Smithsonian

Pommade Divine has been around since at least the 18th Centry. (Photo: Pommade Divine)

Divine Beauty

300 Years of Pommade Divine The last time I was visited the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Art, I stood before Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun’s exquisite portrait of her royal patron, Marie-Antoinette, and marveled at the artist’s skill at rendering the delicacy of the ill-fated
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Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, climbs prior to performing Vertical Rolls (Photo: Tech. Sg.t Manuel J. Martinez/U.S. Air Force)

Weekend Guide

Festivals Fill the Weekend This is a weekend for festivals in the DMV – colonial, arts, comics and cartoons, air, blues and more. No matter what your interests, there is something for everyone and many are free. One you won’t want to miss is the semi-annual Joint Base Andrews Air
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Weekend Guide

Charity, Concerts and Culture Fill Weekend The weather is expected to be mostly sunny over the weekend with temperatures in the low- to midMetr-80s – perfect for outdoor activities. There’s a charity crab feast, concerts and cultural events. For tennis fans, the Citi Open tennis
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