Yetunde Felix-Ukwu. Courtesy of Arena Stage By Sheila Wickouski On September 6, a new era will begin at Southwest’s Arena Stage. The first season programmed by new Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif will launch with the Tony-award winning comedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Written by celebrated Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh, […]
Young Readers: Don’t Say No
By Kitty Felde Parents say no a lot. No, you can’t stay up till midnight. No, you can’t spend your entire allowance on candy. No, you can’t play video games every single minute of every single day. When do we finally get to say “yes?” Say hello to yes. I […]
Opera in the Outfield Returns to Nats Park in Summer Tradition
A scene from Washington National Opera’s production of Turandot. Photo by Cory Weaver, courtesy of WNO By Southwester Staff In a well-loved community tradition, the Washington National Opera (WNO) will once again broadcast a free performance at Nationals Park this summer. WNO’s production of Puccini’s Turandot will be shown on the […]
DC JazzFest to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at The Wharf
By Southwester Staff DC JazzFest 2024 is set to host its 20th anniversary festival from August 28 – September 1. Global talents, Grammy-winners, regional and national artists will perform over Labor Day weekend at several venues across The Wharf, including District Pier, Transit Pier, and Union Stage. While many performances […]
Celtic FC Dominates D.C. United in International Friendly at Audi Field
D.C. United midfielder Pedro Santos battles a Celtic defender in an international friendly. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez On July 20, Audi Field hosted an international friendly between D.C. United and Celtic FC from Scotland. The match featured an atypical D.C. United lineup, giving crucial playing time to recent […]
Young Readers: Stop and Start
By Kitty Felde Admit it. Our attention spans have shrunk in this era of social media. It’s even worse with kids. So how do you get a child to put down the phone and pick up a book? One solution, offered by our neighbors to the north, is perfect for […]
Ocean Racing Yachts Stop at The Wharf on Around-the-World Journey
Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The Wharf hosted eleven Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts from June 17-25, with over 200 rac-ing crew resting before the final leg of their eight stage journey circumnavigating the globe, a race of 40,000 nautical miles through the world’s toughest oceans. One of […]