“How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.” — Tom Paxton, folk music legend and…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Embrace slow cooking and complex spicing as we simmer a fiery berbere-spiced chicken stew, savory braised greens, and a hearty…
Horace Trahan, the maker of the hit single, “That Butt Thing,” in 1999, is a world renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist, respected for his ability to pull the hell out…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has systematically reshaped and disrupted the Pentagon through high-profile purges of military leadership, the dismantling of advisory and civilian-protection programs, and aggressive institutional restructuring. The Pentagon has undergone a radical remaking: its leaders depleted much of the U.S. arsenal in a war with Iran. An aircraft carrier's crew became demoralized and…
Maqam is the foundational modal system used in Arabic, Turkish, and Middle Eastern music. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Inner Spaces invites audiences into a transcendent musical journey—a fusion of ancestral and futuristic, acoustic and electronic, local and global. Through this synthesis, the duo creates a soundscape that celebrates…
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors, perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! KING BULLFROG is a kindie rock trio that plays high-energy tunes that are developmentally appropriate for kids and grownups…
The first of three in the Noodle & App series, this class celebrates Filipino American History Month. In this calls, you will make the Filipino celebration dish, Pansit Bihon (Vermicelli with Vegetables) and the party favorite Lumping Shanghai (Egg rolls made with Ground Meat and Vegetables). Wilma B. Consul is the director of culinary, outreach…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a…
Raised between the Bronx and the Dominican Republic, Paola Velez is a James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, Food & Wine Best New Chef, and author of the critically acclaimed Bodega Bakes, named a Best Cookbook of 2024 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and The Food Network, among…
Turn your kitchen into a Brazilian hangout in this hands-on class! Marianne Tshihamba will guide you through crafting the perfect Caipirinha. Pair your drinks with a savory fish stew and pao de queijo (cheesy bites) while soaking up the vibrant flavors of Brazil. Cheers! Marianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursuing new flavors and demystifying unfamiliar…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…
While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…
The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington This discussion is part of Hill Center's Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration series, named in honor of the Naval Hospital's first patient, African American seaman Benjamin Drummond From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise comes the little-known story of the pioneering Black women…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, squash-centric recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand. Menu: Butternut Squash, Apple, Sage, and Goat Cheese Tart Pumpkin & Manchego Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp Pumpkin Spice &…
Award-winning VERONNEAU return to Hill Center following last year's sold-out, audience-favorite, Blue Tapestry - Joni Mitchell & Carole King celebration. From Paris to Rio & Beyond blends soulful French, American & Brazilian repertoire and a touch of bluesy originals. In songs and stories, vocalist Lynn Veronneau & guitarist Ken Avis travel in time through tempos…
Here’s a class that can add flavor and excitement to your fall and holiday gatherings. An Asian noodle dish paired with an appetizer will elicit nothing but cheers at the table. The second of three in the Noodles & App series: the colorful and savory Korean Jap Chae (with Marinated Beef) and Pajeon (Scallion Pancakes).…
Join Pie Perfection with SugaChef—The Sweet & Savory Edition, where you’ll learn to craft the ultimate sweet and savory pies from scratch. In class, you’ll make your own flaky, golden crust and assemble flavorful fillings—one indulgent and sweet, and another satisfying and savory—so you leave with confidence, a delicious new skill, and a homemade pie…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. You'll make tender chicken braised with olives and the unique, tangy punch of salty preserved lemons in a savory…
This series is intended for students who have completed the Kitchen Basics: Beginner's Series - Essential Techniques or have comparable skills. Class #1 - Monday, November 2nd, 6-8pm Salmon…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Dive into the bold contrasts of Thai street food, crafting the iconic hot and sour soup, bursting with the…
Joined by guitarist Conor Hearn, mandolinist Ethan Setiawan and cellist Brendan Hearn, and special guests, Louise Bichan presents the second edition of Halloween music and fun from the Celtic Isles. Featuring Samhain traditions, folk tales and songs of trowies, sea serpents, and selkies and the release of a brand-new album, Binnorie. Come disguised in your…
As the holidays are near, it’s time to up your kitchen game. Add some flare to the table with some Asian flavors. In the last of the three-part Noodles & App series, you’ll make the dish that should be more famous than Pad Thai because it’s so much better — Pad See Ew — and…
Join Joe Yonan — best-selling cookbook author (“Cool Beans,” “Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking”), three-time James Beard Award winner, and former longtime Food editor at The Washington Post — for a class on building a glorious plant-based menu for the holidays. You’ll learn to make: Harissa-roasted carrot and white bean dip Persian-style stuffed delicata…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for those who are curious about Hong Kong Mahjong, enjoy social games, or are…
Ready to break down a whole chicken? There's a reason professional chefs start here. A whole chicken is one of the most economical and versatile things you can buy —…