Design concept sketch of the "Bubble."

Hirshhorn director plans to resign after board splits on ‘Bubble’

Some want to continue fundraising for the structure on Mall; others want to focus on different priorities.

White House press secretary Jay Carney discusses favorite band

White House press secretary Jay Carney discusses favorite band

Carney, whose voice as White House mouthpiece guides the media, talks about the band that has guided him.

Signature Theatre gets grant from county as lease setup is evaluated

The Arlington County Board agreed that Signature was carrying a heavy tax and facility load.

Review

Book review: Jane Gardam’s ‘Last Friends’

Book review: Jane Gardam’s ‘Last Friends’

The final novel in the British writer’s wonderfully entertaining ‘Old Filth’ trilogy stands on its own.

Sackler exhibition explores the pages of Japan’s illustrated books

Sackler exhibition explores the pages of Japan’s illustrated books

“Hand Held” in part traces the evolution from Chinese-inspired nature scenes to manga images.

Attacca delivers first in Adams series at the Library of Congress

Attacca delivers first in Adams series at the Library of Congress

Celebrated composer John Adams is curating a four-concert series of his music in Washington.

Review

Gallery opening of the week: ‘Summer Solos’

At the Greater Reston Arts Center, two artists turn salvaged wood into art.

Review

Final weekend for two shows at Art Museum of the Americas

Last chance to view exhibitions exploring the mixture of cultures in Hispaniola and Guatemala.

Phish phans had a phun time with Trey at the Kennedy Center last night

Phish phans had a phun time with Trey at the Kennedy Center last night

It may have been the Kennedy Center, but last night's Trey Anastasio concert with the Natinoal Symphony Orchestra felt a little different than usual.

Sunday Night Football, ‘NCIS’ squabble over season’s top ratings spot

Sunday Night Football, ‘NCIS’ squabble over season’s top ratings spot

What was really the most-watched program? NBC and CBS have different answers.

‘COMING HOME’: Wisconsin teenager wins ‘Doodle 4 Google’

‘COMING HOME’: Wisconsin teenager wins ‘Doodle 4 Google’

‘COMING HOME’: Wisconsin teenager wins ‘Doodle 4 Google’ contest with poignant military reunion

Column

‘Does Someone Have to Go?’: When the office devours itself

‘Does Someone Have to Go?’: When the office devours itself

TV REVIEWS | Fox’s reality show forces employees to decide who gets the pink slip. Also reviewed: AMC’s sweet “Showville.”

Daft Punk’s disco throwback feels like the end of an era

Daft Punk’s disco throwback feels like the end of an era

Innovative French duo pulls out all the stops on “Random Access Memories” with underwhelming results.

Review

Alan Brennert’s nostalgia-laced fiction

Alan Brennert’s nostalgia-laced fiction

The 20th-century family saga has a brisk pace, unencumbered by hurdles of richness or complexity.

Review

Theater review: ‘Club de Caballeros’ is a witty tale of love, friendship

Theater review: ‘Club de Caballeros’ is a witty tale of love, friendship

Director Mario Marcel’s comedy runs through May 25 at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington.

‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Wolverine’ trailers: Breaking down the new sneak-peeks

‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Wolverine’ trailers: Of Zod and man: Breaking down the teasers

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Entertainment Videos

Tantehorse’s ‘Dante: Light in a Darkness’ (Preview)

Tantehorse’s ‘Dante: Light in a Darkness’ (Preview)

Founded in 2006 by Mirenka Cechova and Radim Vizvary, Tantehorse is a physical mime theatre company based in the Czech Republic. The black comedy, “Dante: Light in a Darkness” is part of Tantehorse’s “Dark Trilogy.”
‘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.”

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