The U.S. Botanic Garden at 100 Maryland Ave. SW is a museum different—its artifacts living plants from all over the world, which continue to grow, flower, and display fruit. Christmas is always a special season at the Botanic Garden with its traditional display of DC landmarks made from plant materials in the […]
Guitarist Takes Up Residency at Blind Whino
Musician Peter Fields has joined Blind Whino as its artist in residence. The multitalented guitarist has more than 40 years of experience performing and teaching music professionally. Fields has played just about everything, from rock and roll to country to classical to jazz to Latin and world music, the latter […]
In Memoriam: Dolores Kendrick
DC Poet Laureate Dolores Kendrick passed away at her home in Southwest DC on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the age of 90. She had just completed a manuscript for most recent work, to be entitled Rainbow on Fire. Best known for The Women of Plums: Poems in the Voices of Slave Women […]
“Neighborhood Eats” TV Series Comes to Southwest
In every city, “in-the-know” locals have favorite eating establishments that lend a distinctive flavor to the local community they represent. The Neighborhood Eats series—an exclusive WETA TV 26 production created for this region—highlights the special dining experiences and stories that capture the essence of Greater Washington. This 30-minute companion to […]
Navy Yard and Buzzard Point Proposed for New Amazon Headquarters
When Amazon made a request for proposals (RFP) for their new second headquarters (HQ2), cities across the United States jumped at the opportunity. With the lure of bringing 50,000 high-paying jobs to the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Brian Kenner leapt at the chance—actually four […]
Taste the Nation at District Winery
When District Winery Co-Founders Brian Leventhal and John Stires first thought about making wine, they were a consultant and a product manager, respectively. Winemaking to them started as a weekend hobby with friends to get away from the hustle and bustle of New York City and escape to New Jersey farm […]
An Interview with Felicia Curry of Nina Simone: Four Women
Felicia Curry is a rising star in the DC Theater scene. She has appeared at all the major theater venues in our area and garnered five Helen Hayes nominations. Felicia will next be seen at the Arena Stage production of Nina Simone: Four Women, opening Nov. 11 and playing through […]