Dumbarton Oaks’ ‘Brier Patch’ Explores Education, Nature, Equality

January 26, 2023

Dumbarton Oaks is hosting an art installation by artist Hugh Hayden now through May 2023. Don’t miss the exhibit, titled “Brier Patch,” by artist Hugh Hayden. Hayden, 40, was born […]

Mayor Bowser Sworn in for Historic Third Term

January 2, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser was sworn in for a historic third term as the Mayor of the District of Columbia at Washington Convention Center on Jan. 2. She is the first […]

September ArtsWatch

September 14, 2022

Our latest ArtsWatch includes plans for Theatre Week’s return, cast and new managing director announcements.    Theatre Washington Announces Plans for Theatre Week 2022   The return of “Theatre Week” is September […]

Betty Brown Casey (1927-2022)

August 22, 2022

A woman who was a longtime influential force in Washington, D.C., philanthropy efforts has passed away at the age of 95. Betty Brown Casey, who inherited a large fortune from […]

The Office Experience Immerses Fans in Dunder Mifflin

August 17, 2022

Actress Kate Flannery, who played Meredith Palmer, delighted such a thing exists.   It seems like every show these days is getting the “immersive experience” treatment: Friends, Bridgerton, Stranger Things and […]

Artswatch: August 17, 2022 Issue


  This month’s Artswatch has lots of news about local museums, Dance Place, Evermay and more.     D.C.’s New Rubell Museum Lands Inaugural Director   Caitlin Berry will be the first director of […]

Namaste at the Yards

August 9, 2022

WHAT: The Yards, D.C.’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping and relaxing, is inviting guests to start their mornings with free yoga classes, every Tuesday in August! Led […]

Synetic Theater’s “Host and Guest”


Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2022)–Synetic Theater opens its 2022–2023 season with Host and Guest, September 12 through October 2 at Synetic’s home theater in National Landing. The heartbreakingly beautiful tale of warring factions garner international […]

DC Bike Ride


DC BIKE RIDE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FALL EVENT DC’s Biggest Celebration of Cycling Returns To The Roads This September WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 7, 2022 – The DC Bike Ride, […]

Downtowner News Briefs: July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022

D.C. Homes Worth at Least $1 Million — Where Do We Rank?   According to a LendingTree report, the D.C. metro area is number eight in the country for its share […]