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Gorey 100 at the Library of Congress

Richard Selden • January 13, 2025

Edward Gorey’s work, distinctly Edwardian, was never gory. True, he populated his curious tales with stoic victims of misfortune — among the childhood fatalities alphabetized in 1963’s “The Gashlycrumb Tinies,” […]

Where to Spend Last-Minute Halloween Fun

Kate Oczypok • October 28, 2024

D.C. does Halloween unlike any other city. Here are seven ways to spend some last-minute Halloween fun, including Georgetown-specific events like a ghost tour, new escape room and Halloween party […]

2024 Fall Arts Preview: Performing Arts

Richard Selden • September 11, 2024

CLASSICAL This Saturday, two weeks before the National Symphony Orchestra’s gala — featuring pianist Yunchan Lim playing Rachmaninoff (Sept. 28) — the NSO presents “Echoes of America” in the Kennedy […]

Richie Moriarty of CBS’s ‘Ghosts’ Previews Appearance at Library of Congress

Kate Oczypok • April 7, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, the Library of Congress is hosting a panel and episode screening featuring cast members from the CBS show “Ghosts.” From 5 to 6 p.m., the library […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 12 – 15

Kate Oczypok • October 12, 2023

We’re back for another fun-filled fall weekend! As the weather turns cooler, get ready for events like the Citizens Association of Georgetown’s annual fall cocktail party, Mrs. Doubtfire at The […]

Mapping Georgetown: A Walking Mindfulness Guide

Marilyn Butler • October 2, 2023

Is there stillness in your life? Contemplation? Are the roses smelling sweet? Is there ever enough mindfulness? In case you haven’t noticed, Kripalu Certified Outdoor Mindfulness Guide, Susan West […]

Georgetown Neighbors & Legends: Jenonne Walker

Sam Sallick • August 31, 2023

From Oklahoma, to the National Security Council, to Ambassador to the Czech Republic, this Georgetown neighbor was a diplomatic trailblazer.   Despite her diminutive size, longtime Georgetown resident Jenonne Walker radiates […]

Mapping Georgetown: ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Author Visits Sacred Spaces

Marilyn Butler • August 21, 2023

Only in Georgetown… would a visiting gentleman, driving along Rock Creek, notice a cemetery and discover it to be The Oak Hill Cemetery where President Lincoln’s son Willie was laid […]