In recognition of the life and legacy of late Senator and former presidential nominee McCain, the National Portrait Gallery installed a photograph of John S. McCain III by the British-born photographer Steve Pyke on Monday. The portrait, located on the museum’s In Memoriam wall on the… Read More
This week, the USO joined forces with Flex Events HQ to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Most people performing a bodybuilding pose simultaneously as part of the #Flex4Forces campaign. A title-breaking amount of 803 attended ‘Flex on the Mall,’ an annual day-long… Read More
“It’s pretty torturous just trying to take a picture of me, much less paint a portrait,” laughed former President Barack Obama as he spoke at the unveiling of his and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s traditional portraits at the National Portrait Gallery. Kehinde Wiley, the… Read More
The Museum of the Bible is now open to the public, but just a day before this newest collection debuted in the Nation’s Capital, a diverse group of faith and secular leaders from around the world gathered at the eight-story, 430,000-square-foot space to dedicate it. Among… Read More
Ever been to Ivy & Coney in Shaw? That place is great — but that building is ugly! Built in 1881 as a blacksmith shop, the place needs a major facelift and other renovation work… which doesn’t come cheap. That’s why this “Ugly Duckling” is… Read More
Recently, Instagram unveiled a colorful #KindComments mural at Union Market. Designed by renowned artist Dallas Clayton, the mural is part of Instagram’s global #KindComments initiative intended to promote and foster positive engagement on and offline. Clayton invited KIPP High School students and Union Market District neighbors as well as local artists to paint along the 6th Street mural.… Read More
How will National Harbor keep cool this summer? Yesterday, the venue dished with K Street Magazine on plans for a heat haven — Harbor Dome: Summer Snow Globe. Yes, this translucent dome will act as a winter bar and lounge, complete with live music and regular flurries.… Read More
If you or your guests have ever needed to stay near the Reagan National Airport, you’ve likely considered the Crystal Gateway Marriott. The Crystal Gateway Marriott, located at 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, has stood tall in the center of vibrant Crystal City for decades. But as… Read More
Starting April 26th, you can feel what it’s like to travel in space! A new and exciting ticketed attraction at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, “Spacewalk: Danger in Orbit,” will allow patrons to take on the role of astronaut while testing a new manned-maneuvering unit… Read More
One of the best things about living in Washington, DC is the history that surrounds you at every turn. So trust us when we tell you to take advantage of this FREE two-day special exhibit at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel. This exhibit is unique —… Read More
