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A Wacky & Whimsical Tea
February 17, 2012

This past weekend, over 300 guests came to our Willy Wonka-themed “Wacky & Whimsical Tea for THEARC” at the Four Seasons Hotel.  Children were delighted to participate in so many neat activities including cupcake decorating, top hat making, face painting, a story time, and da...

NSO In Your Neighborhood
January 23, 2012

A Mighty Stream: Music in tribute to MLK flows from NSO in DC at THEARC
January 11, 2012
A Second Special AfterDark at THEARC
September 26, 2011
Washington Middle School for Girls Accepting Enrollment Applications
July 25, 2011
The Washington Middle School for Girls (WMSG) is now accepting applications!  Scholarships are available to all students in need! WMSG was founded in the Catholic tradition of education, and is dedicated to educating students who currently earn passing grades, have good academic potential, and...
Elie Tahari Store Opening Benefits THEARC
April 28, 2011
On April 27, designer Elie Tahari partnered with Vogue magazine to launch his new store at the Tysons Galleria in McLean, VA.  Many of DC’s most fashionable guests were in attendance and enjoyed a fun social hour with the designer while shopping.  A portion of the proceeds from this...
LIFT-DC Opens at THEARC to Provide Social Services to Ward 8
February 25, 2011
Animatronic Abolitionist: Frederick Douglass at THEARC DC Saturday
February 11, 2011
Michelle Obama and Walmart Executives Launch Healthy Food Initiative at THEARC
January 21, 2011
On January 20, 2011, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Bill Simon, President and CEO of Walmart US, and other senior executives from the company to announce Walmart's initiative to make food healthier and more affordable for families across the US by 2015.
ArtReach students see Spencer Finch exhibit
December 09, 2010
Last week the ArtReach students from THEARC visited the Corcoran Gallery of Art to see the Spencer Finch exhibition.  They were led by Katy Macyshyn and John Wood, two CCAD undergraduate docents, who took them for a tour of the show and then down to the college to visit working studio...
"The Nutcracker" Dazzles Again
December 02, 2010
One of our treasures at THEARC is to have The Washington Ballet present “The Nutcracker” every winter season.  The energy of the children and families who participate in the show resonates throughout our building and sets the mood for the holiday season.  This year more than...
A Lesson from Chef Dean
November 29, 2010