Tempestuous Elements director Psalmayene 24. Courtesy Scott Suchman By Southwester Staff The life of Anna Julia Cooper, spanning over a century from 1858, when she was born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina to her death in 1964 in Washington DC, is one filled with dramatic moments. Tempestuous Elements, opening February […]
Stunning Retrospective Brings Simone Leigh Full Circle at the Hirshhorn
Simone Leigh, 2021. Photo by Shaniqwa Jarvis. Courtesy of the artist. By Sheila Wickouski A remarkable new exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum, the first museum retrospective of the work of Simone Leigh, is akin to walking through a memoir of the renowned sculptor’s life. The exhibit, on view through March […]
The Wharf Ice Rink is Back
By Mike Goodman The ice skating rink at The Wharf slid back into action on Nov. 22, and will remain open until Feb. 25. It is a cashless facility, first-come first-serve (no reservations are accepted). Regular hours of operation are: Monday-Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 4 – 10pmThursday-Friday: 4 – 10pmSaturday: 12 – […]
Holiday Events and Things to Do In Southwest DC
Season’s Greetings is on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Courtesy of Devin Dotson, U.S. Botanic Garden By Southwester Staff Whether you’re entertaining visiting friends and family or enjoying a quiet staycation in the neighborhood, Southwest is brimming with holiday cheer. For special events, menus, parties and celebrations, reach out […]
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. […]
August, September Meetings of Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund Support Group Spotlight Black Philanthropy and Pioneering Research
By Paula Young Shelton For this year’s August meeting, the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund Support Group celebrated Black Philanthropy Month with a dynamic speaker. Reggie Van Lee, Partner and Chief Transformation Officer of The Carlyle Group, delivered a motivating and informative address based on his lifelong commitment to […]
Southwest Chamber Players Offer 193rd Classical Concert
Mayrong Tsong. Courtesy of Mayron Tsong By Southwester Staff The Southwest Chamber Players will offer their 193rd concert on Friday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in St.Augustine’s Episcopal Church at Maine Avenue and Sixth Street SW. The program, called Haydn’ Nothin, will feature a solo rendition of Joseph Haydn’s Piano […]