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Art studio and gallery Art Enables puts on ‘Outside Forces’ exhibition highlighting various talents and diverse voices

By Hannah Langenfeld · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

Art Enables works with and supports artists with disabilities

REVIEW: ‘Ancestors Know Who We Are’ asserts the kinship of Black-Indigenous people through art

By Kylie Bill · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

The National Museum of the American Indian highlights the historical solidarity of Black and Indigenous communities

The works and stories of iconic Black queer artists including Marlon Riggs, Audre Lorde, and Ron Simmons encapsulate the development of the LGBTQ movement throughout history.

National Museum of African American History and Culture releases LGBTQ+ photography collection

By Emily Sohl · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022

The collection gives the public access to literature and art created by historic Black LGBTQ+ figures

Ha (bottom) discusses how she expresses her passion for cooking with Addie Gayoso (top) and Debora Gaston (middle).

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National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts virtual talk with graphic novelist Robin Ha

By Maria Tedesco | August 11

The museum highlights a new artist every month

Music

As the spring semester came to a close, AU’s a cappella groups made their final debuts of the school year

By Sara Winick , Sarah Flakus and Jensen Bird | May 31

Pitches Be Trippin', On a Sensual Note, Dime a Dozen, Treble in Paradise and TenLi Tunes wrapped up the school year and showcased their hard work

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ARTECHOUSE presents pristine ‘PIXEL BLOOM’ exhibit

By Kendall Thompson | May 26

Enjoy the cherry blossoms long after the season is over

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Articulating power and process: LGBTQ+ student community uses art to express their identities

By Kylie Bill and Samantha Myers | April 27

Artists at American University discuss how their art and identity intersect

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Alum and AU professor takes the stage in signature theatre production of ‘She Loves Me’

By Abigail Stuckrath | April 21

Katherine Riddle balances the life of a professional performing artist and adjunct professor at her alma mater

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‘DANCEWORKS’ returns to the Greenberg Theatre after two years of virtual performances

By Emma Nicholson | April 20

For the first time since 2019, AUDC came together in-person for their annual spring dance concert

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The ‘popular’ podcast: Uncovering unspoken social hierarchies in DC’s LGBTQ+ community

By Kylie Bill | April 8

William Keiser on the concept of popularity and vulnerability in queer communities

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REVIEW: Department of Performing Arts emphasizes friendship and love among women in ‘Fefu and Her Friends’

By Hannah Langenfeld | April 6

Play addresses many contemporary struggles through a historic lens

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REVIEW: ‘She Loves Me’ at Signature Theatre is a welcome concoction of confection and charm

By Mike Pesoli | March 31

It’s impossible not to be swept away by this endearing musical revival

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Dance Loft on 14 is working to provide affordable spaces for the arts

By Sarah Flakus | March 28

New complex plans would provide more studio space and affordable living for DC artists

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Author and AU alum discusses how community is essential to book writing

By Eliza DuBose | March 15

Jonathan Koven explores the painful and enlightening aspects of growing up in his award-winning novella

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National Museum of Women in the Arts displays new exhibit ‘Positive Fragmentation’ in Katzen

By Kylie Bill | February 23

Through altering images and text, artists shed light on unseen perspectives

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REVIEW: Department of Performing Arts pays homage to Mexican feminist poet in ‘The Sins of Sor Juana’

By Hannah Langenfeld | February 21

Play examines the concepts of feminist ideology and true freedom

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After a surge of canceled performances, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre resumes production in late March

By Maria Tedesco | February 18

Inside the Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s approach to the Omicron variant

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Powerful Pages: ‘The Glass Castle’ is a memoir of magic and misery by Jeannette Walls

By Kendall Thompson | February 15

Walls’ unconventional re-telling of her upbringing emphasizes how family is forever

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Powerful Pages: ‘So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed’ explores the misdoings of modern day cancel culture

By Patricia McGee | February 14

Jon Ronson’s book captures the mercy and redemption unique to the 21st century

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Fun events around DC to attend this Valentines Day

By Sarah Flakus | February 9

Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or a partner, there are plenty of things to do around the city

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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