Symphony guide: Beethoven's Third ('Eroica') The story of the dedication of Beethovenâs Third is the stuff of symphonic legend. Whatever the truth, the victory at the end of the piece doesnât just stand for Napoleon, or Beethoven, but for the possibilities of the symphony itself.
Beware of dog â and cat, lion, tiger, bear and basically any animal species that isn't human. That's the essence of Zoo (CBS, June 30, 9 p.m. ET/PT), a 13-episode thriller based on James Patterson's No. 1.
The Zoo borders Rock Creek Park with entrances at 3001 Connecticut Ave., on Harvard St. and on Beach Dr. It is open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm between April 15th and October 15th. The rest of the year it is open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. It is closed on December /5th. Admission is free.