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Le Magnifique
The circus, so to speak, comes to town, November 1 through 19! Cirque du Soleil will perform Corteo under the "big top"-the Grand Chapiteau, which seats 2,600 spectators-in D.C. on the site of the former Washington Convention Center, now the City Center Parking Lot. The conceptual show is set as a festive parade imagined by a clown, featuring acrobatic stunts, theatrical fun, comedy, and spontaneity, in a mysterious space between Heaven and Earth. Visit www.cirquedusoleil.com for tickets.

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Tickling the Ivories
One of the most highly revered contemporary pianists will visit Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis on November 5. Three-time Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby will deliver a special solo performance on the piano, performing his favorite songs and yours as he will entertain your requests. (410) 263-5544 or www.marylandhall.org.

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All Star Hoops
NBA All Star Gilbert Arenas leads the Washington Wizards on their quest for a third straight playoff appearance. The season begins on the road in Cleveland November 1, but the Wiz return to D.C.'s Verizon Center November 4 vs. Boston Celtics. In all, Washington will play seven home games this month. (410) 547-SEAT or www.nba.com/wizards.

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Give All the Credit To . . .
The Producers for emerging as Broadway's biggest hit play and Tony Award winner. Mel Brooks created a winner when he developed the tongue-in-cheek plot about two play producers who scheme to make a fortune on Broadway by producing a surefire flop. How? Find out November 21-26 at the Warner Theatre in D.C. (410) 547-SEAT or www.warnertheater.com.

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3,260 Miles of Nile
Mystery of the Nile is the newest IMAX film to be shown at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore. From its source in the highlands of Ethiopia to its delta in the Mediterranean Sea, no explorer has been able to navigate the Nile River's entire length in a single expedition-until now. Viewers will feel like they are traveling alongside explorers on their epic adventure down 3,260 miles of river in the world's most remote regions. Continues through the New Year. (410) 685-5225 or www.mdsci.org.

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Tale of Two Cities
The Maritime Republic of Eastport battles the City of Annapolis in the 9th Annual Tug of War on November 4 across the mighty flow of Spa Creek. Teams representing each province take to the rope, drawn across the creek, and tug until a champion has been crowned. The event is divided into multiple heats. Visit www.themre.org for full details.

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A Silver Screen Spectacular
The 4th Annual Annapolis Film Festival will be screened at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and Crown Harbour 9 Theatres (both in Annapolis) November 10-12. The festival promises to screen almost 100 feature films, shorts, documentaries, and animated films. (Pictured: Greg Germann from the feature Self Medicated). (410) 263-2388 or www.annapolisfilmfestival.com.

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A Singles Sensation!
Who are they? On November 9, Annapolis's Most Eligible Singles will be publicly unveiled at the grandest singles party in town-the Annapolis Uptown Singles Party at Loews Hotel, from 6:30-11 p.m. The party will feature dancing, a jazz lounge, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dating games, door prizes, and much more! Click here for a sneak peek at this year's Most Eligible Singles. For tickets to the big event call (410) 267-9390 or click here. Cheers!

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