By Jan Adams, Jonathan Clark and Iman Brown Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman recently teamed up with JMA Solutions LLC. to surprise young student-athletes of Jefferson Middle School Academy and Eastern High School after the final preseason game. The football pro likes having a positive presence within the Southwest community […]
Tantania Brown: Southwest Born & Bred, Destined For Greatness
By Kym Chandler Her former coach describes her as “having dedication like no other.” Her demeanor suggests a maturity well beyond her 22 years. Her accomplishments foretell a remarkable future and yet, she remains humble, focused and grounded. It all began in Southwest DC where Tantania grew up watching Denise […]
Southwest Spoon: Enjoy the Trip at Kaliwa
By Mike Goodman Prepare for your journey through Southeast Asia at Kaliwa on The Wharf, a family-style, Asian fusion restaurant that features dishes from Thailand, the Philippines and Korea. This is an establishment that prides itself on both the variations and similarities of the food traditions in this part of […]
Mahalia Jackson Tribute Returns to Westminster Church
By Southwester Staff Later this month, the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, will return to life through the powerful voice and presence of Lavenia Nesmith at Westminster Church in Southwest. Nesmith will be backed by stellar musicians—Steve Key, piano; Harry Jackson, bass; Terron Whitehead, drums; and Steve Washington, narrator—to help […]
Picture Books of the Past: Reading Old Master Paintings at the Museum of the Bible
By Sheila Wickouski Picture Books of the Past: Reading an Old Master Painting at the Museum of the Bible offers a look at what is behind the art. This stunning collection of 64 European masterworks from between the 14th and 19th centuries were created in a time when few were […]
Global Music for a Labyrinthine Journey into Meditation
By Kate McPhaul I love to hunt, like a scavenger, for special gems in DC, especially Southwest DC. In my experience, there are so many stimulating events to choose from every week: concerts, community events, church services, lectures, panel discussions, museums, marches and much, much more. It’s amazing how much […]
SW Community Gardens, #1 in DC
By John Krzyzaniak The SW Community Gardens at Lansburgh Park took home the blue ribbon for the District’s best compost at the DC State Fair on Sunday, September 8. Calling itself “Compost Against the Machine,” the team built on last year’s successful third place finish to claim this year’s top […]