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When you and I talk about technological leaps and bounds, frequently we're focused on the way we communicate with each other. And, I write here a lot about what we watch and how we watch it. But, let me ask…
Proposal Memorializes 'Godfather of Go-Go' With Park, Statue, Amphitheater WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mayor Vincent Gray honored the memory of the late Go-Go music legend Chuck Brown on what would have been his 76th birthday by proclaiming August 22 "Chuck Brown…
Free Event Features Legendary Performers, Activities for All Ages LARGO, MD — Blues legend Bobby Blue Bland headlines the 20th Annual Bluebird Blues Festival, 11 a.m. -- 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 at Prince George's Community College. Bobby Blue Bland, member…
A Tableau of Freedom in Beasts of the Southern Wild At first glance, Hushpuppy, in undershirt, panties, and knee-high Wellies, needs immediate rescue. The six-year-old heroine of writer/director Benh Zeitlin's, Beasts of the Southern Wild, lives with her father…
Red Dress Reception Brings Contestants Together All 32 women milling around, greeting each other, introducing themselves and hugging wore red dresses. They attended the Red Dress reception, an annual theme of the Miss Black USA Pageant. The coronation of…
A candlelight tribute, a moment of tribute during a Railcats game and concert will anchor four days of activities honoring the city's most famous native son, the late Michael Jackson, Jackson's mother, Katherine jointly announced with Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. With…
Now retired from the physical rigor and demands of being a dancer, renowned theater director, writer and choreographer Bill T. Jones continues to produce a varied, thought-provoking and staggering array of work. In addition to being commissioned to create, he…
The first music festival in the district of its kind, Trillectro bridged the gap between hip-hop and electronic music. On August 11, 2012, Trillectro united music enthusiasts at DC's brand new HALF STREET FAIRGROUNDS (outside nationals park! GO NATS!) for…
It seems like New York-born-and-bred songstress Chrisette Michele likes the DMV area, as she returns to the newly-renovated Howard Theater Aug. 14-15 for two shows. Michele, 27, was in the area early last spring and again for Memorial Day…
Daylong Music Festival Debuts in Southeast A weekend getaway to the West Coast for a popular music-fest inspired three college friends to take the best of what the event had to offer, put their unique spin on it and…
Oyé Palaver Hut to be Featured on Channel 9 "Hero Central" It may not be unusual to see a woman walking down the streets of the District in traditional African garb. But it does cause one to take a…
Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, has announced an agreement with YouTube to develop ALRIGHT TV, a faith-friendly channel designed to appeal to the aspirational and inspirational goals of consumers of all ages. The channel will…
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