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From Moira Shearer in "The Red Shoes" to Natalie Portman in "Black Swan," Hollywood has always loved a good depiction of a ballerina on the brink. Such cinematic portrayals will never be as authentic, beautiful and power...

Pin it Name: Victor ( 3) Location: Norfolk, Virginia Not too long ago I was planning a nursery. But as every parent knows, time flies by and soon enough you find yourself planning the kids college education instead. Sigh...

As music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop's greatest strength is not necessarily a certain swath of music from the classical and romantic core. The ensemble's new principal guest conductor, Marku...

Donizetti's "La favorite," as the original French version of the opera is known, takes a while to warm up. At least it did on Friday night, when the Washington Concert Opera brought it to Lisner Auditorium. Act I trundle...

"Deadpool's" three-week reign atop the box office has ended thanks to a handful of new openers, including "Zootopia" and "London Has Fallen." …

Pin it Name: Andrea Crickmore Location: Byford, Western Australia Size: 200 square meters (2,153 square feet) Years lived in: 3 years; Owned I didn't even have to get to the door of Andrea's home to know that it was goin...

We're the only creatures that have chins A Duke University professor asks: 'Why?' …

I never cease to be amazed at the reactions people sometimes have to things I say. Most recently, a significant number of folks - women, all - were outraged over …

India & Joe's Apartment of Thrifted & Gifted Treasures Pin it Vibrant, dramatic wall paint makes a big visual impact in just about any room. As does a patterned sofa in the living room or a graphic rug in the kitchen. Bu...

We're the only creatures that have chins A Duke University professor asks: 'Why?' …

One in a series on the clothes that made waves at Paris Fashion Week.PARIS -- Bright white lights and silence -- except for the sound of their own voices -- greeted editors and retailers as they arrived for the debut of ...

Pin it Name: Ian and Nikki Fotheringham and their dog, BangBang Location: Ontario, Canada Size: 100 square meters (1,069 square feet) Years Lived In: 1 year; Rented It might be hard to imagine decorating your home solely...

The stage is ready for the #bethonors2016A photo posted by Washington Post Style (@wapostyle) on Mar 6, 2016 at 8:10am PSTIt makes sense that on Super Saturday everything would get a little political, including the tapin...

Orthodox calendar trails Catholic, Protestant church calendars by about two weeks Holy Trinity Orthodox Church started in 1991 and found a home in 2007 Father Gabriel: 'In Orthodox, we emphasize nobody is pure, nobody is...

Gods usually get away with what they want. Whether transforming into a swan for sensual seduction or botching bad blood transfusions with Taylor Swift, even missteps are hailed as miracles.Kendrick Lamar prefers to call ...

Cookie, played by D.C. native Taraji P. Henson, is by far the most outrageous, most quotable, most high-fashion-inspiring character of the Fox hit drama "Empire." Lee Daniels, film director and creator of the show, sough...

Pin it While not in terrible shape, Lesley's bathroom felt a little dated. Instead of committing to a major bathroom remodel, she made some smart design moves to make the most of her small space.

Since time immemorial, people have used cliches in everyday writing and speech. Just like I did right there. Some publications (I wonder which ones?) will tell you that it's better to avoid them, or at least consider sub...

Is it hot in here, or is it just these 26 spicy recipes? The post 26 Spicy Recipes to Make You Cry in a Good Way appeared first on Bon Appétit.

Billy DeWalt, a Wake Forest resident, is running in the half-marathon at Sunday's Tobacco Road Marathon event He served in the U.S. Army for 10 years until a traumatic brain injury ended his career He plans to run in 15 ...

Actor Chris Hemsworth, who plays the mythological superhero Thor in the Marvel films, has put his mortal realm in Malibu's Point Dume on the market for $6.5 million. …

Ever since the Spring of 2011, when Magic Theatre presented The Lily's Revenge (as part of a rolling world premiere with New York's HERE Arts Center, the Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans, and the National Theatre of S...