More New Exhibitions

December 7, 2016

The Great Swindle: Works by Santiago Montoya Art Museum of the Americas “The Great Swindle,” on view through March 26, looks at paper money as a platform of political propaganda, […]

Nicholas Rodriguez Is Arena’s Billy Bigelow

November 9, 2016

Most people who were there when Arena Stage opened its spectacular new space six years ago with a revolutionary production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” remember Nicholas Rodriguez vividly. Back […]

Events Precede Official Start of FotoWeekDC

November 8, 2016

The run-up to FotoWeekDC, Nov. 12 to 20, has begun, with events tonight, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

‘Scandinavian Pain’ at the Hirshhorn

October 31, 2016

Welcome to America, Ragnar Kjartansson. We are also in pain.

Ex-Dancer Directs Donizetti at WNO

October 26, 2016

Operas, like other performing arts occasions, are full of firsts: first time, first role, first time here, first starring role — not to mention the first note of the night. […]


In a world where conflict among tribes, nations, regions, religions are the norm, it’s a blessing to live in Washington, where we have a wealth of think tanks, policy centers, […]

’Twas the Time of Darkness


The setting sun shrouded the typical early colonial home in darkness. For the ordinary American colonist, bright lighting simply was not worth the candle; the need for more light was […]

The Newest Smithsonian — With a Move-In-Day Energy

September 19, 2016

Taking in the new National Museum of African American History and Culture at yesterday’s packed press preview.

The Newest Smithsonian — With a Move-In-Day Energy

September 15, 2016

Taking in the new National Museum of African American History and Culture at yesterday’s packed press preview.

Musings on the African American History Museum

September 14, 2016

You can feel a surge, a buzz building in this city about a building. It is about one thing, and one thing only. On Sept. 24, the National Museum of […]