Celebrating Polish and American Freedom
On Oct. 10, the Mayflower Hotel ballroom was filled with Polish Americans, nationals and U.S. military and government brass to celebrate the 100th Anniversary...
‘Spirit of Georgetown’ for Rev. Graham
Nothing spooky about this benefit, aptly held at the Halloween-bedecked home of Nancy Taylor Bubes and Alan Bubes. Supporters of Georgetown Ministry Center's mission...
Accolades for D.C. Chamber’s Historical Legacy
The D.C. Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 80th anniversary at the Marquis Marriott Oct. 20 by recognizing 17 past D.C. Chamber chairs who were...
‘Everything I Have I Owe to Pasta’
Honoree and acclaimed television host and chef, Lidia Bastianich, was among six awardees at the annual National Italian American Foundation Gala held at the...
Meridian Ball Feeling Spry at 50
The sold-out 50th Meridian Ball had the look and feel of timeless fun — with the historic Meridian and White-Meyer houses as its venue....
‘A History of France’
Reviewed by Kitty Kelley
A streamlined, merry romp through glorious Gaul.
Imagine you have an 88-year-old grandfather who lives in London and is crossing the pond...
Rebecca Magnuson’s ‘She Sings’ at Atlas
People — even hermits and maybe especially artists — carry a lot of identities around with them at any given time. They allow us...
Exorcist Steps Up for Landmark Status
On Nov. 15, the District’s Historic Preservation Review Board will consider an application to make the Exorcist Steps a historic landmark, similar to but not on par with the presidential and war memorials.
Weekend Round Up October 18, 2018
Sunday is performance-packed, with appearances by the Handel and Haydn Society, the Cathedral Choral Society under Leonard Slatkin, "Sholom Aleichem" and Eve Ensler and Anne Lamott.
3 Sopranos, 3 Paths to Violetta of ‘La Traviata’
Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s 1853 classic opera “La Traviata” goes way back in time. It’s one of the great operas in the repertoire, showing...
