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You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.    --  Joe Lewis     

My only regret in life is that I didn't drink enough Champagne.    --John Maynard Keynes

Summer Restaurant Week Monday, August 28 - Sunday, September 3, 2023

Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as the biannual celebration of the region’s spirited restaurant industry. Restaurant Week invites everyone to close out summer with the return of one of the area’s most anticipated food-related summer celebrations. This year’s cycle leads into exciting happenings like DC Jazz Fest and Labor Day Weekend. Additionally, the summer promotion will include a selection of restaurants located at Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports further expanding the promotion to all that arrive and depart our region.

Participating restaurants will offer multi-course brunch and lunch menus for $25 per person, and multi-course dinner menus for $40 or $55 per person for on-premises dining. Many restaurants will also offer cocktail, wine, and non-alcoholic pairings, giving diners wanting to partake in the program a variety of beverages to choose from.

Visit www.rwdmv.com for links to participating restaurants, special menus, contact information, and hours of operation. Participating restaurants will be added to the website as they join the promotion.

8/28 - 9/3: Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week 

Strathmore Music Center

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR
Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Lakecia Benjamin, Christian Sands, Yasushi Nakamura & Clarence Penn
Thu, April 20 | 8pm

The longest continuously running jazz festival in the world celebrates its 65th year with a must-hear ensemble directed by visionary pianist Christian Sands, featuring Tony and Grammy Award-winning NEA Jazz Master vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, bassist Yasushi Nakamura, and drummer Clarence Penn.

DJAVAN: THE D TOUR USA 2023
Fri, April 21 | 8pm

After a 14-year hiatus, one of the greatest icons of Brazilian music returns to the US for a major tour. Four-time Latin Grammy-winner Djavan presents a brand-new show with his full band, featuring songs from his 25th studio album “D” as well as major hits from his 45-year career. Co-presented by EducArte.

GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS: A SIMPLE SPACE
Wed, April 26 & Thu, April 29 | 8pm

Australian contemporary circus company Gravity & Other Myths presents A Simple Space, a simultaneously frantic yet delicate performance. Acrobats are pushed to their physical limits, propelled by the driving sound of live percussion in a playful, intimate setting.

RAIN—A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Sat, April 29 | 8pm

Experience the world’s most iconic band in a performance that takes audiences back time with early Beatles favorites and songs from Abbey Road and their famous 1969 rooftop concert.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Tue, May 2 | 8pm

The small but mighty ukulele holds its own in the hands of this virtuosic group from across the pond. Reinventing entire genres with only their ukes and their voices, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain covers Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks.

Grammy-winning duo Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer host a Pre-Show Ukulele Strum Along . open to both ukulele players and auditors who want to learn more about this guitar-like instrument.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY BACKSTAGE TOURS
Sat, May 20 | 11am

Young people with autism or sensory sensitivities are invited backstage at the Concert Hall for a small-group tour. Children and teens can play instruments on the stage, see the artists’ dressing rooms, learn how the lights and sound work, and so much more.

All children and teens must be accompanied by an adult and have a ticket.

Do The Loop 

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 11:00am-4:00pm 

American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center, The Kreeger Museum, Dumbarton Oaks, Jackson Art Center, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington Printmakers Gallery and Klagsbrun Studios collaborate for Do The Loop, a free day of indoor and outdoor art programming complete with shuttle service provided between locations. Do the loop on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Stay up to date on the day’s events by visiting dotheloopdc.org and following @dotheloopdc. 

The Phillips Collection CALENDAR | July 2022

 Opening July 23: Lou Stovall: The Museum Workshop

Reserve Timed Tickets

Lou Stovall: The Museum Workshop

JULY 23-OCTOBER 9, 2022

Lou Stovall: The Museum Workshop reexamines the history and legacy of the Dupont Center, an artist’s museum founded in Washington, DC, in 1969. Under the visionary collaboration of curator Walter Hopps and artist Lou Stovall, the Dupont Center advanced a new, innovative model for the museum as a place for exhibition, art-making, and community-building.   Learn More

Special Installation: Tobi Kahn

THROUGH JULY 3, 2022

The Phillips Collection’s Kahn “unit” of seven works is currently on display in the permanent collection galleries. What makes New York-based painter and sculptor Tobi Kahn so singular is that while his paintings have formal relationships to American modernists like Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Marsden Hartley, his paintings and objects are closely linked to his religion and its ceremonies.  Learn More

Portraits of Resilience

THROUGH JULY 29, 2022

Portraits of Resilience features images of survivors of torture from around the world who fled their home countries seeking safety, recovery, and political asylum. The ongoing photo series is presented in collaboration with British photographer Jonathan Banks, the survivors, and Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) International.  Learn More

Intersections: Marta Pérez García

THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2022

Restos-Traces, the 31st project of The Phillips Collection’s ongoing Intersections contemporary art series, features Puerto Rican, DC-based artist Marta Pérez García. Her work in this project, created during the COVID-19 pandemic, addresses the troubling yet rarely discussed increase in domestic violence due to stay-at-home orders, especially toward women and children.  Learn More

Art + Music: More than a Feeling

Printmaking with Washington School for Girls

JULY 23-OCTOBER 9, 2022

For this project, seventh and eighth graders at Washington School for Girls worked with Phillips educators to listen to music and explore rhythm, repetition, tone, and mood. Then they created a visual representation of a song with the help of professional printmaker Gail Shaw-Clemons. The finished prints are the result of revisions over two days of reflection. 

SPOTLIGHT TALKS

TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 12 PM & 12:30 PM

A Phillips Educator leads a 15-minute spotlight talk on one work of art. No reservations required. Meet in the museum lobby.

ART AND WELLNESS

Guided Meditation

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 12:45 PM

Join us for a free, 30-minute weekly meditation led by local yoga teacher Aparna Sadananda via Zoom. Inspired by an artwork from our permanent collection, we will practice techniques for mindful looking and thinking that we can carry with us wherever we are. 

FAMILY WORKSHOP

The Phillips Plays: Exploring Printmaking with Sam Gilliam

JULY 16, 2022, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM & 2:30-4:30 PM

As we explore the possibilities of printmaking without a press, we will honor the legacy of Sam Gilliam (1933-2022), a DC artist who enlivened and enriched the local, national, and global arts scene with his daring innovations. Inspired by Purple Antelope Space Squeeze, we will practice and combine printmaking methods to create a layered composition that evokes emotion.   Learn More

SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE

The Meaning We Make

MONDAY JULY 25-FRIDAY, JULY 29, 10 AM-1PM, & FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2-4 PM

In this week-long teacher institute, in collaboration with The Phillips Collection and University of Maryland, explore how we each bring our own perspectives to everything we do. Engage in critical thinking exercises, slow looking at art, and artmaking activities to inspire meaningful personal connections when teaching with art. Inspired by Lou Stovall: The Museum Workshop, participate in a printmaking workshop. Learn More

FAMILY WORKSHOP

The Phillips Plays: Exploring Printmaking with Lou Stovall

JULY 16, 2022, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM & 2:30-4:30 PM

As we explore printmaking without a press, we will celebrate the work of Lou Stovall, a DC artist whose work is on view in Lou Stovall: The Museum Workshop. After looking closely at Stovall’s music-infused artworks in the exhibition, we will practice a variety of printing methods in the art workshop. Learn More

JxJ Jewish Film + Music Festival

May 12 - 22, 2022

For 50% off tickets use promo code: JxJFLASH50 

*Offer ends May 10th for the below concerts & film screenings*

JxJ returns with an all new lineup of international films, concerts, and artist conversations, presented throughout DC, Bethesda, and Silver Spring! The 2022 slate includes 60 films from 15 countries, ranging from comedies to documentaries and period dramas; alongside 10 concerts with musicians hailing from Israel, Canada, Ethiopia and the US.

JxJ Festival Events: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/

CONCERTS

Promo code: JxJFLASH50

BETTY

Saturday, May 14 7:30PM at Edlavitch DCJCC

Tickets & Info: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/betty/ 

Fronted by African-American singer Alyson Palmer and queer Jewish sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff, BETTY’s distinct vocals have been heard for 35 years on radio, film, TV, and the internet, including: the Michael J. Fox holiday classic Life With Mikey; HBO’s Encyclopedia and Real Sex; Showtime’s The L Word; Pringles ads nationwide; and ten albums.

BETTY’s heartfelt feminist passion and international appearances as Arts Envoys for the US State Department led Gloria Steinem to suggest they create The BETTY Effect, a non-profit for their ongoing work on behalf of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people.

GHETTO TANGO

Sunday May 15 3:00PM at Edlavitch DCJCC

Tickets & Info: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/ghetto-tango/

Ghetto Tango is a moving and inspirational concert that highlights the songs and music performed in the underground cabarets, which sprang up in the Jewish ghettoes in Nazi-occupied Europe. The concert features Zalmen Mlotek, Daniella Rabbani and Avram Mlotek. Avram Mlotek is a rabbi, cantor, actor and author. A grandchild of Holocaust survivors and Yiddish cultural leaders, he is the author of Why Jews Do That or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered and Passover in a Pandemic, both books illustrated by students of his from Base, a millennial outreach project he co-founded.

SOCALLED SINGS DIFROSH

Sunday, May 15 7:30PM at Edlavitch DCJCC

Tickets & Info: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/socalled-sings-di-frosh/

Socalled (Josh Dolgin), “the mad wizard of Yiddish hip-hop,” goes back to his roots in this ground-breaking program. Featuring accompaniment by the Bachanalia Chamber Players, the program presents songs from the Yiddish theatre, Hasidic melodies, klezmer, folksong, songs from the Holocaust and from Israel, and even some original numbers.

The program is funny, sad, beautiful, and dark, with a diverse range of styles, colors, keys, modes, and moods. The Yiddish revival is over and it’s the Yiddish era again, so let’s dig deep and let’s celebrate and explore the riches of this extraordinary culture.

KARYN LEVITT - ON HOLLYWOOD AND WEIMAR

The Songs of European Jewish Composers from the Golden Age of Film

Tuesday, May 17 7:30PM at Edlavitch DCJCC

Tickets & Info: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/karyn-levitt-on-hollywood-and-weimar/

Many of Hollywood’s greatest film scores were written by émigré and exiled composers who fled Nazi Europe for Southern California. Kurt Weill, Max Steiner, Erich Korngold, Dimitri Tiomkin, Miklós Rózsa, and other European composers brought from their respective homelands the highest level of culture, which they poured into American movies.

On Hollywood and Weimar celebrates the blending of the old world and the new to produce the uniquely hybrid sound of Hollywood’s Golden Age. From dusty westerns and sweeping romances to the thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, soprano Karyn Levitt and pianist Jed Distler perform songs ranging in style from Weimar cabaret, musical theater, and country-western to operetta, art song, and jazz.

FILMS

Promo code: JxJFLASH50

A JEWISH LIFE

Tuesday, May 17 7PM at Bethesda Row Cinema

Tickets & Info: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/a-jewish-life/

Marko Feingold used to say: “nothing can hurt those who already died once.” He himself had died several times over, as a survivor of four concentration camps: Auschwitz, Neuengamme, Dachau, and Buchenwald.

From the moment of his liberation to the day he passed away in September 2019 at the age of 106, he dedicated his life to helping tens of thousands of survivors on their arduous journeys to Palestine, and later channeled his efforts into Holocaust remembrance. Feingold, who later became the President of the Jewish Community in Salzburg, Austria, gives his testimony with breathtaking clarity.

Director Florian Weigensamer in conversation following the screening. 

THE JEWS AND THE BLUES

Tuesday, May 17 6:15PM at Edlavitch DCJCC

Tickets & Info: https://www.jxjdc.org/events/jews-and-the-blues/

Filmmaker, musician, and talk show host Drew Stone travels to Israel in search of the connection between Jews and the Blues. Along the way he discovers how deeply embedded its melodies and stories are to the mix of cultures that inhabit the Holy Land.

A fascinating history emerges, with roots in Arab, Jewish, Ethiopian, and Moroccan traditions, all filtered through the contemporary Israeli experience. Featuring interviews with—and a sizzling soundtrack from—leading contemporary Israeli musicians, including Ori Frank, Ravid Kahalani, and 2022 JxJ headliner, Gili Yalo.

Director Drew Stone in conversation with musician Gili Yalo following the screening. Moderated by guitarist, band leader, and music teacher Brian Gross.

Pablo Picasso's Blue Period (1901-04) and the Legacy of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

The Phillips Collection: Exhibit runs February 26 - June 12, 2022

Event on March 9, 2022, 6:30 pm | Free/online/open registration
Co-presented by New York Studio School and The Phillips Collection

Speakers:        

Dr. Susan Behrends Frank, Curator, The Phillips Collection

Aimée Brown Price, Faculty, Art History, New York Studio School

Kenneth Brummel, Associate Curator, Modern Art, Art Gallery of Ontario

Picasso: Painting the Blue Period is co-organized by The Phillips Collection and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto, Canada) with the exceptional support of the Musée national Picasso-Paris.



ABOUT THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION

The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art, was founded in 1921and houses one of the world’s most celebrated Impressionist and American modern art collections. 

THE PHILLIPS AT HOME

Download the free Bloomberg Connects app to learn more about artworks and hear from artists.

The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

MYSTICISM & MUSIC 

Constellation Theater Company presents longtime collaborators Tom Teasley, Allison Stockman and A.J. Guban who are joined by Chao Tian in this original piece exploring ancient spiritual literature, poetry, and folklore from around the globe. Following their Helen Hayes Award-nominated collaboration on 2019’s The White Snake, the award-winning musical duo of Teasley and Tian will compose and perform a propulsive new soundscape powered by a cross-cultural fusion of exuberant percussion and Chinese dulcimer.

Live Stream Opening Night October 23 at 8 PM - Ticket: $20 (+ $3.00 in fees)

Video On Demand Ticket: $20 (+ $3.00 in fees)  Only 1 ticket needed per household.

In-Person Performances: October 14th - November 7th
Video On Demand: November 2nd - November 21st

Constellation Theater Company performs at Source Theatre 1835 14th St NW
Constellation Theatre Company | Northwest Washington | Theatre Tickets 

DC Wine Fest - Saturday, October 16th  
DOCK 5 @ Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tickets at www.dcwinefest.com 

The much loved Fall edition of the DC Wine Fest !
Sample premium varietals from some of the best wineries around the world, all while music performers keep the party lively during this all-day, all night wine experience. 
Included in your ticket: wine tastings from great wineries, musical guests, and more!  Cheers! 

Session 1 Early Admission: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (includes admission during GA), Session 1 GA: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Session 2 Early Admission: 3:30pm - 4:30pm (includes admission during GA),  Session 2 GA: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Session 3 Early Admission: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (includes admission during GA),  Session 3 GA: 8:00pm - 10:00pm

WINTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE!

  We are thrilled to announce the launch of Winternational's first Virtual Embassy Marketplace. Our extraordinary city is home to the largest, most influential diplomatic community in the world -- What better place to do your holiday shopping! Not only will you discover one-of-a-kind gifts, but you will be supporting native artisans from around the world. You are just one click away from discovering exciting treasures. Please join us--let’s Shop the Embassies over the holidays together!  

SHOP THE EMBASSIES

🎁THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION: Click here

🎁 PRESS RELEASE: Click here

🎁 OFFICIAL WELCOME: Click here

 Happy Shopping! Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word!

National Museum of American History  
and National Museum of the American Indian

Reopening September 25

The National Museum of American History, along with the National Museum of the American Indian, reopens to the public on Friday, September 25. They will reopen with new health and safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with reduced days and hours. Please visit our website or read below to learn more about planning your visit.

Here’s Which D.C.-Area Restaurants Are Offering Takeout, Delivery, And Alcohol During The Coronavirus Pandemic

DCist has posted a list that is being regularly updated as businesses announce more changes.  To jump to restaurants offering carryout/delivery/alcohol, click here. To see which restaurants are closed, click here.

In mid-March, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered restaurants and bars in the District to close down to dine-in patrons. For many restaurants, this is an extremely hard pill to swallow. While it’s understood this is what’s needed to “flatten the curve,” it doesn’t make the reality any easier. Owners and managers have had to cut hours or simply lay-off workers in an effort to stem the losses.

For the updated list of restaurants and bars, go to DCist    [For the latest coronavirus updates, see here.]

 March arts and culture tips

Great suggestions from Ronn and the the ArtHouse MeetUp group.  Join the group or just go on your own, noting reservation or ticket requirements.  

March on!  Here's a sampling of cool events taking place.

Theater - On TodayTix Pipeline finishes at Studio today. 39 Steps continues at the wonderful Constellation on 14th. Look for the free lottery for Guys and Dolls at Fords. Silent Sky is very good there right now. Merry Wives finishes at Folger as they start their renovations. Today Tix is a good app.

1. PEREFECT ATMOSPHERE. The Environmental Film Festival March 12-22 is now live. There are still tickets for the closing night film that we posted about Jane Goodall. There are also films at the Embassy of the Netherlands, Canada, the Austrian Embassy and the French Embassy (Wine Calling – how appropriate). So many highlights! An Ethiopian film called Anbessa at AFI 3/16 and Jaclyn tells me not to miss Kifaru from Kenya on 3/20. Solas Nua also hosts the Capital Irish Film Festival next weekend at AFI. Opening Reception on thursday.

2. ROSE BLOOMS. This Friday, artist, muralist (RBG), community organizer Rose Jaffe gives a talk at and Community Workshop at one of our favorite places, The Washington Studio School (take one of their classes!). It’s free. Following the lecture and conversation, Rose will guide participants through the process of using images and text to create a simple but powerful poster to convey each unique idea. Light refreshments and all materials will be provided. Register here. 

3. FRENCH KISSES. The Francophonie Festival arrives in March. It looks like they are still tweaking the schedule – usually ends with the Grand Fete at the French Embassy. Stay tuned. The Embassy of the Ivory Coast has a Cultural Diversity Day next Saturday. Register here. The New African Film Festival takes place at AFI from March 5-19 - Always really interesting fare.

4. AMEN CORNER. While a spectacular production of The Amen Corner continues at Shakespeare Theater, The National Museum of African American History and Culture will host Amen, Brother Baldwin: Explorations Of The Religious And Performative Dimensions Of James Baldwin on March 8. Tickets are free here. On March 19 they will hold a A Seat At The Table: A Conversation About Food Equity And Sustainability. It’s a community dinner and discussion - $25 for members or $35. Sounds pretty cool - tickets here. And the esteemed Berkley Center holds a lunch at Georgetown U on Tuesday. Register here.

5. CZECHS AND BALANCES. Delve into and evening of "Bohemian Stories," an illustrated history of Czechs in the United States, with author Renáta Fučíková, March 5 at the Czech Embassy. Register here. Ever been to an opening at the Korean Cultural Center? A little crowded but they manage to feed everyone. Register here for March 6. 

6. GALLERIES. On Wednesday the beautiful new Goethe Institut at 14th and R hosts the closing for its bauhaus.photo exhibit: A Special Selection of Photos from the Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin. Register here. Both Addison Ripley and Watergate have receptions next Saturday at 5. Mark your calendars for AU Katzen on April 4. Printmakers in Georgetown displays next on March 14. 

7. COOL EVENT. On March 22, The EDCJCC hosts THE 21%: THE LIVES OF ARAB CITIZENS OF ISRAEL. There will be a film, a conversation and some tastings. Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel—the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef—is on a quest to make social change through food. And so, she founded the A-sham Arabic Food Festival, where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on traditional dishes. Get Pay what you choose tickets here. EDCJCC’s JxJ has a wonderful new cinema showing awesome independent films. See schedule here.

8. EARLY MOTHERS DAY. I’ll always do anything at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. On March 11, they will have Motherhood Redux, a poetry reading and wine reception for just $15, $12 for members. Listen to Camille Dungy, Tina Chang, and Beth Ann Fennelly read their work about motherhood. Get your ticket here.

9. MORE MORAN IS BETTER. The Kennedy Center continues to have lots of cool stuff. They will celebrate the director Ana Duvernay in March with a bigtime showing of 13th with Jason Moran doing live music on March 9. A Wrinkle in Time will be free on March 14 at the awesome Reach. Selma will play on March 15. Moran also hosts a Fats Waller Dance Party on April 25 that we might do a meetup for.

10. WOMEN AND MIGRATION. On March 10, Join NYU Washington, DC in welcoming NYU Tisch's Deb Willis and Ellyn Toscano for this special DC Dialogue on Women and Migration(s). This panel’s perspective on migration seeks to capture a breadth of experience: an account of the migration of women is the totality of many stories. Register here. Free.

Enjoy and come on out!

Ronn

The Critics are RAVING about 

Le Cabaret de Carmen!

"Le Cabaret de Carmen is a haunting, beautiful spin on the popular tragedy... entrancing from its languid opening to its dramatic finale."  -Rachael Goldberg, Broadway World 

 "It is opera for those unafraid of art's raw power."  -Whitney Fishburn, DC Metro Theater Arts 

 "A Carmen for our time, the production... must be seen."  -Susan Galbraith, DC Theatre Scene 

Bizet’s opera comes to life in a unique and intimate tango-cabaret experience. As audiences sit at tables with performers, a tango-ensemble brings a beloved music to life up close and personal, and the ultimate femme-fatale begins her intoxicating and immortal chanteuse performance. Performed in a breath-taking and unforgettable 90 minutes, an evening of laughter surrounds this darkly unfolding tragedy loved the world over.

 TICKETS

All performances at Source Theatre 1835 14th St NW

January 10 at 8 pm - IN & OUT Pride night with champagne toast; 6:30 inclusive introductory tango class and on-stage dancing

January 11 at 8 pm - 6:30 introductory tango class and on-stage dancing

January 12 at 3 pm

January 17 at 8 pm - 6:30 advanced tango class and on-stage dancing

January 18 at 3 pm and 8 pm 

January 19 at 3 pm

 Step into LE CABARET DE CARMEN

 with pre-show tango lessons and on-stage dancing.

RSVP Here

Complete your evening out at LE CABARET DE CARMEN with a pre-show tango lesson and dancing on stage. All lessons start at 6:30 pm at SOURCE (1835 14th Street NW). $10 suggested donation taken at the door.

 1/10 - Inclusive beginner lesson by Tango Mercurio in celebration of IN&OUT Pride Night (use code PRIDE for $5 off your CABARET DE CARMEN ticket purchase)

 1/11 - Beginner tango lesson (use code TANGO for $5 off your CABARET DE CARMEN ticket puchase)

1/17 - Advanced tango lesson (use code TANGO for $5 off your CABARET DE CARMEN ticket purchase)

IN Series: Opera that Speaks. Theater that Sings

202-204-7763 | inseries@inseries.org | wwww.inseries.org 

MetroCooking DC

Calling all DC foodies! Martha Stewart, Wolfgang Puck, Lidia Bastianich and Myron Mixon are headed to town THIS WEEKEND for MetroCooking DC! Join them Saturday and Sunday, Nov 16-17 at the Washington Convention Center for the top culinary event of the season! Get your tickets at MetroCookingDC.com or check Groupon for discounted tickets.  There’s also a BBQ Bash, a Grand Tasting Pavilion and a Beer, Wine and Spirits Garden; separate tickets to these events include General Admission for that day to a full schedule of activities at MetroCooking DC.   

Virginia Wine Festival NEW LOCATION  - One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA!

VIP Tickets Nearly Sold Out....

Taste & Purchase 200+ VA Wines

- VA Wineries & Cideries Listed Below 

44th Annual Virginia Wine Festival®

The East Coast's Longest Running Wine Festival

One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA!

October 19th & 20th, 2019

Fresh VA Oysters Shucked Fresh...

Schlurp Them Down with Cold VA Wines!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

VA Craft Brews and VA Oyster Pavilion

Presented by Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association

Check Out the Website: http://virginiawinefest.com/

Curated Previous Events Listed Below

ART SYMPOSIUM AT THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION

In conjunction with the first museum retrospective of Zilia Sánchez, The Phillips Collection has organized a symposium to discuss Sánchez’s work in a broader context. The first part, In Context, features presentations by prominent art historians that frame Sánchez’s work within the trans-national development of modernism in Cuba, the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. The second part, Curatorial and Scholarly Perspectives, discusses the positioning of Sánchez’s work in museum collections and scholarly research. The third part, Legacy, introduces Sánchez’s former students (and now accomplished artists), sheds light on the preservation and conservation of the artist's stretched canvases, and touches on current issues in the field of Latin American art.

Ticket reservations for the symposium include untimed exhibition entry to Zilia Sanchez: Soy Isla, along with regular entry to the permanent collection, and can be redeemed for general entry anytime during museum hours on the date of the lecture. 

INTRODUCTION

Vesela Sretenović, curator of Zilia Sánchez: Soy Isla (I Am an Island)

PART I: IN CONTEXT

Presenters

Alejandro Anreus, William Paterson University 

Edward J. Sullivan, New York University

Susana Torruella Leval, Director Emerita, El Museo del Barrio 

PART II: CURATORIAL & SCHOLARLY PERSPECTIVES

Panelists

Susanna Temkin, El Museo del Barrio

Benigno Trigo, Vanderbilt University

Kelly Baum, The MET Breuer

Moderator: Abigail McEwen, University of Maryland 

PART III: LEGACY 

Panelists

Carlos Enrique Rodríguez, NYC-based artist 

Jorge González, San Juan-based artist 

Irene Esteves, University of Puerto Rico

Michele Greet, George Mason University 

Moderator: Taína Caragol, National Portrait Gallery

Saturday, April 13

2-5 pm

The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW.

Metro: Dupont Circle (Q Street exit)

Tickets for the symposium include admission to the museum all day. Get them at  https://www.phillipscollection.org/events/2019-04-13-symposium

 See photos from the exhibit on the DCdigest page at https://www.dcdigest.com/museums-zoos-galleries   

Scena Theatre 

Presents  

BECKETT TRIO & PINTER REP 

by Samuel Beckett (Ireland) and Harold Pinter (UK) 

directed by Robert McNamara (DC / US)

Previews: Fri April 5 (8 pm) | Sat April 6 (3 & 8 pm) | Sun April 7 (3 & 7 pm) 

Performances: April 8 – May 5, 2019

$15 – $45 | Mon – Sat 8:00 pm | Sat & Sun 3:00 pm & 7pm

Atlas Performing Arts Center   1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 

Don't miss this series of bold, short plays by two theatre giants. 

Celebrate two theatre giants & Nobel Prize winners in a trio of plays by both—now playing in Rep. Ireland’s Beckett is the architect of absurdism. His brazen form of black comedy rages on with three of his most riveting classics in “Beckett Trio, Part 2”: Ohio Impromptu, Come and Go, and Catastrophe. Then, on separate nights, we present “Pinter Rep” by the master of modernism, London’s Pinter and it includes: One for the Road, Mountain Language, The New World Order, and The Pres and An Officer. Political at times, both legends will provoke your brain and stoke your emotions. Catch our month-long tribute to the greatest Thespians of the 20th Century.

GET TICKETS! 

Event

11th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge presented by TCMA 

Date & Time

Tuesday, Apr. 02, 2019

6:30PM 

Location

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center

1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20004

Details on DCdigest Food and Wine page.