This Saturday afternoon a new documentary that may be on its way to the Sundance Film Festival will be screened in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery. The film, God’s House, tells the little-known story of Muslim hospitality in Albania that saved the lives of thousands of Jews during World War II, and a present-day Muslim […]
It’s the first weekend of December and there is nothing like Capitol Hill during the holidays. In between showing your support for local shops and artisans, check out these fun activities on and around the Hill. Thursday, December 3 For those lucky folks with tickets, tonight’s the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at […]
Come to the Eastern Market Metro Plaza this Thursday at 5:30 pm for the 3rd Annual Capitol Hill Holiday Tree Lighting. Join neighbors and community leaders as Kathy Didden flips the switch for this year’s tree in honor of her late husband, George Didden III. Hot beverages, music, and cheer will help kick off the […]
The Hill’s very own Theater Alliance has received federal stimulus money earmarked to prevent layoffs. Like the classical deus ex machine of our theatrical forefathers, the money has arrived just in time. “I’m the only employee and I was going to have to lay myself off,” said Paul Douglas Michnewicz, a co- founder and artistic […]
To-Do List Welcome to a glorious weekend with leaves making their multi-colored descent to the ground. I hope you’ll get out and enjoy a few of these activities throughout the weekend. Thursday Start the weekend a little early with a Thursday Mom’s Night Out visit to the 5th Anniversary celebration of Capitol Hill business Dawn Price […]