A Dozen New Artworks Added to Rubell Museum DC’s Inaugural Exhibition

By Southwester Staff  A reinstallation of the Rubell Museum DC’s inaugural exhibition, What’s Going On that is now on view includes a dozen newly presented artworks. The updates to the initial version of the exhibition includes new paintings, sculptures and mixed media works by leading contemporary artists.  Newly installed artworks include: What’s Going On is […]

Arena Stage Hosts Tenth Power Play, Playwright Kenneth Lin’s “Primal Scream” as an Asian American in Hollywood

Kenneth Lin. Courtesy of Arena Stage By Sheila Wickouski  Exclusion, a new play by acclaimed theater and TV writer Kenneth Lin, is set to open May 5 at the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.  Exclusion is the story of an award-winning historian who is thrilled when her best-selling book about the Chinese Exclusion Act of […]

Arena Stage Announces New Season Lineup

By Southwester Staff  Arena Stage announced the company’s 74th season, which will include two original musicals, an acclaimed play with music, a comedy, a new addition to the Power Play series and the return of Step Afrika!. More information is available at arenastage.org/23-24.  2023/24 SEASON Cambodian Rock Band July 18 – August 27, 2023 It’s […]

National Museum of Asian Art to Host Centennial Celebration May 1-13

By Southwester Staff During next month’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the National Museum of Asian Art will host a two-week festival to mark its centennial anniversary. Events will include headline musical performances by Korean pop (K-Pop) star Eric Nam and internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Raveena on May 13.  The performances will take place on the […]

After 25 Years of Shaping Southwest Theater, Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith Set to Step Aside

By Sheila Wickouski Since 1998, Molly Smith has served as Arena Stage’s Artistic Director, racking up credits for directing, new play development and work with great playwrights that are now part of theater history. The completion of Arena Stage’s current season will mark her last in the role as she steps into retirement, marking the […]