Just as Peru is more than Machu Picchu, Peruvian music is more than panpipes. Celebratory songs laced with distinct sounds and rhythms are a centerpiece of every community festival And everyone, it seems, loves to swing to the beat of Afro-Peruvian rhythm.
Folklife Fest’s New (& Improved) Home
Last year, the National Park Service laid down a new set of rules. After spending millions on new turf in the Nation’s mall, they decided to severely restrict its use. Gone was Library of Congress’ National Book Festival, as well as Dept of Energy’s Solar Decathlon When the Smithsonian was directed to squeeze its tents and structures onto the gravel …
Grille Twelve 24 – Mount Vernon Eatery
Executive chefs Jonathan Halpern and Brendan Andrews, formerly of The Grand Historic Venue, provides a Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken and gourmet sandwiches called Twelve 24 (Restaurant is located at 1224 N Charles St) The interior design is charming with exposed brick walls. You order at the counter then watch them prepare your food as you sit in the comfortable booths. “We’ll …