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The legendary vibraphonist Lennie Cuje has been a fixture on the jazz scene for over 60 years. International Musician notes that he “has experienced life on a grand scale — in music, in war, and in two homelands.” A screening of the Washington Post’s award-winning documentary A Life in 4/4 Time will be followed by […]
The Austrian Cultural Forum Washington presents as part of the 2019 series the film STYX by Austrian director Wolfgang Fischer, followed by a panel discussion. Learn more at https://acfdc.org/events-2019/films-across-borders-styx
JAZZforum presents a screening of George Schuller’s recently produced film The Modern Jazz Quartet: From Residency to Legacy. The drummer, composer/arranger, producer and director of the film George Schuller will join author and discographer Michael Fitzgerald for a discussion on this new documentary that examines the role of the MJQ while in residence at Music […]
Monday Movie Docs @ Levine allows you to gather with fellow music lovers to watch and discuss some of the most beloved music documentaries (in all genres) ever produced - with refreshments! Following each screening, a special guest will be on hand to lead a discussion related to the film. Monday, October 28: 20 Feet […]
The mission of the Firebird Film Festival is to be innovative educationally and to encourage social, cultural, economic and political awareness among the UDC student body and D.C. community. The theme of the 3rd annual UDC Firebird Film Festival is "Wealth," and features: Wednesday, October 30th: Boss: The Black Business Experience, 5:30pm-7:30pm Thursday, October 31st: […]
A feature film is presented by the Czech Republic as part of Kids Euro Festival. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/kids-euro-festival-fairy-tales-emma
The Avalon Theatre hosts its annual benefit as a live Zoom Q&A on cinematic sound design with Making Waves director Midge Costin and Bob Mondello, film critic for NPR’s All Things Considered. Learn more at https://www.theavalon.org/2020benefit/
Van Ness Main Street and UDC present: Moonstruck on June 23 Moana on June 30 Jurassic Park on July 14 Mama Mia on July 21 Black Panther on August 11 Hidden Figures on August 18 Coco on September 24 Attendance is free, but registration at VNMSMovies.eventbrite.com is required. You'll find a lot more details there, […]
Van Ness Main Street's Art All Night 2021 will be an evening filled with local music, dance, performance, art and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Wakefield. Details: https://www.vannessmainstreet.org/art-all-night-2021.html
Van Ness Main Street and UDC are joining forces this summer to host several movie screenings at the UDC Amphitheater. Follow VNMS on social media for details: https://www.facebook.com/VanNessMainSt and https://www.instagram.com/vannessmainst 6/15 Ghostbusters 6/22 Soul 7/13 Remember the Titans 7/20 Space Jam: A New Legacy 9/23 Encanto (as part as Art All Night)
Van Ness Main Street and UDC are joining forces this summer to host several movie screenings at the UDC Amphitheater. Follow VNMS on social media for details: https://www.facebook.com/VanNessMainSt and https://www.instagram.com/vannessmainst 6/15 Ghostbusters 6/22 Soul 7/13 Remember the Titans 7/20 Space Jam: A New Legacy 9/23 Encanto (as part as Art All Night)
Van Ness Main Street and UDC are joining forces this summer to host several movie screenings at the UDC Amphitheater. Follow VNMS on social media for details: https://www.facebook.com/VanNessMainSt and https://www.instagram.com/vannessmainst 6/15 Ghostbusters 6/22 Soul 7/13 Remember the Titans 7/20 Space Jam: A New Legacy 9/23 Encanto (as part as Art All Night)
Van Ness Main Street and UDC are joining forces this summer to host several movie screenings at the UDC Amphitheater. Follow VNMS on social media for details: https://www.facebook.com/VanNessMainSt and https://www.instagram.com/vannessmainst 6/15 Ghostbusters 6/22 Soul 7/13 Remember the Titans 7/20 Space Jam: A New Legacy 9/23 Encanto (as part as Art All Night)
View Princess Grace’s Dior collection, then watch her in the 1954 Hitchcock film Rear Window. And bring a picnic and your competitive spirit. The movie night on Hillwood Museum’s Lunar Lawn includes a “best picnic spread” competition. The winner will receive an annual membership and “the admiration of fellow film-goers.” For information and to purchase […]
Join UDC and Van Ness Main Street for an outdoor presentation of Disney's SOUL. Space is limited. Find more information and register here.