Solas Nua, in collaboration with New York University Washington, DC, is pleased to present Home + Discordance = US, an exhibition that explores the idea of the US as a place of “home”. Typically the word home conjures up an image of warmth, welcome and a place of safety. However, for some that image does not…
Get Ready for “Culture Shock” at the Target Gallery in Alexandria
Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for the Torpedo Factory Art Center, explores socio-political issues through the lens of pop culture and street art in, Culture Shock, on view Saturday, September 9 through Sunday, October 22, 2017. The reception is on Thursday, September 14 at 7 pm. Out of more than 130 works of art submitted, juror Mojdeh Rezaeipour selected 16…
Variety Show Raises Funds for Research, Pirate-Style
In the vein of old-timey radio dramas, prepare yourself for a new kind of variety show, featuring burlesque acts during commercial breaks, audience participation, and most of all–pirates! The Round World is excited to present Tales from the Round World: The Log of the Salty Pearl, the second in their series of live radio plays…
National Museum of Women in the Arts Shows Off Fall Calendar
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is pleased to present a wide range of exhibitions and programs, including the much raved about and in demand “Fierce Women” tour and an opening party and gallery talks related to the exhibition Magnetic Fields. In addition, the third season of the museum’s Women, Arts and…
Artists Apply for 2018 Post-Graduate Residency Studio at Torpedo Factory Art Center EDIT
Deadline: Sunday, September 10, 2017 Application: torpedofactory.org/artopps Now in its fourth year, the Post-Graduate Residency Studio at the Torpedo Factory Art Center is seeking applicants for the 2018 program. The deadline is Sunday, September 10, 2017. This competitive program provides meaningful support for recent promising graduates who have, or will soon complete a bachelor’s or master’s art degree with an accredited program….
Human Rights Campaign Announces “Chefs for Equality” Lineup of Top Chefs & Mixologists
Nation’s largest culinary event for LGBTQ equality brings together top chefs and mixologists for an incredible evening raising crucial funds. For the sixth consecutive year, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation – the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization – and prominent food writer David…
Solas Nua Reading August 21 Featuring Award Winning Irish Playwrite
Abbie Spallen’s award-winning dark comedy draws a line in the mud for Northern Ireland. This political satire is, according to the playwright, “about frustration and impotence at the hands of the powers that be.” August 21st – 7pm at Kelly’s Irish Times 14 F St NW (near Union Station) Lally’s child is stuck down a well. But with…
Champagne Benefit with the American Pops & an American Songbook legend at Arena Stage August 20
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA — Washington, DC’s innovative hometown orchestra — will launch their all-star third season with a special benefit event featuring a rare DC-area appearance of vocal legend Marilyn Maye. It will take place on Sunday, August 20 at 3:00 PM at the Orchestra’s new home, Arena Stage…
Navigating Manufactured Truths in New Target Gallery Exhibition – Opening Reception July 13
Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for the Torpedo Factory Art Center, welcomes Detroit-based mixed-media artist Sarah Nesbitt for her first solo exhibition in the greater D.C. metropolitan area. Sarah Nesbitt: Making Sense of What We Have is on view Thursday, July 13, through Sunday, September 3, 2017. Nesbitt’s show arrives at a time where…
