In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Cheese, chocolate, and cod? Yes, please! Master Gluten-Free Pão de Queijo, fudgy Brigadeiros, and Portugal’s gift to Brazil: Golden Salt Cod Fritters. Top it off with Caipirinhas, Brazil's national cocktail! Dishes that we will be preparing in class. Pão de Queijo Bolinho de Bacalhau Brigadeiros Caipirinha…
"Marie Howe’s poetry is luminous, intense, and eloquent, rooted in an abundant inner life. ” —Stanley Kunitz, former Poet Laureate Established in 2013, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth literary conversations. The series offers a rare opportunity to consider a writer’s entire career and explore the major events that have…
Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2025! Come enjoy a completely FREE day of magic, music, face painting, balloon animals, and more! ONGOING ACTIVITIES 2:00-6:00pm: Photo Booth Face Painting Balloons by Brenda Concessions & Popcorn Activities & demos from our program partners: Chess Wizards Warrior Fusion DC Way Tippi Toes Super Soccer Stars…
Veteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Lynne Olson Lynne Olson is a New York Times bestselling author of ten books of history, most of which focus on World War II. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has called her “our era’s foremost chronicler of World War…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
On September 30th at 7.00 pm, two outstanding Smithsonian Museum curators will present and discuss their recent books and the key insights derived from archival research, field work, and material culture studies that increase our understanding of this quintessential American music and its global influence. Dwandalyn R. Reece will present Musical Crossroads: Stories Behind the…
Motherhood is a journey, and bringing home a new baby can be a big adjustment for the whole family. PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) provides group-based educational and emotional support for first-time moms and second(or third!)-time moms in the DC metro area. Groups are closed and led by trained facilitators, covering a wide range of discussion topics…
Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday, October 1st from 5:30pm-7:30pm for an Opening Reception to dedicate the John Franzén Terrace and to showcase new works from amazing local sculptors at Hill Center's first ever sculpture exhibition. During the Opening reception prizes will be awarded. All pieces of art will be on display in…
In this combined art history and studio art workshop, you will learn about the origins of complex geometric patterns used to decorate medieval mosques in the Islamic world. Using a pair of compasses and a ruler you will create a repeating interlaced geometric design to better understand this amazing art form. This workshop is great…
Brennen Leigh was perhaps fated to “walk the line” from birth. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, she was raised just across the state border in Moorhead, Minnesota, in an environment where country music was all-encompassing. “My parents listened to country music, to the point where I didn’t realize there was other music,” she recalls. …
This series is perfect for anyone looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced cook wanting to fine- tune your techniques. Each week, we'll dive into specific culinary skills by preparing a delicious menu. The best part? After all your hard work, you'll get to relax and…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
In this three part cooking class series, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training, create dishes in every class using a variety of sauces. Classes take place once a week for three weeks. Week 1: Stocks, Roux, Veloute, Fruit Coulis…
Talharpa is a two to four stringed bowed lyre from northern Europe. Historically, it has been played in the Estonian-Swedish areas and in Western Estonia, particularly among Estonian Swedes who came to Estonia around the 10th century from the Swedish part of Finland. Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Global…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. The New York Times recently published an editorial board opinion titled, “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe,” in which it argues, “Only 11 days after President Trump was…
A part of the newly launched, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. Did someone say bread and charcuterie? Discover the timeless craft of bread making—kneading, shaping, and baking loaves that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Learn the joy of breaking bread together, then take home recipes you’ll cherish for years to come.…
“Personally driven, historically necessary, and politically salient.” —Kirkus Reviews Fatemeh Jamalpour will be in conversation with Holly Dagres, Senior Fellow The Washington Institute Fatemeh Jamalpour is a feminist journalist banned from working in Iran by the Ministry of Intelligence. Jamalpour has worked as a freelance reporter for outlets such as The Sunday Times, The Paris Review…
Chef Rochelle returns following her smash hit, sold-out Summer Tortes class to lead a part demo, part hands on, scrumptious fall cakes class. Menu features: Sweet potato toffee cake with sugared pecans Caramel apple cake (Vegan) Olive oil cake (dairy free) with lemon curd and blackberries Rochelle is a Rammy…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
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…
Create Iconic Structures from Paper Why wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just two hours! With basic hand tools and precision folds, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life like—the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. This hands-on workshop will walk you through every step of…
“Reginald Harris’s Autogeography is the winner of the Cave Canem Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize. The book has been praised for being great black poetry and great LGBT poetry, but it’s great writing beyond category.” - Poet, Sean Singer Established in 2013, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth…
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 approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
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 &…
Featuring Spyros Koliavasilis, Hakan Keles, Nicholas Mitrone and Firat Alpergin DC Café Aman invites you on a journey where time dissolves and borders become meaningless. DC Café Aman transmits the rich cross-cultural soundscape of Greece, Turkey, and the Mediterranean region, celebrating deeply intertwined musical heritages. The band draws its name from the legendary Café Amans—cafes…
A century of forgetfulness and erasure has led to diminished public awareness of the Black string band tradition - and similarly diminished numbers of Black string bands. As of 2023, a new Black string band has risen to carry the torch: New Dangerfield. New Dangerfield was originally conceptualized by award-winning banjoist Tray Wellington, who enlisted three other…
Cook with the Seasons What to do with your CSA when you’re lacking culinary inspiration or time? We will use produce from a local farmer with a CSA model and learn about how they grow their nutrient-dense, flavorful produce. We will learn what’s in season in our region, creative ways to pair different flavor profiles,…
Burch Discusses his new Novel Meridian Rising about Country Music Legend Jimmie Rodgers and Sings a Few Songs Too! "Jimmie Rodgers comes a-yodelin' out of Paul Burch's novel as if he were with us today. This is a tour de force of musical imagination." —Roy Blount Jr., author of Save Room for Pie "Paul Burch has…