Photo by Scott Suchman When one conjures memories of Shakespeare’s strongest female characters, the image of a villainous and blood-stained Lady Macbeth sleepwalking across the stage instantly comes to mind, so it was most refreshing to see one of the Bard’s lesser known and good-natured… Read More
This weekend, DC celebrates 10 years of the National Book Festival! Rain or shine, on the National Mall, thousands will gather to celebrate reading, learn about literacy, and meet their favorite authors. Who might you meet?! Sheryl Canady of the Library of Congress dishes on… Read More
Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan Meryl Streep, a long-time advocate of the National Women’s History Museum, made waves this week at an advocacy dinner to support the establishment. Arguing in favor of pending legislation that would allow the museum to purchase land at 12th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Streep channeled Abigail… Read More
From SATC2 (where it was actually filmed) to Jazz and Culture Festivals, Morocco is lately very much on our minds. But since the rich and diverse destination is about 4,000 miles from the Nation’s Capital, not many have the opportunity to experience its wealth and wonder… Read More
Like “Superman” with his double life, Robertas Kupstas/Robert Byla transforms from government suit and tie to…. Lithuanian Pop Star!? He shares his intense experiences on foreign reality shows, Eurovision – and even an attempt to bring the glitz and glam to our own American Idol.… Read More
Opera was in the outfield last night in the District. Generation O council member Abeer Abdalla, whose group caters to young opera fans, said the event Sunday night — during which fans at Nationals ballpark watched the Washington National Opera’s season opener “A Masked Ball”… Read More
Art Soiree Founders Sandro and Tati celebrated the anniversary of their arts and entertainment company with supporters at Buddha Bar Sunday evening. The “Robin Hoods of Art” dish on how they have helped countless local creatives to produce successful and exciting exhibits. Video embed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lve8p7gY_tI *Also available… Read More
Photo credit Scott Suchman What do you get when you combine music composed by members of Abba (Björn Ulvaeus/Benny Andersson), lyrics by the Lion King’s Tim Rice, the Cold War, and a tangled romance? The hit rock musical Chess, playing now at Signature Theater through October 3rd.Set during… Read More
Brook Mitchel & Kevin Maljak at the Arts on Foot Preview Held in our very own Penn Quarter neighborhood, DC displays its artsy side during the 18th Annual four day Examiner Arts on Foot exhibit – going on now. With a flare for the dramatic, a collage… Read More
“The Friends” presented an “Art After Dark” party last night at the Art Museum of the Americas… Iris White and Jim McBride took a respite in the OAS courtyard garden during the Art After Dark Party at the Art Museum of the Americas Thursday evening.… Read More
