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Let the Good Times Roll: Mardi Gras in D.C.

By Chelsea Clays · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

Check out what DC has to offer when you're shake shake shakin' those beads come Mardis Gras.

The play â€œBare: A Pop Operaâ€ deals with two boys who fall in love and struggle with their sexuality and strict religion.

AU Dept. of Performing Arts to ‘bare’ all for new play

By Nicole Cusick · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

The Department of Performing Arts is putting on a play about students struggling with their sexuality, inspired by student's here at AU. "Bare: A Pop Opera" opens this weekend.

The Arts Coalition for the Dupont Circle Underground is converting the old trolley tunnels into a chic cultural hub.

Dupont's beauty lies beneath the surface

By Sean Meehan · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

DC is taking a cue from several smart European venues and converting an old public space - 75,000 feet of old trolley tunnel - into a new cultural center for the arts.

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Preview: Mos Def at 9:30 Club

By Richard Murphy | February 17

Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, will play a show on Feb. 20.

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AU Players have an 'Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein'

By Jane Morice | February 14

AU Players took a look at the raunchier, lesser-known writings of the beloved poet.

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Mission Improvable rides meme wave with their viral video ‘Shit AU People Say’

By Alex Greco | February 14

Mission Improvable released a laughter-inducing video that lampoons AU's local stereotypes. However, the classic "improv troupe geek" stereotype is conspicuously absent.

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Summer Camp bring sweet vintage aesthetic to U Hall

By Sydney Gore | February 14

British indie-pop duo delivered tracks from their debut album "Welcome to Condale" Feb. 9.

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TV Pick: The Walking Dead

By Hoai-Tran Bui | February 14

AMC's The Walking Dead brings the zombie genre back to life.

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Audiophile 2.14.12

February 14

Looking for new music? DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on a range of recent releases.

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Jack’s Mannequin show they’re ‘made for’ 9:30 club Feb. 11

By Michelle Eider | February 14

Piano-rock quartet Jack’s Mannequin delivered a rousing resolution to their People and Things Tour on Feb. 11 at the 9:30 club. The band treated fans to an extended concert in celebration of their last show. Frontman and pianist Andrew McMahon told an ecstatic audience that, although his voice was ...

Alfred Jarryâ€™s play â€œUbu Rexâ€ is a satirical commentary on the corruption of upper-class citizens.

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Dept. of Performing Arts to stage modernized version of play 'Ubu Rex' on Feb. 16-18 in Greenberg

By Yohana Desta | February 14

Performance is an updated version of Alfred Jarry's 1896 Shakespeare-inspired play.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

By Matt Sutton | February 14

"Journey" sequel offers plenty of 3D eye candy.

Sophomores Colin Wick and Jesse Drucker are two of the nine-member Neologians.

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Student musicians the Neologians bring original Afro-funk grooves to AU campus

By Christine Ly | February 14

Nine-member Afro-beat/ jazz collective the Neologians played a set in the Kay Basement on Feb. 10 with opening acts Western Affairs and Max Tani.

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Dupont Circle’s Secondi stuffs tiny store with consigned finds

By Jane Morice | February 14

Upscale brands and a way of discounting items that can excite or fright, Secondi is an upscale thrift store.

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Movie Review: The Vow

By Sydney Gore | February 14

An accident causes a woman to lose her memory of her husband. While he's trying to win her all over again, old skeletons come out of her closet. Not quite The Notebook, but still a good choice for aficionados of the sad love story.

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Good Eats: Valentine's Day

By Kelly Holliday | February 14

These tasty spots will be perfect for Valentine's day, whether it's a table for one or two.

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Movie Review: Safe House

By Jane Morice | February 13

Two CIA agents at odds find common ground in a common enemy. An above-average action flick.

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Bone Thugs party like it's E.1999 at 9:30 Club

By Sean Meehan | February 7

Original thugs Krayzie and Wish Bone united for a too-short greatest hits show after the Superbowl.

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Movie Review: Chronicle

By Matt Sutton | February 7

Chronicle offers a fresh handy-cam perspective on the superpowers movie.

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Necessary Sacrifices, by Richard Hellesen
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Director: Jennifer L. Nelson
Scenic Design: James Kronzer
Costume Design: Helen Huang
Lighting Design: Dan Covey
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Lincoln, Douglass talk history in fictional 'Necessary Sacrifices'

By Nicole Cusick | February 7

“Necessary Sacrifices” will be at the Ford’s Theatre through Feb. 18.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

Solutions by The State News