Papi Kymone Freeman is the director of the National Black LUV Festival recognized as a Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Art Award Finalist for Excellence in Service to the Arts in 2006 and received a Mayoral Proclamation in 2007. est...
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Insider's Guide: The Honorable Kim Beazley, AC, Australian Ambassador to the United States of America
Mr. Beazley was a Minister in the Hawke and Keating Labor Governments (1983-96) holding, at various times, the portfolios of Defense, Finance, Transport and Communications, Employment Education and Training, Aviation, and Special Minister of...
Insider's Guide: Rik Freeman, painter
Rik Freeman is an artist (painter, and muralist) from Athens, GA, and has been in the District since 1985. As a muralist, Rik has worked in most areas of the city, and as a curious person, he’s been to all eight wards but still finds places...
Insider's Guide: Edmund Fleet, Executive Director, Building Bridges Across The River
With over 15 years of education and community development experience, Edmund C. Fleet serves as the Executive Director of Building Bridges Across The River, the nonprofit organization that founded The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (...
Insider's Guide: Joy Ford Austin, Executive Director, The Humanities Council of Washington, DC
Joy Ford Austin is the Executive Director of the Humanities Council of Washington, DC, a non-profit organization that provides grant support for community projects that enrich the lives of DC residents through the humanities disciplines....
Insider's Guide: Garry Curtis, president & CEO, Hager Sharp Inc.
Garry Curtis is President & CEO of Hager Sharp Inc., an independent, employee-owned communications firm focused on health, education and safety. When he’s not working with staff or clients, or promoting Leadership...
Insider's Guide: Pat Wheeler and Leon Seemann, outgoing Cultural Tourism DC staff
Pat Wheeler is the former director of marketing for Cultural Tourism DC (CTDC) and served for almost four years. She worked in a variety of marketing and communications positions for Fortune 500 companies, the mayor’s...
Insider’s Guide: Zandra Chestnut, Co-founder, Center for Green Urbanism
Zandra Chestnut is the co-founder of the Center for Green Urbanism (CGU), a green-business...
Insider’s Guide: Love-leigh Beasley, Co-owner, Twins Jazz Club
Love-leigh Beasley is co-owner of Twins Jazz Club, one of DC’s premier live jazz venues, and daughter of "Twins...
Insider's Guide: Michael Akin, President, Reingold LINK
Michael Akin is President of Reingold LINK, a DC-based strategic communications and community relations firm. He proudly serves on the boards of Cultural Tourism DC and...
Insider’s Guide: Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Carolyn Crouch is the founder of D.C.-based walking tour company ...
Insider’s Guide: Ben Olsen, Head Coach, D.C. United
On Wednesday, D.C. United skipper Ben Olsen coached the MLS All-Star Game, leading his team to a 3-2 win over European champions Chelsea FC....
Insider's Guide: Sam Edelstein, Communications Associate - New Media, Cultural Tourism DC
Sam Edelstein has served as the Communications Associate – New Media for Cultural Tourism DC for the last year. Since moving the DC in 2007, he has explored many different parts of the city, and loves everything it has to...
Insider's Guide: Ryan Bos, Executive Director, Capital Pride
Ryan Bos is the Executive Director of Capital Pride. He is an avid runner, plays softball and occasionally swims. He also uses his sports connection as a three year...
Insider's Guide: Anas "Andy" Shallal, Founder, Busboys and Poets
Anas “Andy” Shallal is the founder of Busboys and Poets, a restaurant, bookstore, fair trade market, and a community where...
Insider's Guide: Vernard Gray, Founder, CA-Fam III and East River Jazz
Vernard R. Gray is the founder of CA-FAM III, Inc. and East River Jazz. He has worked in photo-journalism, filmmaking...
Insider's Guide: Kenneth B. Ellerbe, Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe is a 27-year veteran of the...
Insider's Guide: Chuck Hicks, Prominent Member, DC Black History Celebration Committee
Charles "Chuck" Hicks is a prominent member of the DC Black History Celebration Committee which...
Insider's Guide: Doris Thomas, Founder and Company Director, Serenity Players
Doris A.M. Thomas, born 87 years ago in Southwest Washington, DC, is the Founder and Company Director of Serenity Players, was crowned...
Insider's Guide: Alexander Ovechkin, Hockey Player, Washington Capitals
Congratulations to the Washington Capitals on their win over the New York Rangers last night - forcing a seventh and deciding playoff game on Saturday!
We thought this would be a perfect time to revisit Alexander Ovechkin's Insider's...
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