Doug Rule

Writing and Editing Professional // Bartender

washington, district of columbia, united states

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A freelance journalist, writer and editor with extensive experience covering the arts, culture and philanthropy for regular clients including a popular city news magazine and a respected nonpartisan think tank. Educational and early career background in advertising and public relations. Also a licensed bartender with experience in high-volume concert, club and restaurant contexts.Open to freelance, part-time and full-time opportunities.

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Spring Arts Preview 2026: Comedy, Exhibits, and Everything Else

Spring Arts Preview 2026: Comedy, Exhibits, and Everything Else From author talks and exhibitions to festivals, lectures, and offbeat events, here’s your guide to the DMV’s most eclectic spring offerings. When it comes to Spring entertainment that is a li... See more

metroweekly.com•Doug Rule•Mar 29, 2026

Spring Classical Preview 2026: Masterworks and Modern Voices

Spring Classical Preview 2026: Masterworks and Modern Voices From Beethoven and Brahms to contemporary composers and rising artists, the DMV’s classical scene offers a rich and wide-ranging season. Every now and then, you spot an unexpected name when scan... See more

metroweekly.com•Doug Rule•Mar 29, 2026

Spring Music Preview 2026: The DMV's Must-See Concerts

Spring Music Preview 2026: The DMV’s Must-See Concerts A packed lineup of concerts across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia -- from global superstars to a rising wave of LGBTQ artists. Lady Gaga, Robyn, Patti Labelle, and Jill Scott will return to D.C. to perf... See more

metroweekly.com•Doug Rule•Mar 25, 2026

Bill Irwin's Beckett Effect - Metro Weekly

Bill Irwin’s Beckett Effect Bill Irwin reflects on Samuel Beckett’s writing and how it shaped his legendary stage career in his one-man show "On Beckett." “The interesting thing about back in those days, there was no contract for it,” says Bill Irwin, rec... See more

metroweekly.com•Doug Rule•Mar 10, 2026

Tenor Albert Lee on Queer Roots in 'The Delta King's Blues'

Tenor Albert Lee on Queer Roots in ‘The Delta King’s Blues’ Lee reflects on the queer lineage of Black art, from Langston Hughes to James Baldwin, and his return to IN Series in a new blues opera. “People don’t realize how queer the Harlem Renaissance was... See more

metroweekly.com•Doug Rule•Dec 11, 2025

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