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This summer, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design presents an exciting series of get-away-from-it-all exhibitions and programs for Washington residents and visitors.

In the gallery, summer guests will discover The Deep Element: Photography at the Beach (June 9–October 14), the only East Coast presentation of Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series (June 30–September 23), the next installation in NOW at the Corcoran, Charlotte Dumas: Anima, opening on July 14, and treasures from the Corcoran collection. More»

The National Building Museum's new exhibit, House & Home, takes viewers on a tour that looks at American homes both architecturally, and in terms of interior design, in the past and the present. American domestic life has blossomed with changes in technology, and culture. The resulting transformation is remarkably demonstrated by a series of photographs, objects, models and films that manifest the full spectrum of changes. More»

The King of Pop is back in Cirque du Soleil's latest feat, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. Showcasing at the Verizon Center in July, the performance incorporates dance, music, and visuals with far less acrobatics than the average Soleil show.

The Art Of Video Games is an exhibition at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum, which explores the evolution of graphics and design over the course of the history of video games. More»

We just got photos of the recently renovated Howard Theatre, and it looks sick. We have all the info on the new Theatre's design and relaunch: More»

[Mick Rock in front of his photograph of Joan Jett]

Last night, the W Hotel hosted a rock and roll party that featured the photographs of Mick Rock, and a live concert Fitz and The Tantrums and a DJ set by Thievery Corporation's Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. More»

The Howard Theatre, the historic arts landmark that launched the careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes, announces their grand re-opening after a $29 million renovation with a star-studded opening gala and lineup of top-tier events. The Howard Theatre will re-open the week of April 9th with performances by Wale, The Roots, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Meshell Ndegeocello, Bad Brains, Chuck Brown and comedienne Wanda Sykes. More»

Washington’s art scene continues to flourish, and we’ve noticed that nightlife plays a central role in its growing vibrancy. The harmonization of the two has encouraged the revitalization of the DC art world.

We spoke with Georgetown student Alex Crane, whose passion for art inspired her to explore outside the university bubble. Alex is an intern at the Corcoran Gallery, but also a full-time student by day and art aficionado by night. She gives us an inside scoop on all the creativity DC has to offer after the sun goes down. Her discoveries combined with some of our own make for the ultimate DC art junkie’s going-out guide. More»

W Washington D.C. hotel announces the March arrival of ROCKED, legendary rock and roll photographer Mick Rock’s installation of iconic and rarely exhibited photographs, to the Nation’s Capital. The insider exhibit will be displayed in the Living Room at W Washington D.C. March 2-31. More»

The Bourbon Summer Cartoon Crisis is the embodiement of art in DC: everything that is politically correct and socially acceptable colliding with the demons, desires, and fantasies that haunt us. In a twist that is oh-so-typical-Washington, the DC-based (confirmed) artist's name is kept anonymous to keep this fantasy world apart from, you know, the artist's successful, normal career life.

The artist told Guest of a Guest, "I would like everyone's impression of the work to be a unique experience...Ideally, I would like people to stumble upon them and to be taken completely by surprise."

And so we have it. Let the Bourbon Summer Cartoon Crisis take you by surprise. Follow updates/learn more on [Facebook].

ArtJamz, the local paint party sensation, had its first Holiday Session last night at Georgetown's General Walter Smith Mansion. The party was anything but your typical night out.