Downtown Observer
A Conversation with the Chief Retail Officer for the White House Historical Association Luci Shanahan
October Auction Block
• October 7, 2025
A letter from Frank Sinatra about the kidnapping of his son sold for over $20,000. Other items: paintings by Alice Neel, Zeinab Al Sageny and Max Weyl; and a pair […]
DowntownerDC
• October 6, 2025
Those Against Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) Re-election Bid Get Louder Political strategist Donna Brazile and D.C. Councilmember Robert White (D-At Large) are getting more vocal about requesting Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton […]
Where to Celebrate Taylor Swift’s New Album
• September 30, 2025
Say “Shake it Off” to the week, put on your best “Cardigan,” grab your “Lover” and head out to these area celebrations for “The Life of a Showgirl,” Taylor Swift’s […]
Weekend Roundup: Prost by the Potomac
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This weekend, celebrate Oktoberfest at The Wharf, hear John Cleese chat about the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail and much more. Enjoy! Celebrate Oktoberfest at The […]
Weekend Roundup: So Many Festivities, So Little Time
• September 24, 2025
We’re into the full-on spirit and fun of the fall season now. Arts institutions are debuting their season openers; there are galas galore and the Nationals celebrate the last home […]
Weekend Roundup: Evermay Debuts ‘The Listening Room’
• September 18, 2025
We’re back for another weekend! The Citizens Association of Georgetown is hosting their annual fundraiser this evening, S&R Evermay starts their new concert series and there’s the first ever Foggy […]
The 77th Emmys: Props to ‘The Pitt’
• September 15, 2025
The 77th Annual Emmy Awards wrapped up last night with host Nate Bargatze. There were few big surprises, but streaming once again dominated with big wins from HBO Max, Apple […]
9/11, 24 Years Later
• September 11, 2025
Today marks 24 years since our world changed forever. In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers, Pentagon, and in a field in […]
Weekend Roundup: D.C. Lights Up with Art All Night
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Now that we’re well into September, lots of events are happening all around the city. Art All Night is this weekend, and WalkingTown DC starts Saturday, just to name a […]
Medstar Georgetown’s Dr. Leger Talks Prostate Cancer
• September 9, 2025
Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of every disease’s respective “month.” One caught our eyes — and our hearts — recently: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Held every September, it helps […]
