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Susan Dobridge is a DC area freelance researcher and writer. Her interests in spirituality, healthy living, and nature inform much of her writing. She also pursues a love for arts. A writer since youth, her beginnings included a story-book published in her elementary school library at age 7. Susan attended Wellesley College and graduated with a BA in English and Theater Studies. While in college her writing included Boston-area theater coverage for the campus News. If you have a Washington, D.C. charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Susan at susan.dobridge@gmail.com.

China Town Makes Public Debut At Meridian International Center

The Exhibit represents the work of 13 artists.

The exhibit represents the work of 13 artists (Photo Credit: Meridian International Center)

On Thursday, September 22, distinguished members of artistic communities from the People’s republic of China and Washington met to celebrate a rare exhibit of Chinese ceramic art at the Meridian International Center. The exhibit, “CHINA Town: Contemporary Ceramic Painting from [...]

Recap: CB2 In Georgetown’s Apartment Therapy Design Evenings

A Whirly Chandelier with votives

Whirlie glass balls and votives for a DIY chandelier are available at CB2 Georgetown. Photo courtesy CB2

July 20, CB2 in Georgetown hosted the Meetup group Apartment Therapy Design Evenings for a night of do-it-yourself workshops called “An evening at CB2.” Attendees got instruction on modeling custom floors, decorating small spaces, and creating [...]

Review of Old Times at the Shakespeare Theatre

(From Left to Right) Holly Twyford, Steven Culp and Tracy Lynn Middendorf star in Old Times at the Shakespeare Theatre

(Left to Right) Holly Twyford, Steven Culp and Tracy Lynn Middendorf. Photo by Scott Suchman, Courtesy Shakespeare Theatre.

The best part of Old Times at the Shakespeare Theatre now through July is, Harold Pinter’s writing aside, Holly Twyford. It’s not just the elegance of her walk in those school-marmy pumps that does [...]

Zehra Fazal’s “Headscarf and the Angry Bitch” Plays in Silver Spring, Starts Summer Tour

Photo courtesy ZehraFazal.com

Photo courtesy ZehraFazal.com

“Headscarf and the Angry Bitch,” by local actress and playwright Zehra Fazal, is a hilarious portrayal of a young Muslim-American woman.  If you like song and satire, and don’t mind a few innocent prods at religion, you’ll love “Headscarf.”

The show stars Zed Headscarf, a spunky Pakistani-American Muslim song-writer who has [...]

Interview with Carine Krawiec of Carine’s Bridal Atelier

Photo courtesy of Carine's.

If you’re like me, you’re a little afraid of a place called an “atelier.” Carine’s Bridal Atelier, however, has nothing to fear. Climbing the stairs to a simple Wisconsin Avenue row house (above the art gallery), you’ll find a luxurious stretch of white gowns along a single wall – it’s a romantic boutique environment [...]

CB2: Crate and Barrel With a Contemporary Twist in Georgetown

Photo courtesy of CB2.

Fun. Stylish. Modern. Affordable. All describe the new CB2 Georgetown, located conveniently on the 32nd block M Street (just down the street from Georgetown Cupcake). DC designers looking for inexpensive answers to Crate and Barrel quality furniture will enjoy this store.

Photo by Jane Briggs, courtesy of CB2.

While its sister-chain sells classic [...]

NFTE Dare to Dream Gala Honors Entrepreneurs and Sponsors

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Wednesday evening, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) hosted 900 guests at the Ritz–Carlton for its annual Dare to Dream Gala, honoring entrepreneurship in Washington, D.C. and raising funds to educate more than 1,200 students in starting their own businesses. Honorees included self-made entrepreneurs such as Aaron Batallion of LivingSocial, and local NFTE students [...]