Winter Arts Preview
• December 9, 2021

National Building Museum   The Wall/El Muro: What Is A Border Wall?   Through November 2022    This exhibition examines the U.S./Mexico border wall from the perspective of architecture and design. By focusing on the built environment, […]

December Holiday Community Calendar
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Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG): Holiday Open House, Dec. 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CAG headquarters, 1058 30th St. NW. For more info, visit to cagtown.org.  Embassy of Switzerland […]

D.C. Artswatch
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Our latest arts watch includes news from Theater J, Imagination Stage, Dance Place and the Hirshhorn Museum. Also, don’t miss our Cultural Leadership Breakfast Dec. 16 with Aileen Fuchs of the National Building Museum.   Theater J’s […]

With Some Puck, Our Holidays Light Up
• December 8, 2021

“If we want the neighborhood to be interested in us, we have to be interested in the neighborhood,” says Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef name behind Cut, the restaurant in […]

2021 Georgetowners of the Year   
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The naming of Georgetowners of the Year has been a tradition of The Georgetowner newspaper for decades. This year’s group, selected by the editorial board, includes a church, a congregation and pastor, a […]

Bob Dole (1923-2021): A Vet to Remember
• December 6, 2021

“Veteran who gave his most for his country.” Bob Dole said he wanted to be remembered that way. But for Bob Dole, giving “his most” included an almost impossible-to-remember-it-all list of […]

Dave Chappelle vs. Duke Ellington School for the Arts 
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Duke Ellington School for the Arts at 3500 R St. NW was supposed to name its theater after comedian Dave Chappelle but delayed the honor until April 2022. The reasoning? […]

Georgetown Original, Sweetgreen, Announces IPO  
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  Walking down Georgetown’s iconic M street, chances are you’ll come across someone carrying a familiar hexagon-shaped bowl containing a fresh Sweetgreen salad. Whether you’re escaping the bustle of the boutiques or […]

Wrapped Hirshhorn Draws Rapt Attention
• December 2, 2021

With the frenzied holiday shopping season upon us, many Washingtonians long to escape for a rejuvenating respite of gallery and museum hopping along the National Mall. During the pandemic, however, […]

Holiday Market Cheer at the Four Seasons
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The holiday season is a magical time of year in Georgetown – embellished wreaths line M street, lights are strung around window displays, and there’s a constant bustle of eager […]