Social Scene: Symphony in Style: NSO Gala Raises $3.5 Million
• October 1, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrated a spectacular evening last night, welcoming 450 guests to its annual Gala benefiting the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This year’s […]

Social Scene: Paws and Pizzazz—The Bark Ball Celebrates 38 Years
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The 38th Annual Bark Ball took place September 27 at the Washington Hilton. The event celebrated 155 years of the Humane Rescue Alliance through the decades. Guests and their pets […]

Social Scene: Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball Raises Record $2.3 Million
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The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts celebrated the close of its 2025 summer season with the Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball, held on Friday, September 26. The evening spectacular […]

Where to Celebrate Taylor Swift’s New Album
• September 30, 2025

Say “Shake it Off” to the week, put on your best “Cardigan,” grab your “Lover” and head out to these area celebrations for “The Life of a Showgirl,” Taylor Swift’s […]

Weekend Roundup: Prost by the Potomac
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This weekend, celebrate Oktoberfest at The Wharf, hear John Cleese chat about the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail and much more. Enjoy! Celebrate Oktoberfest at The […]

D.C. Creatives Shine at the Umbrella Photo Fair
• September 29, 2025

By Mia Pech The Umbrella Photo Fair took place this past weekend at Gallery Place, showcasing more than 30 emerging and established photographers from across the DMV. The fair created […]

The Mayor’s Arts Awards Celebrates The Big 4-0
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The 40th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, “A Night of Elegance and Inspiration,” was held on September 25 at The National Theatre. It was everything a 40th anniversary  should be—a celebration […]

Citizens Glow at Sequoia’s Sunset Views
• September 25, 2025

The Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) hosted its annual fundraiser cocktail party on Sept. 18 at Sequoia restaurant at the Washington Harbour. The spacious venue featured beautiful panoramic views of […]

A ‘Sound of Music’ Needed for These Times
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It’s been a long time since I left a theater with such happiness, filled with music and almost dancing to my car. It’s been a long time since the music […]

In Richmond: Shows, Festivals, Last Call for Kahlo
• September 24, 2025

Slightly more than 100 miles from Washington, D.C., Richmond, Virginia, is the self-evident choice for a southbound, arts-focused getaway. Are you free this weekend? This Sunday, Sept. 28, is the […]