Washington, DC: Diaspora Voices for Ukraine: A Night of Art Beyond Empire

Rhizome DC 6950 Maple St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The 2022 invasion of Ukraine is but the latest act of Russian (Soviet) imperialism, a violence that spans generations and nations. To mark one year since the occupation, we gather to speak out against senseless violence through literature, art and music. Hear from Armenian, Ukrainian, Russian, Moldovan, Ashkenazi Jewish, Syrian, Romani, Greek and American voices […]

Washington, DC: Harpischord concert : Heidi Tsai performs “A Transgender Tale”

Maison Française at the French Embassy 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington DC, DC, United States

"A Transgenre Tale" from the cross-dressing Abbot François-Timoléon de Choisy (1644-1724) and the celebration of 17th-transcriptions for the harpsichord in France As a glance into 17th-century French literature, history, politics, music, and gender studies, this solo lecture recital is based on music inspired by and/or related to the intriguing Abbot de Choisy; a prolific author […]

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