Ari Roth says he was fired from Theater J for insubordination. [Post]

A profile of east-of-the-river artist Sheila Crider [East City Art]

Thievery Corporation‘s Eric Hilton says Baltimore has a “way better” art and music scene than D.C. [BYT]

Holiday-ish playlists from D.C. musicians, journalists, and bookers [D.C. Music Download]

In 2016, D.C. theaters will have to meet new minimum wage requirements for their actors, directors, and designers to be eligible for Helen Hayes Awards. [DC Theatre Scene]