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"To Sit a While," a commissioned sculpture statue of playwright Lorraine Hansberry, is on view in front of Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts Building at Howard University until Nov. 30. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture Comes to D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

“Two Pianos,” held recently at AMP at Pike & Rose, featured James Fernando (left) and Mark G. Meadows, master pianists/composers, for their first concert collaboration. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Meadows, Fernando, and Two Pianos – Just Sublime

by Brenda C. Siler November 2, 2022November 3, 2022

**FILE** President Joe Biden (Photo by Mark Mahoney)

Documentary Chronicles President Biden’s First Year

by Brenda C. Siler November 2, 2022November 3, 2022

Arts

Smoke and Water Damage Temporarily Close Blues Alley

by Brenda C. Siler October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard and electric bassist David Ginyard, Jr. jam during the “Absence” concert recently at the Kennedy Center. The two musicians are part of the E-Collective that merged with the Turtle Island Quartet for a tribute album and concert honoring the musical influence of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter. (Courtesy of Jati)

Terence Blanchard Honors Wayne Shorter with ‘Absence’

by Brenda C. Siler October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

New York-based blues/jazz singer Catherine Russell recently performed at the iconic D.C. club Blues Alley.

Jazzy Blues Vocalist Catherine Russell Hits the Right Notes at Blues Alley

by Brenda C. Siler October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

A Basquiat lithograph called "The Offs" was in the African American art donation to Howard University from collector Patricia Turner Walters. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Arts, Black Experience, Lifestyle

Howard University Hosts Basquiat Exhibition

by Brenda C. Siler October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Ron Carter at the Detroit Jazz Festival (Courtesy of Partisan Pictures)

‘Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes’ Is Worthy of Our Attention

by Brenda C. Siler October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Azerbaijan, a country located at the border of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, prepared a green salad with shaved cheese, garnished with pomegranate-marinated cherries. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

Embassy Chefs Vie for Best Food and Beverage Titles

by Brenda C. Siler October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

“Guys and Dolls” is now at the Kennedy Center until October 16. (L-R) James Monroe Iglehart as Nathan Detroit and Company. (Photo courtesy Jeremy Daniel)

‘Guys and Dolls’ Still Holds Up With Entertaining and Sharp Performances

by Brenda C. Siler October 12, 2022October 13, 2022