A Guide to Spending Thanksgiving in the District

Spending Thanksgiving in Washington? Here are some events going on in the city that you don't want to miss...

MOUNT VERNON BY CANDLELIGHT

Tour the candle-lit home of George Washington and learn about his holiday traditions. Interact with 18th century costume actors, including Mrs. Washington who will hand out her holiday cooking recipes. Sample fresh homemade chocolate prepared over the open fire during the Christmas caroling and the hot apple cider with fresh baked cookies given when you leave. Tours are Friday to Sunday from 5:00-8:30, tickets are $20.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART EXHIBITION

Sixty rare color prints and hand-colored variations by the renowned Edvard Munch are on special display at the National Gallery of Art in an exhibit titled "Master Prints." Admission is free.

JOFFREY BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

A Kennedy Center tradition, this annual performance conceived and directed by Robert Joffrey is set to Tchaikozsky's famous score. Tickets are $29-$150.

Still Hungry on Friday? Keep Eating!

Stuck on campus this week?

On Friday, November 27, Mount Vernon Campus Life will be hosting the 7th annual Post-Thanksgiving Dinner. The event will take place at 6:00 pm at Ames Pub. The dinner is open to the GW community, including students, staff and faculty.

The dinner will include a large selection of traditional Thanksgiving foods. There will be vegetarian options.

The event is free, but advance reservations are needed. Those wanting to attend should apply by Monday, November 23 by sending an e-mail to mvcl@gwu.edu. The e-mail should include your name, e-mail address, and the total number of people planning to attend the dinner.