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Wednesday, November 5
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| 12 Noon-12:15 PM
Stardust Comet Sample Return Capsule
Ask an Expert Lecture |
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Roger Launius, Space History Division, discusses the Stardust Comet Sample Return Capsule.
Free
Continues most Wednesdays
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Meet at the Museum Seal
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| 12 Noon-4 PM
The Scientist Is In
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Stationed within the exhibition, a museum or NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) scientist shows collection specimens or artifacts (including some under the microscope and/or shown on a monitor) and talks with visitors about travels to various locations, field studies, collection of specimens, new discoveries, favorite topics of study, and more.
Free
Continues every Wednesday
Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Natural History Museum 1st Floor, Center, in the exhibition
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| 6:45 PM
The Soul of Leonardo: Spirit of the Renaissance
Lecture, with book signing |
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Leonardo da Vinci was the consummate Renaissance man -- scientist, inventor, engineer, philosopher, musician, artist -- who could do anything but finish a commissioned work on time. Born on April 15, tax day in the U.S., he would most certainly have required an extension. This evening, Bulent Atalay (professor of physics, University of Mary Washington) discusses the life and work of this relentlessly curious intellect. Book signing follows.
$20, general; $15, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 7 PM
An American Abroad: Culture and Society in Europe
Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture in American Art |
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Critic Michael Kimmelman discusses art, culture, and society in Europe. Reception and book signing follow.
Free; tickets distributed in G St. lobby 1 hour in advance
Last in series
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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| 7 PM
An Evening with Frank McCourt
Lecture, with book signing |
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This evening, Frank McCourt, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, reminisces about his impoverished youth in Western Ireland, the life lessons that he learned as a result of the experience, and the townsfolk of Limerick who influences his life. Book signing follows.
$28, general; $18, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Natural History Museum Baird Auditorium
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