Raymond O. Caldwell Reimagines ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Folger Theatre
• October 17, 2024

For the first show in Folger Theatre’s ‘Whose Democracy?’ season, director Raymond O. Caldwell refreshes “Romeo and Juliet” for a D.C. audience by transposing the Montague-Capulet feud onto our country’s […]

Kennedy Center’s ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Is Sweet As Honey
• October 15, 2024

William Finn’s Tony Award–winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is spellbinding crowds at the Kennedy Center until Oct. 20. Directed by “Kimberly Akimbo” alumnus Danny Mefford, the […]

The Georgetowner’s 70th Anniversary Cover Stars: Image Energy & Portrait Power
, , , • October 9, 2024

We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked: “When will I be on the cover of The Georgetowner?” It’s a good question.   For decades now, this newspaper has […]

At the Kennedy Center: Broadway’s ‘Spelling Bee’ is Generating Buzz  
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  With a cast jam-packed with stars from the stage and silver screen alike, the Kennedy Center’s upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is already generating considerable […]

Celebrate International Coffee Day Oct. 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Georgetown Java
• September 30, 2024

That’s that Georgetown Espresso! Peppered with a myriad of cafes both on and around Wisconsin Avenue, the Georgetown neighborhood is a caffeine lover’s dream. Therefore, in celebration of October 1 […]

September & October 2024 Community Calendar
• September 11, 2024

Virtual Meeting: Southern Ave. SE Project  Tuesday, Sept. 17   The District Department of Transportation will host a public virtual meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss plans to redesign […]

Art All Night Returns to Georgetown
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 Art lovers and night owls rejoice! In 2024, Art All Night is back and better than ever.   Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Art All Night is an annual creative extravaganza […]

News Bytes: Jack DeGioia, MacArthur HS, Ellington Field
, • September 9, 2024

Get Well Soon, President DeGioia   On the evening of June 5, Thomas A. Reynolds III, who chairs the board of directors at Georgetown University, sent an email to the GU […]

Georgetown University Students Return to the Hilltop
• August 22, 2024

As August slips away (into a moment in time?), a new academic year is about to commence at Georgetown University. While many first-year and transfer students have already arrived on […]

MedStar’s Verstandig Pavilion: An Interview With Dr. Lisa Boyle  
• August 14, 2024

By Paulina Inglima and Hailey Wharram   Seven years ago, if someone walked by the back entrance of Georgetown University, they would have seen a dining hall to the left and […]