Blue Skies, Good News at Georgetown Village Gala

June 15, 2023

The cool rains of a mild late spring morning turned into sunny breezes and blue skies, perfect for the outdoor annual gala of Georgetown Village June 14 on the terrace […]

Weekend Roundup, June 15 – 19


We’ve got a lot going on this weekend here in the District! From Juneteenth celebrations, to Father’s Day festivities and lots of summer arts opening and fun, so many great […]

Glen Echo’s Gala in the Park: Dancing into the Future

June 14, 2023

Hundreds of patrons of the arts made their way to Glen Echo Park for its annual gala celebrating the historic Spanish Ballroom’s 90th anniversary. The event also raised funds for […]

‘King: A Life’: Separating the Man from the Myth


They said one to another  Behold here cometh the Dreamer  Let us slay him  And we shall see what will become of his dreams.                                                                          – Genesis 37:19-20   These words […]

Kitty Kelley Gives $1 Million to Biographers International Organization 


Renowned biographer Kitty Kelley (“Oprah,” “The Royals”), has donated $1 million to the Biographers International Organization (BIO), beginning this month. The gift will be given in increments of $200,000 over […]

Washington Opera Society at Egyptian Ambassador’s Residence     


A grand performance and dinner to benefit the Washington Opera Society was hosted at the impressive residence of Motaz Zahran, Ambassador of Egypt and his wife Hala Zahran. The guests, including […]

InSeries Gala: International Bel Canto Star Brownlee Celebrated

June 8, 2023

IN Series — the operatic theater company at 1835 14th St. NW with the slogan “Opera that Speaks. Theater that Sings.” — celebrated in great style at its recent black-tie […]

Weekend Roundup, June 8 – 11


This article was updated at 9 p.m., June 8. Another weekend is upon us with lots to do! Celebrate Burleith’s Centennial with a picnic, join the Capital Pride Parade, delight […]

Capital Jewish Museum Opens June 9


Background on the Museum Building The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, opening June 9, at 575 3rd St NW, is not just the repository of Jewish life in […]

Dinosaur Expert Lindsay Zanno to Speak at Lincoln Theatre, June 13 


“When I first stumbled upon fossils and evolution” — at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City as a child — “it sort of blew my mind […]