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This work from photographer Anthony Barboza (New York City, 1970s) is included in the exhibition “The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography” until April 6. (Courtesy of National Gallery of Art Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund)

Social Change In the 1960s and 1970s Influenced How Photographers Viewed Our Lives

by Brenda C. Siler March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Adriana Scalice (Vanessa), Ángel Lozada (Usnavi) and the cast of “In the Heights” at Signature Theatre (Courtesy of DJ Corey Photography)

Against the Odds, the Community Stays Strong ‘In the Heights’

by Brenda C. Siler March 11, 2025March 12, 2025

Edward Gero (left) as Jack Morris and John Kani as Lunga Kunene in "Kunene and the King" at Shakespeare Theatre Company until March 23 (Courtesy of Teresa Castracane Photography)

‘Kunene and the King’ a Lesson in Trust in Post-Apartheid South Africa

by Brenda C. Siler March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

From left: Saxophonist, composer, band leader and painter Marion Meadows poses with two of his followers and art collectors James Williams and Tamara Jackson from Petworth in D.C. at Blues Alley during Black History Month. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

If It Is Sold Out, It Must Be Blues Alley

by Brenda C. Siler March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Veteran comedian George Wallace will Receive the 2024 Trailblazer Award during the “Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival” in D.C., running from Sept. 27-29. (Courtesy of Greg Fritz Blakey/Fritz Photographics)

Connection Is the Theme for Streaming Comedies From Roy Wood Jr. and George Wallace

by Brenda C. Siler February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Artist Halim Flowers with his painting “Iconography of Love.” This summer, Flower’s painting will be included in "Collectible Art Ibiza." (Courtesy of Halim Flowers)

Art, Cocktails, Networking and the City Skyland Create a New D.C. Gallery Space

by Brenda C. Siler February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (Carol M. Highsmith Archive collection/Library of Congress via Wikimedia Commons)

Kennedy Center Leadership and Programming Being Challenged

by Brenda C. Siler February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Sequoia REDWOOD Snyder leads her quartet in a jazz set at the Kennedy Center’s Studio K Club on Feb. 7. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

REDWOOD Ensures Jazz Stays on Point While Moving Forward

by Brenda C. Siler February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Virginia Ali, co-founder of “Ben’s Chili Bowl” on U Street in northwest D.C., stands in front of a photo of Victor Green, creator of “The Negro Motorist Green Book” included in the exhibition “The Negro Motorist Green Book” now at the MLK Jr. Branch of the D.C. Public Library. “Ben’s” was featured in an edition of the “Green Book.” (Courtesy of D.C. Public Library)

Easier Travel Guided By ‘The Green Book’

by Brenda C. Siler February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter is resigning, effective at the end of 2025. (Courtesy of the Kennedy Center)

On Watch: The Future of American Arts Programs

by Brenda C. Siler February 4, 2025February 4, 2025