Exclusive Interview with Co-Founder and Executive Director of Culture House By Mike Goodman Southwest resident Ian Callender has led the arts and culture scene of our community into a new era. Born and raised in DC, Callender now has a number of cultural arts spaces in the quadrant. He is the owner of Suite Nation, […]
Tradition and Modern Technology Showcase Human Complexity in Heroes: Principles of African Greatness
By Sheila Wickouski Traditions come together with modern technology to tell the stories behind the men and women featured in Heroes: Principles of African Greatness at the National Museum of African Art. This dynamic exhibition of classical and contemporary works links each work of art with a historic African, a “hero in history,” and a […]
Safe Place, Safe Space event at Westminster Church
Attention Southwest youth: If you are looking for something to do this December, come and join other young people on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Westminster Church, 400 I St. SW, from 4-7 p.m, for activities, art, a DJ, and good times. Open to all ages 14+. Food will be provided. Check their website for more […]
A Tale of Long-Distance Love: Talking with the Actors of Dear Jack, Dear Louise
By Sheila Wickouski Arena Stage’s present to audiences for the holiday season is a classic love story. Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise will be in the Kreeger from Nov. 21-Dec. 29. Ludwig’s father, U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, is a military doctor stationed in Oregon during World War II when he begins writing to […]
U.S. Botanic Garden Schedule of Holiday Events
By Sheila Wickouski While the National Christmas Tree is a well known annual tradition, so to is the U.S. Botanic Garden’s holiday exhibit, which features model trains. Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens will run through January 5, 2020. The Conservatory will be filled with flowers and the West Gallery will house a 26 foot decorated tree […]
An Interview with the Young Cast of Newsies
By Sheila Wickouski Newsies is the story about kids who fought for what is right in the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899 in New York City, when they took on two of the most powerful men in the country, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph. And they won! This inspirational musical about dreams of a better life […]
Turning the Page Book Bazaar Comes to Market SW
By Una Yarsky Educational non-profit, Turning the Page, and their pop up bookstore program, Carpe Librum, hosted a donation book bazaar at The Lot on 4th and M St. on Oct. 11, from 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The bazaar was held as a special edition of the Market SW that usually takes place every […]