|||{{headline}}The Kennedy Center is canceling most of its previously announced performances and events for the remainder of 2020 due to…change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley reports on Kennedy Center postponementsThe Kennedy Center is canceling most of its previously announced performances and events for the remainder of 2020 due to lingering concerns over COVID-19.That includes moving its flagship red carpet events. The 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors will now be held March, 7, 2021 (typically, it’s held in December) and the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize will now be held June 20, 2021...…|||{{headline}}The Kennedy Center is canceling most of its previously announced performances and events for the remainder of 2020 due to…change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley reports on Kennedy Center postponementsThe Kennedy Center is canceling most of its previously announced performances and events for the remainder of 2020 due to lingering concerns over COVID-19.That includes moving its flagship red carpet events. The 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors will now be held March, 7, 2021 (typically, it’s held in December) and the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize will now be held June 20, 2021...WW…

|||{{headline}}Filmfest DC was supposed to hold its 34th annual event this week at E Street Cinema, Regal Gallery Place and The Avalon, but the coronavirus shutdown changed everything.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Filmfest DC at HomeThe longest-running film festival in the nation’s capital faced a tough decision this month.was supposed to hold its 34th annual event this week at E Street Cinema, Regal Gallery Place and The Avalon, but the coronavirus shutdown changed everything.“We had to postpone the festival, which means that we really don’t know when we’re going to do it,”...…|||{{headline}}Filmfest DC was supposed to hold its 34th annual event this week at E Street Cinema, Regal Gallery Place and The Avalon, but the coronavirus shutdown changed everything.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Filmfest DC at HomeThe longest-running film festival in the nation’s capital faced a tough decision this month.was supposed to hold its 34th annual event this week at E Street Cinema, Regal Gallery Place and The Avalon, but the coronavirus shutdown changed everything.“We had to postpone the festival, which means that we really don’t know when we’re going to do it,”...WW…

|||{{headline}}change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Georgetown GLOW (Part 1)It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — in the springtime!is lighting up the streets to lift our spirits.WTOP caught up with the folks at the Georgetown Business Improvement District.“Georgetown GLOW started in 2014,” Vice President and Marketing Director Nancy M said. “It’s traditionally held as a holiday event in December into early January, but because of last year with the pandemic and really wanting to be safe, we decided to pivot and push it forward to the spring and summer of this year.”In an...…|||{{headline}}change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Georgetown GLOW (Part 1)It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — in the springtime!is lighting up the streets to lift our spirits.WTOP caught up with the folks at the Georgetown Business Improvement District.“Georgetown GLOW started in 2014,” Vice President and Marketing Director Nancy M said. “It’s traditionally held as a holiday event in December into early January, but because of last year with the pandemic and really wanting to be safe, we decided to pivot and push it forward to the spring and summer of this year.”In an...WW…

|||{{headline}}Metro Bar, which will let you eat, drink and hang out with your friends in an old Metro car, is coming soon to the Edgewood-Brentwood area of Northeast D.C.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Metro Bar (Part 1)Eating food or drinking beer on the Metro is a surefire way to get kicked off.However, in a few months, you’ll be able to do just that with all of your friends.Behold, the new Metro Bar in the Edgewood-Brentwood area of Northeast D.C.“I was hanging out with one of my business partners…dreaming about what makes D.C. great,” founder Jesse Rauch told WTOP....…|||{{headline}}Metro Bar, which will let you eat, drink and hang out with your friends in an old Metro car, is coming soon to the Edgewood-Brentwood area of Northeast D.C.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Metro Bar (Part 1)Eating food or drinking beer on the Metro is a surefire way to get kicked off.However, in a few months, you’ll be able to do just that with all of your friends.Behold, the new Metro Bar in the Edgewood-Brentwood area of Northeast D.C.“I was hanging out with one of my business partners…dreaming about what makes D.C. great,” founder Jesse Rauch told WTOP....WW…

||{{headline}}It's the last week to vote for The Wammies presented by The MusicianShip.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Wammie Award voting (Part 1)Do you know a great local band or talented musician that deserves to get more credit?It’s your last week to vote for them for presented by The MusicianShip.“Anyone from the public in D.C., Maryland and Virginia can nominate and bring an artist forward to be recognized,” Director of Community Engagement Jessica Teachey told WTOP. “However, the real achievement is to be selected as a finalist. That means the region came back and voted for...…||{{headline}}It's the last week to vote for The Wammies presented by The MusicianShip.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Wammie Award voting (Part 1)Do you know a great local band or talented musician that deserves to get more credit?It’s your last week to vote for them for presented by The MusicianShip.“Anyone from the public in D.C., Maryland and Virginia can nominate and bring an artist forward to be recognized,” Director of Community Engagement Jessica Teachey told WTOP. “However, the real achievement is to be selected as a finalist. That means the region came back and voted for...WW…

|||{{headline}}The D.C. Improv is hosting a virtual Zoom Open-Mic Night on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews DC Improv's Zoom Open-Mic Night (Part 1)Do you miss live entertainment? Need a laugh during our stressful current events?The D.C. Improv is hosting a virtual on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.“This is our first virtual open-mic night,” said Chris White, director of creative marketing. “Other places have done open-mic nights; we’ve been doing other online programming, but this is the first time we’ve done a free admission virtual open-mic at the Improv.”The show...…|||{{headline}}The D.C. Improv is hosting a virtual Zoom Open-Mic Night on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews DC Improv's Zoom Open-Mic Night (Part 1)Do you miss live entertainment? Need a laugh during our stressful current events?The D.C. Improv is hosting a virtual on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.“This is our first virtual open-mic night,” said Chris White, director of creative marketing. “Other places have done open-mic nights; we’ve been doing other online programming, but this is the first time we’ve done a free admission virtual open-mic at the Improv.”The show...WW…

|||{{headline}}The National Philharmonic is launching a virtual concert series at Strathmore and AMP.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews virtual National Philharmonic (Part 1)Orchestral music will soon echo off empty halls and straight into your living room.The National Philharmonic is launching a virtual concert series at Strathmore and AMP.“We took the view, listening to scientists, that literally through the summer of 2021, life as we know it [was] not going to happen,” maestro Piotr Gajewski told WTOP. “Our motto became that anything that we plan would have to be doable...…|||{{headline}}The National Philharmonic is launching a virtual concert series at Strathmore and AMP.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews virtual National Philharmonic (Part 1)Orchestral music will soon echo off empty halls and straight into your living room.The National Philharmonic is launching a virtual concert series at Strathmore and AMP.“We took the view, listening to scientists, that literally through the summer of 2021, life as we know it [was] not going to happen,” maestro Piotr Gajewski told WTOP. “Our motto became that anything that we plan would have to be doable...WW…

|||{{headline}}Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay might be one form of social distancing. Another great one is streaming the Chesapeake Film Festival virtually.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Chesapeake Film Fest (Part 1)Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay might be one form of social distancing.Another great one is virtually.The 13th annual event arrives free of charge this Thursday to Sunday.“Once we realized we were going to go virtual, [we] thought, you know what, let’s just provide this festival as a gift,” festival board member Irene Magafan told WTOP. “A lot of people are struggling...…|||{{headline}}Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay might be one form of social distancing. Another great one is streaming the Chesapeake Film Festival virtually.change volumeWTOP's Jason Fraley previews Chesapeake Film Fest (Part 1)Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay might be one form of social distancing.Another great one is virtually.The 13th annual event arrives free of charge this Thursday to Sunday.“Once we realized we were going to go virtual, [we] thought, you know what, let’s just provide this festival as a gift,” festival board member Irene Magafan told WTOP. “A lot of people are struggling...WW…