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Saturday, November 29
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| 10 AM-4 PM
Mark James: Christopher's Little Airplane & Coloring Book
Book Signing |
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Mark James signs copies of his children's books Christopher's Little Airplane and Christopher's Little Coloring Book.
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center Outside Museum Store
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| 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Lisa's Airplane Trip
Flights of Fancy -- Stories for Children, with activity |
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Hear a reading of Lisa's Airplane Trip, written by Anne Gutman before trying your hand at an art activity.
Free
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Air and Space Museum America by Air, 1st Floor, West Wing, Gallery 102
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| 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, & 3:30 PM
Celebrate Thanksgiving: Native Storytelling with Sunny Dooley
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To celebrate Thanksgiving, Sunny Dooley (Navajo) shares the Blessing Way stories that have been passed down through her matrilineal clan for generations, incorporating the Dine language into her performances. Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month.
Free
Repeats Nov. 30
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: American Indian Museum Rasmuson Theater
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| 12 Noon-5 PM
Tahir Rahman: We Came in Peace
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Tahir Rahman signs copies of his book We Came in Peace.
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Air and Space Museum Outside Museum Store
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| 1-4 PM
Jay Spenser: How Ideas Gave Us Wings ***Cancelled***
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Jay Spenser signs copies of his book How Ideas Gave Us Wings.
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center Outside Museum Store
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| 1-4 PM
Roland Mesnier: All the President's Pastries
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Roland Mesnier signs copies of his book All the President's Pastries.
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National Museum of American History
Location: American History Museum Outside Main Museum Store
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| 1-2:30 PM
Native Veterans in the Historical Record: Searching Military
Records from the 1800s: Lecture |
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Trevor Plante (archivist, National Archives) discusses how to conduct research on Native veterans serving in the United States military during the 19th century. Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month.
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: American Indian Museum 4th Level, Room 4018
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| 6-8:30 PM
ZooLights
2nd Annual Winter Lights Celebration |
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(for all ages) The Zoo's second annual winter lights event is bigger and brighter this season! Some 50 larger-than-life light sculptures, using environmentally friendly LEDs (light emitting diodes), light up the Zoo. Many of the sculptures are based on animals at the Zoo, including the giant pandas, Asian elephants, tigers, and golden lion tamarins. Visitors of all ages can sample hot chocolate, cookies, cider, and other treats; meet animal keepers and learn about the Zoo's enrichment efforts; enjoy musical and theatrical performances; and learn how to save energy at home.
Notes:
• Tickets required for ages 2 and up and are available as follows:
- at the Zoo's Visitor Center, daily, 9 AM-4:30 PM
- at the door on evenings that have not sold out
- online at www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, or by phone through Ticketmaster at 202-397-7328
- for information on ordering group tickets, call 202-633-3034
• ZooLights will be offered rain or shine; it will be cancelled only if the Zoo closes due to inclement weather. For information on Zoo weather closings, call the Zoo at 202-633-4470. • Animal houses close to the public at 4 PM and grounds close at 4:30 PM in preparation for this event.
$12, general; FONZ: $6 or 4 tickets for $20; see Note
Fri.-Sun. thru Dec. 14; daily Dec. 18-30, except Dec. 24 & 25
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National Zoo
Location: Zoo Along Olmstead Walk from Panda Plaza to Kid's Farm
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