Guiding the Capital Jewish Museum’s Outreach: Bea Gurwitz
• April 28, 2025

During the nation’s centennial year, 1876, with President Ulysses S. Grant in attendance, Adas Israel (now in Cleveland Park) dedicated the first purpose-built synagogue in Washington, D.C. The timing was […]

Living Abroad: A Q&A with Jody Kurash 
• January 15, 2025

Seeking an expatriate from D.C. to share his or her experiences, The Georgetowner turned to Jody Kurash, longtime contributor of the popular Cocktail of the Month column. In recent years, […]

New Folger Director: ‘Theater Is Political’
• December 16, 2024

In 2015, Sunny Sumter of the DC Jazz Festival sang “Better Than Anything” for Cultural Leadership Breakfast attendees. Three years later, Chamber Dance Project’s Diane Coburn Bruning demonstrated choreography on […]

New Folger Library Director Will Speak at Dupont Underground, Dec. 12
• November 26, 2024

Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper, who became the eighth director of the Folger Shakespeare Library in October, will be the featured speaker at The Georgetowner’s next Cultural Leadership Breakfast, on Thursday, Dec. […]

On the Move: Choreographer Diana Movius
• November 25, 2024

“It’s just a matter of having two loves,” explained Diana Movius, speaking at The Georgetowner’s Nov. 21 Cultural Leadership Breakfast at the President Woodrow Wilson House in Kalorama. The two: […]

Choreographer Diana Movius Is Nov. 21 Breakfast Speaker
• October 28, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 21, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by Diana Movius, recently appointed choreographer-in-residence at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Admission to the event, […]

John Legend Talks Activism and Reform at Georgetown University
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By Lucy Cullen The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service, GU Politics, hosted Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning musician John Legend on October 24 as part of […]

The Georgetowner’s 70th Anniversary Cover Stars: Image Energy & Portrait Power
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We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked: “When will I be on the cover of The Georgetowner?” It’s a good question.   For decades now, this newspaper has […]

Citizens Celebrate Georgetown and The Georgetowner 
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The Citizens Association of Georgetown hosted its “Celebration of Georgetown” annual fundraiser — to celebrate The Georgetowner’s 70th anniversary on Sept. 20, at Coolidge House on Prospect Street. Co-chaired by […]

The Georgetowner Realty Review: What Sold in August
• September 3, 2024

It’s time for our Realty Review! On the first Monday of each month, we provide readers with all the data of homes sold in Georgetown from the previous month. In […]