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 […]

Ben Folds to Record Live Album with NSO
• October 23, 2024

Ben Folds likes what he calls “a good dose of fear” every now and again. He is referring to his upcoming performances at The Kennedy Center October 25 and 26 […]

Weekend Roundup, September 12-15
• September 11, 2024

Another lovely fall weekend is upon us! This time, don’t miss James Taylor at Wolf Trap, a Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon, Georgetown’s Catbird celebrating 20 years. And […]

2024 Fall Arts Preview: Performing Arts
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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 […]

‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ in Concert: A Galactic Performance at Wolf Trap
• July 25, 2024

By Forbes Dudley As a part of Wolf Trap’s movies in concert series, The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) showcased the iconic soundtrack to Star Wars: A New Hope on Saturday […]

Spring Performing Arts  Preview
• February 14, 2024

Duke Ellington 125   Born and raised in Washington, D.C., orchestra leader and composer Edward Kennedy Ellington was nicknamed “Duke” early on for his sense of style. These events celebrate the […]

National Symphony Makes High-Energy Season Debut
• September 28, 2023

“It’s like rain on your wedding day,” said the National Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director Jean Davidson as she greeted the audience for the home opener of the NSO’s 93rd season […]

Fall Performing Arts Preview
• September 13, 2023

DANCE   Partnering with Dupont Underground, The Washington Ballet will pop down for four pop-up performances (Sept. 28, 29 and 30). TWB’s main fall event, “Such Sweet Thunder: An Evening Inspired […]

2023 Spring Performing Arts Preview
• February 8, 2023

OPERA   The Kennedy Center Opera House curtain will rise next month on Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s “Blue,” about a police officer — a “Black man in blue” — whose […]

Weekend Roundup, Dec. 8 – 11 
• December 8, 2022

Another sparkling seasonal weekend awaits! Enjoy musical performances and shows from Cathedral Choral Society, Washington Performing Arts, Washington Revels, Step Afrika, the National Symphony Orchestra and more.  Step Afrika’s Magical […]