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Hanging by a Finger: Free Solo Boldly Tackles Fate, Death, and Fear

In the opening shot of Free Solo, we hear Alex Honnold before we see him. As the camera ominously pans over the top of El Capitan, the 3,000 foot rock... Read more

By October 12, 2018

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Drawing Dissent: Defining the Art of Change in the Age of Trump

The Center for Contemporary Political Art’s (CCPA) current exhibition, “Defining the Art of Change in the Age of Trump,” does not play to the tune of a soloist but the... Read more

By October 12, 2018

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Global Beats: Flash of the Spirit Worldwide Sound Festival Comes to Georgetown

Throughout October, Multiflora Productions is presenting the second annual Flash of the Spirit Worldwide Sound Festival, a celebration of immigrant communities through music. Groups native to countries such as Ethiopia,... Read more

By October 12, 2018

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Concert Preview: Brockhampton, Oct. 16, The Anthem

The members of Brockhampton refer to themselves as the “hardest working boyband in show business”, as described in their Twitter bio, for a good reason. After releasing their first—and heavily... Read more

By October 10, 2018

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Concert Preview: Denzel Curry, Oct. 11, The Fillmore Silver Spring

On Thursday, Oct. 11, The Fillmore Silver Spring will host 23-year-old South Florida rapper Denzel Curry. A pioneer of the genre of SoundCloud rap (different from rap music posted on... Read more

By October 10, 2018

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Childish Gambino Welcomes Us to Church

Donald Glover, otherwise known by his stage name Childish Gambino, has made his mark on the hip-hop scene as one of the industry’s bravest artists. The Internet has been taken over... Read more

By October 10, 2018

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Critical Voices: High On Fire, Electric Messiah

Matt Pike, the guitarist and vocalist for High On Fire, is restless. This power-metal trio was borne out of his need to jam in his garage while his first band,... Read more

By October 9, 2018

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D.C. Fashion Week Celebrates Experimentation and Activism

For one week in September and February, a stardust fabric or a chartreuse stiletto may trick you into thinking D.C. is overrun by fashionistas instead of by politicians. Like its... Read more

By and October 9, 2018

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Colin Quinn Talks About Coming to D.C., Politics, and One in Every Crowd

Colin Quinn is the quintessential image of a New Yorker: loud, unapologetic, honest. Ask him any question, and he’ll give it to you straight. This brand has become a staple... Read more

By October 6, 2018

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In the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, You Always Win

There is something exceptional about seeing one of your favorite artists perform live. All of a sudden, what you passively listen to while you study comes to life, becoming a... Read more

By October 5, 2018

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Kip Berman Celebrates His Birthday In D.C. With New EP and Songbyrd Concert

The opening chords of The Natvral’s Know Me More are simple and comforting, the kind of notes that glide through a quiet café with ease and linger in the atmosphere... Read more

By October 5, 2018

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Life Itself is Tragic in More Ways than One

Life Itself. The name alone seems to cue an extended eye roll from the cynical moviegoer. It’s a phrase that beckons notions of half-baked yet self-assured philosophy. The optimists among... Read more

By October 4, 2018

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Donn B. Murphy One Acts Festival Strikes More Than One Note

Close relationships take center stage in this year’s Donn B. Murphy One Acts Festival (DBMOAF). Each year for the past three decades, students at Georgetown University have submitted their screenplays... Read more

By October 3, 2018

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Smallfoot Leaves A Big Imprint

At a time when it seems that most kids’ movies are either remakes of the classics or sequels, Smallfoot brings something new to the table. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason... Read more

By October 2, 2018

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Concert Preview: Ben Howard, Oct. 11, The Anthem

English singer-songwriter Ben Howard will make a stop in D.C., continuing his Noonday Dream Tour at The Anthem on Oct. 11. Howard started his career modestly by self-releasing acoustic folk... Read more

By October 2, 2018

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Concert Preview: Kali Uchis, Oct. 10, 9:30 Club

Four months out from playing a genre defying set at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo (where she was the only lead performer with a Latin radio hit), Colombian-American singer-songwriter Kali Uchis will return... Read more

By October 1, 2018

Features

Long Story Short: D.C. Short Film Festival Celebrates Creativity and Culture

In a city where politics reign supreme and attention spans are limited, a tweet can spark more conversation than a novel, a sound bite can change the course of an... Read more

By and September 28, 2018

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From the Page to the Screen, The Sisters Brothers Challenges the Stereotypical West

For Patrick deWitt, author of the novel The Sisters Brothers, the American West is more than a place of cowboys and gunfights. His story is that of Eli and Charlie... Read more

By September 28, 2018

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Critical Voices: BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence

BROCKHAMPTON, a self-described “boy band” from San Marcos, Texas, has confronted both fame and controversy in their sudden rise to the top.  Before founding the band in 2015, the 13... Read more

By September 28, 2018

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Critical Voices: Nashville Pussy, Pleased to Eat You

In the past 20 years, Atlanta-based rock band Nashville Pussy has built a moderate fan base with their Southern rock melodies and lyrics revolving around the classic themes of sex,... Read more

By September 28, 2018