The Emmys: Where Was Trump?
• September 18, 2017

The heavy dose of Trump talk at the Emmys reinforces certain facts of daily cultural life in America during the age of Trump. You can’t get away from him even when’s gotten away from you.

Sally Quinn Talks About ‘Finding Magic’
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During a conversation about her new book at St. John’s Church, Quinn spoke about her grappling with God, religion and practices.

Fiesta DC Celebrates Latino Culture (photos)
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The Sept. 16 Parade of Nations featured dance troupes, a children’s festival, a science fair, a diplomatic pavilion, arts and crafts and international cuisine.

Weekend Round Up September 14, 2017
• September 14, 2017

The big day is Saturday, what with Georgetown Community Day, Via Umbria’s third anniversary, the Fall Art Walk and the kickoff of Theatre Week.

A Modern ‘Aida’
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This production, directed with verve by Francesca Zambello, and conducted with a deft feel for the emotional content of Verdi’s music by Evan Rogister, creates a buzz of its own.

Bessie and Nina Take The Stage
• September 13, 2017

Washington theatergoers are enjoying the serendipitous opportunity this fall of seeing and experiencing productions about Bessie Smith and Nina Simone, two of the most compelling figures in the annals of […]

FALL PREVIEW ARTS: Performance
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“Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me,” says Shakespeare’s Cleopatra (see below), before taking her own life. But a less drastic way to […]

FALL PREVIEW ARTS
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“Politically and socially, we are at the edge of another precipice. And those of us who are artists must charge into the fray, leading a charge to turn a tide.” — […]

New Ambassadors Welcomed
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Eight new ambassadors to the United States from the nations of Colombia, Bahrain, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Qatar, Swaziland and Togo were formally greeted Sept. 7 at a reception under the […]

Tree Lovers at Cafritz Residence
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Jane and Calvin Cafritz graciously hosted Trees for Georgetown in their beautifully tented garden on a sun dappled Sept. 10 evening. Christi Cline and Frank Babb Randolph co-chaired the event. […]