Festivals & Sports

By Erik Bojnansky 

What do Winter Party and the Dolphins have in common?

Answer: They are both listed in the Reason for Season’s Sports/Outdoors & Festivals sub-section, chapter thingy.

There’s a logic to our madness. For one thing, many festivals listed in this issue fit better into some of the other sub-section, chapter thingies — leaving few festivals, fairs and shows for this one. For another: Attending any festival, fair and show is an athletic event. You have to get there despite traffic. You have to stand in line. You have to walk around. You have to deal with members of your family or entourage saying, “I wanna go here” or “I wanna go there” or “I don’t know where to go. Got any ideas? No that’s stupid” or “I wanna divorce” or “I hate you, Daddy!” or “I hate you, Mommy!” or (for club-like festivals) “Why did I take the blue pill with Jack Daniels?” This can be as stressful as running any marathon or doing any 5K walk.

Here are a few examples of what we can look forward to, festival and sports-wise, here in South Florida.

Miami Dolphin home games. To quote sportswriter Hugo Guzman of realfootball365.com: “Nick Saban’s squad has repeatedly found imaginative ways to squander leads and sabotage comeback bids.” And the best way to see our home team lose in creative methods is to witness it live — that means buying tickets and driving over to Dolphins Stadium. Who knows? Maybe when you go over there the Dolphins will be creatively blocked and actually win a football game.

The Super Bowl. If the Dolphins make the Super Bowl this year it will reveal that the End Times are coming. Fortunately for South Florida’s tourism industry, the Super Bowl XLI is scheduled to come to Dolphins Stadium this February regardless.

The FedEx Orange Bowl. Scientists have proved that watching musclebound young male adults fling themselves against each other while wearing padding and chasing after a malformed leather-skinned “ball” is good for recovering from New Year’s Eve hangovers. As this year’s Orange Bowl event is slated for Jan. 2, it must be one heck of a hangover. Will the teams of FIU and UM make it this year? And if so, will there be a “rematch,” if ya know what we mean? We can only hope.

Sony Ericsson Open. The real fun is watching the rowdy individuals from all over the world root in their various native tongues for their favorite athlete. Oh and watching the tennis players chase around a small ball with fly-swatter-like devices commonly known as “tennis rackets” isn’t bad either.

Florida Marlins home games. As far as we know, the Florida Marlins will still be playing at Dolphins Stadium in April. And if, by some freak of chance, our baseball team wins the World Series, it will surely rejuvenate the eternal drive to get the government to pay for building another stadium somewhere in Miami-Dade — perhaps near the Everglades.

Miami Heat home games. The Mavericks learned the hard way (via losing the NBA championship to us) last year that Heat fans are prepared to use David Hasselhoff as a weapon when necessary.

The Miami International Boat Show. As per tradition, Miami Beach’s roads are clogged with tens of thousands of boat enthusiasts whom we affectionately call boat people and who drive in rented vehicles so they can gaze at boats and stuff. Great for the economy!

The King Mango Strut. Enter a parallel universe of political satire as interpreted by Coconut Grovers, Libertarians and Key West exiles.

The Winter Party. What better way for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation to raise funds than with a weeklong circuit party?

Plus: The Gun and Knife Show, Supercon, a 5K run, trips through the Everglades, the Dachshund Winterfest, Panther hockey games, body building championships, bike rides. antique shows, NASCAR, the Dade County Youth Fair, wine festivals, the rodeo. Sure, it may seem a bit disjointed at first — dreamlike really, where things that seemingly don’t go together somehow weave a common thread in your subconscious. But we like it — it sings.

 

II  VENUES  II

  • AAA: American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami. 786-777-1250.

  • BAC: BankAtlantic Center, 2555 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-8000, www.bankatlanticcenter.com.

  • BUC: BankUnited Center, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, 305-284-8244,

  • www.bankunitedcenter.com .

  • DS: Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Gardens. 888-FINS-TIX.

  • FEC: Fair Expo Center, 10901 SW 24th St., Miami, 305-223-7060, www.faireexpo.com.

  • MBCC: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach. 305-673-7311.

  • PA: FIU Pharmed Arena, 11200 SW Eighth St., Miami, 305-348-2000, www.fiusports.com.

 

II  NOVEMBER  II

THURSDAY 2

  • Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:30 p.m., BAC

FRIDAY 3

  • Ribfest Barbecue Festival, 11 a.m., through Nov. 5, Homestead Air Reserve Park, SW 268th Street & SW 122nd Avenue, 305-755-7800.

  • Florida Supercon, comic book, sci-fi and anime convention opens 6 p.m. today, 11 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, at the Hollywood Beach Resort (Ramada), 101 N. Ocean Drive (Hollywood Boulevard & Ocean Drive), Hollywood, 954-882-2950.

  • FIU vs. Florida Atlantic, volleyball, 7 p.m. PA.

  • Miami Heat vs. New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 4

  • Victor Bean's Southern Classic Gun & Knife Show, Sat. 9 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m., through Nov. 5, FEC.

  • Historic Garden Tour of the Redlands, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, 305-247-5727, www.fruitandspicepark.org. 

  • Collins Avenue Walking Tour, advance reservation required from Art Deco Welcome Center, 10:45 a.m., Art Deco Welcome Center, Ocean Drive and Tenth Street, Miami Beach. 305-672-2014.

  • National Parks America Tour, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Everglades National Park, Flamingo District (one hour drive from park entrance). 305-242-7752, www.nps.gov/ever.

  • “All Things Tomato” workshop, 10 a.m., Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-7256, ext. 206.

  • Mayfair Famer’s Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every Saturday through June, on the Promenade at the Shoppes at Mayfair, 2911 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. 305-444-7270.

  • Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech, football, 8 p.m., Orange Bowl, 1501 NW Third St., Miami. 305-341-4796.

SUNDAY 5

  • Josh’s Organic Garden Green Market, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., ongoing on Sundays, Harrison Street and the Broadwalk, Hollywood. 954-456-3276.

  • Dream Car Classic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. Ongoing, first Sundays through May. 954-921-3016.

MONDAY 6

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. Northwood, 7:30 p.m. BUC.

  • Music & Dancing Under the Stars, 7:30-9 p.m., Ongoing, Mondays through Wednesdays, year-round, Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnson Street, Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

TUESDAY 7

  • Miami Heat vs. Seattle SuperSonics, 7:30 p.m., AAA

THURSDAY 9

  • Miami Beach Sport & Fitness Festival, through Nov. 12, Lummus Park, between Seventh and Ninth streets, Miami Beach, www.fitnessfestival.com. FRIDAY 10

  • NPC Body Building Championships, 9 a.m. through Nov. 11, Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300, www.gleasontheater.com.

  • FIU vs. Troy, volleyball. 7 p.m. PA.

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia. 7 p.m. BUC.

  • Broadwalk Friday Fest Cultural Concert Series, 7-10 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnson Street, Hollywood. Ongoing, repeats Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 8, Dec. 22. 954-924-2980 

SATURDAY 11

  • Miami International Wine Fair, noon today and tomorrow, Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-777-2255, www.miamiwinefair.com.

  • Lincoln Road Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., MDPL Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 305-672-2014, www.mdpl.org.

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. FIU Golden Panthers, 7:30 p.m., BUC.

  • Speedfest II, 2 p.m., Homestead Sports Complex, 1601 SE 28th Ave., Homestead. 305-230-1510.

  • FIU Golden Panthers Football vs. Louisiana Monroe Tribe College Football, 7 p.m., FIU Community Stadium, 11310 SW 17th St., Miami. 305-348-4263.

SUNDAY 12

  • Miami Book Fair International, congress of authors opens today and runs through Nov. 19, Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-237-3000, www.miamibookfair.com.

  • FIU Golden Panthers Volleyball vs. S. Alabama Jaguars, 1 p.m. PA.

  • Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m. DS.

  • 11th Annual Aventura Founders Day Celebration, noon, Founders Park, 3105 NE 190th St., Aventura. 305-466-8910.

  • Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m., AAA

MONDAY 13

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee Panthers, 7 p.m. BUC.

  • Florida Panthers Hockey vs. Washington Capitals, 7:30 p.m. BAC.

TUESDAY 14

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. Alcorn State Braves, 7:30 p.m. BUC.

  • Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets, 7:30 p.m., AAA

FRIDAY 17

  • Miami Book Fair International, street fair opens today and runs through Nov. 19, Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-237-3000, www.miamibookfair.com.

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Ford 200, 8 p.m., Homestead Miami Speedway. 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead. 305-230-5000.

  • Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m., AAA

  • Smart Growth Bus Tour, 8:30-4 p.m., leaves from Trinity Cathedral, North Bayshore Drive at Northeast 15th Street, Miami. 305-532-7227.

SATURDAY 18

  • NASCAR 2 Day: Busch Ford 300 & Nextel Ford 400 Championship Finale, 6 p.m., Homestead Miami Speedway. 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead. 305-230-5000.

  • FIU Golden Panthers Football vs. University of Louisiana-Lafayette, 6 p.m. FIU Community Stadium, 11310 SW 17th St., Miami. 305-348-4263.

SUNDAY 19

  • Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. DS.

  • NASCAR Nextel Cup Series: Ford 400 Championship Finale, 2:30 p.m., Homestead Miami Speedway. 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead. 305-230-5000.

  • Antiques & Collectibles Outdoor Market, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., every third Sunday through April 15, 20th Avenue at Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood. 954-921-3016 x19

THURSDAY 23

  • Turkey Trot 5K/10K, 7:30 a.m., Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., 305-278-8668, www.runmiami.com.

FRIDAY 24

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Basketball Thanksgiving Day Classic Day 1, 7 p.m., BUC.

  • Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 25

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. University of Louisiana-Lafayette, 1 p.m. BUC.

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Thanksgiving Day Classic Day 2, 6 p.m., BUC.

  • FAU Owls vs. FIU Golden Panthers, 7 p.m., DS.

  • Five Star Championship Rodeo, 8 p.m., Davie Arena, 6591 SW 45th St., Davie. 954-523-3309.

MONDAY 27

  • Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m., AAA

 

II  DECEMBER  II

SATURDAY 2

  • FIU Golden Panthers Football vs. Troy State Trojan. 7 p.m., FIU Community Stadium, 11310 SW 17th St., Miami. 305-348-4263.

  • Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade: Nautical Nutcracker, 7-10 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard and A1A. 954-921-3404.

SUNDAY 3

  • Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m., DS.

  • Dream Car Classic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. Ongoing, first Sundays. 954-921-3016.

SATURDAY 9

  • Lincoln Road Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-672-2014.

  • Greater Miami Dog Club Show, through Dec. 10, FEC.

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. Lehigh, 1 p.m. BUC.

SUNDAY 10

  • Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.

  • Holiday Run 5K/15K, Palmetto Bay Village Center, 18001 Old Cutler Rd., Miami. 305-278-8668, www.runmiami.com.

MONDAY 11

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs, 7 p.m., BUC.

  • Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m., AAA

WEDNESDAY 13

  • Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 16

  • Hot Import Nights, 5 p.m., MBCC.

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. Stetson Hatters, 4 p.m., BUC.

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Basketball vs. Texas State, 7:30 p.m., BUC.

  • Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m., AAA

MONDAY 18

  • Miami Heat vs. New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets, 7:30 p.m., AAA

WEDNESDAY 20

  • Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball vs. Binghamton, 7:30 p.m., BUC.

  • Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets, 8:30 p.m., DS.

  • Everglades - Morning Canoe Trip with ranger, through March 31, 2007, Everglades National Park. 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700 Visitor Center, 239-695-2945, www.nps.gov/ever. 

  • Everglades - Naturalist's Knapsack Tour, through March 31, 2007. Flamingo Visitor Center Everglades National Park. 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700, 239-695-2945, www.tropicalaudubon.org. 

SATURDAY 23

  • Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m., AAA

MONDAY 25

  • Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 2:30 p.m., AAA

THURSDAY 28

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Basketball Holiday Classic Day 1 (vs. Coppin State), 7 p.m., BUC.

FRIDAY 29

  • Deco and Design Tour, 6 p.m., Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 305-535-2645, www.wolfsonian.org.

  • Miami Hurricanes Women’s Basketball Holiday Classic Day 2, 6 p.m., BUC.

  • Miami Heat vs. New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SUNDAY 31

  • 24th Annual King Mango Strut, 2 p.m., downtown Coconut Grove, 305-401-1171.

 

II  JANUARY 2007  II

MONDAY 1

  • Morning Bike Ride, through April 30, 2007, 9 a.m. daily, Shark Valley, Everglades National Park. 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700.

TUESDAY 2

  • 73rd FedEx Orange Bowl Football Game, 8 p.m., Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Gardens.

WEDNESDAY 3

  • Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30 p.m., AAA

FRIDAY 5

  • Full Moon Bike Ride, 6 p.m., Shark Valley, Everglades National Park. 40001 S.R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700.

SUNDAY 7

  • Dream Car Classic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. Ongoing, first Sundays. 954-921-3016.

WEDNESDAY 10

  • Miami Beach Antique Show, noon through Jan. 15, www.antiqueshows.com, MBCC.

MONDAY 15

  • 19th Yacht and Brokerage Show, through Feb. 19, Collins Avenue and Indian Creek Waterway, Miami Beach.

THURSDAY 18

  • Miami Heat vs. Indiana, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 20

  • Five Senses Tour, 9:30 a.m., Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, 305-673-7256, www.mbgarden.org.

  • 5th Annual South Beach Dachshund Winterfest, noon, Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 10th & 11th streets, 305-695-1711.

SUNDAY 21

  • Miami Heat vs. Dallas, 1:00 p.m., AAA

MONDAY 22

  • Miami Heat vs. New York, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 27

  • Tamiami International Orchid Festival, through Jan. 28, FEC.

  • Tropical 5K, 7:30 a.m., downtown Miami, 305-278-8668, www.tropical5k.com.

SUNDAY 28

  • Vintage South Florida, celebration of history and architecture, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. 954-921-3016.

TUESDAY 30

  • Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m., AAA

 

II  FEBRUARY  II

THURSDAY 1

  • Miami Heat vs. Cleveland, 7:30 p.m., AAA.

FRIDAY 2

  • Full Moon Bike Ride, 6 p.m., Shark Valley, Everglades National Park. 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700, 305-221-8776, www.nps.gov/ever.

SUNDAY 4

  • Superbowl XLI, DS.

  • Dream Car Classic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. Ongoing, first Sundays. 954-921-3016.

MONDAY 5

  • Miami Heat vs. Charlotte, 7:30 p.m., AAA

FRIDAY 9

  • Great EsSkate Weekend 2007, inline event, through Sunday, Miami Beach. Register at www.skatemiamibeach.com.

SUNDAY 11

  • Miami Heat vs. San Antonio, 1 p.m., AAA

TUESDAY 13

  • Miami Heat vs. Portland, 7:30 p.m., AAA

THURSDAY 15

  • Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, through Feb. 19, MBCC.

THURSDAY 22

  • Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, opens today and runs through Feb. 25, locations throughout Miami Beach. 1-877-762-3933, www.sobewineandfoodfest.com.

FRIDAY 23

  • Home Design & Remodeling Show, through March 25, www.homeshows.net,  MBCC.

  • Seminole Tribe of Florida Second Seminole War Reenactment, Billie Swamp Safari, Big Cypress Reservation, 954-966-6300, ext. 1488.

SUNDAY 25

  • Miami Heat vs. Cleveland, 3:30 p.m., AAA

WEDNESDAY 28

  • Winter Party Festival, through March 5, on the beach along Ocean Drive and 14th Street, and other venues throughout Miami Beach. 305-571-1924, www.winterparty.com. 

 

II  MARCH  II

FRIDAY 2

  • Full Moon Bike Ride, 6 p.m., Shark Valley, Everglades National Park. 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700.

  • Miami International Orchid Show, through March 4, Sheraton Miami Mart, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami, 305-255-3656, www.sforchid.com. 

  • Miami Heat vs. Detroit, 8 p.m., AAA

SUNDAY 4

  • Dream Car Classic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. Ongoing, first Sundays. 954-921-3016.

MONDAY 5

  • Miami Heat vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m., AAA

WEDNESDAY 7

  • Miami Heat vs. Chicago, 7:30 p.m., AAA

FRIDAY 9

  • Miami Heat vs. Minnesota, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SUNDAY 11

  • Calle Ocho, annual street celebration, from 11 a.m., SW Eighth Street, between Fourth and 27th avenues, 305-644-8888, www.carnavalmiami.com.

  • Miami Heat vs. Washington, 6 p.m., AAA

TUESDAY 13

  • Miami Heat vs. Utah, 7:30 p.m., AAA

THURSDAY 15

  • Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition,  weekdays 3 p.m., weekends noon, through April 1, 10901 Coral Way, 305-223-7060. www.fairexpo.com. 

FRIDAY 16

  • Miami Heat vs. Sacramento, 7:30 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 17

  • Annual Tour of Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m., 305-673-7256, www.mbgarden.org.

SUNDAY 18

  • Miami Heat vs. Orlando, 6 p.m., AAA

MONDAY 19

  • WGC-CA Championship, through March 25, Doral Golf Resort, 4400 NW 87th Ave., Miami. 305-477-4653. www.pgatour.com.

WEDNESDAY 21

  • Sony Ericsson Open, through April 1, Tennis Center, Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, 305-446-2200, www.SonyEricssonOpen.com.

THURSDAY 22

  • Miami Wine and Food Festival, through March 24, various events around Miami, www.miamiwinefestival.org.

SATURDAY 24

  • Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m., AAA

MONDAY 26

  • Miami Heat vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m., AAA

THURSDAY 29

  • Yamaha Contender Billfish Tournament, through April 1, Miami Beach Marina.

 

II  APRIL  II

SUNDAY 1

  • Celebrity 5K Run, 7:30 a.m., along MacArthur Causeway, 305-278-8668, www.runmiami.com.

  • Full Moon Bike Ride, 6 p.m., Shark Valley, Everglades National Park, 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead. 305-242-7700.

  • Dream Car Classic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and 21st Avenue, Hollywood. Ongoing, first Sundays. 954-921-3016.

TUESDAY 3

  • Miami Heat vs. Toronto, 7:30 p.m., AAA

FRIDAY 6

  • Florida Marlins vs. Philadelphia. DS.

SATURDAY 7

  • Florida Marlins vs. Philadelphia. DS.

SUNDAY 8

  • Miami Heat vs. Charlotte, 6 p.m., AAA

  • Florida Marlins vs. Philadelphia. DS.

MONDAY 9

  • Florida Marlins vs. Milwaukee. DS.

TUESDAY 10

  • Florida Marlins vs. Milwaukee. DS.

WEDNESDAY 11

  • Miami Heat vs. Washington, 7:30 p.m., AAA

  • Florida Marlins vs. Milwaukee. DS.

FRIDAY 13

  • Miami Herald Travel Experience, through April 15, MBCC.

  • Miami Heat vs. Indiana, 8 p.m., AAA

SATURDAY 14

  • Third Annual Beach Ball Festival 2007, today and tomorrow, Ocean Drive and Eighth Street, Miami Beach. 305-673-3873, www.beachballfestival.com.

SUNDAY 16

  • Miami Heat vs. Boston, 7:30 p.m., AAA

WEDNESDAY 18

  • Florida Marlins vs. New York Mets. DS

THURSDAY 19

  • Florida Marlins vs. New York Mets. DS.

FRIDAY 20

  • Florida Marlins vs. Washington. DS.

SATURDAY 21

  • Florida Marlins vs. Washington. DS.

SUNDAY 22

  • Florida Marlins vs. Washington. DS.  n