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A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city's fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record in a different kind of race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s almost peak bloom in Washington, D.C., which means it’s time for our annual cherry blossom celebration! But first, some federal funding news: Columbia University will give in to far-reaching demands by President Donald Trump to restore threatened federal funding. We’ll get into what kind of precedent the move sets for higher education. And, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will cancel $500 million in food deliveries. Rural food banks could be impacted most. Plus, we’ll play a blossom-themed round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump weighs in on report King Charles will offer U.S. Commonwealth membership” from The Independent “Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding” from The Wall Street Journal “USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling” from The Washington Post “Ohio among best places to see cherry blossoms blooming. Here’s where” from The Columbus Dispatch “Cherry Blossom predictions are in! Will AI bloom or bust?” from George Mason University “Beyond the bud: How the nation’s pink trees became an indicator of changing climate” from WBAL “2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival set to boost DC tourism” from ABC7 News Donate to our March fundraiser to get classic public media thank-you gifts! https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

It’s almost peak bloom in Washington, D.C., which means it’s time for our annual cherry blossom celebration! But first, some federal funding news: Columbia University will give in to far-reaching demands by President Donald Trump to restore threatened federal funding. We’ll get into what kind of precedent the move sets for higher education. And, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will cancel $500 million in food deliveries. Rural food banks could be impacted most. Plus, we’ll play a blossom-themed round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump weighs in on report King Charles will offer U.S. Commonwealth membership” from The Independent “Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding” from The Wall Street Journal “USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling” from The Washington Post “Ohio among best places to see cherry blossoms blooming. Here’s where” from The Columbus Dispatch “Cherry Blossom predictions are in! Will AI bloom or bust?” from George Mason University “Beyond the bud: How the nation’s pink trees became an indicator of changing climate” from WBAL “2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival set to boost DC tourism” from ABC7 News Donate to our March fundraiser to get classic public media thank-you gifts! https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DIANA MAYHEW - Executive Director of the National Cherry Blossom Festival - Discussed First Day of Spring and First Day of the National Cherry Blossom Festival WEBSITE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off Thursday: Here's what's ahead Tracking D.C.’s cherry blossoms to peak bloom: Buds reach second stage Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 20, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" - discussed the latest on Ukraine-Russia and Israel SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are ‘on track’ after call with Zelenskyy Israel breaks ceasefire with surprise airstrike, killing more than 400 Palestinians Drag queen shut down at Florida Senate hearing: ‘No time for nonsense’ WMAL GUESTL 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DIANA MAYHEW - Executive Director of the National Cherry Blossom Festival - Discussed First Day of Spring and First Day of the National Cherry Blossom Festival WEBSITE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off Thursday: Here's what's ahead Tracking D.C.’s cherry blossoms to peak bloom: Buds reach second stage Tina Fey Says She Won’t Start a Glasses Line Because She Secretly Judges Celebrities With a ‘Side Hustle’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 20, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CardioNerds (Dr. Jessie Holtzman, Chair for the CardioNerds Women's Heart Disease Committee, and Dr. Naima Maqsood, Chair for the CardioNerds Electrophysiology Committee) join Dr. Ritika Gadodia, Dr. Namratha Meda, and Dr. Tsion Aberra from the Medstar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Program for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss involving a patient with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Dr. Rachel Marcus provides the Expert CardioNerd Perspectives & Review segment for this episode. Episode audio was edited by Dr. Diane Masket. A 79-year-old male with a history of cardiomyopathy presented with recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) post-CRT-D placement. On arrival, the patient was in cardiogenic shock. Initial treatment with amiodarone and milrinone failed, necessitating the addition of mexiletine. Imaging was suggestive of a left ventricular ejection fraction of 20-25% with severe global hypokinesis. Prior coronary angiogram had shown nonobstructive coronary artery disease. Further non-ischemic cardiomyopathy evaluation was unrevealing. Given his El Salvadorian origins, Chagas serology results revealed Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy (CCM) confirmed by CDC testing. This case underscores the importance of suspecting CCM in patients with risk factors. An early diagnosis of CCM, can prevent catastrophic events (heart blocks, ventricular arrhythmias, thromboembolic events). In summary, this case takes the learner through the journey of a patient with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and emphasizes the importance of approaching it with a wide range of differentials. US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscript here. CardioNerds Case Reports PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Case Media Pearls - Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy with Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia Always consider Chagas cardiomyopathy when you have a patient from Latin America who presents with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Chagas cardiomyopathy is associated with an unfavorable prognosis and serves as an independent predictor of mortality. Chagas cardiomyopathy is arrhythmogenic and requires consideration for ICD and, when appropriate, catheter based ventricular tachycardia ablation. It is crucial to treat patients with nifurtimox and benznidazole when appropriate. Provide screening for first-degree family members or close relatives who may have lived in the same environment. Show Notes - Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy with Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia What is the disease progression in Chagas disease5? Acute Stage:Initial infection occurs through contact with infected triatomine bug feces or contaminated blood products.Symptoms may be mild or absent but can include fever, fatigue, body aches, and swelling at the injection site (chagoma). Parasitemia is high during this stage. Intermediate/Indeterminate Stage:The infection becomes chronic if left untreated.Many individuals enter this stage with no noticeable symptoms.Parasitemia levels decrease, but the parasite remains in the body, mainly in muscle and cardiac tissue. This stage can last for years to decades. Chronic Stage:Some individuals will remain asymptomatic throughout their lives.Cardiac complications (chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy) can lead to arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, and sudden death. Digestive complications can result in enlarged esophagus (megaesophagus) and colon (megacolon), leading to difficulties in swallowing and digestion. When do we suspect, and who do we screen, for Chagas disease? The seroprevalence of CCM in the USA is as high as 19%16. Among patients with LVEF

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DIANA MAYHEW - President & CEO of the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the parade this weekend PARADE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/2024-national-cherry-blossom-festival-parade/ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, April 12, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - ERIC SHAWN - Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel on OJ Simpson's death  WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DIANA MAYHEW - President & CEO of the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the parade this weekend PARADE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/2024-national-cherry-blossom-festival-parade/ White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson's death, with no mention of murder victims White House invites Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos to state dinner despite DOJ lawsuits against Apple, Amazon Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, April 12, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we are heading to the United States to discuss the best places to visit in spring.  Resources See when the cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and learn more about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Learn more about the Santa Fe Society of Artists and the second largest art market in North America. Learn about Breckenridge, Colorado's live music scene and performance schedules. Explore more than 60 wineries in the Texas Hill Country. Visit the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in April.  Check out the gorgeous tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you'd like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

WMAL GUEST: 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW - Lauren Boland - Spokesman for the National Cherry Blossom Festival National Cherry Blossom Festival is March 20 - April 14, 2024 WEBSITE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Trump rules out Vivek Ramaswamy as VP, will consider him for Cabinet post Trump wins Florida primary LATINO VOTE: Biden launches 'Latinos con Biden-Harris' to court Hispanic voters wooed by Trump ICE CREAM MACHINE VOTE: Why McDonald's ice cream machines are always broken - as Biden administration launches crack-down in major win for consumers No Labels Struggles to Recruit US Presidential Nominee  WMAL GUEST: 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW - Lauren Boland - Spokesman for the National Cherry Blossom Festival – PREVIEWED THE FESTIVAL: National Cherry Blossom Festival - March 20 - April 14, 2024 WEBSITE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ VIDEO: ABC's Sara Haines to Christine Blasey Ford: “Even today some people remain skeptical of your story  VIDEO: Ford admits she was "collaborating" with Dems  VIDEO: Alyssa Farah Griffin: you said you were IDEALISTIC not realizing it would be televised Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From theme parks to March Madness, we are talking about various spring events in North America this year. Learn about the spring offerings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Dollywood. Find out how you can experience college basketball's most exciting time of the year with March Madness. Discover the best locations to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8th that will traverse across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Resources Listen to Episode 080 for a review of all EPCOT festivals, and listen to Episode 093 for my first impressions from last year's EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival.  For Dollywood information, listen to Episodes 062, 085, and 102 for tips on when to visit and how to plan your trip there. Find out more about the 2024 total eclipse on April 8th. Discover regional events at NationalEclipse.com.  See when the cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and learn more about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you'd like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

Spring is a magical time in Washington, D.C., marking one of the busiest seasons for travel and tourism. The famous cherry blossoms that paint the city pink and white are the major draw. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, spanning several weeks, offers a variety of fun and enjoyable events. If you're planning to visit the festival or hoping to catch a view of the blossoms, I've compiled everything you need to know about this time of year. With the right expectations and preparation, you can have the best possible experience. Full show notes are available on the Trip Hacks DC website. 

Yes, it may still be winter – but spring is right around the corner – so in this month's Beyond Times Square webinar we are talking cherry blossoms! And not just any cherry blossoms – we are talking about the ones that take center stage at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in our nation's capital every year!Join Content Manager Carole Peck for a look into the fabulous experiences we have awaiting your luxury clients this year in Washington DC including our new for 2024 DC Cherry Blossom Festival Multiday Experience. But that's not all we have going on in DC! You'll also hear about our updated African American History & Culture Full Day Experience – which is perfect for families – as well as several day trip experiences that we offer to areas within driving distance of DC.And of course, we can't forget to give New York City some love! For your clients looking for romance, our Romantic Valentine's NYC Multiday Experience is the perfect mid-winter getaway! And since it's never too early to plan holiday travel – there will also be an update on those early bird rates that you're going to want to snag for your clients for our Exclusive Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing Party!Reserve your spot today and transform your client's travel dreams into reality with Beyond Times Square — where every journey is expertly crafted, and every memory is laced with luxury.

From the holiday season in New York City to the arrival of spring in Washington DC, Beyond Times Square has you covered.   In our upcoming webinar, Content Manager Carole Peck will unveil all of the exciting details of our 2024 New Year's Eve Gala and Experience at M Social Hotel - as well as talk about the latest updates for our Exclusive 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing Party. To compliment these two events, Carole will also tell you all about our private holiday experiences in NYC tailored for those who seek only the finest. From there she'll take you to our nation's capital to introduce you to our new Holiday Lights by Pedicab Experience and then right into springtime with options for the always-popular 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. Don't miss your chance to hear all about these fabulous events and how Beyond Times Square can curate your client's experiences to ensure they speak to their interests and passions - sign up for the webinar today!The highlights of the webinar are:•What's New in New York City?•NEW! 2024 New Year's Eve Gala in Times Square at M Social Hotel•Exclusive 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing Party•NYC Private Holiday Experiences•NEW! DC Holiday Lights by Pedicab Experience•2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC•Q&A Session 

Today we're going to talk about the role of the arts in a community that serves businesses, employees, residents, and visitors. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Alissa Maru, Associate Curator at Mason Exhibitions Arlington at George Mason University. About Alissa Maru Alissa Maru is a seasoned art administrator, event producer, and curator. Through her years of professional experience, she's provided logistic management overseeing event site layout, artistic curation, government permitting, and onsite execution of live events; working with government, non-profit, event companies, and festivals. Examples of her major projects include 2011-2014, Director of Operations  Art All Night DC: Nuit Blanche, a one-night art pop-up festival in Washington, D.C.  For five years she served as the Special Events Manager for the National Cherry Blossom Festival and DowntownDC BID, where she provided coordinated production for the Festivals' famed Parade and community stages.   From 2018-2019, Maru served as Director at the Dupont Underground, an abandoned street car station turned arts event space and gallery. There she grew the performance art programs, and curated the digital projection exhibitions.  Maru currently is the Exhibitions and Program Manager at Mason Exhibitions Arlington, a contemporary art gallery of George Mason University. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at George Mason University developing experiential learning in the gallery through the Arts Management graduate course.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Howard University (Washington, DC) and a Master of Arts dual degree in Marketing and Communications from the London Metropolitan University (London, England) and École supérieure de commerce et management (Poitiers, France). What's Happening on the Art Walk ARC 3409 Art Studios The ARC 3409 condominium building at 3409 Wilson Blvd. includes 4 art gallery studio units on the north side of the building. Adding to the neighborhood charm, the studios, along the public right of way, enable pedestrians to view the galleries and engage with the artists. Arlington Art Truck | Interactive Art Project From 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., meet the Arlington Art Truck at the Ballston Mega Market in Welburn Square (901 N. Taylor St.) and participate in the Good Neighbors: Fences into Benches project by artist Michael Verdon. Participants will be able to write their thoughts on what makes a good neighbor on wooden fences. These fences will eventually be converted into weather-sealed picnic benches, with these writings forever on display. Arlington Public Art Entering its 40th year of award-winning public art installations, check the map to find notable pieces along the walk. Stop by the hidden gem of a plaza next to Mason Exhibitions and see the digital display screens showing more from the stellar collection. Arlington Public Library | Maker Studio "The Shop" Tour and Interactive Art Project From 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., take a tour of "The Shop," the makerspace at Central Library (1015 N. Quincy St.). Shop staff and experienced Maker volunteers will talk about recent projects, show the equipment and capabilities of the space and invite visitors to create their own “Art Walk buttons.” Cody Gallery, Marymount University Located on the second floor of Marymount's Ballston Center, the intimate gallery connects students, businesses and the community with are artists. Fred Schnider Gallery of Art In the heart of the Ballston, the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art puts placemaking at the core of its exhibitions. "Suspended Animation" featuring artists Stephanie Land and Joseph Cortina will be on view during Art Walk. Mason Exhibitions Arlington | Art Exhibition From 5:00 –8:00 p.m., Mason Exhibitions Arlington (3601 Fairfax Dr.) will be featuring Disrupt and Resist,an exhibition of seven contemporary disabled designers and artists engaging in disability advocacy through creative resistance and anti-ableist disruption. This exhibit amplifies the mission of exploring accessibility, disability justice, radical joy, belonging and inclusivity. MoCA Arlington Made in Arlington pop-up Market joins MoCA on the lawn — with a perfect view of newly installed Reclining Liberty. Enriching community life by connecting the public with contemporary art and artists, MoCA features exhibitions, educational programs and artist residencies. Northside Social Arlington | Art Exhibition and Live Music Stop by Northside Social Arlington (211 Wilson Blvd.), a bustling neighborhood café, gallery and gathering place on Oct. 5 and enjoy a local artist exhibition while listening to live music by J. Candeed. WHINO: Reception At 7:00 p.m., attend the closing reception at WHINO (4238 Wilson Blvd.) a 6,200 square foot modern industrial art centric event space unlike anything in the DMV. Come share your Art Walk experience with others. RESOURCES The Innovation Economy Website: https://www.innovationeconomy.show Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op.

Thousands of Japanese cherry trees are blooming on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. When the trees reach peak bloom, the United States' capital city is awash in pink and white. In the 1920s, the average peak bloom date was April 5. That moved up to March 31 in recent years. And the 2023 peak arrived yet a week earlier, the National Park Service said last week. “I'm feeling like this is going to be the trend” because of climate change, said Matthew Morrison. He is the park service's urban forester charged with overseeing the trees' care.数以千计的日本樱花树在华盛顿特区的国家广场上盛开。当樱花盛开时，美国首都到处都是粉红色和白色。在 1920 年代，平均盛开的高峰日期是 4 月 5 日。近年来则上升到了 3 月 31 日。国家公园管理局上周表示，2023 年的高峰期提前一周到来。 “我觉得这将成为一种趋势”，因为气候变化，马修莫里森说。他是公园管理局的城市护林员，负责监督树木的护理。The yearly National Cherry Blossom Festival will run through April 16 this year. It celebrates Japan's 1912 gift of 3,020 cherry trees to the city of Washington. Two of those trees were planted by First Lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, with just a few onlookers present. The average life of a Japanese cherry tree is between 30 and 40 years. Yet the two trees planted by Taft and Chinda and several others are still standing 111 years later. “That defies science,” said Morrison. He credited the tree's long life to “a little bit of magic” and the year-round care his team provides.一年一度的全国樱花节将于今年 4 月 16 日结束。它庆祝日本 1912 年向华盛顿市赠送 3,020 棵樱花树。其中两棵树是由第一夫人海伦·赫伦·塔夫脱 (Helen Herron Taft) 和日本驻美国大使的夫人钦达子爵夫人 (Viscountess Chinda) 种植的，当时只有少数旁观者在场。日本樱花树的平均寿命为 30 至 40 年。然而，塔夫脱和钦达以及其他几人种植的这两棵树在 111 年后仍然屹立不倒。 “这违背了科学，”莫里森说。他将这棵树的长寿归功于“一点点魔法”和他的团队提供的全年照料。Many of the 3,700 trees blooming at the park today come from cuttings from the first trees, Morrison said. Others are regularly donated by the Casey Trees group of Washington. Morrison oversees a team of just three arborists. They are charged with caring for the cherry trees and keeping a “personal health record” for each. Three years ago, Morrison introduced the practice of mulching trees with large amounts of wood chips to help their growth. As the chips break down, he said, they release fungi and bacteria to help the tree's roots. The wood chips also serve as a barrier between the grass and the trees. This prevents accidental cuts caused by lawn equipment.莫里森说，今天在公园里盛开的 3,700 棵树中有许多来自第一批树木的插枝。其他的则由华盛顿的 Casey Trees 小组定期捐赠。莫里森负责监督一个只有三名树艺师的团队。他们负责照料樱桃树并为每棵樱桃树保存“个人健康记录”。三年前，莫里森引入了用大量木屑覆盖树木以帮助树木生长的做法。他说，随着碎片的分解，它们会释放出真菌和细菌来帮助树根生长。木屑还可以作为草地和树木之间的屏障。这可以防止草坪设备造成的意外割伤。Morrison suggests the same practice for homeowners growing trees in their own yards. When wood chips are applied over the root areas, he said, “it would never need any fertilizer, amendments” or more water. “Even on the hottest days of summer when it hasn't rained, I dig down in the wood chips and find moisture,” he said. Morrison said most of the National Mall's cherry blossom trees are Yoshino. “It's one of the best growers and the best to flower,” he said. “Kwanzan cherry also is a good grower and gets a little bigger than Yoshino.” As for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, there are still several events throughout Washington and its suburbs. They include a Japanese street festival, running events, fireworks, and food festivals. If you cannot make it, there is a Bloom Cam to look at the cherry blossoms.莫里森建议房主在自家院子里种树也应采取同样的做法。他说，当木屑被施在根部区域时，“它永远不需要任何肥料、改良剂”或更多的水。 “即使在没有下雨的夏天最热的日子里，我也会在木屑中挖掘水分，”他说。莫里森说，国家广场的大部分樱花树都是吉野。 “它是最好的种植者之一，也是最好开花的植物之一，”他说。 “关山樱桃也是一个很好的种植者，比吉野大一点。”至于国家樱花节，华盛顿及其郊区仍有几项活动。其中包括日本街头节日、跑步活动、烟花和美食节。如果你赶不上，还有一个 Bloom Cam 可以看樱花。

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with *NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick, who visits Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday for the "Y2K Pink Party" as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss the band's biggest hits, including “I Want You Back,” “Tearin' Up My Heart,” “Bye Bye Bye” and “It's Gonna Be Me.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with *NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick, who visits Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday for the "Y2K Pink Party" as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss the band's biggest hits, including “I Want You Back,” “Tearin' Up My Heart,” “Bye Bye Bye” and “It's Gonna Be Me.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mike Litterst, National Park Service Spokesperson for National Mall and Memorial Parks, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday to share the latest update about the cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms hit the third stage in near-record time. It may affect peak bloom. The blossom buds have reached the ‘extension of florets' stage, but cooler weather should slow their progress https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/03/07/cherry-blossoms-florets-stage3-tidal-basin/ DC Cherry Blossom Festival Moved up to Mid-March Due to Warm Winter. If you have springtime dreams of strolling our nation's capital to take in the sight of breathtaking flowered cherry trees, you'd better get planning. The noticeably mild winter we've had in the Chesapeake Bay region means that the predicted peak bloom dates for Washington, D.C.'s cherry trees are earlier than usual—March 22-25. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the National Cherry Blossom Festival will now take place from March 18 to April 16, 2023. https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/dc-cherry-blossom-festival-moved-up-to-mid-march-due-to-warm-winter/ National Cherry Blossom Festival https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NTD Good Morning—3/2/20231. Congress Votes to Block ESG Investing2. Senate Moves to Declassify Covid-19 Origin Intelligence3. Covid Vaccine Whistleblower Hearing4. Merrick Garland Appears Before Senate Judiciary Committee5. Biden Admin. Approves $619M Arms Sale to Taiwan6. Mid-Air Scare on Lufthansa Flight7. Man Places Explosive Device in Airplane Luggage8. Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty in Buffalo, New York9. Most Young Americans Unfit for Military Service10. Why to Avoid Processed Foods: Doctor11. 12-Year-Old Surfs to Raise Money for Good Cause12. National Cherry Blossom Festival 2023

Welcome to Episode 10 where we talk to Simon Bull about his practice and journey into the art world. Simon Bull has been a famous painter for over 30 years. He is the 2019 official artist for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, was official artist to boxing legend Muhammad Ali and the official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He won the Artist Print Award for the top-selling printmaker in the United Kingdom was the recipient of the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers Print of the Year Award in the US, two years in a row and was awarded their Medal of Honor for services rendered to the art industry. He is most recently known for his social media fame, amassing 500k followers with his process driven art. Simon's paintings are rooted in a deep understanding of the flows and rhythms of the natural world. He chooses techniques that echo natural systems while also surprising and delighting his audience with playful twists and quirks. You can find him on instagram @simonbullart and on his website www.bullart.com/, and his work can be found at

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival's Diana Mayhew joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday to discuss the latest Cherry Blossom Festival events. WEBSITE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @amber_athey and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" podcast is sponsored by Cornerstone First Financial: https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka talked to Maryland mom Bethany mom about Disney going woke, National Cherry Blossom Festival's Diana Mayhew and Fox's Bret Baier on his exclusive Zelenskyy interview. They also talked about Cardi B joining a Baby Shark show. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @amber_athey and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" podcast is sponsored by Cornerstone First Financial: https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour of the morning show, Cam Edwards and Patrice Onwuka talked to Gen. Jack Keane about the situation in Ukraine and National Cherry Blossom Festival's Diana Mayhew about this weekend's Kite Festival. They also discussed: Maury Povich on what he wants his legacy to be as show ends after 31 years  ICE-T ON GAS PRICES: Hip hop star and actor Ice-T (@FINALLEVEL) went viral on Twitter Wednesday for joking about higher prices at the gas pump. Amy Schumer Is Afraid Of Being ‘Freshly Cancelled' After Hosting The Oscars Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes to co-host Oscars 2022 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @amber_athey and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" podcast is sponsored by Cornerstone First Financial: https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diana Mayhew, president of The National Cherry Blossom Festival, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday to preview the Cherry Blossom Festival's upcoming events, particularly the Kite Festival this weekend. WEBSITE: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ THIS SATURDAY: ANNUAL BLOSSOM KITE FESTIVAL TO RETURN TO THE NATIONAL MALL  Washington, D.C.— On Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. ET National Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off kite-flying season with the Blossom Kite Festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument, for the first time since 2019. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the beloved springtime kite-flying tradition, and the iconic outdoor event is fun, free and open to the public.   For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @amber_athey and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" podcast is sponsored by Cornerstone First Financial: https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For the first time in three years National Cherry Blossom Festival events are back in person. This is an exciting development after years of missing out on one of the most anticipated events in Washington, DC. However, it's important to know what's changed and how. In this episode Rob is joined by Diana Mayhew. She is the President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nonprofit organization that organizes and implements festival events each spring. Diana has some important tips if you're planning to visit for the cherry blossoms in 2022 and beyond. Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.

Yesterday the National Cherry Blossom Festival announced its programming for 2022 with several in-person events. They are working with the Mayor's office, the National Park Service, and other officials, partners, and stakeholders to plan a variety of safe, entertaining, and fun programming for the Festival that will unite communities, help support economic recovery, and embrace springtime in the District. It kicks off on March 20. Yesterday marked the first day DC became a two-area code city with the launch of the 771 area code. Squid Game 2 is coming! No release date but a confirmation from the director that Gi-hun will return. The porcupine population is growing in Virginia, we talked with Dr. Riley at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center who is currently caring for a sick porcupine. Links: Squid Game 2: Squid Game 2 is Coming! National Cherry Blossom Festival: National Cherry Blossom Festival Blue Ridge Wildlife Center: Blue Ridge Wildlife Center 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 Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Marian Wright Edelman said, “You can't be what you can't see,” and in my experience, that statement is true on so many levels.  I've mentored thousands of Christian artists over the years, and I've noticed that many of them didn't have a clear picture in their heads of what it actually looks like to be a Thriving Christian Artist - so they struggled to achieve that goal.  That's actually one of my goals with this podcast - to introduce you to Christian artists around the world who are truly thriving as they seek to reveal God's glory through their artistic pursuits.  And I'm thrilled to introduce you today to my friend Simon Bull!Simon hails from the U.K. but makes his home in California.  His bright, vibrant paintings echo natural systems while also surprising and delighting his audience with playful twists and quirks.He was the 2019 official artist for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C., the official artist to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and the official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics.  His work is highly sought after and hangs in galleries and homes all over the world.Connect with Simon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/simonbullart/ and visit his website at https://bullart.com/ for more about him and his work!===========Have you checked out my new books on Amazon yet?  Prophetic Art: A Practical Guide for Creating with the Holy Spirithttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098WHPBLS Unlocking the Heart of the Artist: A Practical Guide to Fulfilling Your Creative Call as an Artist in the Kingdom https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Heart-Artist-Practical-Fulfilling/dp/1460930258===========Connect with Matt online at matttommeymentoring.com or on Instagram and Facebook @thethrivingchristianartistYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/mjtommey.  Be sure to check it out!_______________________

In this week's episode, Award winning dancer and choreographer, Vikki Weinberger, discusses her love of teaching and gives tips on pre-school dance education, an area in which she continues to excel.  Are your pre-school classes making you want to pull your hair out?  This episode is for you! Vikki Weinberger has had a lifelong passion for rhythm and dance.  Originally from Livingston NJ, Vikki grew up dancing competitively at her local home studio, while training professionally at New Jersey School of Ballet, and also in NYC at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway.  In 1999, Vikki was awarded a scholarship to Broadway Dance Center, where she trained daily with countless masters in dance. Since that time, Vikki has taught in and around San Diego and Washington DC, where she spent 15 years as an esteemed dance instructor and choreographer. Her work has been presented at The White House, the Kennedy Center, Disney World, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Nigel Lithgow's National Dance Day, the DC Tap Festival, & FOX 5.  For over a decade she was Artistic Director of the award winning pre-professional youth tap company Soles of Steel, faculty member at Joy of Motion Dance Center, and conservatory faculty and choreographer at CityDance School & Conservatory. Vikki finds joy inspiring others through dance, and currently teaches Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Ballet to all ages and levels.For more information on this week's guest, check her out at on InstagramInterested in being a part of our NEW Facebook Group for Teachers?  Check us out online at The Engaged Core Facebook Group 

Ultra Naté. She reps hard for Baltimore, Maryland and is a world renown singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, label owner and promoter. She has released nine studio LPs [1990-2017] and travels the globe performing and spinning live for a variety of audiences. From horse races and the fashion elite to house parties and dance festivals. Concedes Ultra, “I've been writing my own songs since the beginning of my career. This was pivotal in establishing me as an artist with a distinct style all my own. I was one of the first artists in house/dance music signed to a major record deal with Warner Brothers in the UK in 1989 and I have more than 25 years of experience making groundbreaking music - having collaborated with a wide array of artists such as: The Basement Boys, Nellee Hooper, D-Influence, Mood II Swing, Nona Hendryx, Lenny Kravitz, Frankie Kuckles, N'Dea Davenport, DJ Class, NERVO, Tony Moran, StoneBridge, Todd Terry, David Morales, Michele Williams (of Destiny's Child), Boy George, 4 Hero, Deee-lite, Masters at Work, Roger Sanchez, Morgan Page, Chris Willis, Quentin Harris and others!” Ultra Naté has delivered her classics, new tunes and energetic dj sets all over the globe performing everywhere from Amsterdam, Paris, London, Japan, Moscow, Sweden, Dubai, Italy, Brazil, Norway and Spain to residencies in Ibiza and such varied events as Glitterbox, children of the '80's, Greenpeace Festival, Battle Hymn, U.S. National Cherry Blossom Festival to name a few! Her spirited presence has graced the stages of New York's massive Summer Stage in Central Park, Nile Rodgers acclaimed FOLD Festival sharing the stage with the likes of CHIC, Duran Duran, Pharrell and Beck to Lincoln Center's annual Midnight Summer Swing and numerous Pride events around the World. In Ultra's nearly three decades of making music, she has remained a musical chameleon, embracing a variety of sounds. Her sound embraces a variety of genres including house, soul, disco, electro pop, R&B/hiphop and rock. Ultra is honored to be considered an icon of the Dance and LGBTQ communities worldwide. She was recently named one of Billboard Magazine's "Greatest of All Time" *Top Dance Artists (#12) along with having three entries in the industry bible's respective “Greatest Of All Time” *Top 10 Dance Club Songs including the perennial, platinum-selling #1 anthem, “Free.” Ultra's most recent album collaboration, 'Ultra Naté & Quentin Harris as Black Stereo Faith' reached Top 5 on I-Tunes and has spawned the Billboard Top 10 single and video, “I'm Too Sexy (Touch This Skin)” - a spirited alt-funked out cover of Right Said Fred's classic. Ultra Naté, your original 'party girl' keeps bringing the party right back to you.

This year the National Cherry Blossom Festival is turning their #PinkTieParty into an evening of support for DC restaurants. We're asking the community to come together and buy dinner from delicious DC spots like Nina May - Chef Colin McClimans talked about the secret recipe for opening #NinaMayDC in late 2019 and how they're ready to wow guests for the Pink Tie Party! Visit NationalCherryBlossomFestival.org to buy a 'ticket' that gets you a delicious meal from dozens of DC spots including Nina May in Shaw and access to an awesome live show. Kelly + Tommy are hosting the evening's event. Restaurants are offering dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. #RealFunDC From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + 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 Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Born and raised in the DC area, Gabrielle Oliver is a first year MFA Creative Writing Poetry student at the University of Kentucky. She holds bachelor’s degrees from Howard University and Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan. A self-proclaimed linguist, Oliver is most proficient in Japanese – with her experience translating for the State Department, the Embassy of Japan, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC, and for multiple DC-based newspapers – but has also studied American Sign Language (ASL), German, Dutch, Italian, and French. She was the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC’s 2018 Tanaka Green Scholarship recipient for her studies at Kansai Gaidai University, as well as for her diachronic research on the aboriginal Ainu language of Japan. This past summer of 2019, Gabrielle was awarded a writing fellowship with 7x NAACP Image Award-winning poet, Nikki Giovanni. She is currently published in the Spring 2019 issue of A Gathering Together Literary Journal.

When you mention Washington, DC, the first thing people think is “politics.” But DC is so much more than just the federal government – it’s cultural, creative, vibrant and delicious. Think you know DC? Elliott Ferguson, CEO and President of Destination DC joined me in the Industry Night studio to chat about the dramatic changes in the DC landscape and how anyone -- visitor or local -- can take advantage of all the offerings. And you can't discuss what's happening in DC during the springtime, without mentioning the Cherry Blossom Festival. So we did and Meg McGarry of the National Cherry Blossom Festival provided an entire itinerary of ways to enjoy the always spectacular blooms. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Washington DC is beautiful in the spring with more than 3000 cherry trees in bloom, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and more happening. Show notes here: DC Cherry Blossom Festival and Activities Have you been to Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival or any of the other spring events? We dig into the famous blossoms of the Tidal Basin, other places to see cherry blossoms around Washington DC, and some surprising events open to the public.

It’s so important to take make away with your significant other. Away from home, away from work, away from distractions. We recently made such a trip to Washington DC for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and, as always, we learned more about each other and our relationship along the way. Some DC places we recommend… National Cherry Blossom Festival https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ Blossom Kite Festival: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/blossom-kite-festival/ Trump Hotel Benjamin Bar & Lounge: https://www.trumphotels.com/washington-dc/benjamin-bar-and-lounge 1789 Restaurant: https://1789restaurant.com/ Old Ebbitt Grill: https://www.ebbitt.com/ The Occidental: http://www.occidentaldc.com/ M. M. Lafleur Clothing: https://mmlafleur.com/ The National Theatre: https://thenationaldc.com/

Over one million people attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival each year. But the cherry blossom trees, and Japanese culture, were not always embraced in the United States.

Wild, blossoming cherries are native to many diverse lands, from the British Isles and Norway to Morocco and Tunisia. But they’re most associated with Japan, where the sakura is the national flower. These days, though, you’ll find blossoming cherries everywhere, on practically every continent. For that, we must thank a lot of dedicated botanists, who braved world wars and long sea voyages—and endured repeated failures—to spread the sakura around the world. But there’s one naturalist in particular we can thank: Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram. Journalist Naoko Abe joins us on the podcast to share how this English eccentric saved some of Japan’s most iconic cherry blossoms—from the spectacular Great White Cherry to the pink Hokusai—from extinction.Go beyond the episode:Naoko Abe’s The Sakura ObsessionIf you’re in Washington, D.C., check out the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Peak bloom is now expected on April 1!The National Park Service created a map and a list of the cherry blossom varieties in the citySmithsonian’s list of the best places to see cherry blossoms around the worldCherry varieties discussed:Taihaku / Prunus serrulata taihaku / Great white cherrySomei-yoshino / Prunus x yedoensis / Tokyo cherryTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Follow us on Twitter @TheAmScho or on Facebook.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wild, blossoming cherries are native to many diverse lands, from the British Isles and Norway to Morocco and Tunisia. But they’re most associated with Japan, where the sakura is the national flower. These days, though, you’ll find blossoming cherries everywhere, on practically every continent. For that, we must thank a lot of dedicated botanists, who braved world wars and long sea voyages—and endured repeated failures—to spread the sakura around the world. But there’s one naturalist in particular we can thank: Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram. Journalist Naoko Abe joins us on the podcast to share how this English eccentric saved some of Japan’s most iconic cherry blossoms—from the spectacular Great White Cherry to the pink Hokusai—from extinction.Go beyond the episode:Naoko Abe’s The Sakura ObsessionIf you’re in Washington, D.C., check out the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Peak bloom is now expected on April 1!The National Park Service created a map and a list of the cherry blossom varieties in the citySmithsonian’s list of the best places to see cherry blossoms around the worldCherry varieties discussed:Taihaku / Prunus serrulata taihaku / Great white cherrySomei-yoshino / Prunus x yedoensis / Tokyo cherryTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Follow us on Twitter @TheAmScho or on Facebook.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When will the cherry blossoms hit peak bloom? What are the six stages of the cherry blossom process? What does peak bloom even mean? When can I go see the cherry blossoms minus all the tourists? Those are just a few of the questions that Jerry and Blanca have for Michael Litterst from the National Park Service as they talk about this year's National Cherry Blossom Festival. Catch the full scoop on the podcast below and let's get to the Tidal Basin!

When will the cherry blossoms hit peak bloom? What are the six stages of the cherry blossom process? What does peak bloom even mean? When can I go see the cherry blossoms minus all the tourists? Those are just a few of the questions that Jerry and Blanca have for Michael Litterst from the National Park Service as they talk about this year's National Cherry Blossom Festival. Catch the full scoop on the podcast below and let's get to the Tidal Basin!

Description: Every spring people flock to Washington, DC to see the cherry blossoms and participate in the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Danielle speaks with Linda Samuel of KidFriendly DC, a go-to resource for recreation with kids in the Washington, DC-Metro area since 2010. Linda and Danielle share their tips for seeing the cherry blossoms and favorite events. Discussion includes the following:  About KidFriendlyDC.com (2:17) Symbolism of cherry blossoms (4:44) How cherry blossoms came to Washington, DC (5:21) Cherry Blossom Festival (9:19) Cherry Blossom Watch (9:54) SAAM (Smithsonian American Art Museum) Cherry Blossom Celebration (11:24) Blossom Kite Festival (13:03) Cherry Blossom Parade (15:15) Sakura Matsuri street fair (16:37) Anacostia River Festival (18:02) Petalpalooza (18:57) “In Peak Bloom” Digital Art Exhibit at Artechouse (20:26) Transportation (21:42) Library of Congress (24:14) Hirschorn Museum (26:24) National Arboretum (27:08) Tips for Visiting Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin (30:27) Danielle’s cherry blossom tradition (30:50) Cherry Blossom Junior Ranger Activity Book (33:40) Potomac Cruises (34:42) Other places to see Cherry Blossoms (36:10) What Linda does with her family (38:59) Linda’s favorite cherry blossom memory (40:04) Resources: KidFriendly DC Tips for Families Viewing the Cherry Blossoms The Best Activities for Families during the Cherry Blossom Season Bloom Watch Cherry Blossom Festival   Actions Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook   Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is coming up March 20 to April 14, 2019 and in celebration, we're talking with Nora Strumpf: a D.C. local who now works with the non-profit organization. Nora shares her knowledge, her recommendations, and one of the biggest travel fails we've heard yet! For pictures, links and more check out our website at GoneTrippinPodcast.com

Public relations is not only practiced with news releases and press conferences. More than a century ago, Japan delivered a powerful message of friendship with a gift of cherry trees that today continues to speak to millions of spring-time visitors to Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin. With 40 events and a world fixed on the annual arrival of the cherry blooms, the non-profit National Cherry Blossom Festival communications team has its hands full all year long. Krystle Fleetwood and Nora Strumpf are about to watch their hard work come to life, starting with a kick-off media event on March 6th. But they still made time to talk with Robert about handling the PR for one of America’s most treasured springtime routines. Also, Summer reports on three African American PR pioneers who are among those being remembered at the Museum of Public Relations in New York City; Harold Burson recalls covering the Nuremberg war trials in Germany in 1945; the contest for an autographed copy of Burson’s book continues; and Momma Dukes plays the Buzzer Beater (Hint: She’s Jessica’s mother and herself an accomplished PR pro). Links: Abrupt end to Trump-Kim summit prompts sighs of relief, questions about what’s next Why are North and South Korea divided? National Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Blossom song from the Show Tease on social media Amazon: The Business of Persuasion Buzzer Beater Guest: Donna Cahill While Nike is being mocked for Zion Williamson’s shoe blowout, don’t expect long-term damage to brand Why did it take a Lifetime TV series and a hashtag to take down R Kelly? “Hold the date:” Trump announces July Fourth celebration Guest: Krystle Fleetwood Guest: Nora Strumpf Museum of Public Relations Inez Kaiser Ofield Dukes Moss Kendrix Nuremberg War Trial radio scripts written by Harold Burson PR pros must embrace the PESO model

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is the kickoff to spring in Washington, DC. The festival begins on the first official day of spring (March 20th) and runs through mid-April. In this episode of the Trip Hacks DC Podcast, Rob is joined by Nora Strumpf to talk about visiting Washington, DC during cherry blossom season. Nora is the Communications Coordinator for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the not-for-profit organization that organizes the festival in DC each year. She has been with the NCBF since 2015 and is a DC-area native.  Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website.

Maggie O’Neill is an artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur based in Washington, D.C. Her work is inspired by local landscapes and cultural icons, her travels abroad, notable women, and fashion. In 2012, Maggie had the honor of personally delivering a portrait to President Obama, and in 2014 her “DC Uncle Sam” was featured on the front page of The New York Times. She is the co-founder of SWATCHROOM, a full-service design, art and fabrication studio. Through SWATCHROOM, she’s designed notable commercial spaces and private residencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including more than twenty restaurants and the offices for incubator 1776 in Washington, New York, and Dubai. She has also designed custom installation pieces for real estate developers, private commissions, and companies like Twitter and Microsoft. Maggie is a fine artist, best known for her iconic pop impressionistic paintings of iconic Washington, D.C., landmarks and people, like her “Pop Capitol” and “Flynn’s Jefferson Memorial.” She’s been the featured speaker for Creative Mornings DC, a two-time winner of the design category for DC Inno’s “50 on Fire,” named a “Woman of Influence” by Capitol File in 2015, and was named as the 2018 Official Artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. In addition to her work, Maggie is focused on giving back to her community and paying it forward. She is the founder of SUPERFIERCE, a national traveling art exhibit that highlights female artists, benefits local charities and mentors aspiring artists. Proceeds from her artwork have benefited organizations like Research Down Syndrome, Autism Speaks, Habitat for Humanity, DC Central Kitchen, and Project Soar. Additionally, Maggie is active in her local community as a board member of Shaw Main Streets, a commercial revitalization and historic preservation non-profit. Follow her here: instagram.com/maggieoneilldc

Each spring, an abundance of winter-weary locals and tourists flock to our nation's capital, hoping to see the blossoming beauty of the famed Japanese cherry trees. You may know that the original trees were a gift from Japan in 1912 symbolizing international friendship, but you may not know that they are also a testament to one woman's persistence and the value of never giving up on a dream. On this episode of America's National Parks, the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.

This week we wrap up our Retrospective review of Ode to Kirihito by Osamu Tezuka! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “More One Night” by Chito & Yuuri from Girls’ Last Tour, Opening, Introductions, Christmas decorations 00:01:55 - Listener Emails: Comparing manga reading habits to anime viewing habits, the zeitgeist of new media, the convenience of streaming services and digital distribution effecting how anime/manga is consumed 00:20:26 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Seamus talks about his lack of historical knowledge for Ooku: The Inner Chambers 00:26:34 - Darfox about some free samples of Aposimz, Battle Angel Alita: Holy Night and Other Stories, Shibuya Goldfish, and Junji Ito’s Frankenstein 00:37:46 - dakazu is apprehensive about diving into Tsutomu Takahashi’s Nazi story of Neun 00:43:03 - Ningen Karimenchu Tsuzuki continues Taeko Uzuki’s struggles with Schizophrenia and her loving relationship with her elder boyfriend 00:47:34 - News: Kengo Hanazawa throws some shade on Inio Asano in the 2000th issue of Big Comic Spirits 00:52:36 - Members from the Sailor Moon musical in Japan will be performing at the 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC 00:53:46 - Shueisha will be releasing a special issue called Paralympic Jump in association with the Paralympics 00:54:56 - The fans of Karakuri Circus were concerned about the anime adaptation because of the limited episodes but creator Kazuhiro Fujita says it’s about getting the best moments from the series into this adaptation 00:59:54 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip where we read the first volume of three different manga, including: Scum’s Wish by Mengo Yokoyari, Starving Anonymous by Yuu Kuraishi & Kazu Inabe, and The Fable by Katsuhisa Minami 01:01:55 - Main Segment Retrospective Review: Transition Song: “? no Boomerang” by Tomoko Tokugaki from The Three-Eyed One, retrospective review of Ode to Kirihito by Tezuka Osamu, we discuss the fates of the antagonists, talk about all the references to Jesus, interpret Tezuka’s disdain for doctors, praise the reoccurring artistic themes, detest the negative use of mental illness, debate forgiveness vs vengeance, explain the postmortem problems with Urabe, and wonder why the Monmow epidemic was never resolved.(covers chapters 11-20) 01:39:20 - Next Week’s Topic: Scum’s Wish & Starving Anonymous & The Fable, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

We're only starting to feel fall & winter, but the team from the National Cherry Blossom Festival is already in planning mode for the spring! Krystle Fleetwood and Nicole Wright join us to talk about a decorating contest for businesses throughout DC, to celebrate the festival. Tune in for more information!

Diana Mayhew on the National Cherry Blossom Festival ~ ". . .the festival's first and foremost the Washington D.C. springtime celebration that makes Washington the destination to come in Spring, but we always remember the roots and we celebrate the culture of Japan, because that's where it all started." Diana Mayhew - President, National Cherry Blossom Festival A Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town. I have the distinct, wonderful pleasure to talk to an old friend. This is not only the busiest time of the year, but inviting her into the studio right now is like kidnapping Santa Clause at Christmas Eve, but she's here with us for Our Town. Over the past 20 years, she's grown the Cherry Blossom Festival into an internationally recognized extravaganza, generating over 100 million dollars for Our Town. She's usually wearing pink in honor of her role as one of the most important people in the city of the Spring. Please welcome Diana Mayhew, Director of Events at Downtown BID, and President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Diana, welcome to Our Town. Diana Mayhew: Hi, thank you, nice to see you again. A Ockershausen: We go back a long way, long before there were cherry blossoms, there was you. All of the things you have done ... one of the things you are probably too young to know or to remember, but WMAL and WMAL TV, we were involved in the Cherry Blossom Festival up to our necks. A couple of the young people here were just asking me stories about what did we do, and I said, "Well, we used boats then. We televised the parade on Channel 7. We did a lot in radio and our talent was always involved, Harden and Weaver, and Bill Mayhugh, Tom Gauger. We did shows with the Cherry Blossom Festival." But you have put the Cherry Blossom Festival at a new level, Diane. I know that because I've lived through it with you. Diana Mayhew: Oh, thank you. A Ockershausen: How's it been? It's just been such a great experience to know all about what has happened, where they came from, how they started. I mean, the cherry blossom story, I think, is fabulous. How Diana Mayhew Came to Lead National Cherry Blossom Festival Diana Mayhew: My background is hospitality industry here in Washington. A Ockershausen: This is your home town, correct? Diana Mayhew: Yes, I love- A Ockershausen: It's your hometown. Diana Mayhew: I love Washington D.C., I love showcasing it and just really this National Cherry Blossom Festival had the opportunity many years ago when it was run all by volunteers, just 16 years ago, to really get upgraded, to have somebody pay attention to it and not thinking I would be sitting here. I was trying to be a proponent out there for the different groups in Washington to take it under its ... A Ockershausen: It became bigger than anybody thought it would be, Diane, but it was real big at one time and then it went down. I remember going to the dinners and we would bring talent in as an expense. The president of our company then was deeply involved with the convention and visitors bureau, board of trade, which essentially expired. But we'd bring in talent from Hollywood to participate in the festival and the parade, and then it slopped off until you brought it back. Diana Mayhew: Well, thank you. A Ockershausen: Which you did, Diana. Diana Mayhew: It wasn't just me by myself. Obviously it was a vision of several organizations in the city. The Downtown Business Improvement District actually was the one 16 years ago who said, "Let's go ahead and fund an executive director for three years." They donated the salary of an executive director for three years to start it ... getting strong again. There's so many volunteers over the years that have kept this festival together. Back in the days that you know, very, very strong, but if the volunteers sort of went away- A Ockershausen: Changed. Diana Mayhew: If they changed, there's no consistency, and that's what makes it a little weaker than we...

Justin and Alex finish up their look at the ice skating anime "Yuri!!! on ICE" and give some details on a new anime coming to US theaters, "Your Name". They talk about the new trailer that dropped for the Netflix adaptation of "Death Note" and the upcoming adaptation of "Ghost in the Shell." The couple also provide insight on their visit to Washington DC for the National Cherry Blossom Festival last week.

As a nonprofit organization, sponsors are critical to the mission of the National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF). Diana Mayhew, who started off as the Executive Director and became President in 2007, has seen the evolution of sponsorship engagement and activation first hand. This particularly comes into play during anniversary moments, which NCBF celebrated in 2012 and which became a springboard for what […]

Today we’ll go on some remarkable adventures and we’ll review the history of friendship between the United States and Japan. Mary Anne Potts has worked in the adventure travel editorial space for more than eleven years. She started on the editorial staff of National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2001 and has moved up the ranks from there. She has run the magazine’s website and also launched its social media presence. Mary Anne continues to run Adventure as a standalone digital brand for National Geographic and includes her National Geographic Adventure blog which Outdoor Magazine recognized as No. 3 within its Top 10 List of Adventure blogs. Richard Wiese has been called the modern day Indiana Jones. He is a world-class explorer and host of ABC’s new program, Born to Explore. As an explorer and field scientist Richard has traveled to all seven continents. From tagging jaguars in the Yucatan jungles to discovering new life forms on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Richard became the youngest President of The Explorers Club. As a journalist, he has received numerous honors, including an Emmy, a Genesis Award, an Associated Press Folio Award and a Golden Halo Award. Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC, with the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. Next year, Washington, DC will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Tokyo, Japan. To commemorate this milestone, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will be extended to an epic 5-wk spectacular.

Interview with Jennifer Kerns, Beltway Correspondent. Review of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign announcement. Can America trust Hillary? Can she be an authentic advocate for the Middle Class? Also, does Rand Paul have a problem with female reporters? Analysis of recent Rasmussen poll data on illegal immigration, which indicates the American people are strongly at odds with both political establishments. Plus a look at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Highlights from Japanese philosopher Kenko's "Tsurezuregusa: Essays In Idleness" pertaining to the cultural significance of the cherry blossom's "perishability." With music and listener calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’ll go on some remarkable adventures and we’ll review the history of friendship between the United States and Japan. Mary Anne Potts has worked in the adventure travel editorial space for more than eleven years. She started on the editorial staff of National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2001 and has moved up the ranks from there.  She has run the magazine’s website and also launched its social media presence. Mary Anne continues to run Adventure as a standalone digital brand for National Geographic and includes her National Geographic Adventure blog which Outdoor Magazine recognized as No. 3 within its Top 10 List of Adventure blogs. Richard Wiese has been called the modern day Indiana Jones.  He is a world-class explorer and host of ABC’s new program, Born to Explore.  As an explorer and field scientist Richard has traveled to all seven continents.  From tagging jaguars in the Yucatan jungles to discovering new life forms on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Richard became the youngest President of The Explorers Club. As a journalist, he has received numerous honors, including an Emmy, a Genesis Award, an Associated Press Folio Award and a Golden Halo Award.  Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC, with the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan.  Washington, DC is celebrating over 100 years of the gift of cherry trees from Tokyo, Japan. 

Read the full article with photos at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/detail.php?id=217&date=2015-04-05 Otsuka is proud to be the lead supporter of the National Conference of State Societies’ (NCSS) 67th Cherry Blossom Festival events, including their flagship Cherry Blossom Princess Program. Otsuka has pledged its recurring support to the NCSS Cherry Blossom Events for three consecutive years, to demonstrate the company’s commitment to empowering young women to aspire to accomplish their goals and become the leaders of the next generation. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Washington, DC each spring, commemorating the gift of the cherry blossom trees, which symbolizes the friendship between the peoples of the United States and Japan. The cherry trees were first gifted to Washington, DC in 1912 from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo. 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ reciprocal gift of flowering dogwood trees to the people of Japan. For Otsuka, as a Japanese company with operations in the United States, supporting an event that commemorates this enduring friendship is especially appropriate. William M. Christian, the President of NCSS complimented Otsuka, noting, “NCSS is proud to have continuously administered the Cherry Blossom Princess program, including the US Cherry Blossom Queen, since 1948. We are particularly grateful for the support of our chief sponsor, Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals, Inc. With our shared ties to the Japanese culture, Otsuka is a natural partner for the NCSS, and this collaboration portends the continued success of our iconic program of empowering young women and promoting cultural exchange." The Cherry Blossom Princess Program has been held annually since 1948, with the mission of “Aspiring Leadership and Empowering Young Women.” The program offers young women from across the US and around the world the opportunity to participate in community outreach, personal development, educational, leadership, cultural and networking activities. Otsuka’s support to the NCSS’ Cherry Blossom Festival events inspires the many activities for the Princesses, which promote personal growth and foster leadership. Former Cherry Blossom Princesses include US Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, US Senator Shelley Moore Caputo of West Virginia, and Lynda Johnson Robb, the former First Lady of Virginia and daughter of former US President Lyndon B. Johnson. These accomplished women are a testament to the program’s success in encouraging young women to achieve the highest caliber of success.      

Today World Footprints will go on some remarkable adventures and we’ll review the history of friendship between the United States and Japan. Mary Anne Potts started on the editorial staff of National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2001 and has moved up the ranks from there.  She has run the magazine’s website and launched its social media presence to run Adventure as a standalone digital brand for National Geographic. Richard Wiese has been called the modern day Indiana Jones.  He is a world-class explorer and host of ABC’s  Born to Explore.  As an explorer and field scientist Richard has traveled to all seven continents.  From tagging jaguars in the Yucatan jungles to discovering new life forms on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Richard became the youngest President of The Explorers Club. Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC, with the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan.  This year marks the the 101 anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Tokyo, Japan.   

Anime-Bliss Episode 3 opening theme: I KO YA KO {pre-mix} by Shen Zhen, Guangdong Province, China Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/celsi Topic: Anime Clubs An anime club is an organization that meets to discuss, show, and promote anime in a local community setting and can also focus on broadening Japanese cultural understanding.[1] Anime clubs are increasingly found at universities and high schools. Organizers may also utilize public meeting spaces such as a library or a government center. Any anime club attendees identify themselves as otaku. Although the core of anime club attendees are in their twenties, there are generally no age requirements. Adults in their fifties and sixties and teenagers also attend. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime_club Anime club meetings can occur on a weekly or monthly basis. In addition to viewing anime, clubs engage in other activities such as viewing anime music videos, reading manga, karaoke and cosplaying.Many clubs host online forums to further foster community interaction, and feature library to lend books and manga to members. Participants of an anime club often are also involved in volunteering and organization of local anime conventions. Dependent on the scope of the club, activities can also have a broader range, to include playing of table top games such as Shogi, Go, and Mahjong. Outside activities include Saké tasting and visits to cultural events such as National Cherry Blossom Festival or a Kendo demonstration. Example of anime clubs within anime: Genshiken - a manga and anime featuring a college anime club. Otaku no Video - comedy anime spoofing the life and culture of otaku Community center - a common place for anime clubs to meet Mu Epsilon Kappa - a national society of anime clubs in the United States Prominent anime clubs Anime O-Tekku (Georgia Tech since 1995) RIT Anime Club (Since 1990s) Anime Sushi, Orlando's Premiere Anime Club MIT anime club Anime club tips http://www.ehow.com/how_156053_start-anime-club.html http://www.wikihow.com/Run-a-Successful-Anime-Club Anime cons and events Commerical break “Travel” by Tigarah Website: http://www.myspace.com/tigarah First Night Boston December 31, 2009 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA M.E.W. Convention December 31, 2009 - January 2, 2010 Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay Vancouver, WA Ikkicon January 1-3, 2010 Hilton Austin Austin, TX Animé Los Angeles January 8-10, 2010 Los Angeles Airport Marriott Los Angeles, CA Ichibancon January 8-10, 2010 Great Wolf Lodge Concord, NC Sac-Anime January 8-10, 2010 Radisson Hotel Sacramento The Center for Hmong Studies  Presents "The Hmong Global Identities in the 21st Century" The Third International Conference on Hmong Studies To be held on the campus of Concordia University, St. Paul  April 9th - 11th, 2010 For more information or sponsorship opportunity please contact Lee Pao Xiong 651-641-8870 or xiong@csp.edu Tzy Lee Ya 651-603-6337 or ya@csp.edu Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom Sushi Making Class $90 Per Person Sat, 1/30/10 7pm-10pm OR Fri, 2/26/10 7pm-10pm (COUPLES ONLY) OR Sat, 3/27/10 7pm-10pm OR Fri, 4/23/10 7pm-10pm OR Sat, 5/22/10 7pm-10pm OR Fri, 6/25/10 7pm-10pm You will learn how to buy the freshest fish, and how to cut and prepare it properly for all of the dishes we will be making. Learn the creative art of Sushi Making as we design an Asian meal for you and your friends. We will show you how to make traditional Sushi Rice, a variety of Sushi Rolls (Nori), Vegetable Rolls, Varieties of Sushi on Rice (Nigiri), Spicy Sushi Rolls, Sea Eel Rolls, and how to display and serve them decoratively with the Garnishes and Sauces that we will be making. Add some Home Made Pickled Cucumbers, Pickled Ginger, Teriyaki Sauce and Sanbiauzu Sauce to the mix for a flavorful array to dip your delicious Sushi in. We’ll also make authentic Vegetable Tempura with Daishi and Ginger Dipping Sauce and Hot and Sour Soup to balance out your meal. CHEF ERIC will show you how to cut Oranges to finish off your fabulous Sushi experience. Call, e-Mail or Register On-Line 24 Hours a Day Sign up for our Newsletter – we’ll send you Class Listings and Seasonal Recipes! 1 Block East of Overland, Just North of Pico - Convenient Parking Just North on Overland 2366 PELHAM AVENUE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 PHONE: 310-470-2640 - FAX: 310-470-2642 CHEFERIC@CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM WWW.CULINARYCLASSROOM.COM e-mail: podcast@anime-bliss.com Facebook: irafuse(look for indiefaith logo) Myspace: myspace.com/urbanplusgeek