By Trey Palmisano
Photo courtesy of Jabari Graham, Arts Beats + Lyrics
Traveling art exhibitions are few and far between. Urban art exhibitions are even rarer. But on March 26, the Atlanta-born Arts Beats + Lyrics (AB+L) urban arts show breaks through those barriers as it makes its way to the Mellon
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Reel Green: 18th Annual Environmental Film Festival
By Ashley Bryant

The Environmental Film Festival is well known for its consistent and in-depth showcase of films highlighting issues affecting the earth’s atmosphere and its inhabitants. This year, the 18th edition hosted in the nation’s capital, the festival goes even greener by increasing the
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Legendary Improv comedy troupe Second City boasts alumni like Alda, Radner and Belushi who have gone on to star on shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.” This year the group turns 50 … and marks the occasion with a show at Wolf Trap this month.

‘The Light in the Piazza’ Shines at Arena Stage
By Natalie Koss
Photo courtesy of Arena Stage
With a lush score and romantic Italian backdrop, “The Light in the Piazza” is Arena Stage’s newest musical tour de force. Starring Margaret Anne Florence and Nicholas Rodriguez, “The Light in the Piazza” explores the budding
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All Stars Comedy Club Has Moved!
Enjoy some of the hottest comedians in the DC area while dining on delicious Asian Fusion dishes. Only a few blocks from the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, Jenny’s Asian Fusion Restaurant is now home to All Stars Comedy Club and features a full bar with
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By Cristina Flagg

Edgy. Urban. Street. Crystal City, VA? Not quite. But during the month of March, Crystal City will get in touch with its edgier side by hosting “G-40: The Summit,” an exhibition featuring the underground art movement known as New Brow. Also commonly referred to as pop-surrealism, or lowbrow,
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By Joel Sparks
The developers of the Fillmore music hall project released a draft of new information at a community meeting late last month. It looks like Live Nation’s new venue, across from the AFI Silver Theatre in downtown Silver Spring, may start hosting major shows in 18 months.
Bruce Lee, president
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By Natalie Koss
suicide.chat.room
Directed by Taffety Punk Theatre Company founder Marcus Kyd, “suicide.chat.room” explores the often unspoken tragedy of suicide. The troupe’s newest offering examines suicide through the lens of internet groups that encourage people to commit the act. The show incorporates dance and music as well as the actual website
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“Idol” alum Taylor Hicks hits DC for the National Theatre’s production of “Grease.” That’s not all he’s up to.

By Ashley Bryant
Jion the Club: The Washington DC Film Society
Free sneak preview screenings and discounted admission tickets sound like great reasons to join any film group, but for the Washington DC Film Society, membership is not only about freebies but about the exploration and celebration of cinema. And you can’t
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