CULTURAL EVENTS
Howard Theatre Grand Re-Opening
Washington D.C. has been abuzz with news of the Howard Theatre’s grand re-opening. The theatre’s triumphant return marks a culmination of the massive restoration effort lead by the non-profit Howard Theatre Restoration that began in September 2010.
This past Tuesday night, a crowd filled the theatre for a VIP Grand Opening Concert and Celebration of the Historic Howard Theatre. This truly diverse crowd – a mix of ages, races, genders, and styles unlike any I’ve seen in D.C. – demonstrated the theatre’s potential to become the universal cultural touchstone it once was.
PLTI goes to Metrostage for “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!”
Make plans to see a remarkable show that sold out in NY, Miami and LA! “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You” is a show NYTheater.com called “a story filled with strength of character, laughter, identity, and hope.” Great theater is reason enough to buy but the tickets are for a great cause too.
The Clean Water Network’s Earth Day Celebration
It’s hard to imagine what DC would look like if the city were not surrounded by water. There would be no sparking views of the Potomac from monuments, no canals to walk along in Georgetown, no falls to dip your toes in on the Billy Goat Trail and no hope of continued restoration and revitalization along the Anacostia.
So come celebrate the natural resource that makes our city so enjoyable with the Clean Water Network at the coalition’s Earth Day Celebration. The event, which will also commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, one of our nation’s landmark environmental laws, will take place on Sunday, April 22 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 1st and Potomac Avenue, SE.
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.
Washington Wine Academy’s Holiday Evening & National Christmas Tree Outing
Despite your best efforts to get into the holiday spirit and put forth your cheeriest self you still may not be in the mood to fight all the traffic and crowds that will inevitably swarm the Ellipse this season to see the National Christmas Tree. The Washington Wine Academy has come up with a solution. What better way to take in this must-see DC sight than with a prior wine tasting followed by a limo bus there?
Experience Celtic Tradition at the 41st Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
The 41st Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend in Old Town Alexandria will awe attendees with their renowned parade, Scottish tastings, holiday sales, crafts with Santa and “Plaid the Dog,” and several other Celtic and holiday inspired events! Put on your tartans and other fairings and make sure you arrive early because this annual event attracts nearly 30,000 individuals and families who come to watch over 100 Scottish clans, pipe and drum bands, dancers, re-enactors, and their Celtic canines rally down the streets of Old Town Alexandria for the Scottish Christmas Walk.
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…
Learn How to Prepare Pozole and Ponches at the Mexican Cultural Institute
In 2010, UNESCO added Traditional Mexican Cuisine to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, so why not take a cooking class to find out just how wonderful this rich, ancient cuisine really is. If you sign up now, you can take Mexican Fiestas: Posole, Ponches & Piñatas, a cooking class that is part of Pati Jinich’s Mexican Table series of classes set for Thursday evening on December 8 at the Mexican Cultural Institute.
