Blind Items?

Why yes, at least occasionally.

I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t pose an occasional mischievous question for y’all to ponder. Viz:

Which notable D.C. arts institution, recently in the news for a founder-related milestone, just laid off a handful of staffers in production and development — reportedly as a result of the revenue hit said institution took in the wake of said milestone?

Do you know? Oh, I think some of you know.