Reliable Source: The Scene: The Washington Performing Arts' annual gala

Last Saturday night, the place to be for a spirited live show wasn't a new club on U Street; it was the Washington Performing Arts's annual gala. The event, which had a South African theme, was held on the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's inauguration as president and featured South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, who was flown in to perform for the organization's 550 patrons at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Also taking the stage were WPA's Children of the Gospel Choir, Step Afr...