Artisphere

Sure, for those long-accustomed to WSC's previous home, the Clark Street Playhouse, the Artisphere is an eye-popping change.

Washington Shakespeare Company's haunted 'Richard III' isn't haunting enough Celia Wren 2010

A departure from the traditional "arts temple" one visits sporadically to see a big star, Artisphere is a true "third space" -- a place between office and home where the cultural experience is a multi-optioned conduit for patrons to connect with and create community.

Arlington "Artisphere" Opens Its Doors 2010

Tobias Harding's set in Artisphere's black-box space -- in which the play runs in repertory with "Richard III" -- works terrifically: It's a stark runway, bordered on three sides by the audience.

Theater review of 'Mary Stuart' by the Washington Shakespeare Company Peter Marks 2010

By contrast, the spanking-new Artisphere is all bright lights and sleek, modern curves and angles -- it even has a wall relaying video images.

Washington Shakespeare Company's haunted 'Richard III' isn't haunting enough Celia Wren 2010

Artisphere, which is managed by the Arlington Cultural Affairs office and partly financed by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, showcases a diversity of arts and is open 85 hours a week.

Artisphere appoints first executive director Jacqueline Trescott 2011

Yet another great reason why Arlington, Virginia is one of the best communities in the nation -- "Artisphere" has opened.

Arlington "Artisphere" Opens Its Doors 2010

Artisphere hosts an opening reception for "Hamtdaa: Together," its new exhibit featuring local Mongolian American artist Gankhuyag Natsag, who handcrafts traditional dance masks and ceremonial costumes.

Going Out Guide: Free & easy 2011

And finally, a little morsel over at Artisphere: The small Bijou theater is screening a little film by award-winning director, artist and writer Miranda July "Me, You & Everyone We Know", who's stirring up quite a buzz again, thanks to her newest film, "The Future."

February arts preview: Paul Gauguin, Jem Cohen, Blinky Palermo Lavanya Ramanathan 2011

Installation view of "Contain, Maintain, Sustain" at Artisphere.

Julie Chae: A Conversation With Lisa Gold of Washington Project for the Arts Julie Chae 2012

This time it's not actually in D.C., but in Arlington, Va., at the new Artisphere complex.

Kanye/Jay-Z album is imminent; Courtney Love sued for Twitter defamation; D.C. Record Fair returns in February David Malitz 2011