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Museums to offer free admission to active duty military personnel

Military personnel and their families will be admitted free to participating museums from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

In NGA’s East Building, Alexandria Symphony performs stunning ‘Rite’

In NGA’s East Building, Alexandria Symphony performs stunning ‘Rite’

Kim Allen Kluge leads a brilliant rendition of Stravinsky’s work on the 100th anniversary of its premiere.

Choreographers use improvisation, spirituality in Dance Place show

Choreographers use improvisation, spirituality in Dance Place show

Performance features Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Skybetter and Associates.

Marine Chamber Orchestra takes some time to warm up

Marine Chamber Orchestra takes some time to warm up

Musicians seem to gather strength, confidence as they worked through Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Bizet.

“Beneatha’s Place” adds to conversation “Clybourne” started

“Beneatha’s Place” adds to conversation “Clybourne” started

CenterStage offers world premiere of Kwame Kwei-Armah's “Beneatha's Place.”

Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at 74

Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at 74

HIs chance meeting with Jim Morrison on Venice Beach in 1965 gave rise to the influential rock band.

The-Dream thumbs his nose at dance-pop superstardom

The-Dream thumbs his nose at dance-pop superstardom

On his new album, ‘IV Play,’ the R&B star sticks to his strength: gaudy, intricately constructed slow jams.

Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join ‘The X Factor’ as judges

Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join ‘The X Factor’ as judges

They replace Britney Spears and LA Reid on the singing competition.

Carole King set to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Carole King set to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

First woman honoree joins Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and Bacharach/David.

Ang Lee backs out of directing ‘Tyrant’ pilot on FX

Ang Lee backs out of directing ‘Tyrant’ pilot on FX

It would have been his TV directorial debut, but ‘felt he didn’t have gas left in the tank’ after busy year.

CBS pre-empts ‘Mike & Molly’ season finale due to Tornado storyline

CBS pre-empts ‘Mike & Molly’ season finale due to Tornado storyline

A repeat broadcast will run in the time period

NBC debuts sci-fi drama in same time slot as CBS’s summer series ‘Dome’

NBC debuts sci-fi drama in same time slot as CBS’s summer series ‘Dome’

“Dome” will debut June 24 at 10 p.m.; “Siberia” will launch the following Monday.

Deborah Turness named president of NBC News

Deborah Turness named president of NBC News

She becomes first woman to run a network news division in the United States,

Seth MacFarlane confirms he won’t host Oscars again

Seth MacFarlane confirms he won’t host Oscars again

That should put TV critics at ease, who hated his performance this year.

Cellist gives the tales behind the tunes at recital

Cellist gives the tales behind the tunes at recital

Cellist Zuill Bailey’s stories become a big part of his performance.

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‘Eveningland’ by Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Skybetter & Associates

‘Eveningland’ by Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Skybetter & Associates

Preview of “Eveningland,” a collaborative work by D.C.-based contemporary dance company Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and New York’s Skybetter and Associates.
Arachne Aerial Arts and In-Flight Theater: ‘For That Which Returns’

Arachne Aerial Arts and In-Flight Theater: ‘For That Which Returns’

Preview of “For That Which Returns,” an aerial performance based on the myth of Demeter and Persephone.
Other Desert Cities at Arena Stage

Other Desert Cities at Arena Stage

The production Other Desert Cities runs through May 26 Arena Stage.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in ‘Move: from the inside out’

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in ‘Move: from the inside out’

Snippets of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble members in Ray Mercer’s “Move: from the inside out.”
Asanga Domask’s ‘Nruthya Manjarie’

Asanga Domask’s ‘Nruthya Manjarie’

The Sri Lankan choreographer presents a program of Sri Lankan traditional and folk dance, complete with ornate costumes and traditional drums.

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