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History of U.S. Army Soldiers Opens at Virginia Museum
A gleaming building on 84 acres welcomes visitors to the National Museum of the United States Army at Ft. Belvoir, Va. where construction first began in 2017. The post History of U.S. Army Soldiers Opens at Virginia Museum appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Advance Digital Access Keeps UDC Students on Track
While most colleges conducted classes remotely, UDC designed socially-distanced pods where students could reserve time for classwork on personal laptops or sanitized PCs provided by the
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It's Wait and See On Developing an Arts District in Anacostia
WAMU host Kojo Nnamdi moderated a panel of community, business and arts leaders to discuss these issues before a packed audience. The post It's Wait and See On Developing an Arts District in Anacostia appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Truluck's Brings Upscale Seafood Dining to Mt. Vernon Square - The Washington Informer
Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab opened on May 22, coinciding with the District’s lifting of capacity guidelines for restaurants. The post Truluck's Brings Upscale Seafood Dining to Mt. Vernon Square appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Round House Theatre's 'The Tempest' Presented in a World of Magic and Illusions
Card tricks, disappearing characters and an illusionary twisting head are a few moments making audiences gasp during "The Tempest," the Shakespeare play currently at Round House Theatre. The post Round House Theatre's 'The Tempest' Presented in a World of Magic and Illusions app
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Vanessa Williams Hosts a New Look at a Christmas Album from Ella Fitzgerald
Just when you think you have heard every possible holiday album, a 1960s classic from Ella Fitzgerald is rediscovered.
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Roberta Flack — Talent and Strength Are Her Foundation
Roberta Flack is a remarkable singer whose style has been hard to categorize. Viewers will learn why it’s hard to put her in a box when watching “American Masters: Roberta Flack,” premiering Jan. 24 on PBS. Several years in the making, audiences will hear Flack – in her own voice
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Woolly Mammoth Announces Fellowship from Miranda Foundation - The Washington Informer
Lead Gift from Family of Lin-Manuel Miranda Supports Early-Career Theater Workers The post Woolly Mammoth Announces Fellowship from Miranda Foundation appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Performances of Handel's 'Messiah' to Benefit Local AME Church
Bringing renewed social relevance, commentary and philanthropy to an annual holiday tradition, National Philharmonic presents George Frideric Handel's "Messiah." The post Performances of Handel's 'Messiah' to Benefit Local AME Church appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Ford's 'Necessary Sacrifices' Details Lincoln's Relationship with Black Leaders - The Washington Informer
History documents the respectful relationship between abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln, who held two significant meetings during the summers of 1863 and
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Return of MLK Tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' at the Kennedy Center
“Let Freedom Ring,” the annual music concert honoring the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is back with a free performance Monday at the Kennedy Center The post Return of MLK Tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' at the Kennedy Center appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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You Ain't Never Seen the Queen of Soul Like This - The Washington Informer
Cynthia Erivo jumps off the screen as Franklin in “Genius: Aretha.” The post You Ain't Never Seen the Queen of Soul Like This appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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D.C. Area Creatives Win Film Competition - The Washington Informer
PitchBLACK Awards recently distributed $410,000 to five film teams competing in a national pitch competition. The post D.C. Area Creatives Win Film Competition appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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University of Maryland Audience Learns Dionne Warwick Will Always Be Relevant
An audience of more than 600 students and fans flocked to the University of Maryland to hear Dionne Warwick serve as the inaugural speaker at the Arts and Humanities Dean's Lecture Series — and she did not disappoint. The post University of Maryland Audience Learns Dionne Warwic
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Georgia Election, D.C. Riots Hold Many Public Policy Teachable Moments
Normally, a political scientist or a law school professor is unnoticed. But the events of Jan. 5 and 6 made them a treasured resource. How do you explain a run-off election and the Electoral College? And what does anybody make of the U.S. Capitol under siege by white people?
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D.C. Lifting Contact Tracing Requirements for Restaurants, Bars - The Washington Informer
Contact tracing on patrons at D.C. restaurants and bars will end Friday, the city's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decided this week. The post D.C. Lifting Contact Tracing Requirements for Restaurants, Bars appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Strathmore Steadfast in Role as Training Ground for Developing Artists
Strathmore serves as a training ground for young talent getting eager to begin their careers through the Artist-in-Residence program, housed at their North Bethesda multi-complex arts
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2022 DC Theatre Week Returns
From Sept. 22 to Oct. 9, theater lovers can see a diverse group of performances during DC Theatre Week 2022. Coordinating this three-week event is Theatre Washington, the organizer of collaborative partnerships and programs for the D.C.-area theater community. The post 2022 DC T
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After More Than 40 Years, 'A Soldier's Play' Explores Race Issues That Continue Today
An Army base in the segregated South during the 1940s is the backdrop for the murder of a Black sergeant in Charles Fuller’s “A Soldier’s Play,” on stage at the Kennedy Center until Jan. 8.  The post After More Than 40 Years, 'A Soldier's Play' Explores Race Issues That Continue
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Keyboard Phenom Matthew Whitaker Returns to D.C.
For Matthew Whitaker, the world has been his stage since the age of 11. On Oct. 15, he stops at the Lincoln Theatre in the District to showcase his musical skills as a composer, arranger and
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Smoke and Water Damage Temporarily Close Blues Alley
Reports of a possible fire at Blues Alley in Georgetown sent shockwaves throughout the District and jazz fans worldwide. From news reports and social media images, smoke came from the […] The post Smoke and Water Damage Temporarily Close Blues Alley appeared first on The Washing
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Harlem Renaissance Centenary Comes to Wolf Trap
Mwenso and the Shakes recreate the Harlem Renaissance vibe with "Harlem 100" at Wolf Trap on Thursday, Nov. 4. The post Harlem Renaissance Centenary Comes to Wolf Trap appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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RAMMYs Honor Creativity and Survival Amid Pandemic
The thrill of getting dressed up for a night out and seeing old friends filled the air Sunday at the 39th annual RAMMY Awards. The post RAMMYs Honor Creativity and Survival Amid Pandemic appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Black Professional Scuba Divers Talk Up Ocean Careers
With a national membership of 1,000, the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) spreads the word about dive projects, ocean research, changes in the ocean environment, search for historical artifacts and operating scuba equipment. The post Black Professional Scuba Div
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NAACP Image Awards Honor People of Color in Creative Arts
The 54th NAACP Image Awards honored outstanding achievements in more than 80 categories. The post NAACP Image Awards Honor People of Color in Creative Arts appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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New Play by Pearl Cleage Marks 50th Anniversary of a Milestone Election
“Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard” is a new play by author and playwright Pearl Cleage. The post New Play by Pearl Cleage Marks 50th Anniversary of a Milestone Election appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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'Grace' the Musical, an Award Winner
A locally produced musical about saving a family-owned restaurant in Philadelphia has won 11  “Broadway World-Washington, DC Awards.”  The post 'Grace' the Musical, an Award Winner appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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National Symphony Orchestra Returns to East of the River
A variety of music programs are coming to the area through the National Symphony Orchestra’s “NSO in Your Neighborhood” from Sept. 16-25.  The post National Symphony Orchestra Returns to East of the River appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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'Black Travel Across America' Prepares You for Exciting Adventures
Martinique Lewis is an international travel maven. She has turned her love of travel and craving for cultural history into a business, building a following among travel enthusiasts. The post 'Black Travel Across America' Prepares You for Exciting Adventures appeared first on The
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Black Hair is Explored at National Exhibition
The path that many Black women have followed on the road to beautiful hair is littered with hot combs and curling irons and paved with hair care compounds and bags of hair. The post Black Hair is Explored at National Exhibition appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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