Arts & Entertainment
This Week’s Arts Hot Hits & Hidden Jewels (March 17)
1984 now showing at Shakespeare Theatre Company and much more from CultureCapital.com
1984 now showing at Shakespeare Theatre Company.
1984
Thru Apr 10. Shakespeare Theatre Company.
For more information click HERE.
George Orwell’s chilling vision of a dystopian future is brought to life in a radical multimedia production. See why Orwell’s 1949 novel of a totalitarian world is as relevant now as ever, and particularly resonant in the political environment of Washington, D.C.
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital
Thru Mar 26. Various locations.
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This year’s Environmental Film Festival salutes the U.S. National Park Service’s 2016 Centennial and its stewardship of national parks presenting 145 documentary, narrative, animated, archival and children’s films selected to provide fresh perspectives on a variety of environmental issues facing the Earth. Some of this week’s films include: Catching the Sun. Mar 18. License to Krill. Mar 18. Atlantic. Mar 19. Message in a Bottle. Mar 19. Stop the Burning. Mar 19. Won’t Pipe Down. Mar 19. Circle of Poison. Mar 19. Beautiful Swimmers Revisited. Mar 19. The Secrets Held in the Ice. Mar 19. Treasure Island. Mar 20. The Living Fire. Mar 20. What Lies Beneath the Sky. Mar 20. Cailleach. Mar 20.
The Peking Acrobats
Mar 24. Strathmore.
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These amazing artists defy gravity, push the limits of human flexibility, and redefine balance and control.
Erick Johnson: Streets for Evermore
Thru Mar 26. Gallery Neptune & Brown.
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A solo exhibition of new paintings and works on paper by New York based artist, Erick Johnson. Streets for Evermore is derived from Johnson’s primary experience with the urban environment. While urban constructions can fall into monotony, Johnson invites us into a world of saturated hues.
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Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C
Washington Blade’s unique archives chronicle highs, lows of our movement
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Pride in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade team combed our archives and put together a glossy magazine showcasing five decades of celebrations in the city. Below is a sampling of images from the magazine but be sure to find a print copy starting this week.
The magazine is being distributed now and is complimentary. You can find copies at LGBTQ bars and restaurants across the city. Or visit the Blade booth at the Pride festival on June 7 and 8 where we will distribute copies.
Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors, whose support has enabled us to distribute the magazine free of charge. And thanks to our dedicated team at the Blade, especially Photo Editor Michael Key, who spent many hours searching the archives for the best images, many of which are unique to the Blade and cannot be found elsewhere. And thanks to our dynamic production team of Meaghan Juba, who designed the magazine, and Phil Rockstroh who managed the process. Stephen Rutgers and Brian Pitts handled sales and marketing and staff writers Lou Chibbaro Jr., Christopher Kane, Michael K. Lavers, Joe Reberkenny along with freelancer and former Blade staffer Joey DiGuglielmo wrote the essays.
The magazine represents more than 50 years of hard work by countless reporters, editors, advertising sales reps, photographers, and other media professionals who have brought you the Washington Blade since 1969.
We hope you enjoy the magazine and keep it as a reminder of all the many ups and downs our local LGBTQ community has experienced over the past 50 years.
I hope you will consider supporting our vital mission by becoming a Blade member today. At a time when reliable, accurate LGBTQ news is more essential than ever, your contribution helps make it possible. With a monthly gift starting at just $7, you’ll ensure that the Blade remains a trusted, free resource for the community — now and for years to come. Click here to help fund LGBTQ journalism.
The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The Washington Blade held its 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Friday, May 16. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer spoke along with State Sen. Russ Huxtable, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey, Blade Editor Kevin Naff, and Clear Space Theatre Managing Director Joe Gfaller. The event raises funds for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which was awarded to AU student Abigail Hatting.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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