The People’s House: A New Glimpse into American History

October 10, 2024

By Lucy Cullen On Monday, Sept. 23, The White House Historical Association opened “The People’s House: A White House Experience,” at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. This interactive exhibit allows visitors—whether […]

Scout Bags Turns 20


Scout Flagship Store celebrated its 20th year with ‘A Morning Conversation on Style.’  The panel consisted of Washington, D.C. style setters including Scout founder Deb Waterman Johns, Jessica Glass of […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 10-14


This weekend has lots to do, including a new exhibit at Amy Kaslow Gallery, Pink Martini’s 30th anniversary, actor Matthew Broderick in “Babbitt” at The Shakespeare Theatre Company and more. […]

At the Kennedy Center: Broadway’s ‘Spelling Bee’ is Generating Buzz  

October 9, 2024

  With a cast jam-packed with stars from the stage and silver screen alike, the Kennedy Center’s upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is already generating considerable […]

Gala Guide Update: October and November 2024


Here are the balls and galas happening between October 10 and November 13, when The Georgetowner’s next print issue will be out. October 2024    Thursday, Oct. 10  A Wide Circle […]

October Social Scene: Wolf Trap, Washington Ballet, Max Mara


Wolf Trap: No Dimming These Lights  Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts hosted its annual Wolf Trap Ball on Sept. 21 where attendees, corporate sponsors, board members and donors […]

Citizens Celebrate Georgetown and The Georgetowner 


The Citizens Association of Georgetown hosted its “Celebration of Georgetown” annual fundraiser — to celebrate The Georgetowner’s 70th anniversary on Sept. 20, at Coolidge House on Prospect Street. Co-chaired by […]

Kitty Kelley Book Club: ‘The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage’  


 A Trump apologist values at least some of the U.S. Constitution.   Jonathan Turley road-tested an idea last year with a 45-page article entitled “The Right to Rage: Free Speech and […]

Congrats to the S&R Evermay Award Winners


Congratulations to recent award winners with S&R Evermay. Evermay Visionaries is a year-long professional development and grant program that gives $50,000 in funding to an organization to support early career […]

All That Jazz, Georgetown  

October 3, 2024

By Mark Edelman October offers up some great music in clubs and concert venues here in Georgetown and around the Washington area. Check out these entertaining evenings with your favorite […]