Inauguration Kick-Off Sunday at The Lincoln Memorial Line-Up

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial"

Where: Lincoln Memorial @ 2pm Sunday..

Scheduled performers include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder.

Those reading historical passages will be Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington.

The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation.

Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists.

For a listing of Inauguration 2009 visit THE ZONE

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Hip Hop Inaugural Ball

Hip Hop Inaugural Ball Celebrating President Barack Obama Jan 19 @ The Harman Center for the Arts 610 F St NW DC

Celebrating Change Chicago Style Jan 19 @ The Spinx Club Ballroom 1315 K St NW DC

The Inaugural Purple Ball For Years We've Been Divided, For Generations We'll be United Jan 20, @ The Fairmont Hotel 2401 M St NW DC

Some of the new additions to THE ZONE's Inauguration DC 2009 Guide

Who's in Town - Live this weekend in Washington DC 1/09-1/11

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder 1/09-10 $35 7:30pm @ Birchmere 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA 703/549-7500

Gene Bertoncini Trio 1/09-10-11 $25 8pm and 10pm @ Blues Alley Wisconsin Ave and M St DC 202/337-4141

The Speaks, Farewell Tour! w/ Honor By August, Practically Einstein, TheoryCast 1/10 $15 8pm @ 930 Club 815 V St NW DC 202/265-0930

Damage Report, Rich, Dre, Spit, Dy For Ent, Rico 1/10 All Ages $10/$12 6pm @ Jaxx Nightclub and Restaurant 6355 Rolling Rd Springfield VA

DC 101 Local Lix Live-Feat: Cobra Collective with March to the Artic, Nate Ihara 1/10 $10 9pm @ Iota Club and Restaurant 2832 Wilson Blvd Arl VA 703/522-8340

Benito Gonzalez Quartet w/ Azar Lawrence 1/09-10 $25 9pm and 11pm @ Twin Jazz 1344 U St NW DC

Comedy This Weekend
@ The Improv Guy Torry From HBO, BET'S "Comic View", Comedy Central and films "Stuck on You", "Pearl Harbor" and "American History X" January 8 - 11 Showtimes: Tue - Thu at 8:30pm Fri and Sat at 8:00 & 10:30pm Sun at 8pm

More DC Nightclub anf Nightlife events on THE ZONE

Inauguration Week DC 2009 here

First Lady Formalwear Contest

Design Michelle Obama's Inauguration Ball Gown

Inaugural Gown Design contest hosted by the Washington Post. The entry deadline is January 6th, so it's to late to start a design now, but you can view others design ideas for the new First Lady here..

For Inauguration Events and Inaugural info visit The Zone Inaugural Guide

Forget those old prices - Time for a deal on Inauguration Rentals

Here's an interesting article from the Washington City Paper. Necessary reading for anyone considering renting a private residence in the Washington DC area during Inauguration Week.

Of the roughly 550 listings on inauguralhomes.com, a paid classified website devoted to Inauguration rentals, only 5 percent have been snatched up, according to the site’s co-founder, Kevin Diamond.

And other residents who posted their properties on Craigslist are finding the market weak.

read article washingtoncitypaper.com

For the guide to: Inauguration Day Washington DC 2009 click here

Obama Inauguration 2009 Banned Items

If you plan on attending the January 20, 2009 Inauguration in Washington DC, here is a list of items banned in the Inaugural area: firearms, explosives and knives, some head scratchers, coolers, strollers, laser pointers, backpacks, signs, umbrellas and thermoses.

Stay up-to-date on the Obama Inauguration Visit THE ZONE Inaugural Guide here

Inauguration Washington DC 2009 Hotels, Lodgings, Events, Parties, Galas, Balls and Dining Info:

The DC Inauguration Guide From the Party People @ THE ZONE

DC TOP Nightlife, Nightclub and Party Guide

1000s of Rooms Still Available in Washington DC Area for The Inauguration

The Washington DC Tourism Bureau says there are 1000s of hotel room still available for Inaugural Week.

From their website. "If you search a travel website like Expedia or Travelocity, you may find a limited number of hotels to choose from, but that doesn't mean there aren't any rooms available in the city. Many hotels are only taking reservations directly or through their corporate reservations systems. Destination DC's visitor services specialists (1-800-422-8644) can save travelers time by directing them to hotels with rooms available."

I tried the 800 number and was surprised at availability. Pricey four-day packages but still plenty rooms still available..

Inauguration Washington DC 2009 Your Guide to the Party of all Partys

The Zone Inauguration 2009 Event Guide - Now online

Inauguration Week the biggest party this city has every held. For 4 days nightclubs, bars and restaurants can stay open 24/7 and that notorious last call comes at 5am.

And who better to be your guide to the party of all parties, than the folks at The Zone , party central.

The Zone Inauguration guide is for locals and all of our friends that will be visiting.

The guide includes:
Ticket Info
Lodging
Inaugural Balls
Inauguration Day Guide
Washington DC Most Popular Attraction
Getting Around Town
Washington DC Party Guide.....

The Zone Inauguration Guide Here