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Song and dance performer Maurice Hines has been ivuted to the awards show on April 8./

theatreWashington Hosts 29th Helen Hayes Awards

    Actors' Equity, Capital Fringe, and Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue Honored     Washington theatre will celebrate its highest honors for achievement at the 29th Helen Hayes Awards on Monday, April 8 at the Warner Theatre and the…
Friday, 05 April 2013 14:28
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Roger Ebert was 70./

Roger Ebert, Film Critic, Dies

Renownd film critic Roger Ebert has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 70. Ebert was part of the film critic team that included the late Gene Sisket, who died in 1999 from a brain tumor. For years,…
Friday, 05 April 2013 14:00
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Musical genius Boney James

Get into 'The Beat'

  Music is truly timeless, especially when you have a musician that is capable of literally "jazzing up" some of your all-time favorite songs such as "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers or "Sweet Thing" by Chaka Khan. Chart-topping saxophonist…
Thursday, 04 April 2013 15:48
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Steve Harvey, the charismatic comedian-turned-multi-talented performer, author and TV show host./

'Steve Harvey' Basks in Daytime Success

The New York Times reports that since its September debut, the "Steve Harvey" talk show which airs weekdays on ABC, has been the surprise hit of daytime TV, averaging a rating of 0.9 among women ages 25 to 54. The show's…
Tuesday, 02 April 2013 18:54
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UniverSoul Circus Returns to D.C

UniverSoul Circus Returns to D.C

  Performances June 5-9 at RFK Stadium The UniverSoul Circus, known for its a unique and interactive shows filled with juggling, acrobats, dancing and many genres of music, returns to the District in the coming weeks to participate in the 151st…
Monday, 01 April 2013 16:23
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The legendary Donald Byrd

THEARC Celebrates Life of Donald Byrd

Come and celebrate the life and music of Dr. Donald Byrd at this spirited concert featuring The Blackbyrds with special guest Bobbi Humphrey. Two performances at 7pm and 9:30pm.   Double Time Jazz at THEARC is proud to present Walking…
Thursday, 28 March 2013 18:02
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Soul Train Cruises Set to Sail

Soul Train Cruises Set to Sail

FAIRFAX, VA -- Last month's inaugural Soul Train Cruise lived up to the iconic television show's legacy as "the hippest trip," as the sold-out ship returned to port filled with ecstatic travelers calling the voyage "one of the best in…
Tuesday, 26 March 2013 14:30
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Reesa Renee has an energy that introduces her before her words even have the chance to.

"Reelease" the Music

Every now and again the music industry gets blessed with a sound that doesn't sound like anything that anyone has ever heard before: the sound is unique and fresh, and it snatches your spirit from the second you push play.…
Thursday, 21 March 2013 16:11
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"Ladies Swing the Blues" plays Thursdays through Sundays at MetroStage in Alexandria./

Back by Popular Demand, Indeed!

    When hoopla is generated about a show, it can create expectations that result in a letdown or disappointment once it is witnessed. Well, I have witnessed the "back by popular demand" performance of "Ladies Swing the Blues: A…
Thursday, 21 March 2013 14:39
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Black Press Week 2013 Newsmakers Awards Reception and Dinner

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Thursday, 21 March 2013 01:37
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Greater Washington Urban League Whitney M. Young Dinner

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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 21:49
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Young artist Aqeel Qadir is surrounded by his family, which includes (L-R) cousin Tariq Thomas, grandmother and home school teacher Meauvelle Tate, mentor Minyon Jackson, and father Atif Tate.

The Emergence of a Young Artist

Aqeel Qadir is seven years old. He likes to ride his scooter and he loves art. In the last two years, the youngster who lives in Northwest has allowed his imagination to take shape in his artwork of Beyblade toys,…
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