ARTS EVENTS
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.
Embassy of Chile Celebrates the Works of Mario Toral Native Son and Artist
Chile is known as the “land of poets,” but she has also given the world luminary artists such as Mario Toral. On November 22, he was on hand to open his latest exhibition entitled, Bodies and Spirals, which runs until January 2012. The event was held at the Chilean embassy, and Bodies and Spirals is yet another example of the quality presentations hosted by the Chilean Embassy.
Take a Break from Holiday Shopping and Attend the Capital Irish Film Festival
What’s the best way to experience Irish culture without leaving the U.S.? Attend one of Solas Nua’s programs. You won’t want to miss their 2011 Capital Irish Film Festival (CIFF), which runs from December 1 to December 10 with screenings at the E Street Cinema and the Goethe Institute in DC.
Chrismahanakwanzicah…Or Something Like That
This year, let’s add a little culture to our holiday traditions! Check out a few of these events celebrating Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas! Read on about Chanukah on the Ellipse 2011, 25th Annual MatzoBall, Dance Place Kwanzaa Celebration, Free screening of The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration, 7th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, and the Norwegian Christmas at Union Station…
Celebrate the Holidays with ArtFest 2011
ArtFest 2011 is back this year to help you kick off the holiday season right! The annual event brings droves of people to Alexandria each fall to celebrate art, jewelry and a good holiday party. There will be a jewelry show and sale with all original pieces from Art League students along with a ceramic and pottery show and sale.
