Clear your calendar - It's going down! Schedule Blocks kicks off on May 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!
Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Emancipation Day festivities will take place on Saturday, April 13 and the parade will start at 2:00 PM at 10th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The concert kicks off at 3:00 PM and will feature an all-star lineup of some of the best artists in the game! The concert at Freedom Plaza will also feature many of DC's own homegrown talent. Stay tuned for more updates and visit the "Save the Dates Section" for more information!
Our mission at the #EntertainDC Office is to, (1.) produce and broadcast programming for the District of Columbia’s public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable channels and digital radio station; (2.) regulate the District of Columbia’s cable television service providers; (3.) provide customer service for cable subscribers; and (4.) support a sustainable creative economy and labor market for the District of Columbia. Each month, we are dedicated to bringing you the content you love and enjoy. From television to radio, we are devoted to providing quality, diverse programming and services that educate, enlighten, and empower the residents of the District of Columbia.
To further that commitment to you, we have new shows hitting the DC Radio airwaves this summer and fall! From style to health and wellness, we've got you covered! Stay tuned for new episodes of "Inside Style," hosted by George Worrell, "The Cannabis Conversation Podcast," hosted by Linda Mercado Greene, "Wit & Reason," hosted by Dr. Alexis Moreno, "DDOT Delivers," hosted by DDOT team members, and "Co-Play Media," hosted by DeAyres White and D-MO. These new shows are among many DC Radio broadcasts to residents in all 8 Wards! Continue to plug into DC Radio on Instagram, Facebook, and online at DCRADIO.DC.GOV for the inside scoop! Also, below are details for each new show!
Don't forget, all summer long we're also bringing you new episodes of some of your favorite shows on DCN, DKN, and DCC! Every day, our programming showcases local musicians, restaurants, films, sports, and events while highlighting the vibrancy of DC's culture. So, as the millennial generation would say, #ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), take a look at our May eNewsletter for a description of each television show, its network, and showtime. Click HERE to view.
I'd also like to send a special shout-out to Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center (CHACC) for recognizing me as an honoree during their inaugural Juneteenth event. I am committed to supporting the arts and residents who enrich the culture of DC every day! Thank you for your acknowledgement and To learn more, please visit: https://www.chacc.org/ and follow @CHACC_DC on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Angie M. Gates
Director
DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment
The Capital Fringe Festival, is a 20 day performing arts festival taking place in SW DC, providing local and traveling artists, whether new or established, a venue to express and develop their talents and artistic visions in total freedom. Please visit the "Save the Dates" section of this page for more information!
The Lakefront Film Fest, founded by DC Radio's own, Tim "Film" Gordon, host of "Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon," is a celebration of multi-cultural independent films that encompasses the artistry and excitement that only cinema can bring. Film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience over 40 new independent multicultural narrative features, documentaries, animation, web-series, short films, and studio preview screenings from July 25-27, 2019. Also, we are proud to support some of our recent "Filmmakers of the Month" as their films will also screen at the festival! Join us and be a part of the Lakefront Film Fest from the first scene until the final credits! For more information, please visit: https://lakefrontfilmfest.com/home/#
The Multicultural Media Correspondents Association (MMCA), an advocacy organization leading a national call to action to increase media diversity, is hosting its 4th Annual Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner (MMCDTM) #MMCD, at the National Press Club on July 9, 2019. The gala brings together media influencers, policymakers, executives, corporate and advocacy organization allies and Hollywood stars. Media legends and luminaries of color such as Tom Joyner, aka “The Fly Jock,” Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL) and Parker Morse, CEO H Code will be honored. Actresses/comedians Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley will host the festivities with their unique brand of topical humor. Visit the "Save the Dates" section for more information about the Summit.
You heard it here first DC! DC Radio has begun taping for the new "Inside Style" show hosted by George Worrell - set to launch in late Summer. George who specializes in workforce development and fashion consulting in the Washington, DC, area and throughout the world says that "Real style starts with being comfortable in your own SKIN." By using George’s HELP acronym — Health, Energy, Longevity, and Productivity, "Inside Style" will help listeners learn how to achieve both their personal and professional goals and do it with style! Stay plugged into DC Radio on Instagram and Facebook for more information on "Inside Style!" Click the social media icons below to follow!
The Cannabis Conversation Podcast hosted by, Linda Mercado Greene, is a show that discusses anything and everything about cannabis. Linda is the Owner, Co-Founder, Board Chair and CEO of Anacostia Organics, the first medical marijuana dispensary located East of the River in Washington, DC. She is the Founder/CEO of The Linda Greene Group, a public relations firm. Considered a Washington insider, she has been very influential in shaping the cannabis industry, locally and nationally. Stay plugged into DC Radio on Instagram and Facebook for more information on "The Cannabis Conversation Podcast!" Click the social media icons below to follow! Be sure to also visit: https://www.anacostiaorganics.com/
Wit and Reason hosted by psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno brings her expertise to provide smart and practical explanations for human behavior. Interviewing diverse health experts regarding today’s ever evolving life and culture, DC’s own will be asking questions on anything from love to hardships.
She is now the founder of Wit & Reason, a consulting practice for the creative community, where she collaborates with artists, writers, producers, directors, and journalists to apply psychological principles and research to all places and spaces. Making positive mental health part of everyday life. Continue to stay plugged into DC Radio on Instagram and Facebook for more information on "Wit & Reason!" Click the social media icons below to follow! Be sure to also visit: https://www.witandreason.com/
DDOT Delivers takes you inside one of the District government’s largest agencies to learn about the projects and people that further DDOT’s mission to plan, build, and maintain a safe, accessible transportation network.
Each week, a DDOT team member discusses their area of expertise with Terry Owens, DDOT’s Public Information Officer and veteran broadcast journalist. The half hour show covers everything from major infrastructure projects to the District’s tree canopy and DDOT-managed transportation options like Capital Bikeshare and the DC Circulator. Listeners will learn about the array of services DDOT provides to help residents across all eight wards achieve an exceptional quality of life. Stay plugged into DC Radio on Instagram and Facebook for more information on "DDOT Delivers!" Click the social media icons below to follow! Be sure to also visit: https://ddot.dc.gov/
The #EntertainDC Office is pleased to recognize Kwame Edwards as our July 2019 Filmmaker of the Month! Kwame Edwards is a self-described aesthetic engineer - more specifically he is an ethnographic filmmaker, sociology professor, international education advocate, music enthusiast, and global Diaspora cultural connoisseur from Washington DC. His film work specializes in the experiences of the African Diaspora, in order to showcase overlooked narratives. His sociological perspective is grounded in structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism and conflict theory. Currently he teaches Race and Ethnic Relations at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and sociology at American University. Be sure to follow his work: http://www.KMATiKC.com
The #EntertainDC Office is pleased to recognize The Showroom as our July 2019 Location of the Month! The Showroom is one of Washington DC’s newest and most exclusive event venues. This open, modernized, and industrial space offers a blank canvas for clients to create stunning, customized, and unique events. The Showroom is located in the heart of downtown Washington DC, and with its great location, generous size, and unique amenities, it is a wonderful space to host your next event! The venue features over 8,000 square feet of space and an open floor plan - 18 foot ceilings accentuate the size of the venue, and are perfect for custom lighting and ornaments. In addition to the main floor, clients also have access to the green room or bridal suite, located on the second floor. This space is the perfect getaway from the main event space, with chic furnishings and a great view of the main venue area from the balcony. From weddings to galas to conferences, the possibilities are endless! Visit their website here: https://theshowroomdc.com/
In FY18, the #EntertainDC Office launched a creative economy job training support program in partnership with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 22. The program provides District residents financial subsidies to defray the costs of IASTE technical training classes. It also offers District resident IASTE members the opportunity to acquire the professional certifications required to rise up the IATSE classification tier. In turn, members can qualify for higher paying jobs and therefore pave a pathway to the middle class. On the first Thursday of each month, come out for IATSE's Open House located at the Local 22 office in Washington, DC. For more information, click HERE.
Members from the #EntertainDC Office's regulatory team met with several tenant groups - one of which was the IONA Senior Advocacy Group located in Ward 3. During the meeting, the team shared information about what the agency does and informed members about the many ways in which the #EntertainDC Office assists DC residents with cable television related matters. The group was also informed about RCN’s senior discount and Comcast’s Internet Essentials program and information about the DC Radio show, "Rememories for Seniors" hosted by Elliott Michael Gold.
Our mission is to produce and broadcast programming for the District of Columbia’s public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable channels and digital radio station; regulate the District of Columbia’s cable television service providers; provide customer service for cable subscribers; and support a sustainable creative economy and labor market for the District of Columbia.
