A sneak peak of the International Spy Museum soon to open at L’Enfant Plaza this spring gives a few clues to what might be lurking inside. Under covering is the most beautiful silver car that is none other than an Aston Martin DB5 that first appeared in the 1964 James […]
“Everything in Existence” is Exciting and Existential
Everything in Existence is an adventure from the known world into unknown possibilities. The exciting new show at ARTECHOUSE, until March 10, is the first North American solo exhibition for the internationally-acclaimed Italian artist studio fuse*. The 10-year retrospective features four installations by artists Mattia Carretti and Luca Camellini, who created these works with […]
The Southwest Spoon: Find Time for an Enjoyable Meal at Muze, and Stay for Dessert
With the rapid change in Southwest over the last two years, it is easy to forget about the early stages of the waterfront redevelopment project. The Mandarin Oriental hotel, located a short walk northwest of The Wharf at 1330 Maryland Ave., SW, opened 15 years ago as an anchor project […]
Breaking Through the Door: What is Elevate Interval Fitness?
It is crazy to think it has been six months. What started as a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” feature piece in this newspaper has turned into part of my daily routine. When I first stepped into Elevate Interval Fitness in the new 301 M St., SW building, I did not […]
Community Benefits Group to hold Annual Meeting at Audi Field on March 5
The Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) will hold its Annual Meeting at Audi Field on March 5, from 7-9 p.m. The meeting will be in the Heineken Club room, which is just inside the Premium Entrance of Audi Field, between Gate A and Gate B at the corner […]
World Premiere of “Kleptocracy” is at Arena Stage; Exclusive Interview with Actor Elliott Bales
The collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of Putin in Russia and the examination of the United States’ relationship to Russia, then and now, converge in Kenneth Lin’s powerful drama “Kleptocracy.” Going right to the heart of the greed and manipulation that is behind power, Arena Stage’s Artistic Director Molly […]
Why Amidon-Bowen?
As deadlines approach for DC’s School lottery, many Southwest families are considering whether to send their child to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School (ABES), or elsewhere. Any families considering ABES or other DC public or charter schools must enroll in the lottery by March 1 through www.myschooldc.org. “The Southwester” interviewed the Co-Presidents […]