The Emerald Isle Shines in Washington
• March 21, 2024

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
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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’  
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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 […]

Oscars Recap: ‘Oppenheimer’ Takes 7 Awards, ‘Ken’ Brings Down the House
• March 11, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards aired yesterday, trying something new and beginning an hour earlier, at 7 p.m. EDT. Beginning a bit earlier helped the often hours-long ceremony end at a […]

D.C. Fashion Week—In Style Report
• March 7, 2024

D.C. FASHION WEEK IS RISING WITH STYLE D.C. Fashion Week celebrated its 20th Anniversary and its 40th Presentation with a special honor.  Ean Williams, the founder and executive director of […]

Operatic ‘Renaissance Romances’ in McLean
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The Washington Opera Society premiered a memorable operatic evening recently at the charming Carderock Falls Manor in McLean, Virginia. Robin Phillips served as the evening’s narrator, dressed in a grand costume […]

Shen Wei’s Artistic Vision Knows No Limit in ‘Dongpo: Life in Poems,’ at the Kennedy Center
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Shen Wei, the award-winning Chinese-American choreographer, dancer, director, painter and poet, took a break from rehearsal Tuesday afternoon for his upcoming production, “Dongpo: Life in Poems,” and spoke to me […]

Weekend Roundup, March 7 through March 10
• March 6, 2024

As most Washingtonians know, when the calendar flips to March, the unofficial start to spring is here. Enjoy lots of options in the performing arts, visual arts, family events, and […]