Spring Arts Preview 2009
The Lincoln Bicentennial heralds a slew of new plays, while a cadre of lanky actors is growing out whiskers and being fitted for stovepipe hats.
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Theater
"Alive From Palestine" brings a timely story to the Kennedy Center.
Dance
Egyptian dancer Karima Mansour examines women who try to break free from tradition.
Film
Spring movies bring issues of ethnicity and identity to the forefront.
Pop Music
The socially conscious a capella group is still going strong after more than 25 years.
Visual Art
The bottles and cups in Morandi's paintings may seem apolitical, but the artist was certainly not.
Classical Music
In honor of the Lincoln Bicentennial, the United States Marine Band pays tribute to the 16th president.
PHOTOS Main: Lois Raimondo - The Washington Post; Clockwise from top left: Al-Kasaba Theater - Kennedy Center; MA’AT for Contemporary Dance; Dwight Carter Studio; Scott Halleran - Getty Images; The Phillips Collection; Sony Pictures Classics WEB EDITOR Stephanie Merry - washingtonpost.com
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