For Ryan Brown’s ‘Swan Song’: An Opera Lafayette Highlight Reel
• May 8, 2025

Wrapping up a 30-year run, Ryan Brown, founder and artistic director of Opera Lafayette, conducted his “swan song” on April 30 in the magnificent sanctuary of St. Bartholomew’s Church on […]

Weekend Roundup: May 8-11
• May 7, 2025

Another weekend awaits! There are lots of fun things to do, including the first of the Nats Post-Game Concerts, a Language Science Fair at Planet Word and a concert at […]

Captivating Films Highlight JxJ DC Jewish Film and Music Festival
• May 1, 2025

By Dina Gold Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again! The Edlavitch DCJCC’s, JxJ, our region’s leading Jewish film and music cultural arts center, begins its annual ten day-long […]

May Onstage, Georgetown
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By Mark Edelman It’s May, which means Mother’s Day is just around the corner. I can’t think of a better gift this month to remember mom than live theater. Mamma […]

Marie Bucoy-Calavan of Choral Arts Is May 22 Breakfast Speaker
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On Thursday, May 22, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by Dr. Marie Bucoy-Calavan, artistic director of the Choral Arts Society of Washington. Admission to the […]

Guiding the Capital Jewish Museum’s Outreach: Bea Gurwitz
• April 28, 2025

During the nation’s centennial year, 1876, with President Ulysses S. Grant in attendance, Adas Israel (now in Cleveland Park) dedicated the first purpose-built synagogue in Washington, D.C. The timing was […]

Weekend Roundup: April 24-27
• April 24, 2025

We’ve got a packed weekend ahead! There’s the house tour and French Market, and that’s just in Georgetown! The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is also this weekend, but we’ve got […]

At STC, Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Checks off All the Right Boxes 
• April 17, 2025

This weekend is your last chance to catch ‘Downton Abbey’ star Hugh Bonneville in ‘Uncle Vanya’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). A perfect blend of comedy and poignant emotion, this […]

An ‘Electro-Acoustic’ Opera at the Kennedy Center
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“Passion, obsession, betrayal, love, death. The story of Steve Jobs is animated by big, human thematics that resonate throughout opera history,” said composer Mason Bates. “Sometimes folks will suggest similar […]

Weekend Roundup: April 17-20
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D.C. is celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday, Uncorked at Nationals Park and of course lots of Easter brunch options. Have a great weekend! Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday Saturday The tradition continues! Celebrate Shakespeare’s […]