Monday, Nov. 10 Theater - "A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt" 6 and 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. METRO: Metro Center (red, orange and blue lines) INFO: Linda Kenyon depicts the life of one of the United States' most influential first ladies in this one-woman show. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.nationaltheatre.org or call 202-783-3372.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery 11 a.m. WHERE: Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia side of Memorial Bridge METRO: Arlington Cemetery (blue line) INFO: Honor the nation's veterans with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, followed by a memorial service with a military band. The Cemetery gates will open at 8 a.m. and admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 703-607-8000.
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Coming Attractions Trailer Night 7 p.m. WHERE: Landmark's E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. N.W. METRO: Metro Center (red, blue and orange lines) INFO: Take a look at some of the films coming this winter with the D.C. Film Society. Admission is $5 for Film Society members and $8 for non-members. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.dcfilmsociety.org or call 202-452-7672.
Thursday, Nov. 13 Newseum Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Apollo 8 Mission 1:30 p.m. WHERE: The Newseum, Knight TV Studio - third level, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. METRO: Judiciary Square (red line) INFO: The astronauts of Apollo 8 will discuss their experience in a panel discussion hosted by veteran journalist and School of Communication professor Nick Clooney. Admission is included with purchase of a ticket to the Newseum ($18 with student discount). CONTACT: For more information, visit newseum.org or call 888-639-7386.
Friday, Nov. 14 Film Screening - "The Best of 'Mountainfilm' on Tour" 7 p.m. WHERE: The National Geographic Society, Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St. N.W. METRO: Farragut North (red line) INFO: The Telluride Film Festival, a festival specializing in films about the environment, shows highlights from "Mountainfilm." Admission is $20. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com or call 202-857-7700.
Saturday, Nov. 15 Dance - Moving Higher 8 p.m. WHERE: Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. N.E. METRO: Brookland-CUA (red line) INFO: Support dancers from local colleges at this dance festival. Tickets are $22. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.danceplace.org or call 202-269-1600.
