THE ARTS
SELECT: Washington Project for the Arts 2012 Art Auction and Gala
Whether you’re looking to expand your personal art collection or just experience exceptional art for free, you don’t need to look any further than a temporary gallery on the corner of 18th and L St, NW. That is where you will find over 120 pieces of art, selected by some of the nation’s top curators, adorning the walls of a previous office space.
The exhibit–which is free and open to the public through March 2–is part of Washington Project for the Arts’ annual Art Auction and Gala.
Cooking Up A Magical Evening With Elephant Room
Looking to cook-up a magical evening? Well for starters, cancel the over-priced dinner reservation, tone down the cologne and turn off the Marvin Gaye–because we have the recipe right here.
Start with the mystique of the great Houdini; add in one handful of trippy musical interludes (similar to those in The Big Lebowski); incorporate some amazing early 90s hairstyles (reminiscent of Wayne’s World); add a dash of George Michael; some insight from the Dali Lama; one packet of purple Kool-Aid; and top it all off with silly string.
Red Paints A Picture of Mark Rothko’s Life
This winter, Arena Stage is giving you the best excuse ever to leave your boring white-walled studio and explore a more colorful and culturally significant studio: that of abstract expressionist painter, Mark Rothko. Now through March 11, you can experience the complicated and compelling world of the esteemed artist in John Logan’s Tony Award-winning production, Red. Set in the 1950s, the Robert Falls-directed play explores Rothko’s complex approaches to painting and his internal struggles to maintain relevance and artistic integrity amidst the rise of the Pop art movement.
National Geographic Live!
One of my most vivid childhood memories is of marveling at the sleek pages of my fathers National Geographic magazines. Thus, I was beyond excited to learn that Nat Geo is hosting live presentations by leading explorers, scientists, photographers, and performing artists right here in DC, thereby bringing those glossy images to life.
The Charlie Visconage Show at the DC Arts Center
Comedian, storyteller, and podcast Jockey Charlie Visconage and Executive Producer, Tohper Bellavia bring you a new late-night talk show focused on connecting audiences with DC-area artists. Premiering on Jan 26th at the DC Arts Center in Adams Morgan, The Charlie Visconage Show will be filmed in front of a live audience every Thursday night featuring monologues, interviews with DC artists, live music performances, comedy, and audience interactions.
ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival DC-MD-VA
The ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival débuts it’s DC tour this February. The award-winning national film festival promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives of people with different disabilities. Through features, documentaries and shorts it showcases their unique experience and highlights their artistic expression. The films present stories of people living with, and overcoming, extraordinary disadvantages including autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, blindness and mental health issues.
The Exceptional Everyday: An Evening of Norwegian Design
The Corcoran Gallery of Art continues a tradition of creating cultural art galleries with another wonderful exhibit. The Exceptional Everyday: Design Post Process exhibit hosts an opening reception of Norwegian design and fashion to continue its installments.
The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party to Celebrate Washington Ballet’s Alice
The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party celebrates the upcoming premiere of The Washington Ballet’s Alice (in Wonderland). The event is the 11th annual Jete Society Dance Party, which has become one of the most popular young professionals events in Washington.
Salsa Lovers Night at Artisphere
If you can’t resist the urge to do a turn or quick step when you hear salsa music then Artisphere’s Salsa Lovers Night is just where you need to be. Yet if you’ve never tried the sultry dance movements, you’re not out of luck either. For only $8 you get a chance to join the salsa dance class at 7:30 p.m. or if you’re already a pro you can join the open dance floor at 8:30 p.m.
Turning Back the Clock for New Years Eve in DC
Being the über nostalgic retro-fiend that I am, I was thrilled to discover that turning back the clock (a lot!) seems to be the pervasive theme in DC this NYE. What better way to wrap up 2011 than with a nod to golden ages past? I’ve rounded up of some the most alluring other era soirées. Here they are listed in chronological order from the fifteenth century to the roaring twenties all the way to the amped eighties. I’m having the hardest time deciding which one to attend, times like this I wish I had a DeLorean! Read on!….
Eat Drink and Listen at The Hamilton 24/7
The doors officially opened at The Hamilton this evening, DC’s newest restaurant offering Washingtonians a place to ‘eat drink listen’ 24 hours a day, 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day). A brave offering, the location sprawls over 37,000 sq feet with five bars, six dining areas, an upstairs loft for private events, and a live music venue that can seat 260 with 100 additional bar stools — that grabbed our attention!
The event scene kicks off on December 23rd with…
Hark the Holidays Jazz Favorites by Nancy Scimone at the Henley Park Hotel
Nancy Scimone will be performing beloved holiday favorites such as “Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire,” “Let It Snow,” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” at the Henley Park Hotel this weekend.
