Each summer, Sidney Harman Hall presents ten performances of free Shakespeare at Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park. May 22-June 1, 2008 visitors to the DC metro area can enjoy a stunning and accessible performance of Hamlet under a blanket of stars. To get day-of performance tickets visit the Shakespeare Theater box office at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street, NW) or at the Carter Barron Box Office (16^th Street and Colorado Avenue, NW). Ticket distribution begins at noon and are limited to a maximum of four tickets per person.

Curtains go up at 7:30 p.m. Free parking is available, but limited. In the event of rain, performances will be cancelled.

The Newseum is about to relinquish its title as the new kid on the block. On May 23, 2008, Washington, DC will be getting another new museum called the National Museum of Crime & Punishment. Located in DC’s Chinatown neighborhood (575 7th Street NW) and accessible via metro, the museum is dedicated to the history of crime, forensic science, and crime scene investigation. The National Museum of Crime and Punishment is sure to be a favorite of anyone who has a passion for the legal system or those who simpy enjoy Law & Order. The museum is co-owned by John Morgan, a businessman from Florida and John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted.

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