The first-ever National Geographic Explorers festival was held June 15th-June 18th here in Washington. The celebration brought together storytellers, explorers, conservationists, scientists and many others together to share how their exploration and discoveries continue to change the world. The week was capped off with the… Read More
Forty lawmakers and notable Washington influencers joined professional actors Ian Kahn, Santino Fontana, Emily Swallow and Maulik Pancholy to perform in Will on the Hill at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Now in its fifteenth year, the much-loved bipartisan event for theatre and political fans alike… Read More
Two decades after the Tony Award-winning musical RENT premiered on Broadway, the show has kicked off a year-long anniversary tour — and that tour brings it right here to Washington at the National Theatre! Based on the traveling performance of the show, the “RENT-head” community stands strong… Read More
You might imagine the mood to be tense around the Navy Yard, near Nationals Park and the location of the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday night, but it was actually quite jovial and full of excitement. Why? Around the same time that the ball game took place, nearby apartment building… Read More
Because you know jewelry completes the outfit. Currently on view at the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a new exhibit, Spectacular Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection. The exhibit displays jewelry from Marjorie Merriweather Post’s coveted personal collection, which includes pieces from Cartier, Van Cleef… Read More
With a few script tweaks and pop culture references, The Shakespeare Theater Company’s production of The School For Lies humorously illustrates the relevance of 350-year old satire at The Lansburgh Theater this month. Tony Award-nominated writer David Ives has retranslated Moliere’s 1666 classic French farce… Read More
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were present as the Ford’s Theatre Society honored the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala earlier this month. They joined a tradition going back more than 40 years, as the Society has hosted this bi-partisan… Read More
Science met beauty last Tuesday for the Friends of the National Arboretum’s Dinner Under the Stars. The charity event, set in one of the most beautiful and unique settings in the DC area, starts off with a cocktail hour and live music in The Herb… Read More
Just ahead of Capital Pride, Tituss Burgess (actor, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) joined Marriott International to unveil the brand new #LoveTravels Mosaic in DC’s Freedom Plaza to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ homeless youth. Marriott International is inviting people around the world to join the… Read More
Can you say PAR-TAY? The Fairmont Hotel kicked off Memorial Day weekend in style, with a soiree in its newly renovated courtyard. No more are the days of circling around a big fountain or dodging planters, the courtyard is now a huge open space perfect for large parties,… Read More
