On Sept.18 a “Pop-up Park” appeared on 4th Street in front of CVS. This particular parklet was set up by the DC Office of Planning, and was one of 34 pop-up parks set up in DC for national Park(ing) Day. Park(ing) Day allows groups to create a temporary “pop-up” parklet […]
South Korean Artist Makes U.S. Debut at Blind Whino
On October 3, Blind Whino will open the first United States solo exhibition of the Korean illustrator, cartoonist, and animator Kim Jung Gi, titled Vivid Visions: The Art of Kim Jung Gi. During the show, the artist will create a hand drawn/illustrated wall mural on site, measuring approximately 36’h x 120’w, comprised of […]
October Community Calendar
THURS 1 6:30 P.M. Meditation Class. Join David Newcomb, long time meditator for this deep and engaging meditation two-part series. David lectures regularly on the benefits of meditation and has been practicing himself for over 35 years. During these workshops, he will talk about the journey of finding lasting peace, happiness […]
Southwest DC’s Floating Homes Open to Visitors
The redevelopment of the Southwest Waterfront is well underway, bringing lots of changes to the neighborhood… but Southwest’s live-aboard boats continue to float contentedly on the Washington Channel amid the noise and cranes. And this October 10, the community will hold its fourth home tour and welcome visitors to experience […]
2015-16 Southwest Nights at Arena Stage
These are the dates for discounted tickets for specially designated “Southwest Night” performances at Arena Stage for people who reside or work in Southwest DC. (Sometimes at the last minute, additional Southwest Nights are announced.) Tickets are $35 for musicals and $25 for non-musicals, plus fees, and patrons may purchase […]
What’s in a Name: A Series on Shakespeare, SEU, and Southwest, Part 1
Author’s note: This is part one of a series on the redevelopment of the old Southeastern University located at 5th and Eye Streets SW. These articles seek to provide information for the greater community, and not to take a side on the development debate. “A rose by any other name […]
WPA’s SynchroSwim 2015 at the Capitol Skyline Hotel
Photo caption: “The Flies” pose in the Capitol Skyline Hotel lounge before their performance. The group is from Fluid Movement’s Goldblum Water Ballet of Baltimore. Photo caption:”Intergalacticon” pose on the pool deck. Photo caption:”The Flies” performing. The judges voted them the Best Visual Spectacle. Photo caption: “DCFit-tastics” perform their Flamingo […]