Arena Stage Announces New Season, First Lineup Under New Artistic Director

By Southwester Staff Arena Stage announced the ten shows that will comprise its 2024-2025 season, the first led by Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif. The company’s 74th season will feature a mix of new works and reimagined classics, including six world-premiere productions and collaborations with some of the nation’s leading […]

Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Seeks Virtual Tutors

By Katrina Avila  Ensuring the safety and well-being of our community has remained a central focus for Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) since its inception. They consistently dedicate themselves to providing essential resources such as food, cleaning supplies, household items, and clothing to our neighbors. The partnership between […]

Audi Field to Add Third Professional Soccer Team with Launch of New Soccer League

By Southwester Staff Washington will gain a second professional women’s soccer team this year, with the new team scheduled to host home matches at Buzzard Point’s Audi Field, along with Major League Soccer’s D.C. United and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit.  The DC Power Football Club (FC) will […]

Children’s Chorus of Washington Opens New Campus in Southwest DC

The Children’s Chorus of Washington will expand to Southwest DC in fall 2024. Courtesy of the Author By Southwester Staff Children’s Chorus of Washington (CCW), one of the premier children’s choirs in the United States, is opening a new campus at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (222 M Street SW) in September […]