Here are some other things I’ve written in other places in the last couple of months:
- A look at an illuminating new photo show by Sally Mann at the National Gallery of Art for the Washington Post Express.
- A preview of the new PBS series “Civilizations” for Smithsonian Magazine.com.
- Reviewing a play about revolutionary-minded sisters in the Dominican Republic at GALA Hispanic Theatre.
- A story about the time jump for the final season of the series “The Americans.”
- Talking to an artist who manipulated old Calvin & Hobbes comic strips for his new show at the Hirshhorn.
- Listening to an inventive new track from Joachim Cooder from his new album, for Vinyl District.
- Checking the veracity of the Hulu series on the lead up to 9/11, “The Looming Tower.”
- A long chat with singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata about her process.
- Reviewing a local revival of “The Gospel at Colonus” at Avant Bard Theatre.
- A story about the approach to the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III in the new FX series “Trust.”
- A Q&A with crooner Johnny Mathis about his long career.
- A survey of contemporary dance curated for the Kennedy Center’s Direct Current series.
- Looking at an ambitious show about contemporary art in the 1980s at the Hirshhorn.
- And finally, a piece about the history of Rock Creek Park for a German website, featuring my own pictures.