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 […]
Washington Spirit Thrill Fans with Playoff Run
The Washington Spirit’s playoff run ended in a second place finish after a thrilling November at Audi Field. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez Since opening its doors in mid-2018, Audi Field has craved iconic moments to define its legacy. While the stadium has hosted several European teams and major […]
Food Fight Fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen Packs Anthem
The 20th anniversary of the Capital Food Fight fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen took place November 7th at The Anthem. Guests enjoyed bites from local eateries and cooking competitions included celebrity chef Carla Hall and former Washington National Ryan Zimmerman. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Melissa Silverman On November 7, […]