By Kitty Felde Let’s say you’ve tried everything you can think of to get your reluctant reader to pick up a book. Now what? Here’s a suggestion from a librarian: bribe them. It doesn’t have to be much. Olineke Olaniya of the Indianapolis Public Library says she challenges young patrons […]
Rubell Museum New Exhibitions Now Open
Alexandre Diop, La Grande Odalisque (2021). Courtesy Rubell Museum By Southwester Staff Beginning November 2, the Rubell Museum DC, located at 65 I Street SW will open two new exhibitions. Singular Views: 25 Artists highlights the work of 25 contemporary artists from across the U.S. and around the world through solo […]
Upcoming Southwest Chamber Players Concert to Feature World-Renowned Cellist
Sophie Shao. Courtesy of Sophie Shao By Southwester Staff The Southwest Chamber Players announced their 194th free program, Masterpieces and Adaptations, at Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon, November 26, at 5:00 p.m. Featured will be Sophie Shao, cello; Luke Wedge, violin; and Danielle Hahn and David Ehrlich, piano. […]
Reflecting on 25 Years of Friends of Southwest DC Grants
Jean Sammon of Friends of Southwest, kneeling in blue sweater, at Amidon-Bowen Elementary. Courtesy of the Author By Regina Harrison, Friends of Southwest DC Board member Jean Sammon first read about Friends of Southwest (FOS) DC right here in The Southwester, and since the 2000’s, she has been a donor […]
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid’s Southwest DC Fall Food Drive in Full Swing
By Regina Mazur All the projects undertaken by Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) are direct responses to the expressed needs of our communities. Whenever a need arises, we actively seek out ways to address it. “We Keep Us Safe” is not a mere branding exercise; it represents a […]
Carron Baptist Church, Metropolitan Police Department’s 1st District Partner to Serve Southwest Community
Photos courtesy of Rene Anderson, Carron Baptist Church By Southwester Staff Carron Baptist Church and the Metropolitan Police Department’s 1st District are working together to serve the residents of the Southwest community in the areas of Spiritual Growth, Trust and Safety. On October 6, Pastor Peter Spann of Carron Baptist […]
ANC 6D Seeks Public Input on Safeway Concerns
By Southwester Staff ANC 6D Commissioners Andrea Pawley and Rhonda Hamilton are seeking public input on community concerns related to the ongoing renovation of the Safeway at 1100 4th Street. The Commission has heard numerous community concerns about Safeway, which is a vital part of Southwest. Hamilton and Pawley will […]