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Thursday, April 10
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26th Smithsonian Craft Show
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Don't miss this once-a-year, popular Smithsonian event. Limited-edition, one-of-a-kind crafts in 12 different media -- basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood -- created by 120 talented artists are exhibited and are for sale. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Women's Committee. Note: No strollers allowed.
$15, general; $12, SI Associates/Seniors/Military/Students
Continues April 11-13
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Special Smithsonian Sponsored
Location: National Building Museum, F St., between 4th & 5th Sts, NW
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| 10:15 & 11:30 AM
Seasons of Life
Discovery Theater Performance |
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(for ages 5-10) Explore spring holidays from around the world that celebrate new life, rebirth, and the return of warmth to the earth: May Day (with its May pole), Easter (and the older holiday Oestre), Pesach (Passover), Nowruz (Persian New Year), and Buddha's birthday. Sing, dance, and learn about customs from around the world.
Note: $6, adults; $5, children (ages 2-16); $4, Resident Members.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Repeats April 11 and 15-16
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 12:30-12:45 PM
Turning Spaceflight into Collectibles: Soviet Space Pins
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Cathy Lewis, Space History Division, discusses collectible space memorabilia such as Soviet space pins.
Free
Continues 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Meet at the SR-71 Blackbird
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| 1:15-2 PM
Karen Coody Cooper: Spirited Encounters
Book Signing |
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Karen Coody Cooper signs copies of her book Spirited Encounters: American Indians Protest Museum Policies and Practices.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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Special Smithsonian Sponsored
Location: American Indian Museum, outside Main Museum Store
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| 1:30 PM
Art + Coffee: American Craft & Folk Art
Luce Foundation Center Activity |
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Hear about some of the artwork housed in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and learn about American art and culture from professors and graduate students from the Masters in the History of Decorative Arts (HDA) program, which is offered by the Smithsonian Associates in partnership with Corcoran College of Art Design. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea.
Free
Repeats most Thursdays
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
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| 5-8 PM
Take Five!
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Kick back and unwind with great art, live jazz, and cool drinks in the Kogod Courtyard, where food and beverages are available for purchase. Celebrate Jazz Appreciation month with James Zimmerman -- American History Museum senior public programs producer by day and lead vocalist in the much heralded jazz quartet Zbop by night.
Free
Continues monthly, generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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About Duke Ellington
"Face to Face" Portrait Talk |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery curator or historian or guest speaker.
Curator of American music John Hasse provides insights into the inspiring life of Duke Ellington while visitors view the band leader's portrait by Peter Hurd.
Free
Continues most Thursday evening
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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| 6-9 PM (rain or shine) ***See Note***
Grapes With the Apes
FONZ Young Professionals Event |
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(ages 21 and up; photo ID required) Toast wildlife conservation at this winetasting event. Sample wines from such wineries as Tarara Winery and Monkey Bay Wines and hors d'oeuvres from such area restaurants as Oya Restaurant and Lounge and Chef Geoff's Downtown; attend wine seminars with a local expert; enjoy live jazz and blues music by Ready, Set, Go!; see animal demonstrations; and take advantage of exclusive access to the Great Ape House.
Note: The following areas will close at 4 PM today: From the Great Ape House to the Crossroads, Invertebrates, Think Tank, Kids Farm, and the Mane Restaurant; the rest of the Zoo closes the regular time. The ticket price includes all wine samplings, food, entertainment, and a commemorative glass. Proceeds benefit the Zoo's conservation efforts.
$55, general admission; $40, FONZ members; call 202-633-3026
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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| 6:30 PM
The Delights of Chinese Cuisine
Food Event |
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Chinese is considered one of the best and most varied cuisines in the world -- with more than 5,000 years of refinement, it's no wonder! Ed Schoenfeld (culinary historian and restaurant consultant) recounts the story of Chinese food, its journey to the U.S., and the historical events that have led to its current standing in the culinary universe. Then, visiting chefs prepare a classic multi-course banquet showcasing China's myriad regional cooking styles as Schoenfeld guides participants through the dinner, illuminating the art and craft of what's served.
$130, general admission; $95, member; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Charlie Chiang's Crystal City, 320 S. 23rd St., VA
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| 7:30 PM ***New Time***
Continuum: Music from Mongolia and Central Asia
Meyer Concert Series |
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The acclaimed new-music ensemble Continuum, led by Joel Sachs and Cheryl Seltzer, presents their chamber music discoveries from the lands of Genghis Khan and Tamerlane -- rarely heard works by Dmitri Yanov-Yanovsky (Uzbekistan), Sansar Sangidorj (Mongolia), and Zarina Mirshakar, Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, and Benjamin Yusupov (Tajikistan).
Note: Free tickets (up to 4 per person) can be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328 or 800-551-7328 beginning at 10 AM two Mondays before the event. A handling fee is applied. Tickets (up to 2 per person) will also be available at the auditorium door 1 hour before the event begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
Continues April 16 & 23
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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| 8 PM
Film within a Film Confessionals
Independent Film Series |
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Note: Unless otherwise noted, programs run approximately 80 minutes. Programs are unrated but may contain adult content.
A pair of recent works explores the cinematic concept of a film within a film from different perspectives.
• (2006) In Joanna Quinn's Dreams and Desires--Family Ties, the protagonist deploys her newly acquired digital video camera and shakes off her middle class, matronly demeanor to channel her inner Scorsese. Set at a wedding, the work combines lush, swirling animation and classic Brit humor.
• (2006, Portuguese with English subtitles) In the award-winning film Santiago, Brazilian Joao Salles revisits a languishing project. While the subject is no longer living, Salles investigates the life, philosophy, and eccentricities of the family major domo who shared his childhood home.
Free; first come, first served
Series continues April 17
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect: Illusion, Reality, and the Moving Image
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Ring Auditorium
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