Art Chat Archives

Dance and diplomacy shape a new breed of performers

Dance and diplomacy shape a new breed of performers | 12.31.1969 | by Elizabeth Ward">Elizabeth Ward

Something new this way comes.   Brought to us by the visionary Paul Gordon Emerson (former Founder and Artistic Director of CityDance Ensemble), it is called Company | E , and it melds  the city’s...
What I'm reading

What I'm reading | 12.31.1969 | by Philippa P.B. Hughes">Philippa P.B. Hughes

Simone Jacobson: How to Lower Your Standards. An inspirational video by a DC writer/performer. [The Angle] Tips for Putting a Price on Your Work. How to figure out what to charge prospective clients...
LOCALS ONLY!

LOCALS ONLY! | 12.31.1969 | by Franny Kupersmith">Franny Kupersmith

DC locals know that there are amazing arts events happening any day of the week, and no crowds when it's not the weekend. Pink Line Project HQ has rounded up a few ideas happening Sunday through...
Sockets Records Showcase at Black Cat

Sockets Records Showcase at Black Cat | 12.31.1969 | by Greg Roth">Greg Roth

Local music label Sockets Records hosted its annual band showcase at the Black Cat in DC on Jan 26, 2012. Since late 2004, the label has promoted the DC independent music community in experimental...
On Living Social's live event programming and "state capitalism"

On Living Social's live event programming and "state capitalism" | 12.31.1969 | by Marcus Dowling">Marcus Dowling

The new industrial atmosphere led by the trend of increased decentralization of commercial and social norms has finally met the corporate establishment. LivingSocial, one of the 21st century's...
Art Therapy perscription for the weekend!

Art Therapy perscription for the weekend! | 12.31.1969 | by Franny Kupersmith">Franny Kupersmith

Time to trade in your weekly therapy session for some local arts and culture events happening this weekend. Here at Pink Line HQ, we know that attending arts and culture events can improve your...
Q&A with Danny Harris: tales of failed romances just in time for Valentine's Day

Q&A with Danny Harris: tales of failed romances just in time for Valentine's Day | 12.31.1969 | by Hannah Lardent">Hannah Lardent

Q: Tell me little bit about yourself. A: About two years ago I started a blog called People’s District, which aims to share stories about people who live across various corners of DC; It shares the...
Corralling the Critics

Corralling the Critics | 12.31.1969 | by Raffaella Giampaolo">Raffaella Giampaolo

Our weekly roundup of reviews of the arts in Washington! Please let us know if we've missed anything! Theater: The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare @ The Lansburgh Theatre [City Paper]...
"In Her Words": Q&A with Khadijah Ali-Coleman

"In Her Words": Q&A with Khadijah Ali-Coleman | 12.31.1969 | by Valerie McDonald">Valerie McDonald

Q: “In Her Words,” is a theatrical musical presentation celebrating the lives of five inspirational African American women; Lucille Clifton, Zora Neale Hurston, Lena Horne, Nina Simone and Billie...
Wim Wenders' "Pina": "You just have to get crazier"

Wim Wenders' "Pina": "You just have to get crazier" | 12.31.1969 | by Boris Willis">Boris Willis

The first thing that fascinated me about Wim Wenders 3D documentary "Pina," was that it reads like a nature film. We see German choreographer Pina Bausch and her dancers in their natural environments...
Seeing Red

Seeing Red | 12.31.1969 | by Elizabeth Ward">Elizabeth Ward

Blood. Sunrise. Santa. Satan. All Red. All representing the spectrum of psychological responses to the color as layered, composed, and exuded through Mark Rothko’s infamous work.  So many words have...
Annie Leibovitz’s Pilgrimage at American Art

Annie Leibovitz’s Pilgrimage at American Art | 12.31.1969 | by Ellyn Weiss">Ellyn Weiss

GessoHead recently made her first Official Press appearance at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which has, fittingly, been my favorite outpost of the Official Arts Industrial Complex for a few...
What I'm reading

What I'm reading | 12.31.1969 | by Philippa P.B. Hughes">Philippa P.B. Hughes

Episode 45 - Beauty Pill's Immersive Ideal. Black Box Theatre has been transformed into a public recording studio where Beauty Pill's new album was made. [99% Invisible] How Good is D.C. to Artists,...
LOCALS ONLY!

LOCALS ONLY! | 12.31.1969 | by Franny Kupersmith">Franny Kupersmith

DC locals know that there are amazing arts events happening any day of the week, and no crowds when it's not the weekend. Pink Line Project HQ has rounded up a few ideas happening Sunday through...
Appetite for Portraiture: An Evening With Alice Waters

Appetite for Portraiture: An Evening With Alice Waters | 12.31.1969 | by Hannah Lardent">Hannah Lardent

I had a splendid evening this past Friday. I left feeling decidedly inspired and empowered to pursue some familiar ideas. Philippa and I met at the F Street entrance of the National Portrait Gallery...
Art Therapy prescription for the weekend

Art Therapy prescription for the weekend | 12.31.1969 | by Franny Kupersmith">Franny Kupersmith

Time to trade in your weekly therapy session for some local arts and culture events happening this weekend. Here at Pink Line HQ, we know that attending arts and culture events can improve your...
Corralling the Critics

Corralling the Critics | 12.31.1969 | by Raffaella Giampaolo">Raffaella Giampaolo

Our weekly roundup of reviews of the arts in Washington! Please let us know if we've missed anything! Visual Art: Jonathan Monaghan: Sacrifice of the Mushroom Kings @ Curator's Office [City Paper]...
On engaging and re-developing DC's stagnant theater community

On engaging and re-developing DC's stagnant theater community | 12.31.1969 | by Marcus Dowling">Marcus Dowling

I'm a social media abuser and passionate supporter of DC artisans. Somewhere between these wonderful vices, I believe I have an answer to an issue plaguing DC's theater community. Three weeks ago,...
Exclusive release of new Lightfoot album!

Exclusive release of new Lightfoot album! | 12.31.1969 | by Philippa P.B. Hughes">Philippa P.B. Hughes

        Listen Local First and The Pink Line Project have teamed together to support and promote DC’s talented local music scene!  Creating alternate avenues for music exploration and local music...
Rorschach Theatre: Play on Playas

Rorschach Theatre: Play on Playas | 12.31.1969 | by Liz Maestri">Liz Maestri

Rorschach Theatre doesn't fuck around. I'm of the opinion that the most important quality in an independent theater company is how seriously they take themselves--not necessarily the kind of work...
The Fela! Band Takes D.C.!

The Fela! Band Takes D.C.! | 12.31.1969 | by Franny Kupersmith">Franny Kupersmith

Get your weekend off to a good start with a little pre-weekend festivities… Thursday, January 26, 2012 The Fela! Band featuring members of Antibalas returns to Montserrat House for the opening night...
What I'm Reading

What I'm Reading | 12.31.1969 | by Philippa P.B. Hughes">Philippa P.B. Hughes

John Cleese on the Origin of Creativity. A British actor's formula for creativity. [Open Culture] Know Your Arts Advocates: Future of Music Coalition's Michael Bracy. What one of the few art...
The Week in Street Art

The Week in Street Art | 12.31.1969 | by Raffaella Giampaolo">Raffaella Giampaolo

14th and U NW 14th and U NW 18th and Kalorama NW Blagden Alley 18th and R NW 20th and P NW 20th and Q NW
LOCALS ONLY!

LOCALS ONLY! | 12.31.1969 | by Franny Kupersmith">Franny Kupersmith

DC locals know that there are amazing arts events happening any day of the week, and no crowds when it's not the weekend. Pink Line Project HQ has rounded up a few ideas happening Sunday through...
Q&A with Pat Walsh (Positive Force DC)

Q&A with Pat Walsh (Positive Force DC) | 12.31.1969 | by Raffaella Giampaolo">Raffaella Giampaolo

Q: Tell me about yourself and what you do for Positive Force DC. A: Positive Force DC is an organization with a lot of people that do a lot of different things, in an activist-punk sort of way. I am...
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