Coming this summer to the National Gallery of Art: a huge multimedia exhibit about the famed Ballets Russes. [Post]

Former White House speechwriter Jon Lovett explains why his new show, 1600 Penn, is unlike any other sitcom on television, regardless of how much it might remind viewers of VEEP. [DCist]

After 29 years, Politics & Prose founder Barbara Meade announced her retirement. [PoPville]

The Newseum is restructuring its staff for the fourth time since reopening in 2008. Sixteen positions were eliminated earlier this week. [WJLA]