Ricky Skaggs at the Birchmere
• December 23, 2024

At age 70, Ricky Skaggs is a spring chicken compared to Willie Nelson, who’s 91. Though Willie (pardon the first-name basis) has never played the Birchmere — he did a […]

All that Jazz, Georgetown, January 2025
• December 19, 2024

 By Mark Edelman It’s a brand new year and clubs and concerts are keeping the lights on and seats warm for the best music the DMV has to offer. Check […]

All That Jazz, Georgetown: November
• October 23, 2024

By Mark Edelman November keeps the music warm and inviting in clubs and concert venues in and around Washington, D.C. Check out these night spots as we swing our way […]

Fall Arts Preview: Performing Arts
• September 14, 2022

OPERA   The D.C. United stadium will become a square in Seville when Washington National Opera brings “Carmen” to Audi Field for this fall’s free Opera on the Field (Sept. 25). […]

Half-Virtual Arts Round Up, July 2, 2020
• July 2, 2020

Fourth of July weekend is here, and a few more cultural organizations — but far from all — are putting a toe in the water reopening-wise.

Spring Arts Preview: Performance
• February 25, 2020

Noteworthy theater, music and dance happenings in D.C. this spring, assembled by Georgetowner performing arts writer Gary Tischler and cultural editor Richard Selden.

Spring Arts Preview: Performance
• March 7, 2019

Our writer on the performing arts points to spring shows of special interest, covering opera, choral, classical, jazz, rock, pop and country, as well as theater.

Weekend Round Up November 8, 2018
• November 8, 2018

This weekend’s musical options include Duke Ellington School vocal ensembles, John Lloyd Young, Chris Botti, the City Choir and Trio Karénine.

Bruni Brought ‘French Touch’ to the Birchmere
• February 15, 2018

The former first lady of France’s sold-out show in Alexandria, Virginia, promoting her second album in English, was Carla Bruni’s first American engagement since 2014.