Source Festival celebrates 5th Anniversary

In it’s 5th Anniversary, the Source Festival created by Cultural DC, continued its basis of showcasing the creativity of both promising and well-established artists through three weeks of performances that were held from June 8 – July 1, 2012.

The Festival is reputed for bringing in new work focusing itself around interdisciplinary and contemporary ideas. All the performances took place in the Source Theatre at 1835 14th Street, NW where the first Source Festival originally began in 2008 after Cultural DC refurbished the space in 2006.

The Source focuses on allowing artists to be innovative and experiment in the forefront in their field, which is the same creativity the Source Festival brings in the performances they showcase.

The Source, Washington, DCThe Source, Washington DC.

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of The Source celebrity chef Wolgang Puck teamed up with top D.C. chefs like chef Kaz Okochi of Kaz Sushi Bistro to offer a 7-course dinner. 

Chef Wolfgang Puck and chef Kaz Okochi’s offering at the Source Anniversary:

Duck bao buns, definitely a signature at The Source, via DMV Dining.Duck bao buns, definitely a signature at The Source, via DMV Dining. #wolfgangpuck

Maine Lobster Club at The Source, via DMV DiningMaine Lobster Club at The Source, via DMV Dining. #wolfgangpuck

Chow Feung at The Source, via DMV DiningChow Feung at The Source, via DMV Dining. #wolfgangpuck

Chive Dumpling at The Source, via DMV DiningChive Dumpling at The Source, via DMV Dining. #wolfgangpuck

Turtle cheesecake with roasted pecans and caramel sauce, from The Source’s new pastry chef, Duane CopelandTurtle cheesecake with roasted pecans and caramel sauce,  from The Source's new pastry chef, Duane Copeland.

Cocktails at The Source! Cocktails at The Source! (Thanks, @HendersonCox, for sharing on Twitter).

Yuzu-lime tart with caramel, dehydrated lime curd, crystallized ginger, Marcona almonds and raspberries, from The Source’s new pastry chef, Duane Copeland.Yuzu-lime tart with caramel, dehydrated lime curd, crystallized ginger, Marcona almonds and raspberries, from The Source's new pastry chef, Duane Copeland.

15-layer carrot cake from The Source’s new pastry chef, Duane Copeland15-layer carrot cake from The Source's new pastry chef, Duane Copeland.

Image Credit: Wolfgang Puck