awareness campaign by the National Down Syndrome Society. SpaceX is launching Inspiration4 today with four "amateur astronauts" going into orbit for three days. Nationals nominated Max Scherzer for the Roberto Clemente Award for the player “who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contr

On Sunday, Rock Creek stream in Northwest DC had a bright fluorescent green color. DC Water confirms that it was not toxic but a test for sewage water. Speaking of sewage water during last Sunday’s Washington Football game, fans were surprised with water dumping on them. Many said it was sewage water but FedEx Field confirmed via Twitter that it was rainwater - but it wasn’t raining? A satirical site in Takoma Park is having some fun with the Olney, MD baseball, developing a brand called “Olney Fans” a play on the controversial web site Only Fans. And now lawyers are involved but the satirical site is still hanging on to it. Celebrities in costume for a good cause, does anyone care about the Met Gala anymore? H Street Festival returns this weekend. Anwar Saleem the Festival’s Executive Director joins us for what it will be like this year - hint includes a NASCAR driver from DC. Links: Tweet with green water in Rock Creek: Green Water in Rock Creek Tweet with “rain water” at Fedex Field: ”Rain Water

A smaller and intimate venue to mimic the original 9:30 Club is opening soon. According to WTOP Grohl broke the news while performing “Now, guess what — they’re going to open up a place that’s an exact replica of the old 9:30, right next door,” to the current club, Grohl said. “Nobody knows that, because I’m the first one to tell you right now.” Food & Wine released “Best New Chefs 2021” list with two DC chefs making the cut - former DC based (La Bodega/Maydan/Compass Rose) pastry chef Paola Velez, who co-founded Bakers Against Racism, and Angel Barreto, head chef at Anju. World Championship PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will buck back to Fairfax, VA, welcoming fans to EagleBank Arena Sept. 25-26 for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Fairfax Invitational. Tickets on sale now and start at $15. Veteran Capitals Players are hitting the ice before the official kick off of training camps, Oshie, Hathaway, Eller were spotted at Medstar Practice rink earlier in the week, yesterday team captain Alex Ovechkin

Rabia Kamara, a Silver Spring native won the grand prize on the Food Network show “Ben & Jerry’s Clash of the Cones.” Ice cream “masters” competed for a $20,000 prize and a spot in a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop. Kamara explained to the Bethesda Magazine that her flavor was meant to represent her identity, both as a person of color and as a Marylander. Traffic on the Bay and Key bridges in Maryland will be held temporarily in both directions Thursday so that ships can ferry four large construction cranes. Note that this is not the Key Bridge DC, the other Key bridge in Maryland. The Armyworm is in the DC area, caterpillar infestation is destroying lawns. One of the reasons has to do with weather patterns. With the hurricanes it is believed they have traveled hundreds of miles via the jet stream. Veteran Capitals Players are hitting the ice before the official kick off of training camps, Oshie, Hathaway, Eller were spotted at Medstar Practice rink. DC is the 6th biggest earning city with an average salary o

Several reports on Zebras being spotted in Prince George’s County, NBC4’s chopper spotted them grazing in a field in Upper Marlboro. According to a viral tweet, two men sprinted off a Red Line train at Dupont Circle, and one of them beat the train and boarded at the next stop, Woodley Park. Is that even humanly possible? In other Metro news, they are considering new options for expanding, including one scenario updating the Blue Line that would add an additional Rosslyn Metro station and a tunnel to a Georgetown station, then going through Buzzard Point to the St. Elizabeths campus, and ending at National Harbor. Free Britney update. After fighting his daughter's efforts to end his conservatorship for more than two years, Britney Spears' dad has finally thrown in the towel. Jamie Spears on Tuesday filed a petition with Los Angeles Superior Court, requesting that his conservatorship be dissolved, court records reveal. Tanya Snyder, Co-CEO of the Washington Football Team, reveals on a podcast that th

Our Teacher Tour is back this year. Nominate your favorite teacher in Northern Virginia at RealFunDC.com/teachers, we will visit them with Georgetown Cupcakes, scratchers from Virginia Lottery and swag. Virginia Lottery, good fun for a great cause. Nationals fans have a sense of humor, jerseys spotted around the park with “Rebuild” “Prospects” with the number 21. NFL returns this week! Washington Football Team’s first game is at home against the LA Chargers. Cars at the Capital is an annual celebration of America’s automotive heritage in the nation’s capital. Every week in September, a new car is featured on the National Mall. Kicking off first is the Delorean from Back to the Future. The Mt. Pleasant Library Friends group printed t-shirts with the slogan “What’s more punk than the public library?” as a gag gift. They’ve now sold over 7,000 t-shirts and raised over $100,000 to support the library. Links: Teacher Tour info: RealFunDC.com/teachers Kelly Spot Fun Nats Jerseys https://twitter.com/cityshop

16 historical figures’ wills are on display at the Wills Project at the DC Superior Court building, including Frederick Douglass, and James Madison. Arena Stage will be simulcasting a live performance of Toni Stone from the stage of the Kreeger Theater to the center-field video board at Nats Park on Sunday, September 26 at 7:30. And it's FREE! Toni Stone was the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, making her the first woman to play men's professional baseball in the 1950s. After 40 years, ABBA is releasing a new album and going on tour. They recorded 10 tracks; a few tracks premiered during a globally-streamed press conference on Thursday; the full album will be released in November. The French Mediterranean now has blue crabs making their way through rides of trans-Atlantic commercial ships, and the French are not happy with the arrival of this invasive species. So they are selling them super cheap. Washingtonian Magazine calculates it could be cheaper to fly to France for crab fest tha

After months of a healthy increase in their stock price, Zoom shares started falling on Tuesday. Pre-pandemic shares were around $75 and increasing well above $500 in 2020. The fall in the stock may be in part due to work and school returning in person. Starting Thursday, September 2, Taco Bamba is hosting a bar crawl highlighting a unique cocktail in collectible Bamba glassware at each of their five bar locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Ballston, Springfield and Rockville. Participants visit their bar location of choice on the start date of their release, order the cocktail and keep the glass. Each $11 cocktail will be available until the limited collectible glassware runs out. 90s fashion returns this Fall with sweater vests, shoulder pads, bright colors and even turtle necks. Newly opened Bloomies in the Mosaic District has them all available. Tommy asks are nail clippers meant to be shared? DC JazzFest starts today, CEO Sunny Sumter shares details of this annual tradition. September 1-5, there will

DC based Andy’s Pizza won the top prize at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas. Andy’s Pizza owner Andy Brown won the traditional pizza prize with a Manhattan style cheese pie. There are locations in McLean and DC. Chefs in DC are getting together to help Afghan Refugees in need. Albi, Bammy’s, Chiko, and Grazie Grazie will feature sandwiches at Belly Full, a pop-up based out of Grazie Grazie at the Wharf, from Thursday, September 2, through Sunday, September 5. The sandwiches will cost $14, and with the proceeds going to Kind Works. Bar owners of Public Option on Rhode Island Ave in DC welcomed a regular to live in the bar during the lockdown. Matthew Stoss shares his story in the Washington City Paper, his only responsibility to the owners, taking care of their 2 cats. The Henrico County Public Schools Board in Virginia recently had a session relating to students' safety and wellbeing. After one woman finished her testimony, a school board member asked the next person to step up, Phil Mc

You can help Afghan refugees that are coming to the DC area. Several organizations are helping them get settled with some basic needs for food, hygienic items, and housewares. Lutheran Social Services has a dynamic website where you can volunteer for services and goods. “Lutheran Social Services is mobilizing its community supporters to be a part of this historic welcome of Afghan Allies! Within a two-month period, LSSNCA is expecting to resettle potentially 800 individuals. As a comparison, LSSNCA welcomed 500 individuals in total last year. We need your time, talents, and gifts to help provide transportation, housing, and other basic needs to our new neighbors.” Music is returning to the 9:30 Stage this weekend. Local 90’s band White Ford Bronco kicks off the weekend. There is a mystery performance scheduled for September 9, according to their Instagram many speculate that Springfield, VA native Dave Grohl will perform with his band the Foo Fighters. The National Children’s Museum is set to finally

About that Benny Drama video at the White House. We wonder how Kooper got the internship with Jen Psaki. Restaurant week is back in the DC area. Check out several favorite spots offering $22 lunch and $25 dinner specials. Swingers' indoor golf house and bar is getting a second location at 1250 Half St. SE near Nats Park and will be the third in the U.S., 24,000 square feet across two floors, similar to its location in Dupont Circle. Washington Nationals Philanthropies announced a new Legacy Field made possible by the financial contributions of Max and Erica Scherzer, located at Ferebee-Hope in the Ward 8 neighborhood of Washington Highlands. Is this how we out cheugy, cheugy? Fashion House Ed Hardy is making a comeback with several Generation Zers posting on their socials wearing the iconic brand. 270 is getting hot lanes, a $54 million “pre-development” contract was approved to plan and design Phase 1 of the project for hot lanes from the Virginia side of the American Legion Bridge, along I-495 an

Wendy Rieger is a beloved NBC4 anchor in DC and all around force of nature. Earlier this summer “Rieger” announced she has a brain tumor. The news was a gut punch to the countless people who have watched her for years on TV and devastating to those who know her personally. Wendy isn’t about to take this lying down. Just months after also having open heart surgery she sprung into action and has been on a cutting edge journey of medicine while "Chasing Life." We hope you'll find our chat with Wendy as inspiring and uplifting as we did. From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming >a href="https://www.realfundc.com/app">app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl

Dave Chappelle was seen about town before his show at the Anthem, including Hank's Oyster Bar at the District Wharf. Nadal is also in town for the annual CitiOpen tennis tournament. He has visited restaurants and monuments all around DC. Nationals released their 2022 schedule. The team will open the 18th season in Nationals history (2005 – present) with a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field before returning to D.C. for the home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 4. The 2022 season is highlighted with exciting match-ups, including Interleague play with the American League West. The Nationals will welcome the Houston Astros (May 13 – 15), Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics to Nationals Park. Max Scherzer and his wife Erica are showing their thanks to the DC community by covering all adoption fees at the Humane Rescue Alliance from August 4 through August 10. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience opens on August 6 at the Rhode Island Center at 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, the 3

Garth Brooks certainly does have “Friends In Low Places” as he zoomed into Tommy’s home studio at 630 on morning. The king of Country is embarking on a stadium tour with Baltimore’s M&T Bank stadium on the list for October, tickets are on sale, but may be sold out by the time you’re listening to this. In a truly open conversation Garth and Tommy McFly talk about the experience of a Garth show, his performance at Joe Biden’s Inauguration, the Olympic sport he played in college and his hope to someday meet Beyoncé. Garth Brooks and the love of his life Trisha Yearwood put on an incredible show so get ready Charm City… From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl

Nationals spark a fire sale of players as the trade deadline nears. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are expected to head to LA and play for the Dodgers, in a surprise move. Home run hitter, Kyle Schwarber heading to Boston, Daniel Hudson to the Padres, and Brad Hand who did not have his best record as a closing pitcher (just recently back to back walk off while he was on the mound) is heading to the Blue Jays. Hard for fans to digest these beloved players in another uniform but is this a good time to rebuild a team that has had a rough few seasons after the World Series run in 2019? Rizzo is piecing together a team that can make it to the playoffs next year and beyond? Good sports news, Ovi speaks about his new 5 year contract with the Capitals. From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming Follow Ke

Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $9.5 million. Ovechkin – who will enter the 2021-22 season in sixth place on the NHL’s all-time goals list – is under contract through the 2025-26 season. Vitek Vanecek’s stay in Seattle was a short one, just re-signed with Capitals. Nationals are struggling with Covid outbreak. More gold medals for America! Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1500 M, and Suni Lee won the gold medal in Tokyo's women's individual all-around gymnastics. Phoebe Bacon makes it through her 200 M backstroke heat. 100 year old watering hole, Hank Dietle’s Tavern on Rockville Pike in North Bethesda is reopening on Friday, first time since a fire destroyed it in 2018. Mosquitoes are at their peak in the DC area, with warm temperatures and rainfall, producing perfect conditions for breeding mosquitoes. Low flying helicopters are being reviewed by the Department of Defense studying t

US gymnast Simone Biles is out for the Team USA portion of the Olympics. Unclear yet if she will compete in the individual section on Thursday, July 29. Washington Capitals’ defenseman Tom Wilson is engaged to his long time girlfriend Taylor Pischke. Dave Chappelle is returning home to his DC roots and is the first show on Friday, July 30, since the pandemic shut down concert venue the Anthem at the District Wharf. RAMW announced new categories this year to honor the restaurant industry in the annual RAMMYS nominations. For this year only, many stakeholders came together to identify categories that speak to 2020 and the myriad of challenges, unforeseen hurdles, and opportunities that arose to let creativity shine. Categories include Most Innovative To-Go Packaging Game and Coolest Cocktails and Beverages To-Go. RAMMYS takes place on September 19 and tickets are on sale now. A fundraiser for the Chesapeake Bay is kicking off on August 27. Bay Paddle will host stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes an

Australia's Ariarne Titmus beat Katie Ledecky to win the women's 400-meter freestyle at the Olympics, getting the gold medal with the second-fastest time in history on Monday. Break dancing is coming to the Summer Olympics in 2024 and on Sunday, in Silver Spring the Black Box Theatre hosted “Rock the Box” break dancing competition. Nats Player Ryan Zimmerman is on the cover of the food issue of Washingtonian Magazine shares his favorite restaurants around DC. A movie is being filmed at Eastern Market, it is a b-roll for an upcoming Netflix movie Don’t Look includes the actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Timothee Chalamet, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. Saturday night, Animal Rescue and Montgomery County responded to the grounds of Norwood School, Potomac, to rescue the mixed-breed Lab from an abandoned underground well. LINKS: Leo’s Movie Washingtonian Magazine From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful convers