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 […]
Exploring Futuristic Dance Forms in Daito Manabe’s Lucid Motion
By Matthew Koehler Rushing into ARTECHOUSE, I gave my name to one of the hosts in an exhalation of breath before taking another big gulp of air. They didn’t have me on the list but, “Not to worry,” the cheerful host said, “Are you part of the media?” I smiled and replied in the affirmative. […]
Stickwork Artist Weaves Something Special for U.S. Botanic Garden’s 200th Anniversary
By Sheila Wickouski In celebration of its 200th anniversary, the U.S. Botanic Garden is collaborating with renowned stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty to create a custom sculpture to stand throughout the 2020 celebratory year. Combining carpentry skills with love of nature, Dougherty is known for creating installations woven from plant materials, which celebrate nature through both […]
SW’s Joe Madison to be Inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame
Exclusive interview with broadcaster and activist known as “The Black Eagle” By Mike Goodman On Nov. 8, Southwest resident Joe Madison will be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York City. The honor comes in recognition of a distinguished career in which Madison has been a trailblazer, broken […]
Mahalia Jackson Tribute Returns to Westminster Church
By Southwester Staff Later this month, the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, will return to life through the powerful voice and presence of Lavenia Nesmith at Westminster Church in Southwest. Nesmith will be backed by stellar musicians—Steve Key, piano; Harry Jackson, bass; Terron Whitehead, drums; and Steve Washington, narrator—to help her bring Jackson to the […]
Picture Books of the Past: Reading Old Master Paintings at the Museum of the Bible
By Sheila Wickouski Picture Books of the Past: Reading an Old Master Painting at the Museum of the Bible offers a look at what is behind the art. This stunning collection of 64 European masterworks from between the 14th and 19th centuries were created in a time when few were literate. The exhibit unfolds in […]
Global Music for a Labyrinthine Journey into Meditation
By Kate McPhaul I love to hunt, like a scavenger, for special gems in DC, especially Southwest DC. In my experience, there are so many stimulating events to choose from every week: concerts, community events, church services, lectures, panel discussions, museums, marches and much, much more. It’s amazing how much is going on in this […]