Read Our April 2023 Issue

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MOVE. We’re having a lot of fun this year playing with themes that have multiple meanings — both tangible and subjective. The magazine acts as a narrative conduit to community and individual experiences in the D.C. area, and our April issue gives readers an eclectic roadmap for what “move” might mean to them.

We spoke with realtors Daisy Lacy and Alison Scimeca, who are deeply ingrained in D.C.’s creative scene, about the mid-century modern craze, their tips for home buying and why it’s okay to consider moving outside of city limits. Photographer Mariah Miranda told the visual story of four distinct neighborhoods in each of the District’s quadrants, and captured marketing director and disco dealer Libby Rasmussen’s colorful Mount Pleasant apartment (accompanied by my interview).

Our deputy editor Nicole Schaller took us on a day trip to the brand-new Crimson Lane Vineyards; photographer and writer Andrew J. Williams III explored the city via public transportation and captured one couple’s mid-century modern haven; and our contributing editor Annie Agnone picked very different variations of “move” with pieces on teasing your way into burlesque, exercising with shelter dogs and planning a bike ride along one of the city’s waterfront trails.

As always, we expanded beyond our theme to include timely content on what’s happening this month: Kennedy Center’s eco-friendly RiverRun festival, “Shout, Sister, Shout!” at Ford’s Theatre, the Nats’ 2023 season, what’s new at the DC Center for the LGBT Community and Graham Nash’s upcoming Birchmere show, to name a few. Plus, a glimpse into a D.C. startup reviving historic liquor brands, notable multiracial chefs creating a new kind of fusion, STABLE Arts’ upcoming programming, and more.

We hope you enjoy this choose-your-own-adventure issue, and will see you at our move-themed party on Saturday, April 22 at metrobar in Brentwood.

Cheers,

Monica Alford
Editor-in-Chief