March ArtsWatch

March 13, 2024

In this month’s Artswatch: a new director of development at Virginia’s Hylton Performing Arts Center, a new director of advancement at the National Portrait Gallery and a new public art […]

Weekend Roundup, March 7 through March 10

March 6, 2024

As most Washingtonians know, when the calendar flips to March, the unofficial start to spring is here. Enjoy lots of options in the performing arts, visual arts, family events, and […]

Artswatch : Rubenstein Leaves KenCen; NGA’s Cornell Trove; Helen Hayes Nominations

February 14, 2024

Rubenstein to Conclude Kennedy Center Chairmanship   Chair of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees since 2010, philanthropist David M. Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group global investment firm, will step […]

Spring Visual Arts Preview


Building Stories   National Building Museum    Opened Jan. 21    Curated by children’s book historian Leonard S. Marcus, a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and featuring […]

Spring Performing Arts  Preview


Duke Ellington 125   Born and raised in Washington, D.C., orchestra leader and composer Edward Kennedy Ellington was nicknamed “Duke” early on for his sense of style. These events celebrate the […]

Weekend Roundup, Feb. 8 – 11

February 8, 2024

Happy weekend! So many options, including performances by The National Philharmonic and The National Chamber Ensemble. Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Wharf, enjoy a book talk on Phillis Wheatley at […]

The 2024 Grammys: A Recap

February 5, 2024

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, who hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022. Taylor Swift […]

Russian Tango at French Embassy, Feb. 2

February 1, 2024

For its next concert at the French Embassy, the Russian Chamber Art Society will present an “early Valentine’s Day” program of 20th-century tango music written by Russian and Ukrainian composers […]

Weekend Roundup, Feb. 1 – 4


Happy weekend! February is Black History Month and The National Gallery of Art is hosting some great programming. Lunar New Year celebrations are at The National Museum of Asian Art […]

Rubenstein to Leave Kennedy Center, Possibly Buy Orioles


After 14 years at The Kennedy Center, Chair of the center’s Board, David Rubenstein is ready to play ball — with the Baltimore Orioles that is. The Angelos family, current […]