I swung by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception because the pics looked pretty on Pinterest and I was in a mood to explore. That's all the motivation I need sometimes. It's the largest Catholic church in North America and the tallest inhabitable building in DC. It took 40 years to build, 1921-1960, and receives around one million visitors per year. Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI have both stopped by.
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Dear Nate Parker: We're Proud of You (and We also Need A Trailer)
Hi, Nate Parker:
We've been following the buzz around The Birth of A Nation for months now. And by following, I mean borderline stalking. The film, not you. That would be weird.
We are also obsessed with the story of Nat Turner. We're impressed and inspired by your dedication to bringing his story to the big screen. We've read that you're not only acting in the film, but you wrote it and put up your own dough. Way to step up to the plate. The film stills we've seen on Shadow & Act look not just promising, but amazing.
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Must Visit (Like, After DC Thaws Out): The Society of the Cincinnati
For 30 years, Anderson House (1905), a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence” was considered “one of the capital city's most fashionable mansions”.
The 27,000 square foot, 50-room winter home was once the private residence of American diplomat Larz Anderson, and his wife, Isabel, an author. In case you’re wondering, "why DC in winter?" (since it can get really cold): New Year’s Day to Easter is the height of the social season (still). It’s because Congress is back in session, which means everyone politically important is in town. A gathering at the Anderson home was a sought-after invitation as they hosted diplomatic and inaugural receptions, formal dinners and luncheons, concerts, and dramatic performances. Among their distinguished guest: Presidents William H. Taft and Calvin Coolidge, Henry A. du Pont, members of the Vanderbilt family, and more.
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