U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at Southwest DC’s Arena Stage while accepting the American Voice Award. Courtesy of Arena Stage By Southwester Staff Southwest DC’s Arena Stage presented their American Voice Award to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson earlier this year, as part of the […]
Cherry Blossom Season Descends as Early Spring Arrives in Southwest
The Pink Tie Party officially kicked off the 2024 National Cherry Blossom festival. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The 2024 cherry blossom season got off to an early start, reaching peak bloom before the end of March. Even so, spring-themed celebrations honoring the blossoms continue throughout April. National Cherry […]
Young Readers: Book Clubs for Introverts
By Kitty Felde You might call them Book Clubs for Introverts. Imagine a room full of readers, sharing the experience of reading, but not talking. That’s the idea behind Silent Book Clubs. The rules are simple. There is no assigned reading, everyone brings whatever they want to read. Any format […]
National Symphony Orchestra to Perform Across Southwest and Southeast
By Southwester Staff In March, the National Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with various communities in Wards 6 and 8 to amplify joy, unity, and shared humanity through music and the arts. Partnering with local schools, museums, and organizations, we will honor the history of these neighborhoods, while also building new […]
Hana S. Sharif Takes The Helm As Arena Stage Artistic Director
Hana S. Sharif. Photo by Chesire Isaac. Courtesy of Arena Stage. By Sheila Wickouski In April 2023, Arena Stage announced that Hana S. Sharif, a theater veteran with decades of experience at regional theaters including Hartford Stage, Baltimore Center Stage and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, would step in […]
Spy Museum Exhibit Brings American History to Life with New Exhibit
A newly reimagined exhibit brings the history of American espionage to life. Courtesy of Alan Karchmer for the International Spy Museum By Southwester Staff The nonprofit International Spy Museum located on the L’Enfant Plaza promenade launched a revamped exhibit about America’s first spy network. Titled “Spying Launched a Nation,” the exhibit […]
Young Readers: Cliffhangers
by Kitty Felde It’s a gimmick as old as Scheherazade: leave your audience desperate to know what happens next. You know the tale of the beautiful Scheherazade. She married a Sultan who killed off his brides the day after the wedding. Clever girl, she brought her sister along with her […]