Attain enlightenment — or at least try to — by visiting “In the Realm of the Buddha,” now showing at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The exhibit explores the history behind the art of the Tibetan school of Buddhism, in “Lama, Patron, Artist: The Great Situ Panchen” and through a walk-in replica of a Tibetan Buddhist shrine.

Yarn sculptures, light shows and a giant purple egg combine to create an art exhibit that seems as though it belongs to a kids’ “imagination” museum. And indeed, on a Saturday morning, the “ColorForms” exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum is likely to be filled with excited kids and their anxious parents telling them not to touch anything.

Although Georgetown’s campus may not be entirely wireless, Georgetown students are constantly wired — and not just because of that steaming Red Eye from MUG.

Artists and physicists may argue whether or not black is a color, a shade or even the absolute absence of color itself. But the iconic artist Mark Rothko doesn’t see black as any of these single, narrow definitions.
Such is the theme of “In the Tower: Mark Rothko,” now showing at the National Gallery of Art. A small collection of works spanning his career are on display: Each prominently utilizes blackness, whether as merely an accent or as a vehicle to explore the vast potentiality of the anti-color.

If you found yourself stuck at home this spring break instead of an orphanage in Thailand or a dancehall in Dubai and have a serious case of wanderlust, look no further than your local art galleries. Many of the photography exhibitions running this spring travel far and wide, from the Grand Canyon to the Ganges. And the best part is, admission to all these exhibitions is free — no passport required.

The former comic book, graffiti and tattoo artists of the world are uniting in “G-40: The Summit,” which is sure to be “not your typical, staid, museum exhibition,” according to Alexandra Crane (COL ’12), president of Georgetown’s Art Aficionados (GUAA).

“G-40: The Summit” is a warehouse art exhibition that showcases the works of 500 artists, hailing from over 100 countries that adds up to 75,000 square feet of visual exploration. That’s a lot of numbers for an art show.

Stepping into Chris Griffin’s (MSB ‘11) home office, it’s easy to see why he loves college. The co-founder of CollegePlaylists.com keeps even his headquarters collegiate, from the Animal House poster of John Belushi donning the iconic “College” sweatshirt to the utilitarian Bed, Bath and Beyond Decor. 

College Playlists’ base keeps it real -- all the way down to the jail cell dimensions, barred windows and minor rat problem. That’s because this entrepreneur is lucky enough to live in Village C West. 

The Mask & Bauble Society has teamed up with Nomadic Theatre in “The Real Thing,” which premiered Thursday, Jan. 21.

Written by Tom Stoppard, known for “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” and “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Real Thing” is teeming with emotion and wit.

Following their self-titled 2008 debut, the popped-collared foursome Vampire Weekend released Contra, an album that evolves in their unique style, but also finds a less poppy, new electric beat.

Fans of the Brooklyn-based indie band will appreciate the sophomore album’s electronic harmonies layered with exotic instrumentation and witty wordplay. They continue with the distinct sound that brought the band accolades from high-cultured critics and street cred from the music blogosphere.

Only blocks from the heart of Washington, D.C., the NoMa neighborhood has been considered a forgotten land, filled with freight trains, parking lots and abandoned warehouses — a concrete jungle, but more recently, a developer’s gem.