Summer 2024 Arts Preview  

May 8, 2024

Summer is here! Enjoy the warm weather and outdoor performances at places like Wolf Trap and the National Mall. And don’t miss one-night-only events, like the world premiere of “Portraits” […]

Washington Ballet’s Edwaard Liang to Speak at May 16 Breakfast

April 25, 2024

Choreographer Edwaard Liang, who became the Washington Ballet’s fourth artistic director last fall, will be the featured speaker at The Georgetowner’s May 16 cultural breakfast. Admission to the event, at […]

Filmmaker Gets Foot in the Door With ‘Step Back, Doors Closing’  

April 10, 2024

This article has been updated. By Hailey Wharram “Step Back, Doors Closing,” the first project from Arden Pictures, the production company founded by Carter Ward in 2021, follows Julisa (Carmen […]

von ammon co | Chino Amobi “MIASMA”

February 27, 2024

von ammon co is pleased to announce the opening of MIASMA, a solo exhibition by American artist Chino Amobi. This is Amobi’s first solo show with von ammon co and […]

Blossom to Beverage: The Story of Chocolate

February 22, 2024

Saturday and Sunday, February 17–18, 10:30 AM–5 PM National Mall The story of chocolate begins with a small cacao tree rooted deep in the history of Mesoamerican culture. Learn the […]

Artists at Work Speakers Series


Sitar Arts Center’s Artists at Work Speakers Series gives you behind-the-scenes access to DC’s most exciting arts venues through the personal stories of the professionals who make the magic happen. […]

Diplomats of Dance Society’s Annual Soireé

September 21, 2023

The Diplomats of Dance Society hosted its annual soirée, which included a special performance from Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC), on Thursday, September 14th. Choreographer Dana Tai Soon […]

Arts Education Is Key to Our Cultural Heritage 

September 13, 2023

 Washington didn’t become the sizzling arts capital it is today without our local artists shaping and enriching our cultural landscape. And perhaps there’s no better way to preserve our arts […]

Washington, D.C.: Our Culture Capital


 Perhaps no city in the world possesses such a unique cultural heritage as Washington, D.C. Home to iconic public monuments of world significance – Lincoln gazing across the Reflecting Pool […]

YMCA’s ‘Thingamajig Invention Convention’ Brings Out Kids’ Creativity

July 27, 2023

Next week, the YMCA’s “Thingamajig Invention Convention” will invite hundreds of children for an in-person, hands-on science fair and festival August 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children can […]