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Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. When France tried the Jewish army officer Alfred Dreyfus for treason, the media spotlight put the entire nation on trial. And in the century since, change has remained difficult for France. Margery Elfin's latest book, A Nation on Trial: France and the Legacy of the Dreyfus Affair, […]
The Cleveland Park Library's temporary quarters at 4340 Connecticut open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Van Ness Main Street.
In this heavily illustrated talk, artist and filmmaker Philip Haas will give an account of how he embarked on his Four Seasons project (on exhibit at Hillwood from October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017), how the works were made, and how they arrived and were installed. The Four Seasons exhibit consists of a group […]
Sign up with your friends and neighbors to help plant over 100 trees and 40 shrubs around Broad Branch Stream on Saturday, November 5! Volunteers will receive breakfast and lunch, learn about tree planting, and have the satisfaction of watching trees they helped plant grow to maturity in this neighborhood park. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE […]
Bring your unwanted electronics for recycling (and watch your hard drives get crushed on the spot). Swap outgrown bikes and sports gear for something more your size. Come hungry, because all manner of delectable baked goods will be for sale. All this and more at Hearst Elementary's annual e-cycle fundraiser! Watch hearstes.org for details on […]
Explore the role of music in politics in national anthems, state songs, marches, war songs and campaign music as well as the suppression of music for political purpose. Featuring: Carl Yaffe (lecturer), Maria Dolan, Tamara Tucker and Duane Moody (vocals), Joe Walsh (piano) $15 online | $20 at the door | Free for Levine Students […]
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, and filled with tuneful references from classic American musicals, URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL catapults the “comedic romp” into […]
Favorite pianist and UDC Jazz Studies Director Allyn Johnson curates a JAZZAlive series featuring performance and conversation. Free and open to the public, in the Recital Hall in UDC’s Performing Arts Building 46-West. Learn More at www.JazzAliveUDC.org
Dr. Robert Hazen, Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution for Science, will present a talk entitled “The Private Lives of Minerals: Social Network Analysis Applied to Mineralogy.” Learn more and register at https://carnegiescience.edu/events/lectures/dr-robert-hazen-private-lives-minerals-social-network-analysis-applied-mineralogy The Broad Branch Road Neighborhood Lectures provide an opportunity to get up close and personal with Carnegie scientists at our campus in northwest Washington […]
Vocal Arts DC Committed to nurture and promote the classical voice recital, Vocal Arts DC presents an exceptional cadre of chanteurs. This stellar line-up of concerts features some exciting debuts and some very welcome returning artists. Single tickets for non-subscribers will be $50 each, and will be available on and after September 7. Contact Washington […]
The 24th Joe Rauh Lecture and book talk with United States Senator Cory Booker, author of the new book "United." The Lecture and reception to follow are free of charge; a $75 donation is requested for the pre-lecture reception. Learn more at http://www.law.udc.edu/event/Booker.
Documentary film and panel discussion with With Dr. Gary Helmer, International Pilot, Mark Marinelli and Producer Roger Rapoport. Learn more at http://www.law.udc.edu/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=887270&group=
Creative intergenerational social activities that facilitate interaction between people of diverse social and economic backgrounds. The main event will be held at the UDC Student Center located at 4200 Connecticut Avenue and events including games, live painting, and community conversation will span Connecticut Avenue between Veazey Terrace and Windom Place. This event is curated by […]
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, and filled with tuneful references from classic American musicals, URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL catapults the “comedic romp” into […]
Join the jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson for a Thanksgiving celebration. Free and open to the public, in the Recital Hall in UDC’s Performing Arts Building 46-West. […]
Van Ness Main Street presents another Jazz@VN event. Italian Pizza Kitchen will feature special food and drink specials. Music will be provided by jazz guitarist Pete Muldoon.
A panel discussion will include the roles women have contributed in the military, benefits of having military experience and recognizing the contributions of women in the military or who have […]
Join prizewinning historian Douglas Smith as he separates fact from fiction to reveal the real life of Grigory Rasputin. $20 general admission, $10 Hillwood member, $7 student. Learn more and […]
The Embassy of Israel and The Embassy Series, in memory of Daniel Pearl and for Tolerance and Understanding Between Peoples, present their 5th annual concert with Itamar Zorman on the violin and Amy Yang on piano. Reception/wine- $75 Reception: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm. for security. To buy tickets call […]
Young Concert Artists of Washington UDC is one of four Washington, DC venues for the Young Concert Artists series featuring extraordinary young performers. Learn more at YCA.org. Purchase single tickets for $38 (see below), or purchase a subscription for all three UDC concerts and more for $30 apiece. If you have trouble purchasing tickets please […]
It's the ultimate in Shop Local: Neighborhood artists and craftspeople will sell their wares at the second annual Forest Hills Holiday Bazaar. Sip mulled wine and shop a selection of […]