Twilight Zone is the latest exhibition at ARTECHOUSE. Courtesy of ARTECHOUSE By Southwester Staff On Sept. 13, ARTECHOUSE DC, located on Maryland Avenue SW, premiered Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean, an immersive exhibition that takes viewers below the ocean surface. This exhibition combines life-sized visuals and an original musical score […]
Rubell Museum Opens “American Vignettes” Contemporary Art Exhibition
Robert Colescott’s Sunset on the Bayou (1993) is part of the new exhibition at Southwest’s Rubell Museum. Courtesy of Rubell Museum By Southwester Staff A museum-wide reinstallation at the Rubell on I Street, SW revealed a new exhibition on Sept. 27. American Vignettes: Symbols, Society, and Satire showcases nearly 100 art […]
Capitol Hill Restoration Society House Expo Set for Oct. 26
By Marci Hilt The Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) will hold its free 2024 House Expo in Eastern Market’s North Hall (225 7th St., SE) on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to meet local contractors. The expo will feature […]
Young Readers: The Conversations That Lead to Books
By Kitty Felde I was at a surprise birthday party last weekend for a friend and found myself sitting next to a 12-year-old who wasn’t a big fan of reading. He couldn’t remember the last book he read. I was determined to find something he’d love. By the time the […]
Southwest’s 5000 Food Ministry Forges On
By Marva Jennings The 5000 Food Ministry of Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC), located at 900 4th Street SW, has distributed non-perishable food since 2020 in service to the Southwest community. The ministry was started to address the lack of food pantries in Southwest and, in recognition of the pandemic’s […]
Washington Spirit Hosts Arsenal W.F.C. in Historic International Friendly at Audi Field
Washington Spirit forward Ouleymata Sarr faces off with Arsenal’s goalie. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez On August 18, Audi Field witnessed a landmark event as the Washington Spirit faced off against Arsenal W.F.C. in a highly anticipated international friendly. This match marked the first time the Spirit hosted an […]
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Celebrates Youth for Back to School
By Katrina Avila At Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA), our enduring mission remains steadfast: to ensure that Black and Brown youth and families across DC have access to the resources they need—resources that others already have. From after-school enrichment and tutoring programs to vital community support, SYC/W6MA has […]