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Ford’s Theatre brings ‘Sister Act’ to life in Washington, D.C.

Having wowed on film and stage for decades, “Sister Act,” is at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. with a story, music and actors that...

DMV Fine Arts Honor Awards: Celebrating Black Excellence

The District, Maryland and Virginia greater Washington area — often called the DMV — has long been a region where Black excellence has become...

Washington Performing Arts Gala: Celebrating the Power of Arts

As the nation grapples with political division, federal office closures, thousands of employees furloughed, and the eradication of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming,...

UNCF Emphasizes HBCU Education Amid Funding Threats

With the Department of Education’s programming on the chopping block, the threat of schools teaching Black history losing federal funding, and the high cost...

Celebrating Women’s History Month and local art in the DMV

This week is full of opportunities to kick off Women’s History Month and celebrate local artistry in the DMV. From dance parties to art exhibitions,...

Post-apartheid South Africa: ‘Kunene and the King’ at Shakespeare Theatre

The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s current production, “Kunene and the King,” which runs until March 23, features two older men who must build trust between...

2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival: A celebration of friendship

Wearing pink dresses, suits and blazers, Washingtonians on Feb. 27 officially launched the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival season, which will run from March...

Drake escalates fight with Universal Music Group over ‘Not Like Us’

Drake took Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” personally — so personally that he took it to court. Now, he’s settled his dispute with iHeartMedia,...

Angie Stone, pioneering singer-songwriter, dies in car crash

The music and entertainment world reacted in shock and sorrow after the tragic death of Angie Stone, the pioneering singer-songwriter and hip-hop trailblazer who...

Roy Wood Jr. and George Wallace bring humor and heart to the stage

Comics know how to turn life’s experiences into funny routines: a thoughtful process which is what audiences will receive when watching Roy Wood Jr.’s...

Folger Theatre presents ‘A Room in the Castle’, a reimagining of ‘Hamlet’

As one of the most popular plays in the English language, Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” continues to appeal to audiences because of its timeless themes of...

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