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HBO’s ‘Treme’: When the good times roll a tad too far
TV REVIEW | Once more to The Big Easy for a five-episode conclusion — but there’s nothing to conclude.
Heed these rules for making Christmas albums
We use this year’s top holiday albums to illustrate the do’s and don’ts.
Michele Rosewoman found the keys to a culture in jazz
The collaborative musician spent three decades making a disc to capture the Cuban scene in the U.S.
Shannon Harkins, the face of black ballerinas’ struggle
In an art form that draws from European court traditions, dancers of color have a hard time.
Books: ‘Pomegranate Lady and Her Sons,’ by Goli Taraghi
REVIEW | Taraghi’s short stories offer rare insight on life in Iran.
Theater review: A warm serving of Apples
"The Apple Family Plays" invite audiences into an American home for good eats and better drama.
Ricky ‘Sugarfoot’ Wellman dies; Chuck Brown’s drummer
Mr. Wellman helped innovate the rhythms of go-go and later toured with Miles Davis and Carlos Santana.
HBO’s ‘Treme’: When the good times roll a tad too far
TV REVIEW | Once more to The Big Easy for a five-episode conclusion — but there’s nothing to conclude.
A former go-go star plots his next musical move
Tre, leader of D.C. icons UCB, is Wale’s sideman and collaborator, and he’s got plenty of options.
TV highlights: A packed night of concerts in prime time
Shows by Barbra Streisand and Garth Brooks go head to head.
Fiction: Frank Baker’s ‘The Birds’
Before Daphne du Maurier’s story, before Hitchcock’s movie, there was Baker’s terrifying novel.
TV highlights: Lady Gaga and the Muppets
Plus, “Glee” — also with puppets — and airborne pumpkins in “Punkin Chunkin 2013.”
D.C. galleries: ‘Exposure,’ ‘Beach China,’ ‘Winter Recap’
Shows include works by Natalie Cheung, Catherine Day, Leslie Parke, Jean Noel L’Hameroult, Ben Skinner.
Bombino does most of his talking with his guitar
The Niger-bred singer-guitarist’s new album summons listeners to dance and to think with equal authority.
Entertainment Videos
The Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (PREVIEW)
The Chicago-based company will perform its 2013 production of the holiday favorite at the Kennedy Center from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2013.
The Apple Family Plays at Studio Theatre
The Apple Family Plays by Richard Nelson, directed by Serge Seiden on view at Studio Theatre.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Arena Stage
Malcolm-Jamal Warner stars in Arena Stage’s production of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
Rob Ford knocks over councilwoman
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford got into a verbal altercation with members of the public during a heated council meeting, at one point knocking over a councilwoman. The Toronto City Council later voted to strip him of many of his legislative powers.
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