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From THE WASHINGTON POST By Maura Judkis June 26 When it was time to design the set for Pallas Theatre Collective’s production of “The Yellow Wallpaper” at the Anacostia Arts Center, the dialogue gave the artistic team pretty clear clues as to how it should look. It had to be “monstrous,” with the ability to…

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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…