The Shakespeare Theatre Company announced today that after an international search, Simon Godwin has been appointed as its next Artistic Director. Godwin, who is currently serving as Associate Director at the Royal National Theatre, will succeed Michael Kahn, who has been at the helm of… Read More
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
When the weather starts to change over… it’s shopping season! d/eleven at the Wharf and Wylie Grey took advantage of ladies’ need for some Friday night fun to host a charity shopping event to benefiting Halcyon‘s creative programs. Among those in attendance were event host… Read More
Top foodservice industry professionals and their foodie fans gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this week for the 36th Annual RAMMY Awards. Not only was there anticipation as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners in 21 award categories, but the night also served as… Read More
Late last month, Captain Scott D. Altman, a Washington DC native, was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in the Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction. Honored for demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in furthering NASA’s mission of exploration and discovery,… Read More
Chef Abigail “Abie” Sincioco-Mateo‘s Pork Sisig shut out the competition at the Tenth Anniversary Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge — presented by TCMA. In a culinary showdown where Embassy chefs showcase the unique flavors of their home countries to win the coveted People’s Choice Award (presented by… Read More
Earlier this month, Room to Rebloom held its fourth annual fundraising event, “Rebloom on the Roof,” to support survivors of domestic violence. On view were the wonderful cityscape, as well as the nonprofit’s mission to empower women and families in the National Capital Area who have been victims of domestic… Read More
The members-only rooftop pool above Vida Fitness at the Yards opens its doors to all in support of LGBT athletes earlier this month for its annual Rooftop Fundraiser and Silent Auction. A fourth annual event, the Penthouse Pool Club at The Yards this year partnered with Athlete Ally:… Read More
“This past year has been a wild ride in the fight for music creators’ rights,” said ASCAP Foundation President, Paul Williams. In celebration of American songwriting, The ASCAP Foundation and The Library of Congress jointly held the tenth annual “We Write the Songs” event at the… Read More
On Wednesday (May 16th), Calvary Women’s Services gathered partners and supporters at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to celebrate another year of empowering homeless women. The event featured a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, remarks, and presentation of the Hope Award.… Read More
