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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

The annual Lunar New Year Parade, which celebrates the arrival of spring and marks the beginning of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, will take place in Chinatown on Sunday, Feb. 2, featuring a range of cultural organizations and performances. (Courtesy of Penny Lee)

Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Jan. 30 – Feb. 2

by Tait Manning January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Dozens of spectators gather at Autoshop at Union Market on Sunday, Dec. 15 to witness the interdisciplinary artistry of "THROUGHLINE: VOL. II," a one-of-a-kind multisensory art exhibit honoring 16 Black female change agents of Washington, D.C. The iteration fuses visual, audio and culinary arts, and will be on display Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22. (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 19-22

by Jada Ingleton December 18, 2024December 19, 2024

Step Afrika!, which celebrates 30 years of global influence in the art form of stepping in 2024, will debut its Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage from Dec. 13 until Dec. 22. (Courtesy photo)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 12-15

by Jada Ingleton December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

The beauty of Whitney Houston's talent was presented by the National Symphony Orchestra in the production "The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration" at the Kennedy Center. (Marc Bryan-Brown, courtesy of the estate of Whitney Houston)

Feeling Love from Whitney Houston in Kennedy Center Production

by Brenda C. Siler November 13, 2024November 15, 2024

The Marley Brothers – Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian – will stop at Jiffy Lube Live in Virginia on Friday, Sept. 27 as part of “The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour,” their first outing together in two decades. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-date tour honors their father’s worldwide impact by performing both individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs. (Courtesy of the Marley Brothers via Instagram)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 26-29

by Jada Ingleton September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

**FILE** Audi Field will host the fourth annual “Truth and Service Classic” college football game between home team Hampton University and visitor Howard University, on Sept. 21. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 19-22

by Jada Ingleton September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Kenny Lattimore was one of the D.C. artists performing during “DC Originality,” a concert celebrating the range of music produced by D.C. artists. (Courtesy of Julian Thomas)

Celebrating the Many Sounds of D.C.-Area Music

by Brenda C. Siler September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Singer Heather Headley performs with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Reinke. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

An Evening with Vocalist Heather Headley Left Her Audience Wanting More

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The free annual Takoma Park Folk Festival is presented each September with a mission to celebrate the arts and the Takoma Park-Silver Spring community. Held this year on Sunday, Sept. 8, the festival promises a great lineup of musicians, international food, community nonprofit tables, and family-friendly games and activities. (Courtesy of Takoma Park Folk Festival)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 5-8

by Jada Ingleton September 4, 2024September 4, 2024