Arts Post Archive: Chris Richards

2010 Pop Quiz: The Year in Arts

How well do you remember the cultural highs and lows of 2010? The Post's critics have combined forces to test your knowledge of artists from Van Gogh to The Situation.

By Paul Williams  | December 17, 2010; 4:47 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (6)
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Sound artist Richard Chartier to perform at the Hirshhorn tonight

Richard Chartier performs "Transparency" at the Hirshhorn tonight. (Evelina Domnitch) By Chris Richards Richard Chartier -- the Washington-based, world renowned sound and installation artist -- will premiere a new piece called "Transparency" at the Hirshhorn tonight. It utilizes the frequencies...

By Chris Richards  | October 7, 2010; 1:43 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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To launch 2010-11 season, Barns at Wolf Trap calls on musicians with local ties

By Chris Richards The Barns at Wolf Trap will kick off its 2010-11 concert season with three performances showcasing acts with roots in the Washington area. Robbie Schaefer, guitarist of local rock vets Eddie From Ohio, will get the season...

By Chris Richards  | September 28, 2010; 4:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Go-go legend Chuck Brown on his fans, his city and his late night television debut

Chuck Brown appears on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday night. (John Shore) By Chris Richards At the age of 74, Washington's beloved "Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown, is making his big premiere on late night television. In just...

By Chris Richards  | September 28, 2010; 12:31 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Bio: Chris Richards

Chris Richards became the Post's pop music critic in 2009. He happily spends his evenings in D.C. nightclubs listening to rap, rock, jazz, country, go-go, bluegrass and bachata. Sometimes he remembers to go home and sleep. You can also find...

By Christian Pelusi  | September 15, 2010; 3:48 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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