InSeries Gala: International Bel Canto Star Brownlee Celebrated

June 8, 2023

IN Series — the operatic theater company at 1835 14th St. NW with the slogan “Opera that Speaks. Theater that Sings.” — celebrated in great style at its recent black-tie […]

Weekend Roundup, June 8 – 11


This article was updated at 9 p.m., June 8. Another weekend is upon us with lots to do! Celebrate Burleith’s Centennial with a picnic, join the Capital Pride Parade, delight […]

Capital Jewish Museum Opens June 9


Background on the Museum Building The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, opening June 9, at 575 3rd St NW, is not just the repository of Jewish life in […]

Dinosaur Expert Lindsay Zanno to Speak at Lincoln Theatre, June 13 


“When I first stumbled upon fossils and evolution” — at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City as a child — “it sort of blew my mind […]

Mayor Among the Many Friends of Volta Park

June 5, 2023

More than 150 friends, elected officials, donors and sponsors came together for this year’s Volta Park Cocktail Party & Fundraiser at the George Town Club on Saturday, June 3. The […]

Weekend Roundup, June 1 – 4

June 1, 2023

Happy June! There are lots of great events this weekend, including the kickoff to Pride Month, John Legend at Wolf Trap and the conclusion to The National Philharmonic’s season. Have […]

Tudor Place’s 31st Garden Party Honors Diana Prince


Tudor Place saluted Diana Prince, longtime supporter of the house and gardens, built in 1815, at its annual garden party. Her daughter Daisy Prince Chisholm accepted the award on behalf of […]

Rex Carnegie: Putting Together the Ideal Learning Experience on the C&O Canal


Imagine the perfect learning experience. All the senses engaged in hands-on activities. A sense of awe and wonder nurtured in deep discussions with critical thinking skills sharpened. Deep social historical […]

New Phillips Collection Head Is June 22 Breakfast Speaker 

May 30, 2023

Dr. Jonathan P. Binstock, who became Vradenburg Director and CEO of the Phillips Collection on March 1, succeeding Dr. Dorothy Kosinski, will be the next speaker in The Georgetowner’s monthly […]

Tina Turner (1939-2023): Simply the Best 

May 25, 2023

Growing up with Baby Boomer parents, I was lucky to have spent my childhood listening to all the greats: Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Sinatra on Sundays and of course, the […]