Dumbarton Oaks – Photoshoot Central
Courtesy of Kat Kaderabek By Kat Kaderabek One would never know Dumbarton Oaks existed in the middle of a traffic-filled, horn-blaring city like D.C. This hidden treasure is located in Georgetown and only a $13 to $16 Uber from CUA’s campus. Filled with hundred-year-old trees and dozens of statues, flowers, benches, and fountains, Dumbarton Oaks Read More …
Washington D.C.’s Hidden Gem: Eastern Market
Courtesy of Bella Ramon By Bella Ramon Eastern Market is a hidden farmer’s market located in a convenient nook of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood. It sprouted from Pierre L’Enfant’s idea to have a community space for local markets. Completed in 1873, the same building still stands today. Getting to Eastern Market is a breeze Read More …
My Favorite Murder
Courtesy of myfavoritemurder.com By Regina Vahey There are two types of people in the world: those whose ears perk up at the mention of a true crime story and those who plug their ears when the topic is introduced. For the former, the true-crime niche in the podcast community is vast and features shows such Read More …
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Masterpiece: Fleabag
Courtesy of www.nytimes.com By Noelia Veras The acclaimed British comedy-drama Fleabag has been widely streamed on Amazon Prime and well-received by audiences around the world. Fleabag was written and created by Phoebe-Waller Bridge who was also the lead actress and the executive producer of the show. Waller-Bridge is well known for her acting roles in Read More …
The Way of the Kami
By Angela Hickey The Way of the Kami is an exhibit available for viewing in the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery which presents a wonderful depiction of Japan’s rich culture and history. Opened on May 11, the exhibit displays and celebrates through an artistic lens many of the traditional Japanese art Read More …
Women Artists of the Dutch Golden Age
By Angela Hickey Women Artists of the Dutch Golden Age is an exhibit in the National Museum of Women in the Arts which displays a collection of critically-acclaimed works from several highly successful female artists who were very active during the time of Ducth Golden Age. These talented women, including Judith Leyster, Maria Sibylla Merian, Read More …
2019 Nationals World Series Parade
By Noelia Veras Red shirts, large flags, and proud signs lined Constitution Avenue on Saturday as people shouted at the top of their lungs celebrating the iconic World Series win by the Nationals baseball team. The Washington Nationals team, endearingly called the Nats, won the World Series for the first time in history, riling up Read More …
Parasite Review
By Regina Vahey and Noelia Veras Bong Joon-ho’s latest film, Parasite, was released in the United States on October 11, causing excitement in movie-goers and film critics alike. The film has been out in South Korea since late May of last year, winning a Palme d’Or almost as soon as it was released. Parasite is Read More …
Día de los Muertos in the District
By Bella Ramon The Mexican Cultural Institute hosted a free event to celebrate the iconic Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2. The Mexican Cultural Institute is an organization that aims to enrich the relationship between Mexico and the United States through the local community in D.C. Located in Columbia Heights, a Read More …
A Celebration of African Contemporary Women Artists
By Marirose Monaghan “I Am…” is a powerful new exhibit at the Smithsonian National African Art Museum (NMAfA) that celebrates contemporary African women artists and is open until July 5, 2020. The exhibit takes its name from a 1970’s feminist anthem, “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy, and features 27 different artists. Each work comes Read More …