Posts by Erik Cochran
Children’s Legacy Theatre Announces 2023 Dates for Annual Young Playwright’s Project
Children’s Legacy Theater (CLT),
the premier performing arts non-profit organization in Washington, DC, focused on training at-risk youth, announced the dates for this season’s performance of the Young Playwrights Project (YPP). The performance will be held on Friday
and Saturday, May 26 – 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, D.C. 20020.
Featured on WUSA9: AAC to Host Afro House: Spirit Fest During Black History Month
The Anacostia Arts Center will host Afro House: Spirit Fest in honor of Black History Month. Watch the video to learn more about the event.
Read MoreSupport Black-Owned Businesses During Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Arts Center
The Anacostia Arts Center celebrates Kwanzaa at its annual Umoja Market on December 17-18.
Read MoreCheck out this Latin American Art show in Anacostia for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Anacostia Arts Center is hosting an inspiring show honoring Latin American arts and culture called Love, Hope, & Art: Woven Thread. Watch Video Here
Read MoreAnacostia Art Center preserving the soul of the historic community as it plans for the future of East of the River
The Anacostia Arts Center (AAC) strives to capture every ounce of the neighborhood’s culture while uplifting Black-owned businesses. Read the article at FourStoried.com
Read MoreMayor Bowser Awards Nearly $4 Million Grant to Anacostia BID for New Arts and Culture District
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) provided a nearly $4 million grant to the Anacostia Business Improvement District (BID) to support the creation of the Anacostia Arts and Culture District. Read the Press Release at Anacostia BID
Read MoreDate Night @ Anacostia Arts Center: Art All Night, September 25 | 5 PM To Midnight
*PROOF OF VACCINATION and MASKS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY* Anacostia Arts Center will be opening its doors for a special Open House to celebrate this year’s Art All Night! We’re doing something special for the lovers, so bring your special someone! Expect a night full of live performances, a candle-making class for couples, and local makers…
Read MoreOpen House @ Anacostia Arts Center | August 29 2:30 PM – 7 PM
Open House @ Anacostia Arts Center is a celebration of the creative ecosystem thriving in DC. This month, expect an afternoon full of music, activism, poetry, and a Black owned business showcase. Vendors include Ejima Yarn, The Kitchen Physician, Black Squirrel Company, and DC Honey. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-anacostia-arts-center-part-2-tickets-166686009341 3:00 to 7 PM: Black Owned Business…
Read MoreBlood Memories: Celestial Reflections of Our Ancestors
For Black Americans, Generational memory is the great miracle of Pan Africanism. While many Black Americans may never know their ancestors’ names and geographic origins, many have received a wealth of cultural memory passed down for generations. A wide array of distinct African traditions have driven the Black community forward in the face of decades…
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