August 8, 2017 This post is by Zein Al-Maha Oweis, a summer intern in the Library’s Communications Office. Zein Al-Maha Oweis. Photo by Shawn Miller. You know that feeling when Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” walks into the beast’s library of books from around the world—the gleam in her eyes that shows you she is […]
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Homegrown Concerts Bring Unique Cultures to Library
Traditional music and dance help bring other cultures to life. Earlier this month in the Coolidge Auditorium, Ledward Kaapana entertained a lively audience with performances on the ukulele and slack-key guitar – performances that brought a bit of traditional Hawaiian culture to the Library of Congress. To view the full article click here: Homegrown Concerts Bring […]
‘Wonder Woman’ Visits ‘Library of Awesome’
Lynda Carter, known for her role as television’s Wonder Woman, visited the Library of Congress last week to help it celebrate the world of comic books, share her journey as an actress and inspire young people to find the superhero inside of them. “It is interesting that after all these years that Wonder Woman is […]
Asala Raqs: Behind the Veil
Asala Raqs is a famous Belly Dancer known for her amazing moves, colorful costumes and stylish routines around the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas. However, who is the person behind the dancer? Follow Asala’s journey as a dancer to becoming a professional performer. A special thanks go to Asala Raqs for letting me base my […]
Welcome to Rocklands Farm
Rocklands Farm is situated in Montevideo Road Poolesville, Maryland that started their work when the Glenn family bought the farm in 2003 and have been there ever since. It is made up of 34 scenic acres of land 30 minutes away from Washington DC. It is known for being the only farm that uses holistic […]