CITY GUIDE
Washington, D.C.
Equal Justice
Works
Celebrates
25 Years
Helping our most
vulnerable citizens
Since 1986, Equal Justice Works, a D.C.-based national nonprofit organization, has
fought for equal justice by helping lawyers
help the more vulnerable in our society. The
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organization is responsible for launching the
careers of more than 1,000 public interest law
leaders and has engaged thousands of law students to do pro bono legal work. In addition to
all this, Equal Justice Works offers the nation’s
largest legal fellowship program. Over the
years, its efforts have helped individuals dealing with issues ranging from homelessness to
domestic violence.
This year, Equal Justice Works celebrates
25 years in existence, and its 25th anniversary
gala celebration Oct. 20 brings together the
country’s top legal professionals and supporters of justice for a night of food, fundraising
and recognition of those who are dedicated
to serving society. The event will be officiated
by NBC’s Meet the Press moderator, David
Gregory. Speakers at past galas have included
Hillary Clinton, Janet Reno and Elena Kagan.
For tickets and additional information, please
visit equaljusticeworks.org.
Super Cool Art Fair
in washington, D.C.
(arguably D.C.’s most
forward-looking
gallery committed to
regional artists), and
Helen allen, founder
and former director of
PuLSe Contemporary
art Fair, (e)merge
art Fair features
artist, curator and
collector panel
discussions, tours and
performances, and
offers artists without
gallery representation
an opportunity to
showcase their
work. Sept. 22–25 at
Capitol Skyline Hotel.
emergeartfair.com.
this terrific art
fair emphasizes
affordable
contemporary art
by Mid-atlantic
artists. Curated
by Leigh Conner
and Jamie Smith,
cofounders of Conner
Contemporary art
Save
Date
Downtown
the
Trouble in
Mind
Sept. 9–Oct. 23
This poignant play by
Alice Childress was
written on the cusp of
the Civil Rights Movement but still resonate
today. In the Kreeger
Theater. arenastage.org
Downtown
Fela!
Sept. 13–Oct. 9
The Broadway musi-
cal based on the life of
Fela Kuti, the legendary
Nigerian musician who
defied convention and
the military, kicks off
its national tour.
shakespearetheatre.org
Mount Vernon
Colonial Market
& Fair
Sept. 17–18
America’s finest crafts-
people, Colonial-attired
artisans, demonstrate
18th-century crafts and
lively entertainment,
including music, fire
eating and sword swal-
lowing. mountvernon.org
Downtown
Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s
Oklahoma!
Through Oct. 2
The best-selling show in
Arena Stage’s 60-year history is back for 12 weeks
only. arenastage.org
Penn Quarter
A Bright New
Boise
Oct. 10–Nov. 6
Prepare yourself: In the
parking lot of a mega
craft store in Idaho,
someone is summoning
the Rapture. Directed
by John Vreeke.
woollymammoth.net
