By Sheila Wickouski Empresses of China’s Forbidden City, 1644-1912 at the Smithsonian Freer/Sackler is a sumptuous feast for the eyes. While the costumes and jewelry, ceramics and art of the Qing dynasty are well worth exploring for their beauty alone, there is more than meets the eye at first glance. Behind the artistry of these […]
Renewed Task Force on SW Parks and Open Space
By Ashton Rohmer, Chair, SWNA Parks and Open Space Task Force Southwest is fortunate to have many parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities right in our own backyard. From the Duck Pond to the library playground to the baseball field at Amidon-Bowen to Lansburgh Park, our neighborhood is home to […]
Amidon-Bowen Photo Project Restores & Recreates SW History
By Mekhi Bailey, Fifth Grade Student, Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Southwest means love, peace and happiness to me. I was one of the students who went out in Southwest with my teacher Ms. Perry and Mr. Willem to take pictures of my community. Mr. Willem’s daughter Morgan goes to pre-school at […]
The Southwest Spoon: Eat Casual for a Cause at Falafel, Inc.
By Mike Goodman Finally, the casual food options at The Wharf are expanding, and Falafel, Inc. will allow you to eat good food, at a good price, for a good cause. The restaurant opened its second location in DC at the end of March, situated at 1140 Maine Ave., SW […]
Meet Morico Diggs—SWBID Environmental Ambassador
By Donna Purchase Southwest DC is “the place to be.” We continue to spotlight the dedicated staff of the SWBID who are focused on making Southwest a clean, safe, vibrant community in which to live, work, visit and play! Morico Diggs, the youngest member of the SWBID team, was a […]
Amidon-Bowen Tutor of the Month: Sadia Fatemi
By Ava Millstone The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Education and Scholarship Task Force is leading an effort to provide tutors to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School students. The program was originally started by Robert St. Cyr, executive director of Community Scholar, at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan, and expanded last year to Amidon-Bowen. […]
Experience Jubilee at Arena Stage
Exclusive Interview with Shaleah Adkisson By Sheila Wickouski Arena Stage’s world premiere of Jubilee, running through June 9, brings to life the story of Fisk University’s world renowned a Capella ensemble. Shattering racial barriers, Fisk Jubilee Singers appeared before royalty, as they shared through their rich voices, the heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. […]