METRO EVENTS: Be Beautiful, Be Yourself Gala celebrates with Sheryl Crow
May 3, 2013
Ashley Ammerman
News Writer
Metro Events
The Down Syndrome Foundation was founded in 2009 by Michelle Sie Whitten, and her parents Anna and John. They have dedicated their time and energy to speaking out about Down syndrome and increasing its medical research. Whitten is the director of the foundation. Her position allows her to organize the foundation’s special events. This year, the Be Beautiful, Be Yourself Gala will take place in Washington, D.C. on May 8th. Whitten spoke [...]
May 8th – Join “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin at Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Gala
Political leaders, celebrities will escort models with Down syndrome in fashion show
DENVER, Co. – U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Chris Van
Hollen will be honored for their advocacy, the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin will perform, and national news anchors Kyra Phillips and John Roberts will help raise awareness at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Gala on May 8 in Washington, D.C.
They join other congressional leaders, famous sports personalities and celebrities who will escort models with Down [...]
METRO EVENTS – (Photos) Sunny skies and high hopes greet President Obama on Inauguration 2013
January 22, 2013
Alexandra Taylor
Writer/Assistant Editor
The Nation
Photos: Wendy Thompson/Alexandra Taylor/DC Spotlight Newspaper
On the morning of January 21, 2013, the legal holiday celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., 800,000-1 million people crowded around the National Mall to witness the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. Bystanders came bundled up in anticipation of snow, but the weather, alternately sunny and cloudy, was warmer than expected. This term’s inauguration turnout was less than that of the president’s first (1.8 million) and was [...]
James Taylor talks politics, the Beatles and “Lincoln” in Washington, D.C.
James Taylor brings music and politics to Washington
December 9, 2012
Wendy Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
Metro Events
Photos: Wendy Thompson/DC Spotlight Newspaper
On Friday, December 7th, singer James Taylor made an appearance in Washington, DC, at the National Press Club. The singer of such musical mainstays as “Copperline”, “Show the People,” “Carolina on My Mind,” and “Fire and Rain” gave the audience a few of his famous renditions, after describing his meteoric climb to fame, having been discovered by the Beatles. The appearance in Washington, billed as [...]
PHOTOS: First Lady Michelle Obama spotlights White House Christmas ornaments and Bo
December 1, 2012
Hanna Mangold
News Assistant/Writer
Metro Events
Photos: Hanna Mangold/DC Spotlight Newspaper
On Wednesday, November 28th, First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the 2012 White House Christmas decorations to an audience of military families and select media. This year’s theme was “Joy to All,” a celebration of holiday cheer, past traditions, and public service. Mrs. Obama paid homage to first ladies of the past, particularly since 1960 when Jacqueline Kennedy began the tradition of having a holiday theme with Nutcracker inspired décor at the [...]
CBC honors Norton’s 21 years of service to the District
September 26, 2012
Photos: Joshua Lanier/DC Spotlight Newspaper
Metro Events
On Friday, the Congressional Black Caucus ended their week of events with a reception honoring Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. DC Mayor Vincent Gray and many loyal Norton supporters and DC residents joined in the celebration. Norton ended the night with her traditional dance — the electric slide — as supporters took to the floor to dance along with her. Norton is celebrating 21 years as the District’s only representative.
(PHOTOS) Congresswoman Norton celebrates National Dance Day on the mall
Photos: Joshua Lanier/DC Spotlight Newspaper
July 28, 2012
Joshua Lanier
Photojournalist
Metro Events
National Dance Day was held this past Saturday, July 28th on the National Mall. Amongst those in attendance were Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who showed off a few of her dance moves with various dance performers in front of a lively crowd. National Dance Day was created by Nygel Lythgoe, judge and executive producer of the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance.” The show is a televised dance competition [...]
First Lady celebrates national designers at White House awards ceremony
Photos: Joanna Moreno/DC Spotlight Newspaper
July 14, 2012
By Joanna Moreno
Photojournalist
Metro Events
WASHINGTON, DC — On Friday, at a luncheon in the East Room of the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama recognized the winners of this year’s Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards.
Richard Saul Wurman received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Wurman is the creator of the TED conferences which specializes in discussions on design ideas, technology and entertainment. Wurman has written, designed, and published more than 80 books.
Other winners included:
– Design Mind [...]
PHOTOS: The Smithsonian “Tribute to Chuck Brown” in the city he loved
Photos: Joshua Lanier/DC Spotlight Newspaper
July 8, 2012
By Joshua Lanier
Photojournalist
Metro Events
A “Tribute to Chuck Brown” was held at the annual Smithsonian Folk Life Festival on the National Mall on Saturday, July 7th. The Go-Go music pioneer and local legend died tragically on May 16, 2012 of complications from pneumonia. Chuck Brown was affectionately called the “Godfather of Go-Go” by fans, and is widely considered to be the man responsible for the proliferation of the Go-Go music in the Washington, D.C. area [...]
July 4th Fireworks and Concert on the Mall in DC
July 4, 2012
Christopher Smith
Photojournalist
Metro Events
The National Park Service’s Independence Day Celebration brought out thousands to the lawns of the National Mall this 4th of July. While people were viewing the monuments and waiting for the fireworks to set off in the skies, they were entertained by the tunes of the U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble. The ensemble played various patriotic tunes including the hymns of all the U.S. armed forces to honor those who have served and [...]
Tiger Woods 1 shot off the lead on Saturday at AT&T National
June 30, 2012
Peter Francis
Reporter/News Writer
Metro Events
With residue from the massive storms that engulfed the Washington, D.C. metro area — including Bethesda’s Congressional Country Club — PGA Tour players weathered near 100 degree temperatures Saturday during the AT&T National Tournament.
By the close of day, Brendon de Jonge was at 7-under 206. Tiger Woods made huge strides and came within one shot of the lead ending the day with a 67. Bo Van Pelt tied for second place with a 67 and [...]
Tiger Woods back in the hunt after second round 68
June 29, 2012
Jordan Schatz
Reporter/News Writer
Metro Events
BETHESDA, Md. – Despite rising temperatures that exceeded 100 degrees at Congressional, Tiger Woods shot his way into contention Friday, firing a 3-under 68 that left him five shots back of the leader in his second round at the AT &T National.
A day after shooting a 1-over 72 Thursday, Woods improved his position, collecting two birdies in the final five holes and earning an eagle on the 16th hole after sinking a 48-foot putt that [...]