Hirshhorn Opens Educational Art School for All Ages

By Southwester Staff As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum opened the Hirshhorn Art School, a first-of-its-kind art education experience, on October 30. Visitors are invited to “think like an artist’ in the new hub, which combines elements of a professional artist’s studio, museum galleries and […]

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 […]

Capital Yacht Club Continues Community Activities

The Capital Yacht Club’s community activities include support for a local sailing program and a first responder’s picnic. Courtesy of Alan Etter By Southwester Staff Police officers, firefighters and members of the military were treated to a picnic lunch, courtesy of Capital Yacht Club on Sunday, November 10th. The club, […]

Step Afrika!’s Holiday Step Show Returns to Arena stage in Limited Engagement 

The company of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage. Photo by Jati Lindsay By Southwester Staff After two straight years of sold-out runs, the world-renowned step troupe Step Afrika! returns to Arena Stage with their Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. The festive “step-stravaganza” will run December […]

Annual Holiday Celebrations Return to U.S. Botanic Garden

A poinsettia bed at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Courtesy of Devin Dotson By Southwester Staff Holiday cheer returns to the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) from Thanksgiving Day through January 5, 2025 (closed on Christmas Day) with their popular annual holiday display.  Multiple model trains will run in the gated outdoor gardens […]

Arena Stage Opens World Premiere Adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile

By Sheila Wickouski A recent cartoon in the New Yorker magazine shows a Sherlock Holmes character asking a group at a house party when he would be invited for a visit when there was not a murder.  This is  something that another famous fictional detective, Hercule Poirot, could well ask […]

Holiday Celebrations Light Up The Wharf

By Southwester Staff The Wharf is decking the docks to welcome the community this holiday season. The annual ice skating rink opened Wednesday, November 27 and will remain open every Wednesday-Sunday through February. This season, the rink will be decorated to celebrate the Washington Capitals’ 50th Anniversary, and Rock the […]