A new art space in the old Newseum building in Rosslyn, Artisphere officially opens 10-10-10 with two days of free open houses. The facility includes three galleries,three theatres, a 3000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an outdoor terrace. The site will be used to showcase “thought-provoking, weird and wonderful arts activities” including “Skateboarding Side Effects”, weekly Salsa Tuesdays in the ballroom featuring regional and national bands, the Washington Shakespeare Company, comedy shows, a banjo and fiddle festival and the Aurora Opera currently presenting “The Secret Marriage”.
NOTE: Artisphere is now closed.
