The greater Washington DC area has been blessed with two of the foremost musicians in the genre of world music. Seth Kibel is the region's premier woodwind specialist while Tom Teasley has t…
Robyn Helzner is a beautiful musician who shines on stage. Her passion for the traditional Jewish music that she sings comes through and makes her that much more engaging as a performer. She…
Rachel Bonds' play 'Curve of Departure' is a stark look at family and what it means to be a family. Bonds is a gifted storyteller who is able to craft a narrative with natural dialogue and p…
Early in President Obama's administration, Dan Hoyle left his urban liberal bubble of San Francisco to travel Small Town America and meet the "real Americans." He wanted to understand this p…
Early in President Obama's administration, Dan Hoyle left his urban liberal bubble of San Francisco to travel Small Town America and meet the "real Americans." He wanted to understand this p…
Founded in 2010 at the famous jazz club for which they are named, the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra (BCJO) is the premier big band in the Washington DC area. Unfortunately, Bohemian Cavern…
It is an unfortunate fact that the stories of transgender individuals are often told by cisgender playwrights. “Draw the Circle,” written and performed by Mushuq Mushtaq Deen fol…
Stephen Wade, of local 'Banjo Dancing' fame, is one of the countries foremost scholars on American folk music. His depth of knowledge partnered with his musical skill makes him an engaging a…
Although adults often find drudgery in snowy days, children usually experience them with wonder and excitement. Snow days are opportunities to spend time with their adults and play. Arts on …
The beloved story “Charlotte's Web” at E.B. White has been enthralling readers since 1952. The tale of the love between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte teaches us…
What is it about a capella music that makes people smile? Even after the “Pitch Perfect” craze has died down, there is still something magical about watching a group of people si…
Imagine a Janis Joplin concert if she had access to LED lights, high-quality digital projections and was able to share the stage with her inspirations. That is what you get with ‘A Nig…
It's that time of year again! The air is getting crisper, attitudes are getting brighter, and the shows are getting more holiday focused. This year Adventure Theatre MTC is bringing one of t…
Possibly the most famous American musical, 'Chicago' has taken the world by storm since its original Broadway opening in 1975. People are fascinated by celebrity criminals and jazz culture. …
The National Gallery of Art is certainly one of DC's gems. How spoiled Washingtonians are to have free access to such an incredible art museum. The National Gallery does an excellent job of …
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of America's great pieces of literature. Its hero, Atticus Finch, is revered by many. Harper Lee's novel about life in Maycomb, Alabama in 1935 sti…
“The Bridges of Madison County” is one of the best-selling books of the last hundred years. Robert James Waller wrote the novel in 1992 and it was adapted to film in 1995 and int…
Lila Downs is one of the most prominent Latin American vocal artists. She has a distinctive style and a powerful voice that has earned her a Grammy and four Latin Grammys. She also performed…
Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter is known for his distinct style of writing. Long pauses and casual attitudes leave the audiences with questions about what is real and what isn't…
“Completely Hollywood (abridged)” by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, from Reduced Shakespeare Company, is a frenetic romp through 186 of the best movies ever made. Off the Quill…
Karen ZacarÃas' new play “Native Gardens” condenses some issues we are facing in our country today into two backyards right here in DC. It is a wonderful exploration of the cu…
If you could tell your unborn son anything, what would it be? Would you tell him about what it was like to hear his heartbeat for the first time? Or how scared you are? Or how to make it out…
Just within the past month, conversations surrounding the Civil War, specifically how we remember it, have been growing more prevalent and heated. Doris Baizley's 2006 comedy “Shiloh R…
Humans have been laughing at the same things for centuries. Specifically, vices such as lying, greed, and lust, have been central themes of comedy since the ancient Greeks. “One Man, T…
There are few political figures in the past few decades more polarizing that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He had some very controversial opinions but believed himself to be an Origi…