APRIL 23-26, 2020

Washington, DC

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Join UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies for a weekend of education, history, and the arts in our nation’s capital. This visit to DC is built around music, musical theater, and American history, but of course there’s plenty of free time to visit institutions that hold the most personal interest for you.

It all begins on Thursday evening at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with the National Symphony Orchestra presenting an all-French lineup highlighted by Ravel’s famous Boléro. The concert also includes works by Debussy and Bizet, as well as flamboyant organist Cameron Carpenter performing Poulenc's "Organ Concerto."

On Friday morning you visit the fascinating International Spy Museum in a brand new space just off the National Mall. This engaging museum offers a unique experience that addresses practical, personal, and controversial aspects of this fascinating part of human history. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Friday evening you rejoin the group to attend the heralded 50th anniversary production of the iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar!

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April 23-26, 2020

Saturday is completely unscheduled so that you may visit those places in our capital that hold the most interest for you. Regardless of how you spend your day, your group activities resume that evening with a fun, semi-staged performance of the hit musical from the early 1960s, Bye Bye Birdie. As part of the Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series, which uses casts from Broadway, this will be an exciting evening of high-level theater.

Finally, on Sunday, we turn our educational focus toward our nation’s origin and history as we drive down to Mount Vernon, where we will spend the day learning about the life and times of George Washington. In addition to the fascinating exhibits about George and Martha Washington, this visit will also include a sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River to learn about the history of the original inhabitants of the region, as well as the river’s role in the Civil War and Washington’s business ventures.

Please join us for what is sure to be a fun, educational, and memorable weekend in our nation’s capital.

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ITINERARY

Thursday, april 23Morning- The group flies to Washington, DC, and transfers to One Washington Circle Hotel.

EvEning- Tonight you enjoy one of the world’s great orchestras as the National Symphony Orchestra presents works by Debussy, Poulenc, Bizet, and Ravel at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Friday, april 24Morning- Your day begins with a visit to the fascinating new International Spy Museum, the highly interactive and thought-provoking display of espionage and international intelligence. After visiting the museum, you have the rest of the afternoon to do as you please in our nation’s capital.EvEning- Tonight you return to the Kennedy Center for a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.

saTurday, april 25 Morning /AftErnoon- Today is entirely unscheduled so that you may craft your activities to suit your interests.

EvEning- You rejoin the group tonight for a performance of the hit musical from the early 1960s, Bye Bye Birdie. As part of the Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series, these plays are presented as semi-staged concerts using Broadway actors who may occasionally be seen working with script in hand, creating their character in the energy of the moment! It is sure to be a fascinating evening of outstanding theater.

sunday, april 26 Today we turn our focus to American history as we travel down the Potomac River to Mount Vernon, where we will spend the day exploring this beautiful and informative property until our private coach returns us to the airport for your flight home.

This is going to be a great weekend.

Join us!

April 23-26, 2020

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GENERAL INFORMATION

COST

$1,699 per person based on double occupancy; plus air. Price includes premier seating at all performances, lodging, daily breakfasts, entry fees, and transfers.

Airfare is not included in this package price. Upon receipt of your deposit, our travel agent will contact you to make your flight arrangements, regardless of your point of origin. If you plan to make your own flight arrangements, you must contact us first to confirm space and package availability.

LODGING

You’ll enjoy first-class accommodations at One Washington Circle Hotel, thecirclehotel.com

FOR INFORMATION

Contact – Doug Whittle doug.whittle@wisc.edu 608-263-7787

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