Women Cultural Leaders: Molly Smith, Artistic Director, Arena Stage
• March 14, 2022

Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify their voices in our online newsletters, spotlighting each of them individually. Our Monday March […]

Symbolic Protests Budding Near Russian Embassy
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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, mounting signs of protest are springing up all over the world. Here in the nation’s capital, Georgetown has been a […]

Q&A with Women Cultural Leaders: Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
• March 10, 2022

Our spring arts preview featured 19 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to spend the next 19 newsletters featuring each of these women, giving them their own time […]

2022 Spring Gala Guide  
• March 9, 2022

MARCH   Thursday March 10   N St. Village Gala   5:30-9 p.m., Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW   Attend the gala and auction to hear stories of hope and triumph from N […]

The Journey of Alla Rogers 
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With a war going on in Ukraine, it seemed frivolous to run a spring arts preview without recognizing the courage and culture of the Ukrainian people. We spoke to Georgetowner […]

2022 Spring Arts Guide
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The D.C. arts scene has awakened from its winter slumber. Enjoy performances, art exhibits and more this spring with this arts guide.   Performing Arts   “Catch Me If You Can” at […]

Spring Arts Preview: D.C.’s Women Cultural Leaders Speak Out
• March 7, 2022

In honor of Women’s History Month and our special arts preview issue, we asked area arts leaders what it’s like working at the famed museums and theaters D.C. has to […]

Downtowner News: Cherry Blossom Festival Returns, Smithsonian Opening Up
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Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Announced with Festival on the Way  Mark your calendars — peak bloom is just 13 days away. Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks Jeff […]

ANC Report: Crime, Budget, Redistricting
• March 3, 2022

Public Safety  First on the agenda at this month’s ANC meeting, a public safety briefing from Lt. John Merzig of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Regarding last month’s fatal shooting […]

Ukraine Supporters Protest Russian Aggression at White House (photos)
• February 28, 2022

Blue and yellow striped flags were ubiquitous as supporters of Ukraine gathered in Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Feb. 27, to condemn the Russian […]