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Friday, April 25
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| 10:15 AM only (11:30 AM show cancelled)
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)
Last day
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 12 Noon
A Glimpse into Macedonia, Past and Present
Lecture |
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In this illustrated lecture, art historian and native Macedonian Aneta Georgievska-Shine explores the multi-layered cultural heritage of this dynamic history. Ohrid, a lovely medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Monument since 1979; the archaeological sites of Stobi and Heracleia; and the bustling capital city of Skopje are a few of the many beautiful and historic places discussed.
$30, general admission; $20, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 12:30 PM
Directions -- Amy Sillman: Third Person Singular
Friday Gallery Talk ***New Date*** |
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Artist and curatorial research associate Ryan Hill talks about the related exhibition.
Free
Continues most Fridays
Related Exhibition: Directions -- Amy Sillman: Third Person Singular
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Meet at information desk
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| 1:30 PM
Art + Coffee: David Beck's Movie Palace or Museum
Luce Foundation Center Activity |
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Peek into one of David Beck's sculptures: Movie Palace features characters in action -- eating popcorn, smooching, and watching King Kong on the big screen. Museum was commissioned by the museum and reflects -- in exquisite miniature -- the neoclassical architecture of the building, from the 1840s when it was the U.S. Patent Office to the present day. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea.
Free
Repeats most Fridays
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
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| 6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Sharon Clark
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event |
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As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, Sharon Clark (vocals) performs with Chris Grasso (piano), Paul Carr (saxophone), Michael Bowie (bass), and Lenny Robinson (drums).
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Continues most Fridays
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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| 6:30-8 PM
Andalusia: The Arts of Islamic Spain
2-Day Program: Reception and Recital |
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From the 8th century through the 15th, Muslims ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula. They called the area al-Andalus, known today as Andalusia. Al-Andalus enjoyed one of the world's most sophisticated cultures as such cities as Cordoba, Granada, and Seville became vibrant urban centers of creativity in literature, architecture, and the arts. The influence of al-Andalus extended far beyond its boundaries throughout the Mediterranean basin to Western Europe and eventually to the New World. Scholar Jonathan M. Bloom (Norma-Jean Calderwood University Professor of Islamic and Asian Art, Boston College) unfolds the rich artistic tapestry of this period tomorrow. This evening, enjoy Spanish food while listening to tenor and guitarist Ramon Tasat perform and explain guitar music from the al-Andalus period. Note: No door sales. Photo ID required for entrance.
$146, general admission; $100, members; call 202-633-3030
Continues April 26
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Embassy of Spain, 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., NW ***See Note***
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| 7 PM
Secret Sunshine
Korean Film Festival DC 2008 |
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(2007, 142 min., directed by Lee Chang-dong, Korean with English subtitles) An emotional rollercoaster about a grieving mother seeking solace, its plot raises thought-provoking questions about faith, love, and loss. Actress Jeon Do-yeon's emotionally wrenching performance earned her the Best Actress award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Director Lee Chang-dong is present for this program.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Series continues April 27 and in May
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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| 7 PM ***Sold Out***
Meryl Streep Reflects on Her Creative Life
2008 Benjamin Franklin Creativity Award Ceremony & Interview |
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Actress Meryl Streep has portrayed an astonishing array of roles in an illustrious career in the theater, film, and television. The two-time Academy Award winner and recipient of a record-breaking 14 Oscar nominations. Streep is widely respected as one of our most distinguished and talented actors. This evening, Streep receives the seventh annual Benjamin Franklin Creativity Award. After the ceremony, she shares with Eric Schaefer (artistic director, Signature Theater) the role of creativity in her life and work, and her thoughts on how creativity can be nurtured and developed.
$50, general admission; $40, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Natural History Museum, Baird Aud.(Constitution Ave. entrance)
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