The Georgetowner's March 9, 2011

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ARTS PARTY ADVICE: BE THE AUDIENCE The Georgetowner and Downtowner newspapers held their Spring Arts Preview Party at the Daily Grill in the Georgetown Inn, Feb. 24. Publisher Sonya Bernhardt and marketing director Adra Williams welcomed the friendly crowd. Features editor Gary Tischler, well known and respected in the arts community, touted Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts scene and reminded everyone that, despite all the digital media in our hands, it is best to experience the arts first hand as a member of the audience. It is an intimacy you cannot simply download.--- Robert Devaney

Andre Wells and Kadrieka Maiden

Virginia Williams, mother of former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, Adra Williams (no relation), philanthropist Judith Terra

Sheila Weidenfeld, Jan Du Plain

EARTH, WIND & FIRE HONORS DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Photos by Anthony Tilghman

In preparation for their 40th Anniversary Concert Celebration which raised $500,000 for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts at the Kennedy Center on Feb. 24, the legendary band held a master class at the school the preceding day. For over four decades, Earth, Wind & Fire has captivated audiences through its blend of soul, funk, gospel, blues, rock, and jazz. The concert was the latest installment in the Performance Series of Legends that has featured David Chappelle, Denyce Graves and Stevie Wonder as a revenue source for the school. Founded in l974, Duke Ellington is the only D.C. high school that provides pre-professional arts training and college preparation to more than 500 talented area students and can boast a 98% graduation rate with 95% of its seniors being accepted into colleges, universities and conservatories. -Mary Bird

Carol Mueller and Gary Tischler with Jan Du Plain.

Ari Post, managing editor of The Georgetowner and The Downtowner.

HELEN HAYES AWARDS NOMINATIONS On Feb. 28, the 2011 Helen Hayes Awards Nominations were fittingly announced in the Helen Hayes Gallery at the National Theatre where the actress saw her first play. Chairman of the Board Victor Shargai termed Washington theatre amazing and said that it not only entertains, it transforms. He went on to announce that No Rules Theater Company and Factory 449 would each receive the 2010 John Aniello Award for outstanding emerging theater company. The Folger Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three productions all received nominations for outstanding resident play. President and CEO Linda Levy Grossman said the organization will be undergoing significant changes in coming months. A Helen Hayes stamp will be official released at the 27th Helen Hayes Awards of Apr. 25. -Mary Bird

Helen Hayes Awards superstars Jaylee Mead, Victor Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Phillip Bailey, and Haqq Islam, CEO of EBE (Entertainment Business Education)

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Dr. Tsaknis and wife Terri

US Postal Service Manager of Community Relations Roy Betts

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Now in its 57th year of publication, The Georgetowner is a bi-weekly tabloid-size newspaper whose “Influence far exceeds its size, since 1954.” Its reach is the affluent community in Georgetown and surrounding areas of metropolitan DC. We’ve watched the transformation and growth of what is being referred to as the “new downtown.” Now in our seventh year, The Downtowner fills a critical need in this thriving and distinct area of the city. Continuing in the strong tradition of The Georgetowner but with its own urban feel, The Downtowner serves the rapidly growing downtown residential community, as well as the neighborhood’s booming retail, event and restaurant industry. Both publications combine a rich sense of history with “news you can use,” making them an important voice in the nation’s capital.