Lincoln Theater

Concert Whereabouts

Ben E. Kessler | Posted 03.21.2012

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Ben E. Kessler

This is not, and will not be, a comprehensive concert calendar for D.C. and the surrounding area. This is my schedule. I do my best to go see the best shows our fair city has to offer.

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Don't Save the Lincoln Theater

Eli Lehrer | Posted 12.19.2011

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Eli Lehrer

Despite the place's storied jazz history I can't find any evidence that there's been a single jazz event there any time recently. Quite simply, nobody wants or needs the venue.

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D.C.'s Historic Lincoln Theater and the Trickle-Up Effect

Robert Bettmann | Posted 12.13.2011

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Robert Bettmann

The Historic Lincoln Theater on U Street is sparking an important and emotional debate about arts infrastructure in the District of Columbia. The city-owned Lincoln has a looming budget shortfall, and is on the brink of closing.

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Lincoln Theatre Funding Crisis Could Shutter Landmark

The Huffington Post | Mollie Reilly | Posted 11.29.2011

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WASHINGTON -- U Street's historic Lincoln Theatre, which has hosted legendary artists like Billie Holliday, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong, is in d...

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