Art Scene: Rebirth of Cool

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bird On Money, 1981. Acrylic and oil on canvas, 66 x 90 inches.

This weekend the Corcoran Gallery of Art is launching its new exhibit, 30 Americans. The kick off party is going down at Capitol Skyline Hotel, which will be hosted by artist Kehinde Wiley. Just think, art, barbecue and the hot sounds of DJ Jahsonic and DJ Keenan, does it get any better?

When: 
BBQ, Fri. 6-9 p.m., Exhibition through Feb. 12, 2012
Where: 
Party Rock, Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I St. SW, Washington DC
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th St. NW
Cost:
Party - $35
Art - $10

"We decided to call [the exhibition] “30 Americans.” “Americans,” rather than “African Americans” or “Black Americans” because nationality is a statement of fact, while racial identity is a question each artist answers in his or her own way, or not at all. And the number 30 because we acknowledge, even as it is happening, that this show does not include everyone who could be in it." – Rubell Family, November, 2008

Thursday Local Music Spotlight: The Reverie Jazz Trio

The Reverie Jazz Trio will be performing at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia on Thursday night. The Torpedo Art Factory is located near the water port in Old Town Alexandria. If you enjoy 'early jazz standards' and 'forgotten favorites' this is the jazz ensemble for you!

Address:
105 N. Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314

When: Thursday, January 28

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Phone: 703-838-4565

This is a FREE event!

If you miss their performance, The Reverie Jazz Trio performs from 7-10pm every Friday at the Westin Hotel Alexandria at Trademark Bar & Grill. Click here then go to dining section.

Thursday Local Music Spotlight: Reggae Night at O'Shaughnessy's

If reggae/go-go is your flavor, DJ's Ras Lidj and Deep will be mixing on the 1's and 2's at O'Shaughnessy's (formerly the Laughing Lizard Lounge) in Aelexandria, VA. 


There will be food and drink specials all night.


Address: 
1324 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

When: Thursday, January 28
Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Phone: 703-548-2582


This is a FREE event!


O'Shaughnessy's isn't much to look at in terms of decor, but the crowd is chill and laid back most nights. There is a small upstairs with pool tables and a more open downstairs where the live bands perform. It's on the corner and across the street from the infamous 'Rock it Grill'.