Holiday Party with a Presentation on Fred Astaire
Friday, December 3, 2010
6:45 to 9:00 PM
Charles Sumner School
1201 Seventeenth St., NW
Washington, DC
Members: Free!
Nonmembers: $10
Featuring: Fred Astaire: Beyond the Clichés
A Presentation by Chris Bamberger
The widely-held image of Fred Astaire in a tuxedo or tails, dancing with Ginger Rogers, was only a part of Astaire’s on-screen persona. In her presentation (through the use of film clips and rare photographs), Chris will talk about the many dimensions of Astaire and present him as an actor and singer as well as a dancer.
About Chris
Chris Bamberger has introduced several Astaire films at the American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, as well as at Harvard University’s Graduate Student Center. She is co-moderator of the international Astaire discussion list and was co-director of Fred Astaire: The Conference at Oxford University in 2008. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, and when not watching movies, dancing, or reading, works as a writer and editor.
Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by November 29th.
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Directions
The Charles Sumner School is a beautifully restored historic building located at 1201 17th St., N.W., next to the National Geographic Explorers Hall.
- Map: from Google Maps, from Yahoo Maps, from MapQuest
- Metro: .25 miles from Farragut North on the Red Line, .35 miles from Farragut West on the Blue and Orange Lines.
- Parking: Some on-street parking is available after 6:30 pm; there are also several public garages in the area.
- Dining: There are a number of restaurants and hotels with bars and restaurants located nearby.
For More Information
For more information or to reserve your spot, e-mail kjarboe@adsw.org or call 703-864-7070.
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Created October 27, 2010; Modified Thursday, October 28, 2010.