“This place is more than a building. It is a dream come true,” President Barack Obama said Sept.24, the day of the opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture. The day of the opening was definitely one filled with magic and historical wonder as thousands of people came from all over the United States and even from out of the country to experience this special day in history. If you did not get the chance to attend the opening day weekend, here is what you missed: The bell rang out, marking the official opening of the ...

D.C. has one of the best theatre scenes in the nation. You can always expect seats to be filled on the opening night of plays and musicals even in the smallest theatres. Summer is over, and that means Washingtonian theatre lovers are all anticipating the new season. Well, the wait is over. It’s theatre season in D.C. and several theatres are starting their 2016-2017 seasons. Check out these plays all starting in September at several local theatres: Collective Rage: A Play in Five Boops is showing at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre from Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, 2016. “Five different ...

D.C. has several Smithsonian museums that many Washingtonians and visitors cherish, but on Sept. 24, the Smithsonian museums will have a new addition to their family. Get ready for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in the beginning of fall. Everyone who comes to the official grand opening and dedication can look forward to exploring the story of America through the lens of the African American experience. And, the Smithsonian has big plans to celebrate this momentous occasion of opening the newest, 19th member of the Smithsonian family. People from all over will be attending the three-day ...

With so many new options in DC, finding a new place can be challenging and stressful. Sarah K. recently moved in to The Harper and offered to share a little about her apartment-hunting experience. Tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised in Indiana, I recently moved to DC by way of California, the UK, NYC, and Bethesda. After getting a PhD (DPhil) in International Relations at Oxford, I started working as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Co. I love to travel, do yoga, and spend time with friends. With so many choices for apartments in DC, why ...

Adams Morgan is one of the most culturally diverse and liveliest neighborhood in D.C. It is one of the centers of D.C.‘s melting pot as well its liveliest nightlife. Adams Morgan has international residents and Washingtonians who enjoy the international food in the neighborhood restaurants from all over the globe such as Ethiopia to Latin America and the Caribbean. It also has colorful architecture to match its vibrant atmosphere and has such ethnic diversity that no one can help but explore. This neighborhood is such an amazingly vibrant place that it deserves to have a day dedicated to its magnetic ...

Tired of watching the same Hollywood production movies in theaters? Are you a movie or film lover who enjoys the craft of filmmaking? The D.C. Shorts Film Festival will help you expand your horizons. Throughout the summer, movie lovers have been attending outdoor films, but starting Sept. 8, they will be able to watch short films by filmmakers and screenwriters all over the globe. The programmers selected 131 unique films that reflect the 33 nations they represent to being new world views to one of the known melting pots in the U.S. and the nation’s capital. The films range from ...

Trying to find something different to do for Labor Day weekend instead of the usual going out for cocktails, attending a cookout or going to the beach? Well, look no further. If you’re a fan of the blues and love musicians who are inspired by artists such as Ray Charles, Howlin’ Wolf, and even Shemekia Copeland, then you’ll love the D.C. Blues Festival. Even if you have never really listened to the blues or don’t consider yourself a fan, you can still enjoy the amazing performances and workshops. On Sept. 3 from noon to 7 p.m., the Carter Barron Amphitheater ...

Buying furniture for a new apartment can be difficult, especially when you are going for a vintage theme to decorate your home. Sure, Ikea, Target, or Crate & Barrel are great choices to decorate your home with a more modern look, but vintage furniture stores are your best bet to achieve a home with personality. D.C. has several unique neighborhoods with their own personalities and histories, and what better way to match the personalities of these extraordinarily distinctive neighborhoods by buying vintage furniture from some of D.C.’s best vintage furniture shops? Here are some of the best vintage furniture stores ...

If you enjoyed the Penn Quarter Indian restaurant with modern cuisine, Rasika, you’ll love its new sibling! Rasika is known as a restaurant with a white-table cloth setting and putting a twist on centuries-old traditional dishes and creating innovative interpretations for Washingtonians who love to take their taste buds across the world. While the owner and chef will remain the same, Bindaas is entirely different. Rasika’s newest sibling opened last Wednesday in Cleveland Park (not far from the Woodley Park neighborhood), offering Indian street-eats. Ashok Bajaj, the owner of Rasika and the newest restaurant, Bindaas, stated that it is the ...

You’re looking for a new apartment, only a few things are likely on your mind: location, price and amenities. One such apartment feature to consider is kitchen size. All of the questions begin to roll through your mind as you look around the kitchen in your potentially new apartment: Do you really need that much space? How much counter space is too much? In answering these questions, you will begin to realize that you might be okay with a smaller kitchen. No one likes an overcrowded kitchen, and that’s what happens when you want to fill the space of a ...