Posts by Erik Cochran
NURISH Food & Drink Opens Cafe in Historic Downtown Anacostia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2014 CONTACT: Kera Carpenter, Owner/ Founder email hidden; JavaScript is required, (202) 352-3421 NURISH Food & Drink Opens Café in Historic Downtown Anacostia A casual French express café Washington, D.C.—NURISH Food & Drink will host an invitation-only grand opening this Friday, February 7, introducing a French-themed café and wine bar…
Read MoreSTITCHED DC Opens February 15 And Features 24 Area Quilters
COZY-UP IN ANACOSTIA THIS WINTER “STICHED DC” OPENS FEBRUARY 15 AND FEATURES 24 AREA QUILTERS (Washington, DC) Anacostia Arts Center will present a curated exhibition of DC-area quilters. Working primarily with local powerhouse quilt organizations, DC Modern Quilt Guild and Daughters of Dorcas, STITCHED DC will showcase two dozen quilts in a variety of styles…
Read MoreNubian Hueman and Vintage & Charmed Featured in The Washington Informer
As residents in the Washington metropolitan area gear up for the holidays which kick off on Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday – American Express (AMEX) and a local nonprofit are encouraging District residents to consider shopping a little closer to home this year. Read Full Article.
Read MoreNubian Hueman Opens Boutique at Anacostia Arts Center | Anacostia Arts Center
from Capital Community News When the Anacostia Arts Center held its open house on Sept. 14, visitors had the chance to welcome two new boutiques and a wellness center. One of those boutiques is Nubian Hueman, specializing in ethnic-inspired fashion and beauty brands. While the organization has maintained an online presence since 2011, this is…
Read MoreWashington Improv Theatre to Bring Spontaneous Theatre to Anacostia Arts Center Tonight
from BroadwayWorld Washington, DC In its first partnership with the Anacostia Arts Center, Washington Improv Theater will stage two performances and conduct a free workshop for Anacostia audiences the weekend of tonight and tomorrow, Oct. 18 and 19. WIT teams People Like Us, King Bee, Commonwealth, and Season Six will all take the stage for…
Read MoreNew retail stores open at the Anacostia Arts Center
from ElevationDC A new wellness center and two boutique shops are now open at the Anacostia Arts Center at 1231 Good Hope Road SE. Ward 8 nonprofit, ARCH Development Corporation developed the Arts Center and, with the help of the new businesses, sponsored its grand opening on September 14 with free classes, performances and goodies. Read More
Read MoreBedlam in the Pulpit: The Jocelyn Marshall Story
Press Release – Washington, DC 11/04/2013 A compelling play written and produced by Jacqueline Brown, coming to The Anacostia Arts Center, for three performances in December 2013. Jacqueline was the recipient of the 2012 NVTA One-Act Festival Award for Best Original Story, “The Preacher’s Wife.” Jacqueline also received rave reviews for “Bedlam in the Pulpit: The Jocelyn Marshall…
Read MoreEleni Grove & Matina Phillips to Debut BLUE MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Anacostia Arts Center, 11/9-10 Read more about Eleni Grove & Matina Phillips to Debut BLUE MOUNTAIN EXPRESS at BWWDanceWorld by www.broadwayworld.com
Read MoreArt Romp Anacostia-Photos
from Brightest Young Things Photographers, painters, and sculptors (and performers and live music and etc…) oh my! Friday night the Anacostia Arts Center became the site of “Art Romp Anacostia.” The clean white walls of the space were filled with the colorful and eclectic works of more than 50 local artists spanning the DMV, courtesy of curator…
Read MoreAnacostia Arts Center Hires a Director
from Washington City Paper Local theater publicist Kate Taylor Davishas been hired as the Anacostia Arts Center‘s director. She’s been on staff since late May; the center’s owner and operator, the nonprofit ARCH Development Corporation, announced the hire today. Read More
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