National Arboretum: Flora From Around the Country and the World
Congress took the time to establish the National Arboretum in 1927, when its members recognized that Mother Nature was just as vital to a healthy country as a thriving economy and well-functioning justice system. Now nearly a century after its inception, the National Arboretum continues to attract visitors from all...
READ ARTICLEChef Geoff’s: Gather With Friends Near Elevation at Washington Gateway
Chef Geoff’s is the brainchild of Geoffrey Tracy, who graduated first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and opened his first restaurant soon thereafter. Today when you visit Chef Geoff’s in DC you’ll find a diverse and creative menu that is the culmination of...
READ ARTICLE“Sharks” at the National Geographic Museum Starts Tomorrow, May 24 – October 15
To humans, sharks are some of the most terrifying creatures in the ocean. Sharks, a new exhibition at the National Geographic Museum, shows people that sharks are magnificent creatures and that we should not only protect them, but also respect and appreciate the species. The exhibition is a result of...
READ ARTICLEEat Fresh and Healthy at Poke Papa
When the weather gets warm, there’s nothing like fresh, creative food to satisfy your hunger. Luckily for those living in the Chinatown section of Washington D.C., the latest addition to the neighborhood is Poke Papa. Located less than a 10-minute drive from Elevation at Washington Gateway apartments, Poke Papa brings...
READ ARTICLEShakespeare Fans Won’t Want to Miss “Macbeth” at the Sidney Harman Hall April 25th – May 28th
The Shakespeare Theatre Company presents Macbeth at Sidney Harman Hall, now through May 28th. The show is directed by Tony Award nominee Liesl Tommy, and Shakespeare’s classic is reimagined with a modern-day, third-world setting of civil war and invasion. Tommy uses savvy storytelling from her Broadway experiences to bring a...
READ ARTICLECalling All Theater Fans! Check Out “Smart People” at Arena Stage
Smart People is a play that tackles life’s difficult moments, and it’s a must-see for theater buffs in the area. This acclaimed performance is currently running at the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage. Written by Lydia R. Diamond, Smart People follows the trials and tribulations of four intellectuals — a...
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