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Triple Candie Makes Art Riddles That Make You Go Hmmm
Married duo Shelly Bancroft and Peter Nesbett don’t consider themselves artists or curators, but their work in the contemporary art world is novel and new to D.C.
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News
Eric Goulet Accuses Ward 3 Rivals of ‘Political Desperation’ Following Chamber Forum Controversy
After eight rivals criticized his comments on housing voucher holders, Goulet used another forum to lash out.
Eric Goulet Painted Voucher Holders as Criminals During Ward 3 Debate, Attendees Say
But the D.C. Chamber of Commerce won’t release the video.
As Salah Czapary’s Campaign Heats Up in Ward 1, His Republican Associates Draw Scrutiny
Czapary recently sacked his campaign chair after discovering his ties to a rabid pro-Trump group.
Food
Good Taste: Silver And Sons Smokes Up Barbecue With Mediterranean-Middle Eastern-Jewish Flair
Find the food truck on the region’s roads from Wednesdays through Saturdays.
The Carry-out Critic Finds Tender Ribs and Savory Sides at Supreme Barbeque
The barbecue joint from Juan and Jeremy Canlas opened in the former New York Pizza spot on New York Avenue NE in April 2021.
Young & Hungry Writers Digest a Quarter Century of Eating
As City Paper closes its final regular print edition, its former food editors reflect on favorite stories and memorable meals.
Arts
New Horror Film Men Is Unnerving and Ultimately Unsatisfying
In his latest scary story, Alex Garland shoots for cerebral horror, but ends up with flat characters and a kitchen sink of cliches.
At 1939 Studios, Local Black Artists Tell Black Stories
This week, the film studio kicks off its first annual DMV Short Film Festival, showcasing short films from local Black filmmakers.
Voices of Zion Bring Back Black Georgetown
Alliance for New Music-Theatre’s production combining opera, musical, and church gospel exposes—and celebrates—Georgetown’s Black roots.
Sports
Nats Pitching Prospect Cade Cavalli Continues to Show His Potential
To advance to the big leagues, Cavalli’s coaches want him to establish an above-average changeup pitch.
Sports Coverage at City Paper Has Always Focused on Underreported Stories
“We’re not a paper of record. But what we are is a paper of vital interests.”
Angela Salem’s Quick Transition from Retired NWSL Star to Washington Spirit Assistant Coach
“I always said I didn’t want to coach, and then I always found myself coaching.”
May 6, 2022 Print Issue
Page 3 Photo
3400 block of 16th Street NW, April 28
Credit: Darrow Montgomery
More Local News
Not a Witch Hunt: John Proctor is the Villain In a Post #MeToo World
Making its world premiere at Studio Theatre, Kimberly Belflower’s play is a powerful, provoking take on believing women.
Monday Arts Roundup: Kendrick Lamar Comes To D.C.
News this week includes the Rubell Museum, Shakespeare Theatre Company’s new chair, Open Streets Anacostia, and Wesley Clark’s New Beginning unveiling.
Terror Reigns and a Playwright Fights Back in The Revolutionists
Lauren Gunderson’s play follows the work of French Revolution-era playwright Olympe de Gouges.
The Upstairs Department Sends a Muddied Message of Hope
Chelsea Marcantel’s play about hearing dead people needs work, but its post-pandemic optimism can’t be ignored.
D.C. Again Reporting COVID Data to CDC After Unexplained Lapse
Plus, councilmembers call for DC Health to reinvigorate COVID data reporting and Metro considers mask-only railcars
City Lights: Your Five Best Arts Bets For May 13-18
Celebrate Black art with LE DRIP, enjoy foreign film at the first District Cinema event, and rock out with indie rockers Cloud Cult.
Schwalb, Spiva Jockey for Progressive Support in the Upended Attorney General Race
With Kenyan McDuffie off the ballot, the race has gotten a lot more complicated.
Lewis George Endorses Parker for Ward 5 Council Seat
With the Post editorial board’s endorsement of Faith Gibson Hubbard, the race is starting to come into focus.
Twigs & Bone Brings the Supernatural to the Stage
Nu Sass’ world premiere of Tiffany Antone’s naturalistic horror story offers intense, visceral performances.
On the Count of Three Is Contemplating Suicide
Stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael tackles Papa Roach’s “Last Resort,” suicide pacts, best friends, life, and death in his directorial debut.
Excluded Workers’ Budget Demands Go Unanswered With First Vote
Allen keeps cops out of schools over Mendelson’s wishes, and McDuffie defeats Cheh’s effort to defund the Woodley Park Main Street
Faction of Fools’ Missed Connections Is a Laughing Matter
The fools do, in fact, rush in for this masked comedy of errors directed by Francesca Chilcote.
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