If February was a whirlwind, March was a full-on hurricane of theatre and first-time experiences. Despite all the contenders, this month’s standouts are a no-brainer. Wine in the Wilderness is the play I can’t stop talking about, thinking about, or recommending. I just can’t wrap my head around how the playwright Alice Childress could write a play in 1969 that would fit so perfectly into conversations about Black love and respectability in 2025. Over on YouTube, we’ve debuted our first ever studio visit with the incomparable visual artist Will Watson. The color on Will’s canvases is beyond energetic, and you won’t be able to look away as he unpacks the layers of joy, expression, and personal inspiration in his works.

There was also a heathy dose of openings and special events, like the reception for Jarrett Key’s excellent ‘Above and Beyond’ and my first-ever experience at a PhotoSLAM (imagine a poetry slam, but with semi-pro photography instead of poems!) At the end of the month, I saw Purpose, the latest Broadway show by Branden-Jacobs Jenkins. If you’ve already shared your email with me, keep an eye on your inbox — the Purpose review will be delivered directly to you as soon as it’s up. If you’re not on the mailing list, what are you waiting for?!

Here’s a list of all of the posts from this month, click the links to check out the ones you may have missed!

March 1 – The Great Privation 

March 7 – Planet Word Museum 

March 8 – Kings Come Home 

March 14 – Will Watson Studio Visit (Episode 27) 

March 14 – Jarrett Key ‘Above and Beyond’ 

March 15 – Wine in the Wilderness 

March 20 – Affordable Art Fair: Spring 2025 

March 20 – PhotoSLAM at ICP 

March 21 – Happy Birthday, Black Star Reviews! Anniversary Episode (Episode 28) 

March 23 – Purpose on Broadway