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feature The many makeovers of Hamlet

Why does a supposedly perfect play need to get remade so many times?

by Chelsea Bauch

November 16, 2009 | 12:00am -
Interview The "God of Manga," humanized

Trust this guy—he literally wrote the book when it comes to the story behind Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy.

by Chelsea Bauch

November 11, 2009 | 12:00am -
Recap House at Flashpoint

Why spend the opening reception of your art exhibition meeting and greeting people when you could spend it lying in a coffin?

by Maura Judkis

October 30, 2009 | 12:00am -
feature Memento Mori at The Fridge

Sinning has never been so much fun.

by Maura Judkis

September 30, 2009 | 12:00am -
feature The Quality Of Life at Arena Stage

Hey man, have you ever discussed assisted suicide with your god-fearing, Midwestern conservative cousins...on weed?

by Maura Judkis

September 29, 2009 | 12:00am -
Recap Bradley Chriss: Visions From The End Of The World at Flashpoint

The end is extremely fucking nigh.

by Maura Judkis

September 26, 2009 | 12:00am -
Recap The Taming Of The Shrew at Sidney Harman Hall

The Shakespeare Theatre Company's Free For All is worth price ($0), but it's also worth the long wait for tickets.

by Nicole Pearo

September 7, 2009 | 12:00am -
Ringing Endorsement The Points' Travis Jackson

Why do The Points like DIY space Fight Club D.C. so much? Because you don't have to worry about getting thrown out for being too drunk to stand up.

by Matt Siblo

August 21, 2009 | 12:00am -
Recap Barack Stars at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Attention, D.C.: A poorly-chosen audience suggestion can drain the life out of an otherwise hilarious night of sketch and improvisational comedy.

by Matthew Borlik

August 2, 2009 | 12:00am -
Recap William Eggleston at The Corcoran Gallery Of Art

The Memphis-born photographer doesn't want you to think of him as a "Southern" artist. But the Corcoran's exhibition makes that kind of hard.

by Maura Judkis

July 29, 2009 | 12:00am -

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a.v. Arts & Culture picks

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Nov 21
- Robbie Fulks Jammin' Java, 7 p.m.
  Robbie Fulks was introduced to many as an alt-country smartass, thanks to songs like “She ...
  
  Robin Williams DAR Constitution Hall, 8 p.m.
  
  Puma Libre, Girl Loves Distortion, and Noon:30 The Velvet Lounge, 10 p.m.
Nov 22
- Skinny Puppy and Vverevvolf Grehv 9:30 Club, 10 p.m.
  Skinny Puppy has long been exalted as industrial demigods for its punishing electronics and effects-processed ...
  
  The Short Films Of Osamu Tezuka Freer Gallery of Art - Meyer Auditorium, 2 p.m.
  
  Heavy Trash and Elliott Brood DC9, 9 p.m.
Nov 23
- Metric Rams Head Live, 7 p.m.
  It took a solitary excursion to Buenos Aires for Metric lead singer-songwriter Emily Haines to ...
  
  Bebel Gilberto 9:30 Club, 6 p.m.
  
  Cub Country and Velvet The Black Cat Backstage, 9 p.m.
Nov 24
- El Ten Eleven, Nvrmnd, and Ten Elevenths Ottobar, 8 p.m.
  It generally takes more than two people to create bloated, pretentious post-rock, so L.A ...
  
  R. Kelly DAR Constitution Hall, 8 p.m.
  
  Ambition Burning, Admiral Browning, and Across Tundras The Velvet Lounge, 9 p.m.
Nov 25
- Matisyahu and Trevor Hill Sixth And I Historic Synagogue, 8 p.m.
  At his most pared-down, Matisyahu is “an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician,” but the Brooklyn-based ...
  
  Themselves, Eyedea And Abilities, and Educated Consumers The Rock And Roll Hotel, 9 p.m.
  
  The Shining AFI Silver Theatre And Cultural Center, 9:20 p.m.
Nov 26
- Some Like It Hot AFI Silver Theatre And Cultural Center, 7 p.m.
  Long before Tootsie, and eons before such derivative drivel as Sorority Girls, Billy Wilder blessed ...
Nov 27
- The Mountain Goats and Final Fantasy 9:30 Club, 8 p.m.
  The Mountain Goats is an omnibus name for the musical wanderings of John Darnielle, a ...
  
  The Room Landmark E Street Cinema, 11:59 p.m.
  
  Wizzard, Sinbad, Cherry Smash, and Road Ducks Jaxx, 8 p.m.