Local Musicians Bring in Crowd to Support Music Departments

By Una Yarsky  The second annual fundraiser for Amidon-Bowen Elementary and Jefferson Middle schools’ music departments took place on January 9th at The Wharf’s Union Stage. The musical duo Urban Kites, consisting of former and current Southwest residents Terry Tuttle and James Yarsky, performed a setlist of twenty-four songs for […]

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 […]

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 […]

National Symphony Orchestra to Perform Across Southwest and Southeast 

By Southwester Staff In March, the National Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with various communities in Wards 6 and 8 to amplify joy, unity, and shared humanity through music and the arts. Partnering with local schools, museums, and organizations, we will honor the history of these neighborhoods, while also building new […]

Upcoming Southwest Chamber Players Concert to Feature World-Renowned Cellist

Sophie Shao. Courtesy of Sophie Shao By Southwester Staff The Southwest Chamber Players announced their 194th free program, Masterpieces and Adaptations, at Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon, November 26, at 5:00 p.m.    Featured will be Sophie Shao, cello; Luke Wedge, violin; and Danielle Hahn and David Ehrlich, piano. […]

Southwest Chamber Players Offer 193rd Classical Concert

Mayrong Tsong. Courtesy of Mayron Tsong By Southwester Staff  The Southwest Chamber Players will offer their 193rd concert on Friday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in St.Augustine’s Episcopal Church at Maine Avenue and Sixth Street SW.  The program, called Haydn’ Nothin, will feature a solo rendition of Joseph Haydn’s Piano […]