#FlyWashington Magazine Spring 2023 | Page 52

WINTER EVENTS

Cutting Edge by Inga Guzyte at National Portrait Gallery
Wood and used skateboards , 2020
Taste of Georgetown
Credit : Kittner
D . C . Fashion Week
Credit : Phelan Mark

FEBRUARY

CURATOR TOUR OF “ THE OUTWIN 2022 : AMERICAN PORTRAITURE TODAY ” BY TAÍNA CARAGOL
February 12 National Portrait Gallery
The Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition happens every three years as a result of a gift from Virginia Outwin Boochever who was a passionate docent at the National Portrait Gallery for decades starting in the 70s . The show features 42 portraits selected from over 2,700 entries to the contest . The art shows new insights into the unprecedented reality shared through the pandemic . portraitcompetition . si . edu
MID-ATLANTIC­JAZZ­FESTIVAL­
February 17 – 19
Hilton Hotel , Rockville , Maryland
The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival features straight-ahead jazz ( think more acoustic instruments , less free jazz ) over President ’ s Day weekend . Featuring a mix of paid and free access stages , artists confirmed for this year ’ s celebration include Paul Carr Jazz Collective , West Virginia University Jazz Ensemble , and Ashley Pezzotti . midatlanticjazzfestival . org
D . C . FASHION WEEK
February 24 – 26
The National Housing Center Atrium
Dress to impress and discover local fashionistas at the fashion industry event of the season . Get to know emerging designers as well as international couture artistés , while networking with regional fashion industry professionals . dcfashionweek . org
INTO THE WOODS
February 24 – March 19
Kennedy Center Opera House
The Stephen Sondheim classic features characters from fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood , Jack and the Beanstalk , and Cinderella tied to a couple who are trying to start a family but are haunted by a witch ’ s curse . The show is direct from a sold-out run on Broadway and has cast the Broadway stars in the Kennedy Center performances . This magical masterpiece is suited for ages 4 and up .
CAPITAL CITY BLUES FESTIVAL
February 24
DAR Constitution Hall
If you ’ re a rhythm and blues fan , the Capital City Blues is the season ’ s must-see event ! The annual R & B and soul spectacle will feature some of the hottest acts including Calvin Richardson , Pokey Bear , King George , and more . darconstitutionhall . net
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