National Pow Wow - the real National Pow Wow (DC)!!

**Wojapi4Me** · 06-23-2005, 11:22 AM

I've got a few questions about this dance.

1. What is the parking situation for the MCI Center? Will we be able to park there? Parking deck? Lot? Costs?
2. Should be buy an advance ticket?
3. If contesting in dance and singing, do we pay a registration fee for that and a ticket or how does that work?
4. What are the seating arrangments for the MCI Center? If singing, should we bring our own chairs?

**Emmy** · 06-23-2005, 11:38 AM

seating:
For singing it never hurts to bring ur own...how comfortable do u wanna be :)
lol...theyll probably have some chairs but who knows how many folks will be there

parking:

mci center is boardered by 6th and 7th streets running north and south, and F and G Pl (i think) running east and west.

There is a parking garage underneath dont know if they will allow parking for this event. The streets parking for friday is no parking on 6th and 7th during rush hour which is like maybe 7-9:30am and 3:30 - 6:30pm. I think u can park all hrs on g pl. G street might be the same. It also maybe metered with a max the meter will take at 2hrs. You have to be real careful with DC meters, they r electric. And sometimes will eat ur money. Or if u park where one has a broken sign, it may be fixed when u return and u may have a ticket.
During the weekend I dont think there are time restrictions on the streets.

There is an outside pay lot on F and 8th i think it is. But there are loads of pay garages around. Which offer early bird weekday specials if u get in before a certain time. Prices running anywhere from 8 to about 15 dollars, but i can go walk and see if u want...

bushy_braids · 06-23-2005, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Singerdad

I've got a few questions about this dance.

1. What is the parking situation for the MCI Center? Will we be able to park there? Parking deck? Lot? Costs?
2. Should be buy an advance ticket?
3. If contesting in dance and singing, do we pay a registration fee for that and a ticket or how does that work?
4. What are the seating arrangments for the MCI Center? If singing, should we bring our own chairs?

1. emmy's right bout the meters... you just NEVER know when you'll get a tix in DC! i'll get more info on the lots that will be open during the pw...

2. if you wish to buy and advance tix, go to this ticketmaster link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/973115

3. dancer registration: $10
drum registration: $10/person

4. i'm sure the bleachers will be out... dunno how much they're going to clear the floor... but i'll get more info on that too... always be prepared... bring ur pw chair!

remember to check their website too: http://www.nmai.si.edu/powwow2005/index.html

**Emmy** · 06-23-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bushy_braids

1. you just NEVER know when you'll get a tix in DC!

i once got a $100 parking ticket... in dc...

**NDNQt** · 06-23-2005, 01:20 PM

Singerdad, great minds must think alike. I just emailed one of the ladies from the NMAI this morning asking about Amtrak and the Metro. We were thinking of riding Amtrak up (thought it would be a nice ride) but not at $93 one way - that is from Richmond! Since we are only coming on Saturday we were thinking of finding a metro stop and leaving the vehicle there. What do ya'll think of that? Is that okay? Are those metro stops safe? I have never ridden a metro so I know nothing at all!!!!!!!!!

bushy_braids · 06-23-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NDNQt

Since we are only coming on Saturday we were thinking of finding a metro stop and leaving the vehicle there. What do ya'll think of that? Is that okay? Are those metro stops safe? I have never ridden a metro so I know nothing at all!!!!!!!!!

hmmm.... i would say your car would be safe - i've parked my car overnight at a few stations many times. a lot of folks do it and i've even left my car at a station over the weekend, i suggest parking in a garage though. on the weekends you do not have to pay.
but the thing is... not all metro stops have parking lots, especially the ones downtown DC, so you would have to park at a station in va - i'll pm you more info ndnqt!
i think the pw committee is definitely relying on public transportation to get folks to and from this event since it's right in the heart of the city... sooo....
for everyone else... here's a link to the metro map:
the metro stops right under the mci center, you would get off on the Gallery Place - Chinatown metro stop (it is marked with a large target, located in the center of the map on the Red Line, it's a transfer station, so the Yellow and Green lines also meet there)
http://wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap...rintFriendly=Y
(you can also find more info about the metro system there, like how much and such...)
if ya'll have any questions, pm me and i'll try to help ya!

SmokeEater · 06-23-2005, 09:29 PM

*sticks out thumb* Have drumstick will travel.

**bahnisiain** · 06-23-2005, 09:38 PM

i am heading down, i hope. i am thinking of taking amtrak down from CT to DC

jingledressw · 06-27-2005, 11:41 AM

Hi, Here is the web site for the Pow-Wow. maybe this will help you. http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?s...r&third=powwow

SouthernDrumSinger · 06-27-2005, 08:44 PM

Hi,

My group is planning on coming to this dance. However some of my guys may not be able to make it until saturday. Can we add singers to the registration on Saturday before the first grand entry or is the crew we sign up on Friday night the final crew? Thanks.

LSS · 07-06-2005, 10:17 PM

I know this may sound like dumb question,....but are there any host hotels up in the area?

suthernwaterbird · 07-07-2005, 12:10 AM

Someone give me an idea of what drums usually attend this powwow?

blackraven26b · 07-07-2005, 12:38 AM

i herd waterbird might be there im not sure if that is true or not

Smokin' Ace · 07-07-2005, 08:14 AM

I am def gonna be there - with bells on....woo hoo...

06-23-2005, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wojapi4Me Kili! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tha Rez Posts: 1,515	National Pow Wow - the real National Pow Wow (DC)!! I've got a few questions about this dance. 1. What is the parking situation for the MCI Center? Will we be able to park there? Parking deck? Lot? Costs? 2. Should be buy an advance ticket? 3. If contesting in dance and singing, do we pay a registration fee for that and a ticket or how does that work? 4. What are the seating arrangments for the MCI Center? If singing, should we bring our own chairs? __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, then wouldn't progress be the opposite of...lol

06-23-2005, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emmy Flat E! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Silver Spring Posts: 3,359	seating: For singing it never hurts to bring ur own...how comfortable do u wanna be :) lol...theyll probably have some chairs but who knows how many folks will be there parking: mci center is boardered by 6th and 7th streets running north and south, and F and G Pl (i think) running east and west. There is a parking garage underneath dont know if they will allow parking for this event. The streets parking for friday is no parking on 6th and 7th during rush hour which is like maybe 7-9:30am and 3:30 - 6:30pm. I think u can park all hrs on g pl. G street might be the same. It also maybe metered with a max the meter will take at 2hrs. You have to be real careful with DC meters, they r electric. And sometimes will eat ur money. Or if u park where one has a broken sign, it may be fixed when u return and u may have a ticket. During the weekend I dont think there are time restrictions on the streets. There is an outside pay lot on F and 8th i think it is. But there are loads of pay garages around. Which offer early bird weekday specials if u get in before a certain time. Prices running anywhere from 8 to about 15 dollars, but i can go walk and see if u want... __________________ Oh yeah, I used to know Quentin...He's a real...He's a real Jerky ~Flat Beat~ Last edited by Emmy; 06-23-2005 at 11:41 AM.

06-23-2005, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
NDNQt PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aylett, VA Posts: 1,076	Singerdad, great minds must think alike. I just emailed one of the ladies from the NMAI this morning asking about Amtrak and the Metro. We were thinking of riding Amtrak up (thought it would be a nice ride) but not at $93 one way - that is from Richmond! Since we are only coming on Saturday we were thinking of finding a metro stop and leaving the vehicle there. What do ya'll think of that? Is that okay? Are those metro stops safe? I have never ridden a metro so I know nothing at all!!!!!!!!! __________________ Becky B.

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06-23-2005, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	i am heading down, i hope. i am thinking of taking amtrak down from CT to DC __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

06-27-2005, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
jingledressw Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Warrenton/Hollister Posts: 13	Hi, Here is the web site for the Pow-Wow. maybe this will help you. http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?s...r&third=powwow __________________ Jingledressw

06-27-2005, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
SouthernDrumSinger Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rob Co. Posts: 93	Rules and Regs Hi, My group is planning on coming to this dance. However some of my guys may not be able to make it until saturday. Can we add singers to the registration on Saturday before the first grand entry or is the crew we sign up on Friday night the final crew? Thanks. __________________ SouthernDrumSinger

07-06-2005, 10:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 871	I know this may sound like dumb question,....but are there any host hotels up in the area? __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

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suthernwaterbird nobody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: atl, ga Posts: 1,004	Someone give me an idea of what drums usually attend this powwow? __________________ WhY yOu AsK? bEcUz We CaN!

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blackraven26b singer/dancer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chattanooga Posts: 71	i herd waterbird might be there im not sure if that is true or not

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