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Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre’s Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington’s announcement of nominees for the 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 13 at an event at the Anthem.
I started School of Rock wondering if they could turn down the volume, and perhaps if I’m a bit too old for this rock and roll (get off my lawn!). But by the end of the show, I was in the audience at the Battle of the Bands, yelling for an encore and whooping after the solo riffs – all on a school night.
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Cinderella causes us to question what makes a Cinderella story. Is it the evil step family, and subsequent escape from a life of servitude? Is it the fairy godmother that sends Cinderella to the Ball? Or is it the glass slipper that reunites Cinderella with her Prince?
What if a story has all those characteristics, but it’s not integral to the storytelling?
Following the success of her Sense and Sensibility at the Folger Theatre in 2016, Wall Street Journal’s Playwright of the Year 2017 Kate Hamill, returns to D.C. with her adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s classic novel Vanity Fair. Hamill’s vibrant and colorful tale about society’s foibles is a co-production with San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater. Directed by Jessica Stone and featuring Rebekah Brockman as Becky Sharp, the production will run at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street, NW) from February 26 through March 31, 2019.
(Contestant Antoinette Wills, as seen on Worst Cooks In America, Season 15. Courtesy of Food Network)
January 6th saw the release of season 15 of “Worst Cooks in America” on The Food Network. This season, Washington, D.C. native Antoinette Wills appears as a contestant. I spoke with Antoinette recently, and we had a chance to talk about her appearance on the show and what motivated her to sign up for the show.
Last Wednesday night, The Ingrid Michaelson Trio graced the Lincoln theater stage in D.C. for their Ingrid Michaelson Presents: Songs of the Season tour. Led by indie-pop artist Ingrid Michaelson, the trio sang the night away with holiday cheer, pitch-perfect three-part harmony, and campy choreography.
In announcing the 2019 RAMMYS, RAMW, in collaboration with the RAMMYS judging panel and the RAMW Executive Committee, have released new criteria, standards, and operational procedures for the judges to follow in selecting finalists and winners for the 2019 program. These changes focus on an overall emphasis on the importance of integrity and fostering a positive work environment, and asks judges to look at the totality of what they know about the individuals and businesses being considered as award finalists. The revisions include changes to leadership categories such as Restaurateur of the Year adding criteria that speaks to diversity and inclusion, ethical conduct, facilitating positive workplace culture, and demonstrating that they are leaders who are vested in the communities and neighborhoods where they do business. Criteria are updated in individual categories such as Chef of the Year and Manager of the Year to reflect similar areas of importance in leadership roles.
“The RAMMYS have always been and continue to be a benchmark of success and a recognition of talent and hard work among our industry,” said RAMW President & CEO Kathy E. Hollinger. “This year’s changes reflect the effort of RAMW, its Executive Committee, and the RAMMYS judges panel, to be more cognizant of refining the program designed to celebrate excellence.
The Awards categories, eligibility, judging criteria, and Awards Governance and Procedures can be found at www.therammys.org/awards-governance-procedures/.
The RAMMY Awards Gala, produced by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the region’s restaurants and foodservice community. RAMW is currently accepting submissions in 20 awards categories, including potential considerations for this year’s Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award, recognizing restaurants in the region that have been open for 25 years or more. To nominate an outstanding operator or professional in the area’s restaurant industry, visit the RAMMYS nominations portal at www.therammys.org through midnight, the evening of January 31, 2019. Only RAMW members are eligible to become finalists. The selection process for nominees and winners involves two esteemed groups: the voting public and an anonymous panel of invited volunteer judges, consisting of food and dining journalists and foodservice industry educators. Finalists in 20 categories will be announced at The RAMMYS Nominations Announcement event in March.
In addition to those eligible for online nominations, RAMW honors two additional members with the Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year, presented to an allied member who best exemplifies commitment to and support of RAMW, and the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award, given for dedication and leadership that has helped transform Washington’s restaurant scene into today’s vibrant restaurant industry. These awards are determined by RAMW’s Executive Committee.
For more information on The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards, its awards policies and procedures, to purchase tickets, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, email therammys@ramw.org or call 202-331-5990.
