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by Marjorie Rachlin “Quirky.” “Lots of fun.” “Amazing.” I heard these remarks from friends who visited the Burning Man exhibit at the Renwick Gallery downtown. So I went too – and found it exhilarating. Burning Man is an annual event located in the middle of the Black Rock desert of Nevada. It lasts a week, […]
by David Cohen Love vibrant color and stunning design? Marvel at the magic of nature? Go crazy over butterflies? Then April 18 is your day! Walk into “hundreds of brilliant live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa and Asia…” Discover “their amazing metamorphosis, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems, and how to […]
by Marlene Berlin One of the hottest spots in DC this summer was the Hive at the National Building Museum. This special exhibit closed on Labor Day. But there are plenty of reasons to visit now that the Hive has flown away. The museum’s fourth “Summer Block Party” installation, like the others, appeared to be […]
Our neighbors can be our best guides to our city and to the wider world. “Neighbors Recommend” welcomes YOUR recommendations. Your neighbors will thank you! Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, by Al Franken Published by Twelve, Hachette Book Group May 2017, 406 pages A review by Paul Pearlstein The junior senator from Minnesota is […]
