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A vision to behold and great food as well. (WI photo)

Food

Want More Chicken? Honeymoon Chicken in Petworth Has It All

by Brenda C. Siler May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson (second from right) joined by NEA colleagues. (Courtesy photo)

Senate Confirms New NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson

by Brenda C. Siler May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

"The Upstairs Department" continues at Signature Theatre in Alexandria through June 12 and explores healing and spirituality. Cast members include (from left) Annie Grove (Colleen); Joy Jones (Shiloh) and Zach Livingston (Luke). (Photo courtesy of Christopher Mueller)

What’s Up in ‘The Upstairs Department’?

by Brenda C. Siler May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

Carol Burnett received the Sondheim Award for seven decades of entertaining audiences. Signature Theatre presented the award on May 16 at Capital One Hall. (Courtesy of Signature Theatre)

Fans Enjoy Festive Evening Honoring Carol Burnett

by Brenda C. Siler May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher

by Brenda C. Siler May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

Drummer Keith Killgo, head of Fine Arts at Friendship Prep Tech Academy in southeast D.C. and an original member of The Blackbyrds, has his student Talaian Ball perform impromptu during class on April 20. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Keith Killgo, Original Member of The Blackbyrds, Brings Road Lessons to the Classroom

by Brenda C. Siler May 11, 2022May 18, 2022

Strathmore Artistic Director/Vice President of Programming Joi Brown (right) and Woolly Mammoth's Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes lead a session during orientation for participants in the 2022 Arts and Social Justice Fellows. Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth created the initiative. Photo was taken at Strathmore. (Courtesy of Jim Saah)

Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth Mentor Student Creative Projects

by Brenda C. Siler May 11, 2022May 12, 2022

"it's not a trip it's a journey" is a play about four female friends on a cross country trip of self-discovery. The production continues at Round House Theatre through May 8. Cast members include: Dezi Bing (Willie), Erin Margaret Pettigrew (June), Afua Busia (Rain) and Cristina Pitter (Frankie). (Photo courtesy Margot Schulman Photography)

‘It’s Not a Trip It’s a Journey’ Shares a Saga of Self-Discovery

by Brenda C. Siler April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

The full ensemble of "Parable of the Sower," an opera based on Octavia Butler's novel, with co-composer and co-librettist Toshi Reagon (center stage) is seen here. The production will be presented at the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, on April 28-29. (Courtesy of Shana Gerber)

Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ to Debut at the Strathmore

by Brenda C. Siler April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Seated below the podium is U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, who played bongos at a jazz performance and education information program on April 19. The event was hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

High School Musicians Give Their Own Lesson in Jazz

by Brenda C. Siler April 26, 2022April 26, 2022