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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 contributions, both on and off the field,” as nominated by each team and selected through a fan vote and blue ribbon panel. Jennifer Mullen with Virginia Lottery joins us to share more details on the annual Tommy + Kelly Show teacher tour. Nominate your favorite Northern Virginia teacher today! Links: Bugs in your cocktail: Bugs in Your Cocktail Teacher Tour: Teacher Tour National Down Syndrome Society: National Down Syndrome Society Arlington Teens with Down Syndrome on Times Square Jumbotron: Arlington Teens with Down Syndrome on Times Square Jumbotron 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
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 McCrackin. The prank included many other names, the video has since gone viral with 7 million views and counting. Links: International Pizza Challenge: International Pizza Challenge Andy's Pizza: Andy's Pizza Four Chefs Join Forces For Afghan Fundraiser: Four Chefs Join Forces For Afghan Fundraiser Guy Lives in A Bar for 6 Months: Guy Lives in A Bar for 6 Months School Board Pranks: School Board Pranks 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 Podcast Descriptor for the bottom of the descriptor: 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 Twitter: @CityShopGirl
After a quiet year (and change) DC's music festivals are amp'd up to create the sound of summer. All Things Go and Broccoli City Fest both announced strong line ups within a week of each other. We talked to founders of both fests and found the optimism and excitement for two of DC's signature musical moments is real. Brandon McEachern and Jermon Williams of Broccoli City and Stephen Vallimarescu from All Things Go chat with Tommy McFLY about their October events. Broccoli City Fest Website: bcfestival.com Line Up includes Lil Baby, Snoh Aalegra, Moneybagg Yo, Lucky Daye, Rubi Rose, Justine Skye, Soulection, Moechella and more. All Things Go Website: AllThingsGoFestival.com Line Up includes Charli XCX, Haim, St. Vincent, soccer mommy, girl in red, LAUV and more. 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
Meet husband wife duo Crystal and Tom O'Keefe, they started a podcast about all about Peloton called “The Clip Out". After months of listening to Crystal talk about her Peloton obsession, Tom suggested she start a podcast dedicated to the topic. Every week Crystal and Tom talk to riders, instructors and other luminaries from the "Pelo-verse". It's hour-ish of news, tips, commentary, banter on Peloton and the fitness/wellness industry. They discuss how they got started, how it is going, the stories they cover and how this unique community stays together. Also, what do the executives over at Peloton think about their podcast? 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
Carole Baskin of Tiger King and Dancing With The Stars and Big Cat Rescue fame came to Washington. Her more than a decade advocacy for the "Big Cat Public Safety Act" has a new higher profile and secret weapon in the explosive documentary "The Conservation Game." Baskin is joined by Tim Harrison whose three year investigation and documentary will shock animal lovers across the country. The pair debuted the doc and hit Capitol Hill with the wind at their backs and bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. Baskin and Harrison talk about their goals of Federal legislation that would basically make owning, breeding and profiting off of endangered cats illegal. More on the Conservation Game -- TheConservationGame.com 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
Mystics Players, Tina Charles and Ariel Atkins were both named to the Olympic roster, marking it Charles' third appearance and Atkins' first in the Summer Olympics. Bradley Beal from the Wizards is also heading to Tokyo, and he is the first from this team to be on Team USA. Alligator was trapped and killed in Calvert County, MD last weekend. A father/son team was responsible for the capture of the gator was spotted several times over the past few years. According to WTOP, a recent survey of about 1,000 professionals in the DC area found 27% plan to leave their current employer as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Another 29% expect to leave their current job within the next year, according to the survey. Instacart launched sweepstakes to encourage vaccinations. However, the dropdown menu on the registration page didn't include the District of Columbia in its list of states. According to the CityPaper the issue has since been resolved. Wolf Trap announced more shows to their summer lineup. Newly announced shows include The Avett Brothers, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Michael Franti & Spearhead, A Tribute to Marvin Gaye featuring Raheem DeVaughn and Friends, and ABBA the Concert. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 25. Whitlow's on Wilson in Arlington, VA is closing its doors for good on Saturday, June 26. There are several events planned this week to celebrate its long history and an online auction is open if you want to snag a memento from this watering hole. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Monday, June 21. Someone stole a 3500 pound ceramic pizza oven from local pizza chain Pizza Paradiso in March 2020, thinking the oven was gone for good until it was spotted a few weeks ago in Wheaton, MD. There is a reward if it is found! If you see it, contact the police. Send tips to Pizzeria Paradiso at info@eatyourpizza.com. On Sunday, June 20, for the first time since the 2019 World Series, Gerado Parra aka Baby Shark, is back on the Nationals' roster. He did not disappoint with a double and of course his walk up song “Baby Shark” got the fans excited to return to the chat of the 2019 World Series. Earlier in the year the Nats invited him to Spring Training, and signed him to a minor league deal. Last Night the Foo Fighters opened up Madison Square Garden for a sold out show. Dave Grohl also welcomed fellow DC native Dave Chappelle to the stage to help the band sing Creep. The National Gallery of Art has officially reopened and the 14-foot-tall blue rooster sculpture is now permanently part of the National Gallery's collection, thanks to a donation from the Glenstone Museum. Today Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin and Governor Hogan will introduce the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act in honor of the late Congressman's son who died by Suicide in 2020. The law, which takes effect Thursday, July 1st, directs the Maryland Department of Health to establish an opt-in mental health services phone call program through 2-1-1. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Thursday, June 17. The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to make Juneteenth a national federal holiday, President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law Thursday afternoon. Food Blogger and Influencer, Anela Malik known as @FeedtheMalik, joins us to talk about her new food guide for Black-owned restaurants in the DC area. Captain, the Washington Capitals service dog in training, has been selected for duty. According to Captain's Twitter, “everyone meet retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. MARK, he suffers from PTSD and seizures and from now on i'll be right by his side to help him get through it -- i've been training all my life for this moment !!” Bye bye Cicadas! See you in 2038! Brood X cicada population will die out in the next couple weeks; there could be more dead cicada bodies than live ones as they drop to the ground from the trees. Earlier in the week Mackenzie Scott (Bezos) announced she has given away 2.7 billion to 238 charities. Washingtonian Magazine identified the 38 DC-area charities that received money from this incredible donation. The new word that Gen Z is using - Cheugy! We look to TikTok for the definition and what in the DC area that are considered “Cheugy.” 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Wednesday, June 16. The 2020 Junior World Bull Riding champion is from Prince George's County, MD, the 13-year-old Nicholas Jackson is the first champion from Maryland to hold the title. The National Landing BID is transforming the park at 101 12th Street to include colorful, Instagrammable seating and displays, summer-themed giveaways, and work-from-anywhere essentials like WiFi, standing desks, and special programming there all summer long. Former Washington Football Team Quarterback Alex Smith has put his McLean, VA mansion for sale for 6.7 million. Neighbors include Nationals Pitcher Max Scherzer. Tatte Bakery & Cafe has signed on to fill the space at CityCenterDC where Momofuku restaurant closed in 2020. The Boston-based chain already has 3 locations in Bethesda, West End and Dupont. It's Academic has new sponsors after losing Giant Foods after 54 years, local philanthropist David M. Rubenstein is the show's new title sponsor and Virginia-based MITRE is the Platinum sponsor. Beloved quiz show that features local high school students has been on WRC-4 for over 60 years. National Park Service's Mike Litterst joins us to talk about the plans for the 4th of July fireworks on the National Mall and the best places to view the fireworks. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Tuesday, June 15. Concert venues reopen- MGM National Harbor Theater announced a full lineup through the end of the year, Bruno Mars returns for 2 nights in early August. Wolf Trap also shared the Indigo Girls, Train, Harry Connick, Jr and Straight No Chaser will perform this summer. The new venue, Capital One Hall shared that their opening weekend will host Big Little Town on October 2 and 3. Celebs at Nats Park, native Washingtonian Bill Nye the science guy attended a Nats game over the weekend and read the opening line up. Tonight Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen's CEO, Nate Mook will throw out the ceremonial opening pitch. Olympian Swimmers from Bethesda and Arlington secure their spot. Katie Ledecky, 5 times Olympic medal winner and Torri Huske are headed to Tokyo after winning time trials over the weekend in Omaha. A mini Statue of Liberty will be on display at the French Embassy. Fireworks are returning to DC! The National Park Service will once again host the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall, the 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m. and will launch from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The White House will also be hosting first responders on the South Lawn. Chris Hawkins, who portrays Benny from In the Heights, is from Washington, DC and attended the Duke Ellington School for the Arts. He has been performing on Broadway but was first noticed by Lin Manuel Miranda when Hawkins performed God Bless America at the US Open in 2017. Giveaway Alert: Enter to win up to 25K to spend on DC's Shop Eat Play Stay contest. RealFunDC.com for details and how to enter. Win a dinner for 4 at Carmine's DC - open up the Real Fun DC app to enter. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Monday, June 14. Capital One Music hall is coming to Tysons Corner this fall, and tickets are for sale for its first shows which include comedians John Crist and Taylor Tomlinson and country music artist Clint Black. This 1600 person performance hall is expected to announce opening weekend performers soon. When Bryson learned his puppy was sick with the often deadly parvo virus, he wanted to help. He sat by the side of the road near his home and sold his beloved Pokémon cards. His story went viral and has raised over $23,000. Puppy is doing well and they are donating the rest of the money to other families that need help with costly vet bills. A house in Potomac, MD is for sale well below asking price, rare in this booming housing market. It is due to its dark history. Washington Post writes about trends we can expect now that DC is preparing for a “Hot Vaxxed Summer. ” Bob Ross sunflower maze set to open in Southern Maryland at Golden Petal Farms. Teachers from Sequoia Elementary share what the 2021-22 school might look like. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Capital Pride is being celebrated across Washington this weekend. In a surprise appearance, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff even joined in, participating in the Pride march on Saturday. And they even had their own version of a Pride Brunch, making a surprise stop at Centrolina in CityCenter DC. Chef Amy Brandwein, a pioneer female Chef-owner, and her team aren't just known for standout and award-winning regional Italian cooking and commitment to sustainable ingredients, but also for strengthening and building the community around them. So it probably wasn't unexpected that Vice President dined at Centrolina on Saturday. Having a table right by the powerful couple though was. Our own Tommy McFLY, his husband Chrys and friend DJ Neekola had a front-row, or adjacent, seat to Harris's first visit to Centrolina as Vice President. After the Vice President's team and Secret Service left the restaurant, Chef Amy talked to Tommy about the visit. 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
New company is coming to Northern Virginia! Starkist, the tuna company, is relocating its headquarters from Pittsburgh to Reston, VA in April 2022. On Friday, June 18, the Ceremonial First Pitch will be thrown by U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, the local hero that diverted rioters away from lawmakers during the storming of the Capitol. Georgetown's Crumbs & Whiskers cat cafe is reopening for business; shut down over a year ago, patrons will be able to get a coffee and hang out with some kittens. Capital Pride weekend in DC officially kicks off this weekend with their theme Colorful. Emma Coronel Aispuro, aka the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman pleaded guilty to multiple drug and money laundering charges as part of a plea deal. She has been in detention in Northern Virginia since being picked up at Dulles Airport in February. Simon Godwin, Artistic Director of the DC Shakespeare Company, joins us to share details about the new Britney Spears themed production, Once Upon a One More Time, coming this fall. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
JMU's Women's Softball Team makes it for the first time to the Women's College World Series and advances to the semifinals, falling to Oklahoma. Incredible team and way to go ladies! DC lifts all Covid restrictions and contact tracing starting Friday, June 11. Tonight the Nats will be at full capacity for the first time since the World Series in 2019. Julia Child's Georgetown home is renovated where she worked on Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The current home owner has left a patch exposed in the kitchen of the original paint and plans to protect it behind glass taken from one of the house's original windows. According to the Washingtonian Magazine, the house will go on sale or rent sometime this summer. Cicada stories keep happening, White House reporters traveling to Europe for President Joe Biden's trip were delayed over 6 hours after their chartered plane was infested by cicadas causing engine trouble. D.C.'s beloved “Unicorn Boat” will sail on the Potomac again this year to celebrate Pride Month. How would you party in DC if you had $25K? An incredible contest with the DC Mayor's Office and Restaurant Association of Metro Washington has a way for you to win your dream celebration. RealFunDC.com for more details. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Eighteenth Street Lounge, an iconic DC nightclub that shut its doors in 2020, is planning to reopen in Blagden Alley, which is not on 18th Street, and will maintain its original name. The Georgetown Heritage, the decommissioned boat that used to sit in the C&O Canal in Georgetown is coming back. It received a grant from the District of Columbia for construction of a historically accurate design with modern amenities. This National Park will reopen soon with the boat to be expected to arrive sometime during the summer 2021 for visitors to enjoy! Lynda Carter, a DC area resident for decades, just bought a 15 million dollar condo in Miami. Wonder Woman star will reside in a 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom condo that is over 3000 square feet. No word if she will sell her Potomac, MD home. Cicadas are showing up on the radar. The radar showing shades associated with light rain or snow prompted the National Weather Service to send out a biological signal. Lauryn Ricketts, Metrologist at NBC4 joins us to break it down. Nats Park is reopening this weekend at 100% capacity. Jonathan Stahl, Vice President, Experience and Hospitality at the Washington Nationals joins us to discuss what to expect with the fan experience going forward - hint: includes Happy Hour deals and Rose. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Jeff Bezos will be flying to space on July 20 making him the first billionaire to go to space. The rocket ship made by Bezos' company Blue Origin has passengers to include younger brother, Mark Bezos. The Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a daughter named Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor on June 4, Lilibet is a nickname for Queen Elizabeth and Diana is of course after her late grandmother. LilibetDiana.com is already purchased and there is much speculation of who will be her Godparents. Oprah? Tyler Perry? A photo is yet to be released, known as Lili she will be the 8th inline to the throne. Local DC sports icon Captain Obvious is feeling much better after spending over 2 months in the hospital recovering from Covid. He posted on his Instagram and his family and close friends were able to visit him as he continues to recover in the ICCU. The Nationals had a rough game in Philly on Sunday. The home plate umpire left the game after being hit with a ball to the face and the next inning starting pitcher Austin Voth was also hit in the face and broke his nose. As the game was delayed already twice with injuries, the home plate protective netting collapsed in the 8th, delaying the game yet again until the netting was placed back up. Naomi Osaka's decision to leave the French Open last week was supported by Sweetgreen. Sweetgreen salad company was founded by Georgetown students over a decade ago and recently signed Osaka with an endorsement deal. New restaurants are opening up everywhere. Latest opening is Caruso Grocery on Capitol Hill and DC restaurant Equinox founders Todd and Ellen Gray opened up in Rehoboth Beach their new restaurant Federal Fritter. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
In celebration of Pride Month, the Center for Black Equity announces additional details for its12 Months of Black Pride initiative, including the 2021 DC Black Pride awards. Kenya Hutton joined us to chat about the history of DC Black Pride, how it started a global movement and it’s important work for Black Equity today. Complete details for 12 Months of Black Pride can be found at centerforblackequity.org/12MOBP 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
Celebrating thirty five years of bringing films you-can’t-get-anywhere-else Film Fest DC prepares for what they hope will be their last time hosting a virtual festival. Executive Director Tony Gittens talks about the trend toward comedies in a post-covid work, how theaters can survive and the topics that rose to the top of this year’s festival. Gittens and the team work year round considering more than 300 films for a final slate of movies. Fun Fact: Film Fest DC tickets are $9 to keep the programming accessible and affordable for as many people as possible. Be sure to check out the DC For Reels section of Washington filmmakers. filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm?s=DC4Reel Get tickets and learn more FilmFestDC.org 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
This is something a little different than our usual podcast -- Tommy recently hosted an important conversation with the Lilabean Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer's Executive Director, Nicole Giroux and CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski. Andrew's daughter Francesca passed away from a brain tumor last year at only 9 months old. Nicole, whose daughter Lila was diagnosed with brain cancer almost 12 years ago, and Andrew discuss their daughters' life-changing diagnosis days, as well as what drives them to help fight pediatric brain cancer and advocate for research funding. May was brain cancer awareness month so we thought this was an important time to have this conversation. I am looking forward to hosting the Lilabean Foundation's 10th annual Fall Ball Gala on November 6, 2021. Andrew will also be joining us at the Gala in Maryland. 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
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, today is Friday, May 28. If you are traveling this weekend you are one of 37 million according to AAA. Also happening this weekend a group of volunteers are heading to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to honor the fallen. It all started virtually last year by Capitol Hill staffer Emily Domenech to help those that cannot visit loved ones’ markers. They can submit names for a visit and she will say their names out loud. Whoops, New Era, official cap supplier of Major League Baseball, released a line of “Local Market” caps with city-specific designs for every club that include local shout out like area codes, local landmarks and cuisines. It didn't go over well with fans especially on Twitter as it did not accurately reflect each market and the hats were pulled. The Maryland lottery announced a winner worth $731.1 million sold at Coney Market in Lonaconing, MD. The winners calling themselves the "Power Pack" chose the $546.8 million lump cash sum option and chose to stay anonymous. The world’s first museum dedicated to mermaids opened this spring in the small Maryland town, which is about 10 miles from Ocean City. In other museum news the Smithsonian announced a list of reopening dates for 10 of their museums, with all to be reopened by the end of August. According to the Washington Post there's a new Shakespeare play coming to DC. “ Broadway producers and the Shakespeare Theatre Company have joined forces for the world premiere this fall of an unlikely show: “Once Upon a One More Time,” a fractured fairy-tale musical built around the songbook of Britney Spears” 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Thursday, May 27, 2021. There was a streaker at Nats Park last night during the rain delay. Philly fans throw popcorn at Wizards player Russell Westbrook during last night’s playoff game. The Wizards are 0-2 in the 7 game series and return back to DC to play on Saturday and Monday. Howard University announced on Wednesday that it will be naming its newly established College of Fine Arts after notable alumni Chadwick Boseman. The Drake coming to DC debate continues - his music producer DJ Prince will be at the Main Event on June 4th in Columbia, MD with his new MixTape, will Drake attend? Washingtonian interviews five DC-area bartenders on what everyone will be sipping this summer. Trendy cocktails include Coconut Hard Seltzer and Mezcal Margaritas. Cicada eating time! Tommy McFly to serve up cicadas to meteorologist Doug Kammerer live on NBC 4 beginning at 4pm. Tommy has help from Chef Xavier Deshayes, Executive Chef for the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Kennedy Center Honor recipients at the 43rd annual national celebration of the arts are: multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez; country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke. It will air on CBS on June 6. Chouquette Chocolates in Maryland has decided to capitalize on the cicada invasion by serving them up as a chocolatey treat and "it's really like a chocolate covered potato chip". And the Capital Weather gang at the Washington Post wrote an article about Cicada pee. “Their pee is like watery tree sap, so it’s wise to wear a hat when walking in the woods this month. But it’s harmless, just like the cicadas that squirt it out.” Max Scherzer doesn’t let Georgetown University’s graduation at Nats Park stop him from his routine of practicing on the field. Sean Doolittle returned to Nationals Park for the first time since signing with the Cincinnati Reds last offseason. He received a standing ovation from the crowd as well as a video tribute on the scoreboard prior to Tuesday’s game. Rolling to Remember is back and scheduled for Sunday, May 30, expect road closures and parking restrictions for the annual event that brings thousands of motorcycles into the District to bring awareness to veterans missing in action and veteran suicide crisis in America. We remember Senator John Warner and his legacy in Virginia as Senator for 30 years and service to this country. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was one of five World War II veterans serving in the Senate at the time of his retirement in 2008. He was beloved for his work on both sides of the aisle. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Tuesday, May 25 and is the anniversary of the death of George Floyd. We reflect on the change that has happened all around the country and the work that still needs to get done. 30 States have passed some sort of police reform and Floyd’s family is heading to DC to meet with President Biden to push for federal reform. As reopening continues to roll out, Politico announced that they don’t want their employees to experience FOMO and “current remote work status will continue through Labor Day.” On the heels of the first summer like weather weekend, people all around the country are proving that they will enjoy this summer….just hoping everyone is responsible and kind! Fairfax City Restaurant week has started and many restaurants are AAPI. There is a selection of 3 course single, couple and family meals. There is a new song about the Cicada invasion by MC Bugg-Z otherwise known as Andy Lima, a trained entomologist whose day job is working at the Fairfax County Health Department’s Disease Carrying Insect Program. Two awesome moms made headlines over the weekend. P!nk and her 9 year old daughter Willow performed their song “Cover Me In Sunshine” together on Sunday night at the BBMas while suspended and twirling. 2008 Olympic silver medalist Chellsie Memmel came out of retirement to compete at her first gymnastics meet in 9 years. At age 32 and a mom of two,started practicing to get back into shape after the birth of her second child. Barry Gutin, Principal and Co-Founder, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar joins us to share the new incentives to bolster their employees’ earnings and incentive for new employees. Includes welcome bonuses totaling $250 and the opportunity to make thousands more in $600 bonuses for each new recruit referred. The company is also offering the option to receive bonuses in the form of cryptocurrency and a tuition reimbursement program for completion of a personal finance course at the UDC Community College. Additional perks include free Spanish/English as second language lessons, job and social skills training program, free shift meals. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
More reasons to watch SVU. 11-year-old used 'SVU' technique to fight off kidnapper. After a struggle, the man flees in the white vehicle, but a clue that Alyssa learned from 'SVU' helped the cops track him down. TMZ is reporting that Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder was seen in LA touring another stadium for inspiration for a new home for his team. Continued to say that he plans to have it done by 2027. Blake Shelton's Friends and Heroes Tour returns this summer with a 17-date run. The new tour will begin in Omaha, Nebraska and will close on Oct. 2 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Shelton to visit 16 cities with and only in DC a two-night residency at the Anthem. Shelton will be joined by Lindsay Ell, with special appearances by Martina McBride, Tracy Byrd and Trace Adkins. Kathy Hollinger from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) joins with an announcement of the 39th Annual RAMMY Awards will return as an in-person event on Sunday, September 19, 2021. New this year, the awards will pivot once again to honor the industry for the extraordinary ways in which its operators, distributors and suppliers, and industry partners were innovative, rethinking operations and navigating recent challenges in creative ways. 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 Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Today is Friday, May 21 and we have some Real.Fun.DC. headlines. Every single DC sports team that is in season is playing on Sunday, May 23. Wizards clinched their playoff spot against the 76ers and will play in Philly at 1 pm. Nats play Orioles in a 1:00 game, DC United is also home with a 7 pm start as well as the Caps in their playoff game 5 against the Bruins at 7pm. Finally the Mystics are in Texas with a 1 pm game. Rumors that Drake would be in Columbia Heights at 14th Street and Kenyon Street filming a music video for a Nicki Minaj song he’s featured on called “Seeing Green” after a flyer claiming to be from Warner Records circulated social media. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia will be the first group of students to launch a liquid-fueled rocket to space. The plan is to launch another rocket up 5000 feet by 2022 and hope to reach space by 2025. Harry and Meghan are making some headlines, again. Today Harry launches his docuseries “The Me You Can’t See” with pal Oprah Winfry on Apple +. Earlier in the week the Archewell Foundation announced in their ongoing partnership with Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen will establish their latest community relief center in Mumbai, India. It is Bike to Work today and our friends in National Landing are promoting a fun safe environment along Route 1. 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
Smithsonian Museums are reopening on Friday, May 21, including the National Museum of American History, National Museum of the American Indian and National Zoo. Visitors will need to obtain a free timed-entry pass for each location. As things start to re-open Mimi Montgomery from the Washingtonian Magazine coins the term, “Cov-Rage—the possible belligerence and frustration that comes with releasing a bunch of raw-nerved, on-edge bodies back into the wild.” U.S. News & World Report list of ‘Best Weekend Getaways in the South,' Washington D.C. took the eighth spot and Ocean City, Maryland came in at number 18. Beats out Nashville. South Padre Island and Baltimore. Where were you 17 years ago when the Brood X Cicadas last made their appearance? How you can get the ultimate DC selfie. 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
Today is Wednesday, May 19 and we have some Real.Fun.DC. headlines. The Cicadas are here and they have a tough journey to get to the top of the trees so they can reach their ultimate goal - to find a mate. Temperatures around the country are expected to reach the high 70s-to-high 80s this week, which should bring out the pesky insects in droves. The DC area gets a suffragist memorial called Turning Point located at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton,Virginia. It is the first and only national memorial dedicated to telling the complete story of the women’s suffrage movement in America, honoring the 5 million women of every state, creed, and race who for the right to vote for more than 70 years. Wine making is happening in space, a group of California winemakers has launched a supply of grape juice into space to determine whether it will ferment into wine without the benefit of gravity. The grape juice, from Lodi's Michael David Winery, was sent to the International Space Station via an unmanned vessel back in February after the company's Jeff Farthing submitted a request to conduct the experiment. The Capitals 2021 Playoffs have Panda-monium. There is a limited-edition merchandise featuring the National Zoo’s giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji and hockey sticks in honor of the Capitals Stanley Cup Playoff Run. T-shirts, hats and masks are available in the collection. Wizards come back to DC tomorrow for another playoff game against the Pacers and they fell to the Celtics last night in Boston. Winner of Thursday’s game plays the number 1 seed - 76ers in Philly. The Marine Corps Marathon Organization announced that the 2021 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend will be held live and in-person this October 29 – 31 in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital. The 2021 MCM Weekend includes the live 46th MCM, MCM50K and MCM10K on Sunday, October 31, with all three events being offered as virtual options as well between October 1 and November 11. 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
Look out Taylor Swift and Lorde, Zoe August has been writing songs and recording during the pandemic. The 16 year old singer, songwriter and musician joined Tommy McFLY for a chat about her new EP and performs her song “Where Happiness Hides.” 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
Today is Tuesday, May 18 and we have some Real.Fun.DC. headlines to share from the updated mask mandates to the 2 DC sports teams that are in the playoffs. Also Tommy goes down a rabbit hole on the decline in lesbian bars. Caps fall to Boston last night in overtime, 4-3 tying up the series 1-1 and they head to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday. Wizards are also in the playoffs and face off the Celtics tonight. And because we love the Nats, they play the Boston Red Sox but not until the home closer on October 3. Broadway is coming back to DC! National Theatre announced their Broadway series kicking off in December of 2021 and it includes Pretty Woman: The Musical, Come From Away, and Rent. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority concluded that the Amazon “Helix,” exceeds Federal Aviation Administration height standards near Reagan National Airport. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that vaccinated people in DC no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors, in accordance with CDC guidelines. With the exception that if businesses have signage requiring you to wear a mask, you must comply and wear one, regardless of vaccination status. Lafayette Park by the White House re-opened last week, and there is another French guy statute - his name is Rochambeau. We learn about his role in American history. There has been a steady decline of lesbian bars, in the late 1980s, an estimated 200 lesbian bars existed in the United States. By 2019, researchers believed only 15 remain. The Lesbian Bar Project has been supporting and bringing awareness to this decline. DC does have a lesbian bar in Adams Morgan called a League of Their Own. 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
Local band Shaed, releasing new music with their new album High Dive. It’s Great! You’ll Love It! Top tracks we love “Part Time Psycho” “Osaka” and “Dizzy” 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
Today is Friday, May 14 and we have some good news to share. From updated mask guidelines from the CDC to the reopening of many iconic museums around the DC area. Real.Fun.DC. headlines: Chick-fil-A said it would be limiting the number of sauces it provides with each order. Chick-fil-A said, "Due to industry-wide supply chain disruptions, some Chick-fil-A restaurants are experiencing a shortage of select items, like sauces. We are actively working to make adjustments to solve this issue quickly and apologize to our Guests for any inconvenience.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated can forgo their masks and social distancing in many indoor situations. The DMV area is waiting for guidelines from state and counties for how that affects activities. "Today, CDC is updating our guidance for fully vaccinated people," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Thursday at a White House COVID-19 briefing. "Anyone who is fully vaccinated, can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing. If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic." Angelina Jolie Movie Comes Out today “ Those Who Wish Me Dead” in theaters (is anyone going to a theater) and on HBO Max. Local band Shaed, releasing new music with their new album High Dive. There is a Friends reunion happening and a tease video was released on Thursday, May 13. It will air on May 27th on HBO Max. Special guests include : Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, BTS, Tom Selleck, David Beckham and more. Friends went off the air in 2004. After The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service extended the tax deadline by one month back in March, the last day to file your taxes is on Monday, May 17. The average tax refund this year is almost $3,000 and 40 million taxpayers have yet to file. The National Cathedral will reopen its doors to the public on Friday, May 14. Tours and Sunday services are still closed, but members of the public can purchase tickets to view their new art installation “Les Colombes” (The Doves) starting Friday night. A few of the Smithsonian museums also begin reopening including the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 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
Today is Wednesday, May 13, from football to Amazon's new HQ2 renderings here are the Real.Fun.DC headlines. NFL released their schedule for the 2021-22 season and the Washington Football’s schedule includes a matchup with the reigning Super Bowl champions, Tampa Bay and 3 prime time games. Ellen DeGeneres has decided her show’s 19th season will be the last. She informed her staff May 11 and will sit down with her daytime predecessor Oprah Winfrey to discuss on Ellen‘s May 13 show. Now the question is who will replace her? Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 inductees on Wednesday, May 12. To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Nominees are Virginia’s own Dave Grohl, Jay Z, Go-Go, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, and Tina Turner. The Washington Capitals are getting ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and will distribute to fans “Playoff Pump Up Packs” filled with swag today at Capital One Arena from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Amazon released new plans for its proposed second phase of construction at its HQ2 site in Arlington. This second phase on the PenPlace campus depicts a “Forest Plaza,” which will be located at the base of the Helix, where there will be “forest rooms for communal gatherings” and “a cascading water feature that creates a cooling microclimate for all to enjoy.” 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
Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm said on Tuesday that the Colonial pipeline would be ready to resume operations by the end of Wednesday and that there was no need for concern or panic buying. Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin on Saturday in DC, Caps take on the Bruins with 25% stadium capacity and Mayor Bowser announces full capacity starting on June 11. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has announced a multi-year global partnership with Procter & Gamble will focus on gender equality, more inclusive online spaces and resilience and impact through sport. Elon Musk drew 7.3 million viewers as host of "Saturday Night Live," making it the season's third most-watched episode, behind the ones hosted by Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, AP reports from Nielsen data. Capitol Hill restaurant Little Pearl is closing during Brood X Cicada invasion just happens to coincide with renovations. “We are closing…in order to renovate, clean, reorganize, up-train, and get all our affairs in order as the pandemic caused so many disruptions,” Silverman tells Washingtonian via email. Partnership For Healthier America Summit is happening today with a focus to help children around the country eat healthier hosted by former first lady Michelle Obama and her friend Waffle and Mochi along with Tommy McFly. 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
Jose Andrés is giving out $50 gift cards with proof of vaccination to his restaurants. National's analyst F.P. Santangelo was suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations, The Athletic broke the story on Saturday. Ovechkin and his wife invest in the DC women's professional soccer club Washington Spirit. DC area native Dave Grohl promotes his new show from "Cradle to Grave" and his gratitude to teachers. Poet Maya Angelou and astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, are the first women who'll appear on a series of quarters to be issued by the U.S. Mint beginning in January. Melinda Gates had discussed divorce with lawyers s since at least 2019 according to the Wall Street Journal and a source of her concern was her husband's dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. 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
It is Monday, May 10, we have 5 things that are real fun happening around the DC area and beyond. Out of this world wine Ocean City, Maryland is in court over a topless ban Virginia sets a timeline to lift their restrictions A 1 in 30 million lobster is found at Red Lobster Shot and a Beer event at the Kennedy Center 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
"Could you F***ing imagine, that's your life? Putting everyone ahead of you to make sure they go on to achieve their dreams!" Teachers have a special place in Dave Grohl's heart. Foo Fighters front man and General DC Icon caught up with Tommy McFLY about his new show "From Cradle To Stage" on Paramount+. Grohl and his mom Virginia, a public school teacher from Virginia, traveled the country talking to other music stars and their moms in a wonderfully fun and captivating docu-series. Dave shared his unwavering love for public school teachers, playing the White House, growing up in Springfield, VA and the "DC Jam" music festival that was slated for FedEx Field in Prince George's County. 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
DC event and wedding planners are outraged at the new Covid restrictions from Mayor Bowser. Bowser issued on April 26 and effective May 1, guests at weddings and other one-time events like graduation parties must remain seated and socially distanced from one another or other household groups. “Standing and dancing receptions are not allowed,” the order states. Covid restrictions in neighboring jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia are much looser. 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 Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: @CityShopGirl Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis
Traveling for Mother’s Day Weekend to New York to go to a Yankees game. Entry is tough besides a ticket, guests need to present proof from a healthcare provider of a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the day of the game you are attending or proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within six (6) hours of the scheduled start time of the game you are attending along with an appropriate ID matching the name on the COVID-19 test result. 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 Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: @CityShopGirl Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced anyone over the age of 21 who receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Kennedy Center's outdoor space known as the Reach on Thursday, May 7 from 4-8 p.m. will receive a free beer courtesy of Solace Brewing Co. No appointments are necessary. This comes after several states around the country are offering incentives for vaccinations. In nearby Maryland and West Virginia they are offer $100 incentives. 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
You can now reserve a time to enter the National Cathedral. Immerse yourself in Michael Pendry’s “Les Colombes” (the Doves), an art installation symbolizing hope and the Holy Spirit. In this exhibit experience, walk beneath a cascading column of 2,000 origami doves and watch as the rainbow light from the Cathedral’s stained glass elevates folded paper into something transcendent. Tickets available at Cathedral.org. 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
Zoë Roth aka Disaster Girl meme sells imagine as an NFT for nearly $500,000. Background on the meme In 2005, when Roth was 4 years old, her family went to look at a house on fire that firefighters had intentionally set as a controlled fire. When her father, asked her to smile Roth flashed a devilish smile with the fire in the background. Now, after more than a decade of having her image endlessly repurposed she has sold the original copy of her meme as a non fungible token or NFT, for nearly half a million dollars. 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
Nine members of Washington’s 2018 Stanley Cup team remain with the club: Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Lars Eller, Michal Kempny, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, T.J. Oshie, Alex Ovechkin andTom Wilson. Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara (Bruins 2011), 44, can become the seventh player in NHL history to appear in a playoff game at age 44. 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
We are kicking off national Drinking Water Week with WSSC Water's, Kelly Caplan. This week recognizes the vital role tap water plays in our daily lives, WSSC Water is teaming up with restaurants in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties to spread awareness of the Water Fund and support local businesses. The Salvation Army, the WSSC Water Fund helps residential customers in financial need pay their water/sewer bills. Since the pandemic began, 3,298 individuals (1000 households) have received $441,000 in assistance from the Water Fund. 100 percent of all donations go directly to those in need. Customers can make multiple requests for assistance with water/sewer bills, up to $500 per year. Make a tax-deductible donation at wsscwater.com/donate or to request assistance, go to wsscwater.com/waterfund. 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
Come eye-to-eye with some of the terrifying, whimsical and awesome gargoyles and grotesques of Washington National Cathedral. Who knew a Hippie, a corrupted politician and a certain Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader were all part of this iconic landmark. This virtual exploration is led by Cathedral Docent Andrew Martin, who has been leading gargoyle tours and tower climbs at the Cathedral for over ten years. 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
Superstars will be a part of the upcoming "VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World." Jennifer Lopez, H.E.R., J. Balvin, and the Foo Fighters are just a few artists who will take part. Selena Gomez will host. According to the concert organizers Global Citizen, "VAX LIVE aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere." The event will also serve as a fundraising event encouraging businesses and philanthropists to donate "dollars for doses" of the COVID vaccine. The concert will happen on May 8th at 8:00 pm Eastern. You'll be able to see it on multiple television networks and streaming platforms. 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
Superstars will be a part of the upcoming "VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World." Jennifer Lopez, H.E.R., J. Balvin, and the Foo Fighters are just a few artists who will take part. Selena Gomez will host. According to the concert organizers Global Citizen, "VAX LIVE aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere." The event will also serve as a fundraising event encouraging businesses and philanthropists to donate "dollars for doses" of the COVID vaccine. The concert will happen on May 8th at 8:00 pm Eastern. You'll be able to see it on multiple television networks and streaming platforms. 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
Monte Durham of Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta has opened a dynamic beauty HQ in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Salon Monte opened up in late 2020 and despite the crushing troubles of a pandemic Durham is upbeat, thriving and anti-lounge wear. Tommy and Monte's conversation goes from the dangers of doing your own color, to tips for the perfect micro wedding, his work as a hospice angel, why the fire department came to Salon Monte pre-opening and a love for Alexandria. 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
Tommy's husband basically won an Oscar last night, Glen Close brought her EU (Experience Unlimited) DMV GoGo Knowledge, Yuh-Jung Youn stole our hearts, Nomadland wins big, Anthony's upset, Soul's night. 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
After a little time off to recuperate Kelly Collis is back to tell her vaccine story. She got the second dose of Pfizer on Wednesday. Apparently Tommy got his first shot all wrong? #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
To benefit the WSSC Water Fund and in celebration of national Drinking Water Week you can win a $100 gift card from your favorite local restaurants like Henry’s Soul Café, Cielo Rojo, Founding Farmers and Franklins Brewery. In collaboration with The Salvation Army, the Water Fund helps residential WSSC Water customers in financial need pay their water/sewer bills. Enter before 5/8/2021 RealFunDc.com/waterfund 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
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