Five Actors On the Perks (and Perils) of Making It in D.C.
Circuitous paths to and from the city, flirtations with New York, and shifting definitions of success connect some of the most recognizable faces on D.C. stages.
News
D.C. Council Defies Mayor Muriel Bowser Four Times Over, Including Veto Override
“They were wrong,” Bowser says.
PHOTOS: Third No Kings Protest in D.C. Focuses on Stephen Miller’s House at Fort McNair
Protesters marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to Fort McNair, where white nationalist Stephen Miller lives.
Kurdish Activist Who Held a 217-Day Vigil in Sheridan Circle in 2001 Continues His Peaceful Resistance
Kani Xulam came to D.C. in 1993 to advocate for his fellow Kurds back home. Now, 25 years after his vigil, he’s found community among soccer dads and local activists.
Arts
Hannah Cohen, City of the Sun, and the Story of the Rosenwald Schools: City Lights for April 2–8
Cohen plays the Atlantis, Brooklyn’s global groovers at Pearl Street Warehouse, and the National Building Museum exhibits Andrew Feiler’s photographs in A Better Life for Their Children.
Liberation Weekend II Announces Refreshed Lineup
Devi McCallion, Hit Like a Girl, and others join the music festival to support trans rights.
Folger’s As You Like It Centers D.C., But It May Not Be Enough
One could certainly “like this place and willingly waste time in it,” but not all parts of this D.C.-inspired production cohesively fit together.
Food
Cuckoo for GoGo Puffs
Husband-and-wife team Anthony and Candice Shuford spent the government shutdown making their cereal dreams a reality. The soon-to-launch Cinnamon Crankin’ Crunch pays tribute to D.C.’s homegrown music.
Best of D.C. Staff Picks: Mitch’s Favorite Things
Managing Editor Mitch Ryals shares his picks, from the best beer along the MBT to the best worst decisions the mayor could make.
Best of D.C. Staff Picks: Sam’s Favorite Things
Audience Engagement Editor Sam Ostwald shares her picks, from the best bookstore to lose yourself in to a fantastic date night spot.
Studio Theatre’s Jonah Is a Prismatic Examination of the Fallout of Abuse
A stellar performance from Ismenia Mendes anchors Rachel Bonds’ time-scrambling memory play, directed by Taylor Reynolds.
