Arts
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Past and Present
On May 5, people across the United States will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, mariachi and parades and festivals. But few know the history behind the day that so many Americans celebrate.
Grisham sequel to 'A Time to Kill' to be published
John Grisham's 'Sycamore Row,' a sequel to 'A Time to Kill,' to be published in October
Local film festivals struggle with finances, venues
D.C. is becoming a less welcoming city for film festivals. And rising venue costs, combined with the growing use of digital services for viewing films, may spell the end for one of the city's most established film festivals.
Va. journal hires Library of Congress director
Va. Quarterly Review, founded in 1925, makes Library of Congress director its 1st black editor
Md. teen places in poetry competition
Blessed Sheriff, 15, a sophomore at Montgomery high school in Rockville, Md., emerged from her semi-final round Monday as one of three finalists moving on to Tuesday night's championship round in the Poetry Outloud competition at George Washington University.
Van Gogh Museum reopens with display on his craft
Van Gogh Museum reopens with major exhibition on artist's craft; 2 "Sunflowers" on display
Philip Roth receives 'Literary Service' award
Philip Roth receives 'Literary Service' award for his own work, and advocacy for others
NY church transformed with ancient icon tradition
Over 6 years, priest transforms NY Orthodox church with ancient art of sacred iconography
Whitman's Festival Of The Arts hits 50 tonight
Today will mark the 50th time Walt Whitman High School celebrates its annual Festival of the Arts, the event that showcases all types of works and performances from the school's students.
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