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#StillWe Pride Month hopes for more representation, stands with BLM

By Clare Mulroy · Friday, July 3, 2020

AU community finds meaning in this year’s theme amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Here are some must-see theaters in the District for all students

By Grace George · Wednesday, June 24, 2020

While you’re making a ‘to-do’ list for when D.C. reopens, jot these theaters down

Bruce Hornsby performs with yMusic at the Strathmore music center

By Thomas Recchio · Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Rock legend delivers performance for hundreds of fans

Coronavirus

Two AU Department of Performing Arts theatre productions halted due to University closure

By Stephanie Mirah | March 30

Heartbreak and hope for those involved in “The Birds” and “Significant Other”

Music

Stephn: a student, an artist, a presence to watch

By Clare Mulroy | March 26

Junior Stephen Okonkwo speaks about his growing music career

Silver Screen

“First Cow” director talks friendship and the filmmaking process

By Isabella Goodman | March 13

A24’s newest film is a deceivingly quiet Western about two friends and one cow

Silver Screen

"The Burnt Orange Heresy" is a tantalizingly chilling thriller

By Devika Knafo | March 12

Director Giuseppe Capotondi’s take on Charles Willeford’s 1971 art-world crime novel is filled with electric and noirish performances

Music

Marc E. Bassy debuts his new deluxe album “PMD”

By Devika Knafo | March 9

Singer talks about his generation, love and limitations

News

“Black to the Future” festival celebrates black-owned businesses at the Anacostia Arts Center

By Clare Mulroy and Thomas Recchio | March 8

Events coordinator Harvey Fitz discusses his inspiration behind the event

Music

The National Philharmonic celebrates African American composers for Black History Month

By Isabella Goodman | March 4

Concert showcasing the work of black composers took place Feb. 22

Music

Echosmith debuts “Lonely Generation” tour in D.C.

By Clare Mulroy | February 24

Lead singer opens up about honesty, social media and connecting with fans

News

Katzen Arts Center debuts new winter exhibits

By Thomas Recchio | February 19

Art enthusiasts experience six unique exhibits for free

News

“Boundless: Africa” at the Kennedy Center highlights African writers and literature

By Lizzy Tarallo | February 12

Two-day mini-series showcased writers with a non-Western perspective

News

The movement to save D.C.’s independent movie theaters

By Kelly McDonnell | February 4

Filmmakers and historians strive to preserve District’s independent film scene

News

Theater students ponder the universe in capstone performance “Eight Minutes”

By Clare Mulroy | December 14

Performances tackle climate change, humanity, space and more

News

Enchant Christmas D.C. brings the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze to Nationals Park

By Miranda Baumann | December 13

Enchant dazzles guests with festive strolls through sparkling scenes

News

AU graduate debuts his first novel, “Seventh Flag”

By Stephanie Mirah | December 13

Sid Balman, Jr.’s historical fiction examines the radicalization of the United States

News

Six SOC students partner with the Washington Ballet to promote shows

By Stephanie Mirah | December 11

The group works to make ballet a financially accessible art form for students

News

“Little Shop of Horrors” brings elements of comedy, horror and drama to the stage

By Grace Barry | November 27

AU Players puts on a show with a talented cast of actors

News

AU Rude Mechanicals brings modernized version of “A Doll’s House” to the stage

By Stephanie Mirah | November 25

Play provokes audience to think about relationships between marginalized groups and power

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