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Black Leaves Dance Company (pictured in May 2023) – an all-Black, all-male, queer-inclusive dance company – brings their retelling of The Nutcracker story to Atlas Performing Arts Center Dec. 7 - 8. The thought-provoking rendition, titled “A Chocolate City Nutcracker,” serves as an exploratory love letter to pan-Africanism, the queer community, and family. (Courtesy photo via Instagram)

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The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including a jazz performance, a comedy roast, a sisterhood celebration, a pop-up market, a dance show, and the 47th Kennedy Honors.

Three separate draped canvases by Sam Gilliam, part of The Phillips Collection exhibition “Breaking It Down: Conversations from the Vault,” are an example of his approach to using color. (L-R) Sam Gilliam pieces: “Red Register,” 1970, Acrylic on canvas, 89 x 37 x 6 in., on loan from the collection of Barbara and Aaron Levine; “Maya,” 1970, Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 30 x 9 in., on loan from the collection of Susan and Dixon Butler; “Broad Cape,” 1972, Acrylic on canvas, 118 x 50 in., a gift from Harry and Monika Holmgren, 2023. (Courtesy of Lee Stalsworth)

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The Phillips Collection’s ‘Breaking It Down: Conversations from the Vault’ Features Early Classics and Contemporary Art

by Brenda C. Siler December 4, 2024

During the holiday season, guests can enjoy themed drinks, dishes and decorations aboard the Odyssey, a City Cruises vessel. (Micha Green/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

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All Aboard City Cruises to Dine, Sailing the Potomac, Taking in the Best Views of the District

by Micha Green December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

The Catherine Russell Quartet, featuring Russell (left) and bassist Tal Ronent, performs Thanksgiving weekend at Blues Alley in Georgetown. (Brenda C. Siler/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

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Catherine Russell Quartet Adds Sparks to American Music Standards, Talks Grammy Nomination

by Brenda C. Siler December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Professor of Music and Coordinator of Instrumental Music and Trumpet Instructor Fred Irby III (left), creator of the Benny Golson Jazz Master Award, poses with drummer and NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes. Hayes is the 2024 Benny Golson Jazz Master recipient from the Howard University Jazz Ensemble. (Brenda C. Siler/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

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Howard University Jazz Ensemble Concert and Awards Honor the Memory of Benny Golson

by Brenda C. Siler December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

**FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller: A Legacy That Continues to Dominate Music and Culture

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On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Strathmore’s acclaimed Artist in Residence (AIR) program held their annual “Fresh AIR” concert, previewing the class of 2025 and commemorating the program’s 20th anniversary. This year’s cohort consists of Gabby Cameron (banjo), Jack Gruber (piano), Hasan Imam Hamdani (guitar), Maximilian Jacobs (violin), Marcel Penzes (trombone), and Qi Yu (guzheng). (Ja'Mon Jackson/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

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Strathmore AIR Program Celebrates 20 Years of ‘A Priceless Experience’ with Launch of Class of 2025

by Jada Ingleton November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The Philadelphia Ballet brings holiday cheer to Kennedy Center with The Nutcracker on Nov. 29. (Courtesy photo)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1

by Rachelle Smith November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Anna August of the Park West Gallery in Southfield, Michigan, the official artist of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival, stands next to her artwork at the launch of the festival that took place on Nov. 21 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Northwest. (Robert R. Roberts/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

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2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Season Kicks Off

by James Wright Jr. November 22, 2024November 26, 2024

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Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction in Hate Crime Hoax Case

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Category: Lifestyle

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

The Phillips Collection’s ‘Breaking It Down: Conversations from the Vault’ Features Early Classics and Contemporary Art

All Aboard City Cruises to Dine, Sailing the Potomac, Taking in the Best Views of the District

Catherine Russell Quartet Adds Sparks to American Music Standards, Talks Grammy Nomination

Howard University Jazz Ensemble Concert and Awards Honor the Memory of Benny Golson

Michael Jackson’s Thriller: A Legacy That Continues to Dominate Music and Culture

Strathmore AIR Program Celebrates 20 Years of ‘A Priceless Experience’ with Launch of Class of 2025

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1

2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Season Kicks Off

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction in Hate Crime Hoax Case

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