‘John Lewis: The Last Interview and Other Conversations’   

January 12, 2022

The late congressman’s star continues to shine. Reviewed by Kitty Kelley   A hero is someone who can be admired without apology: no excuses, no explanations. A rara avis such as Nelson Mandela, Mother […]

Jan. 12 Issue Arts Watch


Featured Q&A: Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, who will be conducting the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) this month.   GEORGETOWN MEDIA GROUP: Tell us more about the programs you are conducting in D.C. this month.   GIANANDREA NOSEDA: The programs […]

Carlotta Hester’s “Rapture” Canvases Evoke Jazz Improv 


Walking past Addison/Ripley Fine Art at 1670 Wisconsin Avenue, bright splashes of watercolor on canvas might catch your eye. In her latest show “Rapture,” painter Carlotta Hester’s expressionist evocations of improvisational freedom light up the gallery.  “Rapture – that is what I felt when I […]

Weekend Round Up, Jan. 6 – 9

January 6, 2022

Happy new year! Despite Covid cases rising, lots of options to have fun safely may be enjoyed this weekend. Take your mind off things with The Prom at the Kennedy […]

Washington, D.C.: Memorable Images from 2021 (photos by Jeff Malet)

December 31, 2021

2021 saw a partial resumption of activities in the District suggesting better times ahead. It was also a year marked by political turmoil. Click on the photo icons below for […]

New Year’s Weekend Round Up: Dec. 30 – Jan.  2

December 30, 2021

3…2…1…Happy New Year! [Pop! Sploosh! Cheers!…] We hope you have a wonderful weekend ringing in 2022. Enjoy these events for both the big and small. Have a safe and happy […]

Fashion Santa Comes to Town to Thank Lombardi Cancer Center Supporters

December 27, 2021

Fashion Santa was the center of attention for a Holiday Gathering on behalf of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Perry Belmont House Dec. 16.  With cocktails and […]

Christmas Weekend Round Up, Dec. 23-26

December 23, 2021

Merry Christmas! We hope you enjoy this festive weekend with so many delightful seasonal activities. There’s the Nutcracker, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, holiday displays at the U.S. Botanic Garden and the B&O […]

Cultural Leadership Breakfast Hosts National Building Museum President

December 20, 2021

Since its creation by Congress in 1980 to reanimate the immense, near-century-old Pension Building, the National Building Museum has had just five directors (not counting the recent interim stint by Brent […]

Weekend Round Up, Dec. 16 – 19

December 16, 2021

We hope you’re enjoying the 2021 holiday season! So many wonderful options this weekend, including performances from Wolf Trap, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and the Washington Chorus. For all you last-minute […]