Diplomatic Spouses  

Word-ly Wife: Egypt’s Amani Amin

Is Dentist, Writer and Webmaster

As she and her husband represent a nation in the midst of a historic and uncertain transition, Egypt’s Amani Amin also remains devoted to Arab World Books, the popular website she created 14 years ago. Read More

by Gail Scott

  opera  

WNO Crescendo: Washington National
Opera Springs Back Into Action

It’s almost springtime and soon the birds will be out singing — and so will the acclaimed sopranos, mezzo-sopranos, contraltos, tenors and basses of the Washington National Opera. Read More

by Gary Tischler

  Theater  

Shakespeare Nails O’Neill’s Tale

Of Empathy Laced With Disdain

In his last work “Hughie,” Eugene O’Neill allowed a smidgen of humor to seep through his melancholy-colored glasses to create a portrait study of a man both despicable and pitiable. Read More

by Lisa Troshinsky

  art  

Latin Art at National Airport Offers
Hurried Travelers a Break

Reagan National Airport is home to busy travelers, security screenings and … a beautiful selection of Latin art. Read More

by Audrey Hoffer

  FILM festival  

Environmental Film Fest Brings
World of Eco Issues to D.C.

As the dormant debate over climate change heats up again at the start of President Obama’s second term, an eye-opening environmental institution returns just in time to the nation’s capital. Read More

by Ky N. Nguyen

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