The American colonies were full of strangers—new arrivals born far away. Among the white population, those colonies teemed with immigrants from all across western Europe and elsewhere. Why did they come? Where did they settle? How did they live? To answer these questions, we’ll examine the demographic makeup of the British colonies in 1700 and... Read More
Jazz was born in New Orleans at the dawn of the 20th century. But by the early 1920’s, most of the great early pioneers of this music were now making Chicago their base of operations. This was part and parcel of the “Great Migration” of southern blacks to the northern cities. What happened to this... Read More
Join us in Bethesda for a little shimmer, a lot of community: rooftop bites + drinks, bouquet-making, henna, and maybe even a new friend. Consider this your 2026 reset and your little Galentine’s warm-up — a rooftop night that feels fresh, fun, and very “I’m saying yes to more community in 2026.” The Bethesda Girlies are hosting Shimmer Soirée, a downtown... Read More
Design a wearable vision board in the form of a custom charm bracelet to carry with you as a reminder of your goals and intentions. Join Julie of Loud Beads (@loudbeads) for a one-of-a-kind Vision Board Charm Bracelet workshop — a creative, reflective, and meaningful way to set intentions for the year ahead. Instead of... Read More
While the late composer Stephen Sondheim is gone, it’s apparent his words and music aren’t going to fade into oblivion. Sondheim’s musicals are known both for their ardent fans and committed detractors, and Julie Kurzava will discuss and compare examples from the Sondheim canon, looking for the reasons why people still buy tickets to a... Read More
Mr. Eizenstat will discuss his latest book, which chronicles the major American diplomatic initiatives of the last half-century through the perspectives of those who shaped them. He will share examples from his in-depth study of over 20 cases of American negotiating prowess, from the opening of relations between the US and China to the withdrawal... Read More
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