Duke Ellington 50th Anniversary Event

Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, February 22 at The Ellington Experience, a showcase of all eight arts departments featuring student performances, plus silent and live auctions. The event will be hosted by DESA alumni and actor Lamman Rucker, and proceeds will benefit current students by funding master classes from highly regarded artists, travel opportunities to learn from major production houses/exhibitions, and procurement of industry-standard equipment. The school is a five-minute walk from Wisconsin Avenue, so grab an early dinner before the main event. YELLOW and Lutece are two great, very close options, but there are dozens’ more restaurants within walking distance.