WAMU 88.5 : Art Beat

Filed Under:

Art Beat With Lauren Landau, Feb. 25

By: Lauren Landau // February 25, 2013
Play associated audio
comments
A portion of the "Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s" at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Matt Laslo
A portion of the "Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s" at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Feb. 25-Apr. 7: Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s

Sure, D.C. is known for its politics, but our nation's capital also has a unique art scene and history. Now through April 7 you can head to The Corcoran Gallery of Art to see Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s, a series highlighting Go-Go, the prominent punk and hardcore scene, and graffiti artists such as COOL "DISCO" DAN, who left his mark all over the city.

Feb. 25-Mar. 1: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

Georgetown University alumnus Mike Birbiglia returns to his alma mater for a week-long run of My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, the comedian and actor slash writer's latest Off-Broadway hit. The Hoya will perform an unplugged version of the show, which provides an honest account of some of his memorable missteps in love. The Friday show is already sold out, but you can still snag tickets to see the performance through Thursday at the Davis Performing Arts Center.

Music: "Give Em What They Want (instrumental)" by DMX

Arts & Culture

NPR

'Arrested Development' Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media

Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.

Food

NPR

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

Politics

NPR

Eric Garcetti Wins L.A. Mayor's Race

In a non-partisan race in which two Democrats were the top contenders, the city councilman has edged out City Controller Wendy Greuel.

Technology

NPR

Apple CEO Defends Tax Practices At Senate Hearing

Apple CEO Tim Cook faced tough questions on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He defended a tax strategy that allows Apple to avoid taxes on tens of billions of dollars of profits. Cook also called on the Congress to lower the U.S. corporate tax rate.

Leave a Comment

Help keep the conversation civil. Please refer to our Terms of Use and Code of Conduct before posting your comments.