HOT TICKET: BRIT MARLING TO APPEAR IN PERSON AT BETHESDA ROW

Actress and Co-writer of

Sound of My Voice to

Answer Questions After

Friday Night Screening

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

The celebrity appearances at Bethesda Row never end!  This Friday night, Brit Marling will be at Bethesda Row Cinema for a Q&A session following the 7:25 PM screening of her new movie, Sound of My Voice.

This is Georgetown alum Brit Marling, who is known as an actress/writer/producer/director/Sundance Festival It Girl.

Her first big movie release, Another Earth, also ran here at Bethesda Row last year, and I remember writing about it at the time.  Like Another Earth, Sound of My Voice is the kind of movie where you don't want to talk about it with others before going to it, because of the surprise twists and ending.  Or at least, that's the advance word.  But there will be much to discuss afterwards, if it is like Another Earth.  Marling's films, like Christopher Nolan's, don't define the meaning of everything for you; everyone will have their own interpretation of what happened.

So it could be a good date movie.  On the other hand, the trailer does make the film seem a little... weird.  If you think that might be a problem, better to go around the block to Regal for The Lucky One.  

But if it's a unique, unpredictable and intellectual movie you want, Sound of My Voice could fit the bill.  And it always makes for an enhanced and memorable movie or date night experience, when the actual movie star is in the house.

I'd recommend pre-theater dining at Bethesda Row.  Mon Ami Gabi is steps away from the theater.  Across the street, you have Raku and Tandoori Nights.  Further down the street on Woodmont Avenue, you have Mussel Bar, American Tap Room and Jaleo.  Or just grab what might be the best burger in downtown Bethesda, The Matiz at Kraze Burger.

Remember to allow extra time to find a parking space, as Lot 31 and 31A are now closed.

Does this sound like a plan for Friday night?  If so, CLICK HERE to buy your tickets for the 7:25 PM show Friday night in advance.

Until next time, save us the aisle seats.

MEET CHARLES WOODSON AT CORK 57 IN BETHESDA THURSDAY!

NFL PLAYMAKER TURNS WINEMAKER

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

You may know Charles Woodson best as an 8-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, most recently with the Green Bay Packers.

Thursday evening, April 26, you're going to meet an entirely different Charles Woodson at Cork 57 on Bethesda Avenue (the EuroMotorcars side).

Woodson will be in the house to share his other passion:  wine.  From his own label!

The cost to attend is $25, and includes a tasting.  That fee will be applied to your purchase of any Charles Woodson Twenty Four wine, and Charles will autograph the bottle(s) you purchase, and pose for a photo.

There will also be a raffle.  Charles will pick a winner every 15 minutes.

Wines include a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2008 Twenty Four by Charles Woodson Red Napa Valley, and his newest, a 2008 Cabernet.

RSVP to reserve signed bottles, if you wish.

The tasting will be 5-8 PM; Charles will be there from 6-7 PM.

A 24 wine might be a great gift for the Packers fan in your life.

Cork 57, 4910 Bethesda Avenue.  301-652-4910.

FREE PRETZELS

IN BETHESDA

TODAY

Today between 10 AM and 3 PM, enjoy a FREE pretzel from Auntie Anne's at Westfield Montgomery Mall. You have a choice of flavor: original or Cinnamon Sugar.

Find Auntie Anne's in the food court on the upper level.

When you're done, head to Nordstrom to have your picture taken by fashion/celebrity photographer Steven Khan. Get a CD of your hot shots afterward with a qualifying Smashbox purchase. The event runs from 10 to 6 PM.

Call Nordstrom if you would like to make an appointment at 301-365-4111.

The great American indoor mall concept is alive and well in Bethesda!