By Kitty Felde It’s hard for a child to ignore the fact that we’re in the midst of an election.The ads are everywhere. The presidential race is always at the top of the news. Mailboxes are flooded with campaign fliers. It’s the perfect time to use the election as a […]
Rubell Museum Opens “American Vignettes” Contemporary Art Exhibition
Robert Colescott’s Sunset on the Bayou (1993) is part of the new exhibition at Southwest’s Rubell Museum. Courtesy of Rubell Museum By Southwester Staff A museum-wide reinstallation at the Rubell on I Street, SW revealed a new exhibition on Sept. 27. American Vignettes: Symbols, Society, and Satire showcases nearly 100 art […]
Capitol Hill Restoration Society House Expo Set for Oct. 26
By Marci Hilt The Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) will hold its free 2024 House Expo in Eastern Market’s North Hall (225 7th St., SE) on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to meet local contractors. The expo will feature […]
DC Central Kitchen Celebrates 20 Years of Capital Food Fight
Event features award-winning chefs on Nov. 7 at The Anthem By Southwester Staff The DC dining scene has changed a lot over the past 20 years, but one event has been there through it all: DC Central Kitchen’s annual Capital Food Fight. First hosted in 2004 by DC Central Kitchen’s […]
Annual Homes of Southwest Waterfront Walking Tour Scheduled for Oct. 6
By Southwester Staff Waterfront Village announced that the 6th annual Homes of the Southwest Waterfront home tour will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Extraordinary views of the Wharf are sure to be among highlights this year,” said Waterfront Village Executive Director Pam Troutman. […]
Washington Spirit Hosts Arsenal W.F.C. in Historic International Friendly at Audi Field
Washington Spirit forward Ouleymata Sarr faces off with Arsenal’s goalie. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez On August 18, Audi Field witnessed a landmark event as the Washington Spirit faced off against Arsenal W.F.C. in a highly anticipated international friendly. This match marked the first time the Spirit hosted an […]
Arena Stage Kicks Off New Season with Tony-Award Winning Production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Yetunde Felix-Ukwu. Courtesy of Arena Stage By Sheila Wickouski On September 6, a new era will begin at Southwest’s Arena Stage. The first season programmed by new Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif will launch with the Tony-award winning comedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Written by celebrated Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh, […]