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Also on today's calendar: Ballet HispĂĄnico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre and 11 more events.
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1. Family Fun Events in the DMV: Oct. 2-4 (washingtonfamily.com) â Taste of Bethesda returns Oct. 3, inviting you to sample dishes from local favorites and newcomers around Woodmont Triangle during the town's signature food festival. The same weekend also offers a whimsical pumpkin race in Montgomery Village and a spooky children's play in Glen Echo, giving Bethesda-area families several easy day-trip options.
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2. How is AI impacting public safety? 7News speaks to an expert (wjla.com) â A recent prank in which a Bethesda woman used AI to fake a home invasion, triggering a large police response, is raising questions about how new technology can complicate public safety. She'll avoid prosecution by donating $1,000 to Montgomery County police, while experts warn that AI can both enable hoaxes and streamline legitimate police work.
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3. Hannibal Buress (audacy.com) â A local radio contest this week is giving listeners a chance to win tickets to comedian Hannibal Buress's Oct. 9 show at Bethesda Theatre on Wisconsin Avenue. Entrants must correctly identify a backward-played song as the ninth caller and be prepared to use a mobile ticketing app to redeem their prize.
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4. Marriott Leaders Bring Knowledge, Experience, and Advice During Howard University Student Visit (howard.edu) â Howard University hospitality students recently spent a day at Marriott International's global headquarters in Bethesda, gaining career advice, networking time, and behind-the-scenes tours with top executives. The visit highlighted the breadth of hospitality careers and Marriott's growing partnership with Howard, including a major scholarship fund supporting future industry leaders.
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5. With Kennedy Center Closed, National Symphony Starts Life on the Road (nytimes.com) â With the Kennedy Center closed for renovations and controversy, the National Symphony Orchestra has kicked off its new season at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda. Local concertgoers can now hear the orchestra in this nearby hall as it tours six Washington-area venues while its longtime home remains shut.
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