An ‘Electro-Acoustic’ Opera at the Kennedy Center
• April 17, 2025

“Passion, obsession, betrayal, love, death. The story of Steve Jobs is animated by big, human thematics that resonate throughout opera history,” said composer Mason Bates. “Sometimes folks will suggest similar […]

Editorial: The Assault on Our Cultural Assets 
• April 9, 2025

Whatever downsides there may be to living in and around Washington, D.C., even in our historic, amenity-rich neighborhood of Georgetown — the high cost of living, the tourist crush, the […]

Weekend Roundup: Mar. 27-30
• March 27, 2025

Enjoy peak bloom of cherry blossoms as you head to the activities happening this weekend. Tudor Place is hosting a Tudor Nights event this evening, The Capital Cabaret Festival and […]

PCE Serves Up a Nino Rota Antipasto
• March 24, 2025

A few well-known composers wrote film music, especially in the 1930s. Examples: Prokofiev’s score for “Alexander Nevsky,” Milhaud’s for “Madame Bovary,” Copland’s for “Of Mice and Men.” Conversely, film-score specialists […]

Weekend Roundup: March 13-16
• March 13, 2025

Things are busy this weekend with the arrival of spring and warmer weather. Celebrate all things Irish with St. Patrick’s Day events, take in beautiful choral music, visit the Kennedy […]

Weekend Roundup: March 6-9
• March 6, 2025

Now that March is well underway, we’ve got lots of activities for the weekend lineup. Check out Kiehl’s grand opening in Georgetown, see a film at a Polish Film Festival […]

All That Jazz, Georgetown – March 2025
• February 26, 2025

By Mark Edelman “It might as well be Spring,” Sinatra crooned. And you might as well take in a jazz concert or a couple of sets at a DC area […]

Milonga del Festival
• February 19, 2025

Join the Pan American Symphony Orchestra’s Tango Ensemble for an evening of live tango music and tango dancing at the elegant ballroom of the Embassy of Argentina. Bring your dancing […]

D.C. Artswatch
• February 12, 2025

Trump Orders Impact National Arts Organizations  As directed by President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order requiring federal units to terminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs within 60 days, the […]

Weekend Roundup: Feb. 6-9
• February 6, 2025

As we make our way through February, there are a lot of wonderful options for things to do this weekend. Watch the Super Bowl at District E, see a piano […]