Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950 at the National Gallery of Art has something for everyone, but this exhibit will especially resonate with Southwesters. In the fall of 1942, when Parks worked for the Office of War Information, he and his family lived at 63 O St., SW in housing built for defense employees. Parks […]
Pozdravliayu s Rozhdestvom!—“Merry Christmas!”
The Southwest Chamber Players announce their 22nd annual Christmas concert at Saint Augustine’s Church, 555 Water St., SW, on Thursday, Dec. 20, beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to the traditional assortment of carols, this year’s edition will have a distinctly Russo-centric feel, in terms of both program and performers. Joining in the festivities will be Marje […]
Botanic Garden Features Tunes & Trains for the Holidays
The U.S. Botanic Garden’s annual holiday exhibit, “Season’s Greenings: All Aboard!,” opened Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and runs through New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. This year’s exhibit features plant-based re-creations of iconic train stations from across the U.S., including classic stations like DC’s Union Station, New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, Maui’s […]
“Anything Goes” is Going Strong at Arena
(L to R) Mickey Orange (Ensemble/Quartet), Ben Gunderson (Purser/Ensemble/Quartet), Soara-Joye Ross (Reno Sweeney), Brent McBeth (Ensemble/Quartet/Fred/Photographer) and Nicholas Yenson (Ensemble/Quartet) in “Anything Goes” running Nov. 2 through Dec. 23 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Photo: Maria Baranova. “Anything Goes,” Cole Porter’s vintage classic musical, is playing at Arena Stage for the holidays. […]
Photos: Vikings Invade Southwest
On Oct. 5, the Transit Pier at The Wharf was overtaken by the world’s largest operational Viking ship, the Draken Harald Hårfagre. The invasion featured the Draken Village, allowing visitors to relive the discovery of the New World and the Draken’s 2016 trans-Atlantic crossing. Staff of The Southwester visually documented this unique-to-Southwest adventure. BY Southwester Staff
“SW Safety Forum” Hitting the Neighborhood on Sat., Nov 3
The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Emergency Task Force is hosting a “SW Safety Forum” on Sat., Nov 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The forum is free and open to the public, and located at Hyatt Place, 400 E St. SW. The forum will cover violence and safety awareness, self-defense, and active shooter preparedness. To […]
DC’s Baddest Night of Doing Good; DC Central Kitchen’s 15th Annual Capital Food Fight to be held at the Anthem
On Thursday, Nov. 8, the Anthem will host an event that can only be described as entertaining, debaucherous and delectable. That’s right—the 15th Annual Capital Food Fight, which benefits the work of DC Central Kitchen (DCCK), is coming to Southwest. “I have always been a huge fan of this particular fundraiser, and all of the […]