Downtown Observer
A Conversation with the Chief Retail Officer for the White House Historical Association Luci Shanahan
Summer 2022 Gala Guide
• June 2, 2022
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, we are officially in summer gala season. Don your warm weather best, and head out to one of these events around town. […]
Weekend Roundup, June 2-5
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This weekend is jam-packed with lots of fun and exciting events. Check out a new neighborhood up the street, see free performances from The Washington Ballet and go back in […]
May 2022 Auction Block
• May 31, 2022
Off the auction block this month: resplendent watches, art deco jewelry, a famous Andy Warhol screen print, a 1920s-era oil on canvas and photography volumes. HINDMAN Patek Philippe […]
Memorial Day Weekend Roundup, May 26 – May 30
• May 26, 2022
This Monday, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in which we dedicate ourselves to honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service to our country. Many meaningful activities are available […]
Mary Howard Davidson Swift (1926-2022)
• May 23, 2022
What a grand life she lived — Mary Howard Davidson Swift, arts scene maven, champion horsewoman, photographer, curator, journalist and mother — died April 24 at the age of 95, […]
Hoya Saxa! Georgetown University Holds Commencement This Weekend
• May 19, 2022
Hoya Saxa! Georgetown University will be holding commencement ceremonies this weekend. Speakers will include Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel emeritus of the NAACP Legal Defense […]
Georgetown Lombardi to Establish Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention
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Earlier this month, the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced that it will be giving $25 million in new grant funding to establish or expand upon five Ralph Lauren cancer centers. […]
Weekend Round Up, May 19 – 22
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Happy weekend! So many great things to do the next few days. Many are outside and record temperatures are expected, so make sure to drink lots of water, dress in […]
Women Leaders: Kaywin Feldman, Director, National Gallery of Art
• May 16, 2022
Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify their voices in our online newsletters, spotlighting each of them individually. Our Monday May […]
Summer Arts Preview: Anticipation for Fun in the Sun and Under the Stars
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Summer 2022 is nearly upon us, after two uncertain pandemic years. We’re back to — dare we say it? — some sense of normalcy this year. So, bring out the […]
