Q&A Cafe: Carol Joynt Meets Deb Johns of Scout

June 29, 2023

For her last Q&A interview luncheon of the season at the George Town Club on June 27, Carol Joynt chose fellow Georgetowner Deb Waterman Johns.   Deb and husband Ben Johns […]

Gala for Washington Global Celebrates School’s 8th Year


The Annual Showcase Benefit of the Washington Global Charter School was held at the stunning Qatar America Institute for Culture on June 7. Following a reception, eighth-grade student Kaidyn Bennett, […]

Hillwood Summer Gala Lights Up the Night


Guests complied with the request to shimmer and sparkle at Hillwood’s black-tie “Light up the Night Gala!” on June 6, which celebrated the opening of the current exhibition, “Glass: Art. […]

‘The Liberty of Color,’ Vibrant Display for Inclusivity, Diversity at Bourbon Steak


The Four Seasons Hotel’s Bourbon Steak partnered with local artist, Maggie O’Neill, launching a vibrant installation, “The Liberty of Color,” on the restaurant’s outdoor patio and a collection of her […]

Chamber Dance Project’s ‘Slam!’ Festival 


On June 22-25, Diane Coburn Bruning’s Chamber Dance Project presented “Slam! A Festival of Ballets” at American University’s 300-seat Greenberg Theatre on Wisconsin Avenue in Tenleytown.   In the corridor, 10 […]

New Phillips Director Inspired by Duncan 

June 26, 2023

A guiding principle of art critic Duncan Phillips, founder of the Phillips Collection, was to acquire a “unit” of work by important late 19th– and 20th-century painters, notably Paul Cézanne, […]

‘Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey’ at the Phillips

June 22, 2023

“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present” (through Sept. 3 at the Phillips Collection) is an energetic exciting experience, one that’s most enjoyable in its exploration […]

Weekend Roundup, June 22 – 25


The summer solstice has welcomed us into a season of full-on sunny days, warm nights and lots of things to do. As we celebrate the new season, here’s your latest […]

Taylor Swift’s Impact on Pop Culture and Beyond


When I opened my Christmas present from my husband last December, I was delighted to see tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. They were for night-one of my hometown’s (Pittsburgh) […]

Mapping Georgetown: Cherishing St. John’s

June 20, 2023

What do Francis Scott Key, Reverand Gini Gerbasi, Ann Laporta and Katie Remedios all have in common? Their cherishing of  Georgetown’s historic St. John’s Episcopal Church at 3240 O St. […]