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National Museum of Women in the Arts displays new exhibit ‘Positive Fragmentation’ in Katzen

By Kylie Bill · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

Through altering images and text, artists shed light on unseen perspectives

REVIEW: Department of Performing Arts pays homage to Mexican feminist poet in ‘The Sins of Sor Juana’

By Hannah Langenfeld · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

Play examines the concepts of feminist ideology and true freedom

After a surge of canceled performances, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre resumes production in late March

By Maria Tedesco · Friday, Feb. 18, 2022

Inside the Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s approach to the Omicron variant

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Powerful Pages: ‘The Glass Castle’ is a memoir of magic and misery by Jeannette Walls

By Kendall Thompson | February 15

Walls’ unconventional re-telling of her upbringing emphasizes how family is forever

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Powerful Pages: ‘So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed’ explores the misdoings of modern day cancel culture

By Patricia McGee | February 14

Jon Ronson’s book captures the mercy and redemption unique to the 21st century

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Fun events around DC to attend this Valentines Day

By Sarah Flakus | February 9

Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or a partner, there are plenty of things to do around the city

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Powerful Pages: ‘You’ve Reached Sam’ is a melancholy tale of first love and loss

By Samantha Myers | February 8

Dustin Thao’s debut novel discusses the five stages of grief in a literary sense

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How DC is celebrating and honoring Lunar New Year during the pandemic

By Hannah Langenfeld and Samantha Myers | February 2

The Kennedy Center and the Chinese American Museum host a vibrant winter lantern display and cultural activities

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DC Exhibit Highlight: ‘Disco to the Go-Go’ highlights the magic and importance of Go-Go music

By Kylie Bill | January 4

Disco DC brings joy to the DC art scene by showcasing local, interdisciplinary art

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Powerful Pages: Sally Rooney responds to critics in ‘Beautiful World Where Are You’

By Molly Dugdale | January 3

Romance and politics feature in the author’s latest work

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AU’s a cappella groups host in-person concerts to end the semester

By Weslan Hansen , Hannah Langenfeld and Bailey Hobbs | December 17

On a Sensual Note, Dime a Dozen, TenLi Tunes, Treble in Paradise and Pitches be Trippin’ reflect on an in-person semester of performing

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Department of Performing Arts senior capstone ‘[Working Title]’ portrays struggle of entering adulthood

By Kylie Bill | December 17

The senior capstone comments on navigating personal and systemic struggles in the workforce

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REVIEW: Local artists display their unique styles at the Zenith Gallery’s ‘New Art… New Wave’ exhibit

By Elizaveta Oleneva | December 15

Artists reveal their artistic mediums through carefully crafted pieces, from authentic wood sculptures to deeply emotional art narratives

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REVIEW: ‘Conflict to Creativity: Transitions' exhibit provides space for veterans to share their stories through art

By Kylie Bill | December 15

Art of veterans displayed in Honfleur Gallery distills the difficulties of life after the military

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TikTok and taking chances: How the pandemic made way for a new genre of entertainment

By Olivia Kozlevcar | December 9

Reckoning with the internet as a place of creation and commiseration

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Babygirl closes debut tour in DC

By Sarah Flakus | December 8

Duo opens up about their first tour and their lyricism

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REVIEW: Smithsonian’s ‘FUTURES’ celebrates 175 years

By Patricia McGee | December 6

Exhibit acknowledges how far society has come, and how far it has to go

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REVIEW: CHOREOLAB 2021 enables students to explore art and expression

By Olivia Kozlevcar | November 30

Moving into a post-pandemic phase with a strong start

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REVIEW: ‘Rent’ at Signature Theatre blows the dust off a contemporary classic rock musical

By Mike Pesoli | November 15

Set amid a public health crisis and economic instability, ‘Rent’ offers modern audiences an opportunity to reflect on current times

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REVIEW: AU Improv’s kickoff performance fills theater with a full audience and laughter

By Kylie Bill | November 11

From reenacting the ‘Bee Movie’ to helping a pastor find true love, AU Improv creates community through comedy

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