Maryland’s Jared Bush Takes Home An Oscar For ‘Encanto’ Maryland’s Jared Bush Takes Home An Oscar For ‘Encanto’
Maryland’s Jared Bush Takes Home An Oscar For ‘Encanto’ A Maryland native was part of the creative team who scored an Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. Jared Bush, of Gaithersburg, directed the 2021 Disney animated film, “Encanto" along with co-director Byron Howard. Bush and Howard accepted the award along with storywriters Charise Castro Smith and Jason Hand award Sunday night. “This is a movie about family, and we would not be here without our family,” Bush added before thanking his own wife and kids. So much to be thankful for tonight, but the best was celebrating with La Familia Madrigal.…
Baltimore Distillery Giving Art Students Shot At Big Break Baltimore Distillery Giving Art Students Shot At Big Break
Baltimore Distillery Giving Art Students Shot At Big Break A local distillery is looking to give student artists a shot at their next big break. “We've always considered ourselves creatives and we certainly consider this company was really driven by that kind of creative energy," said Max Lents, the co-founder and CEO of Baltimore Spirits Company. The distillery was in the process of opening a new tasting room when Covid-19 hit.  He envisioned a gallery to host full-service events backed by the distillery’s tasty booze, and showcase art. Particularly, students' art. “We wanted it to really kind of link us to a broader part of the creative commun…
DC Dog Celebrates Third Birthday By Meeting Crews Who Saved Her From House Fire DC Dog Celebrates Third Birthday By Meeting Crews Who Saved Her From House Fire
DC Dog Celebrates Third Birthday By Meeting Crews Who Saved Her From House Fire Three is the magic number. And for one dog, it's extra magical. Charlie was around two-and-a-half when DC rescuers found her trapped inside of a house fire last October. As if a second lease on life was not enough, Charlie celebrated her third birthday on Tuesday, March 8, by meeting those who saved her. “We’re celebrating Charlie’s third birthday today, which we wouldn’t have been able to do if it wasn’t for these wonderful brave men and women,” said Charlie’s owner Ann Sanders during Charlie’s birthday celebration. #DCsBravest reunite with Charlie, a dog rescued from a fire back in…
Lady Gaga Books Nationals Park Stop On International Tour Postponed Due To Coronavirus Lady Gaga Books Nationals Park Stop On International Tour Postponed Due To Coronavirus
Lady Gaga Books Nationals Park Stop On International Tour Postponed Due To Coronavirus Lady Gaga has announced her 2022 stadium tour after a two-year delay due to coronavirus. While most of the shows are in Las Vegas, the 12-time Grammy winner made sure to schedule a stop at Washington DC's Nationals Park on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 as part of the "Chromatica Ball" tour. Tickets start at $131. The concert series was scheduled in 2020 after the release of Gaga's album "Chromatica." It was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Popular songs from the album include "Stupid Love" and "Rain on Me" with Arianna Grande. The tour will begin in Düsseldorf and finish in Los A…
'Here To Help:' How Lucky Ukrainian Family Is Paying It Forward In Baltimore 'Here To Help:' How Lucky Ukrainian Family Is Paying It Forward In Baltimore
'Here To Help:' How Lucky Ukrainian Family Is Paying It Forward In Baltimore The Russian-Ukrainian war has sent shockwaves around the world that have washed up onto American shores. The impact has been felt by many families, including Baltimore resident Zach Wenger's — who came into a bit of luck recently. Prior to the pandemic, Wenger's great aunt traveled to Kyiv to be with her daughter who suffered a serious brain injury. After the invasion, Wenger’s family was uncertain if she would be able to get out of Ukraine or even have contact with them.  Fortunately, a wave of relief hit the family when they finally received some good news Wednesday, March 2: She was h…
Here's When Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Will Peak Here's When Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Will Peak
Here's When Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Will Peak The National Mall and Memorial Parks National Park Service has announced this year’s cherry bloom peak. The bloom will fall between March 22 and 25. The peak bloom “is defined as the time when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms – the most common variety – are open," the organization said on Facebook.  During this time, the trees produce white and pink flowers that float around the Tidal Basin. The period at which peak bloom occurs changes each year because of weather conditions. Typically, the period falls during the last week of March or the first week of April. Unseasonably warm w…