By Southwester Staff As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum opened the Hirshhorn Art School, a first-of-its-kind art education experience, on October 30. Visitors are invited to “think like an artist’ in the new hub, which combines elements of a professional artist’s studio, museum galleries and […]
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Reflects on 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025
By Katrina Avila As we close out 2024, Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) reflects on another year of delivering essential resources to Black and Brown residents across DC, overcoming barriers to access that many in our communities face. We are deeply grateful to all our partners and supporters, […]
Southwest Chamber Players to Host 30th Annual Christmas Concert
By Southwester Staff The Southwest Chamber Players announced their annual Christmas concert program will include a potpourri of carols and Messiah, with a bit of a French twist. The concert, free and open to the public, will be held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 22 at 5:00 […]
Capital Yacht Club Continues Community Activities
The Capital Yacht Club’s community activities include support for a local sailing program and a first responder’s picnic. Courtesy of Alan Etter By Southwester Staff Police officers, firefighters and members of the military were treated to a picnic lunch, courtesy of Capital Yacht Club on Sunday, November 10th. The club, […]
Step Afrika!’s Holiday Step Show Returns to Arena stage in Limited Engagement
The company of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay By Southwester Staff After two straight years of sold-out runs, the world-renowned step troupe Step Afrika! returns to Arena Stage with their Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. The festive “step-stravaganza” will run December […]
Circulator Bus Nears Its Final Stop
Southwest residents scramble for other options December 31 will mark the end of the DC Circulator. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Leonard Bechtel When the DC Circulator’s Eastern Market to L’Enfant Plaza bus completes its route on December 31, it will be the last stop for the familiar bus. Earlier […]
Annual Holiday Celebrations Return to U.S. Botanic Garden
A poinsettia bed at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Courtesy of Devin Dotson By Southwester Staff Holiday cheer returns to the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) from Thanksgiving Day through January 5, 2025 (closed on Christmas Day) with their popular annual holiday display. Multiple model trains will run in the gated outdoor gardens […]