Christina Smart

2025 Fall Arts Guide: These Concerts Won’t Disappoint Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, Indigo De Souza, Saul Williams, Tarwa N-Tiniri, and Flock of Dimes are just some of the acts playing D.C. this fall.

The D.C.-area concerts you won’t want to miss this fall: Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, the War and Treaty, Indigo De Souza, Purity Ring, Blood Lemon, and more.

From Tribeca and Back: Meet the Superhero Taking on Mental Health The semi-locally made short film, Captain Zero: Into the Abyss, Part II, began as an anxiety attack. It screens in D.C. on Aug. 8.

Contributor Christina Smart chats with Z Cher-Aimé about the making of Captain Zero: Into the Abyss, Part II, an animated short about a high school superhero confronting his inner demons in therapy.

In my latest for @wcp.bsky.social I reviewed the latest release from Cautious Clay, “The Hours: Morning.” Enjoy!

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In my latest for @wcp.bsky.social I spoke with Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation about his latest solo album “Midnight Ragas” and his new recording studio. Enjoy!

My latest for @wcp.bsky.social - I chatted with the good folks at Furnace Record Pressing about their beginnings and their relationship with now-majority owner @metallica.com Enjoy!

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Little red circle lower right? That’s the area of protests. All the rest the surrounding areas are part of the Greater Los Angeles
Area.

Very little violence - except for rubber / plastic bullets and tear gas being fired.

There are some rioters in any protest, the bad ones take advantage anywhere

Once again, I’m starting the new year with my good luck charms @thewarandtreaty.bsky.social
In my latest for the @wcp.bsky.social Beats Me column, I reviewed their incredible forthcoming album Plus One, out Feb. 14th. Enjoy!

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