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DC Lieutenant Faces Trial for Warning Proud Boys

Proud Boys leader Henry “Enrique” Tarrio is likely to testify in the trial of former D.C. police lieutenant Shane Lamond, set to begin next week. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Lamond allegedly warned Tarrio of his pending arrest before the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Could RFK Become a Cricket Stadium?

The owner of The Washington Freedom, D.C.’s major league cricket team, is lobbying city officials to build a cricket stadium on the RFK Stadium campus. Right now, the team plays in Morrisville, N.C., and Dallas, and wants to move closer to home. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Related: Mayor Bowser has been laser-focused on bringing the Washington Commanders, not the cricket team, back to RFK Stadium. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Where To Give This Giving Tuesday

It’s Giving Tuesday, the perfect time to invest in your community. If you don’t know where to start, Spur Local vets over 200+ nonprofits based in the DMV doing work of all shapes and sizes. [Spur Local]

Your December Holiday Music Guide

Welcome to another edition of our monthly music feature, where we highlight a local artist and upcoming shows from local acts. The festive spirit is all around the DMV this month, so why not lean into the holiday cheer and highlight the local holiday shows now through the end of the year?

🎙️ Spotlight: National Symphony Orchestra

Background:

One of the greatest parts of living in the nation’s capital is the constant access to world-renowned musical talent. The National Symphony Orchestra is one of these gems and puts on numerous performances in D.C. throughout the year.

Their holiday show lineup this season culminates in a showstopping ensemble of modern pop culture artistry while incorporating classic holiday carols and motifs we all know and love. For example, the Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert at The Anthem on Dec. 4 encourages attendees to don their most festive heinous knitwear and sing along to classic holiday hits.

We spoke with NSO conductors Steven Reineke, Tim Davies, and Lloyd Butler about the upcoming performances and their musical memories attached to the holidays.

“I love getting the orchestra out to the people, rather than having them come to us — although coming to The Kennedy Center is pretty darn cool. We can make the orchestra sound great at The Anthem,” said Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.

‘Tis the season to embrace Yuletide carols being sung by the fire (or at your favorite venue)! See more options below.

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🎟️ Upcoming Local Holiday Shows To See

1. NSO Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert | Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | $25+ | The Anthem
2. NSO Notes of Honor: A Holiday Pops! | Dec. 5 - 7 |Various times | $45 | The Kennedy Center
3. Matt Rogers: The Prince of Christmas Tour | Dec. 6 | 8 p.m. | $45 | 9:30 Club
4. Merry Metal Flashband Showcase | Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. | $20+ | Songbyrd
5. KEM: Home for the Holidays | Dec. 11 - 12 | 8 p.m. | $59+ | The Kennedy Center
6. Celtic Woman White Christmas Symphony Tour | Dec. 13 - 14 | Various Times | $29+ | The Kennedy Center

🎵 Local Music Mentions (Holiday Edition)

9:30 Club + Atlantis’s 23rd Annual Holiday Raffle

Want a chance to win a pair of tickets to every show at the 9:30 Club and The Atlantis next year, while also supporting local organizations, like Martha’s Table, SOME, and D.C. Central Kitchen? The I.M.P. venues’ annual raffle is open now through Dec. 31. You can enter two ways: donate canned goods or gently used clothing at 9:30 Club or make a monetary donation online.

🎧 Your November Local Music Playlist

Check out this Spotify playlist we made, featuring Butler, Davies, and Reineke’s projects, songs from collaborators, and inspirations.

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