It's officially the dog days of summer. But along with all that heat and humidity comes also the return of the granddaddy of all outdoor movie venues, as well as a host of other activities that go with the middle of the year. Screen on the Green Washington has a host of great outdoor movie venues, from the brand new DC Drive In to the NoMa Summer Screen and other venues near Nationals Park, the U Street corridor, Crystal City and Rosslyn. But the big papi of them all, Screen on the Green, has a truly special draw, with its magnificent view of the Capitol and quirky rituals, such as people doing the "HBO" dance before the first reel. Screen on the Green on the National Mall is a summer tradition in Washington. (CQ Roll Call File Photo) It's a good line-up that starts Monday night with "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." The sight of Elliot and E.T. flying on their bike with both the Moon and the Capitol in the background should be one for the ages. (more…)
