Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The Wharf hosted eleven Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts from June 17-25, with over 200 rac-ing crew resting before the final leg of their eight stage journey circumnavigating the globe, a race of 40,000 nautical miles through the world’s toughest oceans. One of […]
Arena Stage Announces New Season, First Lineup Under New Artistic Director
By Southwester Staff Arena Stage announced the ten shows that will comprise its 2024-2025 season, the first led by Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif. The company’s 74th season will feature a mix of new works and reimagined classics, including six world-premiere productions and collaborations with some of the nation’s leading […]
Audi Field to Add Third Professional Soccer Team with Launch of New Soccer League
By Southwester Staff Washington will gain a second professional women’s soccer team this year, with the new team scheduled to host home matches at Buzzard Point’s Audi Field, along with Major League Soccer’s D.C. United and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit. The DC Power Football Club (FC) will […]
Washington Spirit Continue Strong Run at Audi Field
On a damp May night at Audi Field, the Washington Spirit held off Angel City FC, 4-2. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez Despite a weekend soaked in rain, the clouds parted just in time for an electrifying matchup between the Washington Spirit and Angel City FC at Audi Field […]
Waterfront Village “Expressions of a Lifetime” Exhibit Celebrates Artists of Southwest and Navy Yard
An abstract work by Tom Walsh, 86, one of the artists exhibiting their work at Waterfront Village. Courtesy of Waterfront Village By Southwester Staff On June 7, Waterfront Village will host an evening of art and community at the “Expressions of a Lifetime” art exhibit, showcasing the talents of artists […]
Young Readers: Everybody’s an Actor!
By Kitty Felde We all played different roles in our lives – student, parent, worker bee, boss. It’s perhaps not as much fun as the role playing we did as kids when we could switch from astronaut to country western singer just by swapping helmets for hats. Cathy Rodriguez trains […]
D.C. United Pick Up Home Win
Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The last weekend of April was packed with action at Audi Field, with home stands for the Washington Spirit, D.C. United and D.C. Defenders. On Saturday, April 27, D.C. United was led by forward Christian Benteke en route to a 2-1 win over […]