WAMU's Weekend Planner - Fall Travel Tips
David Furst

September 28, 2007 - Today on the Weekend Planner well help you take advantage of autumn in the Mid-Atlantic. Speaking with David Furst, Travel Writer Jim Yenckel says even though summer is over, you can still get out there and enjoy some water sports. For more details on the places Jim talks about, visit wamu.org.

Jena 6 Family Hopes for Legal Changes

September 28, 2007 - The family of one of the teenagers in the "Jena 6" case is hoping its experience might lead to changes in American society. Rosiland Jordan reports...

Jena 6 Case Highlights "School-to-Prison Pipeline"

September 28, 2007 - The Jena 6 case in Louisiana is reminding people of a case from more than 50 years ago... when the Little Rock Nine integrated Central High School in Arkansas. Some observers are drawing parallels between school segregation then and today's phenomenon known as the "School-to-Prison Pipeline." Liz Anderson reports...

Studio Theatre's 30 Years in Washington
Stephanie Kaye

September 28, 2007 - DCs Studio Theatre is celebrating three decades in the District. WAMU 88.5s Arts & Culture reporter Stephanie Kaye spoke with Joy Zinoman, one of the founding forces behind the theater. She remembers what their 14th Street Northwest neighborhood was like when they arrived thirty years ago...

You can check out the anniversary events planned for this weekend at studiotheatre.org.

Georgetown Student Arrested for Possible Hate Crime

September 28, 2007 - Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier says a Georgetown University student from Texas is charged in a possible hate crime . Meymo Lyons reports...

Major Weekend Road Construction in District

September 28, 2007 - Two major roadways are closing between Saturday and Monday in the District. Pat Brogan reports...

Metro Delays Fare Hike Decision

September 28, 2007 - The Metro board failed to reach a decision on whether it will increase fares or hold public hearings on the matter. Jessica Golloher reports...

Muslim Activist Wants to Clear Name

September 28, 2007 - A doctor from Virginia and Muslim activist says he won't let his very public resignation from a Virginia panel keep him from being involved in civic life. Rosiland Jordan reports...

"Art Beat" with Stephanie Kaye - Weekend events September 28-30, 2007
Stephanie Kaye

September 28, 2007 - (Sept 29) In Maryland, Montgomery County is showing off some homegrown talent during the 8th Annual Magical Montgomery festival Saturday. More than one hundred "MoCo" artists and artisans will be gathering to please the eye and tickle your fancy during their family-friendly event in downtown Silver Spring.

(Sept 29) Get a chance to peek into the neighbor's windows with fellow walkers during "Walkingtown, DC." More than 45 walking tours canvassing Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the National Arboretum and 18 other DC neighborhoods will satisfy the nosiest neighbor and all tours are free.

(Sept 29-30) In Virginia, watch the 18th century come to life. Nope, it's not the latest documentary from Ken Burns. It's Mount Vernon and about one thousand re-enactors demonstrating military drills and living life Revolutionary War style. You can watch safely from the east lawn of Mount Vernon.

(Oct 5-7) And the Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour is also coming up at Mount Vernon next weekend. Their Saturday night events are sold out, so if you want to celebrate the history of Virginia wine country during the first weekend of October, get your spot now. Sample wines from award-winning Virginia wineries, learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father's wine endeavors, and visit the rarely-open basement cellar vaults where he stored his own supply.