ARTS & CULTURE THE MURALS Wave Mural 3510 O Street NW Nestled a few blocks from M Street in historic Georgetown, this iconic mural was created to replicate the mid-1800s Japanese print, The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai. The Resurrection 2001 11th Street NW Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and Billie Holliday are all part of a musical masterpiece from Aniekan Udofia. Alma Indigena 1564 Wisconsin Avenue NW Artist Victor Quinonez designed this dedication to the photography of Diego Huerta and the people of western Mexican state Jalisco. Ketanji Brown Jackson Mural 14th & S Streets NW The first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court is beautifully honored in this colorful mural that also features Constance Baker Motley. Marvin Gaye Mural S Street NW Udofia’s stunning depiction of the legendary singer, a DC native, is a signature of the Shaw neighborhood. OFFICIAL THE DANCES & PERFORMANCES Step Afrika! Get on your feet for a percussive symphony! The first professional company dedicated to the stepping tradition calls DC home. Dance Place The local institution hosts performances by artists and companies in the DC area as well as youth and adult dance classes. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Known for its brave and dynamic productions, Woolly Mammoth stages plays from a breathtakingly wide array of perspectives. The Washington Ballet Artistic Director Julie Kent leads a diverse troupe of world-class dancers. The company performs at theaters all over the DC area. GALA Hispanic Theatre As a National Center for Latino Performing Arts, GALA develops and produces engaging works that touch on heritage, community and culture. 34 VISITORS GUIDE
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