MAY WED 1 @ 7 P.M. St. Augustine’s Art & Spirit Coffeehouse. Master Knitter Margaret Fisher, known as a knitting and crochet instructor and a skilled designer, teaches knitting, crochet, and sweater design workshops across the country. Her articles and designs have been published in Cast On magazine and she’s the author of Seven […]
NSWDP Celebrates Volunteerism
On a beautiful spring Saturday in March, local residents and members of the Neighbors of Southwest Duck Pond (NSWDP) organization descended on Southwest’s favorite pond to clean and decorate the park in preparation for the turning on of the fountains and the naming their Volunteer of the Year. Blue skies and […]
March Southwest Real Estate Update
Some months you just scratch your head, it seems very strange that the month over month stats of March 2012 versus 2013 are so similar. Interest rates continue to remain low giving buyers and sellers confidence in the local market. Mar-13 Mar-12 % Change Sold Dollar Volume $3,449,177 $3,478,000 less […]
“Culture Navigators” and the Future of the Rubell Museum at the Randall School
History is not something in the past, it’s something we are making today. In the contemporary art world and in our Southwest neighborhood, Mera Rubell is making history now. My recent interview with Mera was not a question and answer session, but rather a conversation in which Mera shared her […]
Doing Good: Coach Horse and April Hines
Editor’s Note: “Doing Good” is The Southwester’s newest monthly column. Have someone in mind who is making an impact in our community? Please send your articles to editor@thesouthwester.com. Helping others has always been very important to the Hines family. As a result of their passion and commitment, Ronald and April Hines have […]
Kastles Add WTT MVP Martina Hingis to All-Star Roster
The Washington Kastles made a major move during the Mylan World Team Tennis Draft, signing the reigning WTT Female MVP and former World No. 1 Martina Hingis for the 2013 season. “I am really excited about joining the Washington Kastles,” said Hingis. “Washington is a great city and the Kastles […]
Arena Stage to Put On “Other Desert Cities”
WHAT: Other Desert Cities WHERE: Arena Stage WHEN: April 26-May 26, 2013 SOUTHWEST NIGHT (reduced price for Southwest residents): Sunday, May 26 at 7:30 The Wyeths – Lyman, a movie star turned ambassador, and his wife Polly, a Hollywood screenwriter turned G.O.P. grande dame – gather to enjoy Christmas in […]