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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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'Don't Make Me Over' is the Perfect Title for Dionne Warwick’s Life
As soon as I heard the chords of “Walk on By” with the opening titles and credits of “Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over,” I was hooked. The post 'Don't Make Me Over' is the Perfect Title for Dionne Warwick’s Life appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Local Youth Jazz Program Celebrates a Milestone
Beaming with pride from the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, husband and wife musicians, entrepreneurs and educators Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams thanked the audience for coming to hear the Washington Jazz Arts Institute perform. The post Local Youth Jazz Program Celeb
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Cheers to DC Cocktail Week, Nov. 28-Dec. 4
DC Cocktail Week, an annual event presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), is underway until Dec. 4. The post Cheers to DC Cocktail Week, Nov. 28-Dec. 4 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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'Angels in America' Tackles Tough Topics in Fantastical Show
Despite sexuality, sickness and drugs being topics at the forefront of the narrative in "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches," the magnificent and magical Arena Stage production, which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the play's Broadway premiere, highlights m
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Howard University Hosts Basquiat Exhibition
An exhibition of works by popular artist Jean-Michel Basquiat titled "Our Friend Jean," opened this week at Howard University Gallery of Art through Oct. 24. The post Howard University Hosts Basquiat Exhibition appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Holiday Tradition ‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to Ford’s Theatre
Three spirits of Christmas come to life at Ford's Theatre in northwest D.C. with the return of "A Christmas Carol," directed by José Carrasquillo. The post Holiday Tradition 'A Christmas Carol' Returns to Ford's Theatre appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Black D.C. Dance Show from the ’60s Becomes Musical Video Production
In 1963, D.C.’s WOOK-TV Channel 14, a low-powered UHF station, launched “Teenarama,” the first Black dance program in America. The history of this landmark show, captured in the 2006 Emmy Award-winning documentary “Dance Party: The Teenarama Story,” can now be streamed as a feature musical
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August 2022 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living
It’s been an incredible time to be at the forefront of the great things happening at DACL! The post August 2022 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Music From Legends and New Talent at the 2023 DC Jazz Festival
With performances from five National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters, up-close-and-personal “Meet the Artist” conversations, and the music of popular Grammy-winning artists Gregory Porter and Samara Joy, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, D.C. was the place to be for jazz.  The
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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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'It's Not a Trip It's a Journey' Shares a Saga of Self-Discovery
Playwright Charly Evon Simpson takes four female friends on a cross-country trip of self-discovery with a lot of bumps on the road.  The post 'It's Not a Trip It's a Journey' Shares a Saga of Self-Discovery appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Arena Stage’s Production of August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ is a Sizzling, Stupendous Success
"Seven Guitars," a play written by the iconic playwright August Wilson, opened to a full house at Arena Stage in southwest D.C. on Dec. 2. The post Arena Stage's Production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars' is a Sizzling, Stupendous Success appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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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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'RACE: Bubba Wallace' a Film About More than Gas and Speed - The Washington Informer
NASCAR hot shot Bubba Wallace, who’s been behind the wheel of fast cars since the age of 9, said being a Black man driving in a Southern-bred sport hasn’t been easy.  The post 'RACE: Bubba Wallace' a Film About More than Gas and Speed appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Fans Welcome Back the Incomparable Phyllis Hyman
Phyllis Hyman may be gone but thankfully, she's far from forgotten. The post Fans Welcome Back the Incomparable Phyllis Hyman appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission
Wayne Shorter's latest work, "Iphigenia," which serves as an operatic collaboration with celebrated jazz bassist and singer-songwriter esperanza spalding, premieres at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and
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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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Weekly Arts Round Up, April 8, 2021 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Pearl Cleage's Play at Ford's Theatre Celebrates the Legacy of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's First Black Mayor
Pearl Cleage's play "Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard" explores the legacy of Maynard Jackson, the first Black mayor of a major southern city, in a unique workshop setup. The post Pearl Cleage's Play at Ford's Theatre Celebrates the Legacy of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's
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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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Kennedy Center Hosts 'Green Nobel' Awards Honoring Global Activists
Six grassroots activists, each with a unique David-and-Goliath story about fighting environmental destruction around the world, received recognition at an April 26 Kennedy Center ceremony for the Goldman Environmental Prize. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) spoke a
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FCC Enacts $7B Digital Plan to Support Distance Learning - The Washington Informer
The FCC on Tuesday unanimously implemented the legislation that will provide $7 billion for the E-Rate (Education Rate) program that was included in the March passage of the American Rescue
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African American Art Exhibition Created from Love
“Genesis: The African American Experience in Art” is the current exhibition at the Howard University Gallery of Art, featuring selected works from a $2.5 million gift from Patricia Turner Walters to Howard University from the Ronald and Patricia Turner Walters African American Collection.
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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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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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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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The Gay Men's Chorus to Perform Tribute to 'Whitney'
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington is honoring the singer in the upcoming concert "Whitney" on March 11 and 12 at Lincoln Theatre. The post The Gay Men's Chorus to Perform Tribute to 'Whitney' appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Census Bureau leadership is less racially, ethnically diverse than the U.S. : NPR
While the Census Bureau's set to have its first director who's Latinx, an NPR analysis finds people of color are underrepresented in the top rank of civil servants at the country's main data producer.
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Neighborhood Learns Life Lessons From Hula Hooping
A Harlem neighborhood is the setting where teen girlfriends playing hula hoops gradually end up planning a hula challenge. The winner of the competition can claim the title of Hula Hoop Queen of 139th Street. The post Neighborhood Learns Life Lessons From Hula Hooping appeared f
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