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Wednesday, July 23
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| 10:15 & 11:30 AM
The Franzini Family Science Circus
Discovery Theater Performance |
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(for ages 5-12) Professor Franzini and Lippo the Clown lead an action-packed show about gravity, inertia, circular motion, air pressure, and balance -- with the help of hula hoops, umbrellas, balls, cigar boxes, balloons, and Rosie, the scientifically trained wonder dog. The show is wild and wacky (and just a tiny bit educational).
Note: $6, adults; $5, children (ages 2-16); $4, Resident Members.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Repeats July 24 & 25
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 12 Noon-12:15 PM
Fly Me to the Moon: The Apollo Checklists
Ask an Expert Lecture |
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Matthew Hersch, Division of Space History, discusses the checklists used during the Apollo missions.
Free
Continues most Wednesdays
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Meet at the Museum Seal
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| 2 PM
The Emperor's New Clothes
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Discover the beautiful textiles and accessories worn in the Mughal court by looking at artworks in the MURAQQA` exhibition. Then return to the classroom to use antique Islamic printing blocks to print in gold on a T-shirt or scarf. Bring your own solid-colored T-shirt or scarf, or purchase one for $3 in the classroom while supplies last. Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats July 24 & 31
Related Exhibition: MURAQQA'
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler classroom, Sublevel 2
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| 6 PM
Brakhage & Viola
Film Series |
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Note: This film is unrated. Material may not be suited for all audiences.
This program features the following film by Stan Brakhage, a recognized master of his medium. His innovative use of material, technique, and technology to create highly personal and spiritual art has brought him international acclaim.
23rd Psalm Branch: Part II (1978, 41 min.) In this haunting but lyrical meditation on war, Brakhage intercuts 8-mm footage of Colorado with imagery from World War II newsreels. He responds to the violence and nightmare of war by painting directly onto the filmstrip.
Free, first come, first served
Series continues August 14 & 28
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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| 7-9:30 PM
The World of Louis Comfort Tiffany
Lecture, with light reception |
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Three stunning windows designed by the studio of Louis Comfort Tiffany dominate the Board of Governors Hall in the headquarters of the American Red Cross. This evening, Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen (curator of American Decorative Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art) delves into the life and accomplishments of Tiffany (1848-1933), a multitalented master of the decorative arts. Following the program, step down the grand staircase for an informal reception in the marble foyer.
$45, general; $35, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: American Red Cross, 430 17th St. at E St., NW
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