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THE ART OF BALANCING P E R S P E C T I V E S  O N  D A N C E Absolute Purpose MARCH 19, 2014 I stood in the hallway Sunday afternoon at the Anacostia Arts Center with a silly grin on my face, thinking this place is kind of incredible. The…

(Washington, DC) DC Modern Design + Build, a resident gallery at Anacostia Arts Center will present a new show from DC-based photographer Michael K. Wilkinson, “DC Lo-Fi,” seeks to capitalize on two points of familiarity to many city residents: urban vignettes focused on the disappearing signs of an ever-aging yet ever-changing city, and the ubiquitous…

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.

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…

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…

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

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…