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 […]

In the NGA’s Gallery 22: Corcoran Watercolors
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Along with the National Gallery of Art’s two feature presentations this fall — “Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985,” which opened on Sept. 21, and “The Stars We Do Not See: […]

Onstage, Georgetown: October
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By Mark Edelman As the weather cools and the trees dazzle in their dormancy, it’s a great time to find a seat at one of our local performing arts venues. […]

From Italy to the U.S., Depero’s Bold Futurism Takes Center Stage
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Art isn’t only for a visit to a museum.  The self-guided exhibition “Depero. Graphics: Between Italy & United States” is at the Embassy of Italy in Washington until January 30, […]

Weekend Roundup: So Many Festivities, So Little Time
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We’re into the full-on spirit and fun of the fall season now. Arts institutions are debuting their season openers; there are galas galore and the Nationals celebrate the last home […]

Social Scene: Cultural Breakfast Speakers Reunite at the Kreeger
• September 18, 2025

Schmoozing among the Monets to the sounds of a trio provided by DC Jazz Fest Executive Director Sunny Sumter, the assembled cultural leaders were “an incredible group to bring together […]