Weekend Roundup, Oct. 3-6
• October 2, 2024

Happy October! This weekend promises to be full of fun events, including Oktoberfest at the Wharf, a Fall Concert in the Park and Block Captain Celebration with the Citizens Association […]

Weekend Roundup, Sept. 26-29
• September 26, 2024

Another weekend awaits! Enjoy the last of the Nationals Post-Game Concert Series with Lady A, see a new educational experience by The White House Historical Association, laugh at a comedy […]

Weekend Roundup, August 1-4
• August 1, 2024

We are now into the final stretch of the season the glorious dog days of summer full of sunshine and long, relaxing days. If you’re looking for something to do, […]

James Baldwin at 100
• July 25, 2024

Tonight, Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m., the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, will present “Celebrating James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday: His Legacy and […]

‘Spirit in the Dark’: Uplifting Journey at African American History Museum
• December 15, 2022

“Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism, and Popular Culture” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture  (NMAAHC), through November 2023, is like walking […]

Women Leaders: Anthea Hartig, National Museum of American History
• April 28, 2022

ANTHEA HARTIG, ELIZABETH MACMILLAN DIRECTOR OF THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY  Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify their […]

Kitty Kelley Book Club: ‘Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own’
• November 11, 2020

This review of Alex Trebek’s memoir originally appeared in the Oct. 14, 2020, issue of The Georgetowner. It is republished here in tribute to Trebek, who passed away on Nov. 8.