Onstage, Georgetown: Plays Are Blooming

March 27, 2024

By Mark Edelman April showers may come your way, along with the tail end of those lovely cherry blossoms. Meanwhile, these plays are blooming in the coming months at theaters […]

Weekend Roundup: March 28 through March 31


We hope you take a bit of a spring break this weekend and enjoy these events around town! Remember: The National Gallery of Art’s “Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper” ends […]

Save the Date: CAG’s Fall Fundraiser to Celebrate The Georgetowner’s 70th Anniversary on Sept. 20

March 25, 2024

Save the Date: The Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) will host its signature Fall Fundraiser Cocktail Party celebrating The Georgetowner’s 70th anniversary on Friday, September 20, at Coolidge House at […]

Coming Up: ‘A Growth Season’ for Arena Stage


“Shortly, in a few weeks,” said Hana S. Sharif at The Georgetowner’s March 21 cultural breakfast, “I’ll be announcing my first season.” Of her seven months as Arena Stage artistic […]

WPA’s ‘Together in Art and Community’ Nets $600K

March 21, 2024

The Washington Performing Arts welcomed around 400 guests to its annual gala, “Together in Art and Community” at the newly renovated National Museum of Women in the Arts on March […]

The Emerald Isle Shines in Washington


Always in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Ireland Funds hosted its 32nd National Gala on March 13. An annual prestigious event that traditionally takes place at the National Building Museum, the gala featured remarks from […]

Actor Jeffrey Wright Featured at Nancy Hanks Lecture 

March 14, 2024

Like the arts that it celebrates, the 35th Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater on March 12 was both  inspiring and entertaining. The blending of personal stories […]

N Street Village Gala Nets $2 Million


With the support of sponsors and donors, N Street Village raised more than $2 million at its annual gala on March 7 at the Marriott Marquis. Long-time Board Chair Peter […]

Weekend Roundup (March 14 through March 17)

March 13, 2024

Don’t forget to wear green this weekend in honor of St. Patrick’s Day March 17! Here are some great options to spend this evening, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Enjoy! Enjoy […]

Kitty Kelley: ‘The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians’  


A witty, mostly winning compilation of columnist Carlos Lozada’s previous work.   It takes journalistic bravado to republish old columns and present them as timely or even worth rereading. The feat […]