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Native Landscape: Ladybug Releases
Demonstration |
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Watch staff release ladybugs into the museum's landscape while learning how this agricultural technique is an eco-friendly way to control pests.
Free
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Native Croplands, on the museum's south side
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Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and the Apollo Moon Suits
Ask an Expert Lecture |
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Amanda Young, Space History Division, discusses Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and the Apollo moon suits.
Free
Continues most Wednesdays
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Meet at the Museum Seal
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Thursday, August 28
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Repetition and The Battle of Orgreave
The Cinema Effect: Part II Special Screenings |
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Note: Programs are unrated and may contain adult content.
12 Noon: Artur Zmijewski's Repetition (2005, 75 min.) re-creates the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, but achieves a different result. Rather than accepting their roles and engaging in confrontational behavior, as in the original experiment, the modern-day "guards" and "prisoners," aware of the power of the camera to survey and control, ultimately unite against the producers to end the experiment. 1:30 PM: Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave (2001, 63 min.) is a re-enactment of the 1984 confrontation between striking miners and police near the Orgreave coking plant in England. The event provided an opportunity for several members of the parties participating in the original strike -- including miners and their families, policemen, the townspeople of Orgreave, the British media, and the viewing public -- to re-evaluate the chronology of the conflict and the way in which the televised images of the strike colored public opinion.
Free; first come, first served
Repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through Sept. 6
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect: Part II - Realisms
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Ring Auditorium
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The Death of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Ask an Expert |
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Dik Daso, Aeronautics Division, discusses the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Created by Congress in 1915, NACA conducted and oversaw scientific research in the field of aeronautics until it was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958.
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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Brakhage & Viola
Film Series |
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Note: These films are unrated. Material may not be suited for all audiences. This program features films by Stan Brakhage and Bill Viola, two recognized masters of their medium. Their innovative use of material, technique, and technology to create highly personal and spiritual art has brought them international acclaim.
The following films by Stan Brakhage are screened: The Wonder Ring (1955) Window Water Baby Moving (1959) Mothlight (1963) The Riddle of Lumen (1972)
Along with Bill Viola's Four Songs (1976, appr. 75 min.): Junkyard Levitation, Songs of Innocence, The Space Between the Teeth, and Truth Through Mass Individuation
Free, first come, first served
Last in series
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Meet the Actor: Ahn Sung Ki
Film and Discussion |
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Renowned for his natural acting style and convincing portrayal of complex characters, Ahn Sung Ki has been a fixture in Korean cinema since his days as a child actor in the 1950s. This multiple award-winning star (dubbed "the national actor" by the Korean press) presents and discusses two of his films (TBA). Cosponsored with the Korea Foundation and the University of Georgia.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Repeats August 29
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Friday, August 29
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Meet the Actor: Ahn Sung Ki
Film and Discussion |
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Renowned for his natural acting style and convincing portrayal of complex characters, Ahn Sung Ki has been a fixture in Korean cinema since his days as a child actor in the 1950s. This multiple award-winning star (dubbed "the national actor" by the Korean press) presents and discusses two of his films (TBA). Cosponsored with the Korea Foundation and the University of Georgia.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Last program
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, August 30
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Henson Open Cinema
Films |
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The following films feature highlights from Jim Henson's work:
Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) Originally broadcast on CBS, this special finds all the Muppets gathering for a banquet to honor their leader Kermit the Frog on his 30th year in show business. Sesame Street: 20 And Still Counting (1989) Introduced by Jim Henson and hosted by Bill Cosby, this program was produced to mark the milestone 20th year of Sesame Street. Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes (1987) Hosted by Jim Henson, this behind-the-scenes look at Fraggle Rock features appearances by the performers and creative team and explores the characters, music, and technical wizardry that made this classic Henson production possible.
Free
Repeats Sat., Sept. 6
Related Exhibition: Jim Henson's Fantastic World
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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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.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Udvar-Hazy Center, outside Museum Store
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Curtis Robinson & George Norfleet: Pilot's Journey
Book Signing |
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Curtis Robinson and George Norfleet sign copies of their book Pilot's Journey.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Robert F. Dorr: Hell Hawks! and Air Force One
Book Signing |
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Robert F. Dorr sign copies of his books Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht and Air Force One.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
Repeats Aug. 31 at the Udvar-Hazy Center
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Repetition and The Battle of Orgreave
The Cinema Effect: Part II Special Screenings |
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Note: Programs are unrated and may contain adult content.
3 PM: Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave (2001, 63 min.) is a re-enactment of the 1984 confrontation between striking miners and police near the Orgreave coking plant in England. The event provided an opportunity for several members of the parties participating in the original strike -- including miners and their families, policemen, the townspeople of Orgreave, the British media, and the viewing public -- to re-evaluate the chronology of the conflict and the way in which the televised images of the strike colored public opinion. 4:15 PM: Artur Zmijewski's Repetition (2005, 75 min.) re-creates the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, but achieves a different result. Rather than accepting their roles and engaging in confrontational behavior, as in the original experiment, the modern-day "guards" and "prisoners," aware of the power of the camera to survey and control, ultimately unite against the producers to end the experiment.
Free; first come, first served
Repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through Sept. 6
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect: Part II - Realisms
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Ring Auditorium
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Sunday, August 31
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Robert F. Dorr: Hell Hawks! and Air Force One
Book Signing |
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Robert F. Dorr sign copies of his books Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht and Air Force One.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Monday, September 1
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Curtis Robinson & George Norfleet: Pilot's Journey
Book Signing |
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Curtis Robinson and George Norfleet sign copies of their book Pilot's Journey.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Tuesday, September 2
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Repetition and The Battle of Orgreave
The Cinema Effect: Part II Special Screenings |
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Note: Programs are unrated and may contain adult content.
12 Noon: Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave (2001, 63 min.) is a re-enactment of the 1984 confrontation between striking miners and police near the Orgreave coking plant in England. The event provided an opportunity for several members of the parties participating in the original strike -- including miners and their families, policemen, the townspeople of Orgreave, the British media, and the viewing public -- to re-evaluate the chronology of the conflict and the way in which the televised images of the strike colored public opinion. 1:15 PM: Artur Zmijewski's Repetition (2005, 75 min.) re-creates the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, but achieves a different result. Rather than accepting their roles and engaging in confrontational behavior, as in the original experiment, the modern-day "guards" and "prisoners," aware of the power of the camera to survey and control, ultimately unite against the producers to end the experiment.
Free; first come, first served
Repeats Sept. 4 & 6
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect: Part II - Realisms
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Ring Auditorium
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Wednesday, September 3
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Conservation Clinic
Lunder Conservation Center Activity |
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Do you have questions about the condition of a painting, frame, drawing, print, or sculpture that you own? Museum conservators are available to consult with you about the preservation of your art. Note: To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 202-633-8378 or email DWRCLunder@si.edu and specify "CLINIC" in the subject line.
Free, but by appointment only; see Note
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: 3rd floor, west, Lunder Conservation Center
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Space: A Journey to Our Future
Ask an Expert Lecture |
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Roger Launius, Space History Division, discusses the new exhibition Space: A Journey to Our Future.
Free
Continues most Wednesdays
Related Exhibition: Space: A Journey to Our Future
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Meet at the Museum Seal
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A Streetcar Named Desire
American Classics: Page to Screen Film |
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(1951, 122 min., directed by Elia Kazan) In this Oscar-winning film based on the classic Tennessee Williams play, Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) seeks refuge in New Orleans with her sister Stella (Kim Hunter) and brother-in-law Stanley (Marlon Brando). But friction between Blanche and Stanley creates a volatile situation.
Free; first come, first served
Series continues Sept. 17, Oct. 29, & Nov. 19
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Thursday, September 4
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Preserving Postal History
Demonstration |
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Preserving a national collection of stamps, airplanes, mail trucks, and a 1936 marble statue of Benjamin Franklin is a full-time job. Manda Kowalczyk (preservation technician) discusses artifact preservation projects and the current conservation treatment of William Zorach's larger-than-life statue of Benjamin Franklin.
Free
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National Postal Museum
Location: Atrium
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Repetition and The Battle of Orgreave
The Cinema Effect: Part II Special Screenings |
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Note: Programs are unrated and may contain adult content.
12 Noon: Artur Zmijewski's Repetition (2005, 75 min.) re-creates the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, but achieves a different result. Rather than accepting their roles and engaging in confrontational behavior, as in the original experiment, the modern-day "guards" and "prisoners," aware of the power of the camera to survey and control, ultimately unite against the producers to end the experiment. 1:30 PM: Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave (2001, 63 min.) is a re-enactment of the 1984 confrontation between striking miners and police near the Orgreave coking plant in England. The event provided an opportunity for several members of the parties participating in the original strike -- including miners and their families, policemen, the townspeople of Orgreave, the British media, and the viewing public -- to re-evaluate the chronology of the conflict and the way in which the televised images of the strike colored public opinion.
Free; first come, first served
Repeats Saturday, Sept. 6
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect: Part II - Realisms
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Ring Auditorium
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Portrait of Edwin Booth
Face-to-Face Portrait Talk: Arts & Letters at NPG! |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery staff member or guest speaker. Today, program assistant Maya Foo talks about the portrait of Edwin Booth by Mathew Brady's studio.
Free
Continues every Thursday evening
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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Friday, September 5
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The Cinema Effect: Realisms
Friday Gallery Talk |
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Associate curator Kristen Hileman talks about the related exhibition.
Free
Continues most Fridays
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect, Part II: Realisms
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Meet at information desk
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Saturday, September 6
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Henson Open Cinema
Films |
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The following films feature highlights from Jim Henson's work:
Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) Originally broadcast on CBS, this special finds all the Muppets gathering for a banquet to honor their leader Kermit the Frog on his 30th year in show business. Sesame Street: 20 And Still Counting (1989) Introduced by Jim Henson and hosted by Bill Cosby, this program was produced to mark the milestone 20th year of Sesame Street. Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes (1987) Hosted by Jim Henson, this behind-the-scenes look at Fraggle Rock features appearances by the performers and creative team and explores the characters, music, and technical wizardry that made this classic Henson production possible.
Free
Last day
Related Exhibition: Jim Henson's Fantastic World
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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Alistair in Outer Space
Flights of Fancy -- Stories for Children with activity |
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Enjoy a reading of Alistair in Outer Space, written by Marilyn Sadler, then try your hand at an art activity.
Free
Repeats every Saturday in September
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Space Race, 1st Floor, East Wing, Gallery 114
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2nd Annual Smithsonian Young Benefactors Cup Polo Match
Young Benefactors Event |
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Enjoy an afternoon of polo, a catered buffet, and beverages at the 2nd annual Smithsonian Young Benefactors Cup. Note: No door sales; ID required. Optional after party at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 6-8 PM, available for an additional fee; call for details.
$150, general; $125, Young Benefactors; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: West Potomac Park Polo Field, National Mall, Ohio Dr. & 23rd
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Scott the Piano Guy: Piano Lessons in a Flash
Afternoon Symposium |
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In one afternoon, PBS TV's Scott Houston, "the Piano Guy," teaches how to play piano like the pros. Even better, he teaches the tricks and techniques for embellishing songs and making them your own. So dust off the piano keys, limber up your fingers, and learn to play "Misty" like you always wanted to.
$85, general; $65, members; call 202-633-3030

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Resident Associate Program
Location: Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium
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Col. Richard H. Graham: SR-71 Blackbird
Book Signing |
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Col. Richard H. Graham signs copies of his books Flying the SR-71, SR-71 Blackbird, and SR-71 Revealed: The Inside Story.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
Repeats Sept. 7 at Air and Space on the Mall
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Documenting Native American Ancestors in African American
Families: Lecture |
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Angela Walton-Raji discusses how to research African American-Native American families, focusing on Southeastern Native communities, the Dawes Commission, and the 1900-1910 Census.
Free
Last day
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: 4th Level, Room 4018
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Running Fence: Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Film and Discussion |
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(1978, 58 min., directed by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, and Charlotte Zwerin) This film follows the four-year struggle of artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude to build a 24.5-mile fence of white fabric and steel poles through the hills of California's Sonoma and Marin Counties and into the Pacific Ocean. It celebrates the artists' vision and accomplishment in the face of bureaucratic hurdles. A conversation with the artists follows.
Free; tickets distributed in G St. lobby 1 hour in advance
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Repetition and The Battle of Orgreave
The Cinema Effect: Part II Special Screenings |
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Note: Programs are unrated and may contain adult content.
3 PM: Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave (2001, 63 min.) is a re-enactment of the 1984 confrontation between striking miners and police near the Orgreave coking plant in England. The event provided an opportunity for several members of the parties participating in the original strike -- including miners and their families, policemen, the townspeople of Orgreave, the British media, and the viewing public -- to re-evaluate the chronology of the conflict and the way in which the televised images of the strike colored public opinion. 4:15 PM: Artur Zmijewski's Repetition (2005, 75 min.) re-creates the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, but achieves a different result. Rather than accepting their roles and engaging in confrontational behavior, as in the original experiment, the modern-day "guards" and "prisoners," aware of the power of the camera to survey and control, ultimately unite against the producers to end the experiment.
Free; first come, first served
Last screening
Related Exhibition: The Cinema Effect: Part II - Realisms
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Ring Auditorium
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Sunday, September 7
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Robert F. Dorr: Hell Hawks! and Air Force One
Book Signing |
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Robert F. Dorr sign copies of his books Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht and Air Force One.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
Repeats Sept. 14 & 27
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Col. Richard H. Graham: SR-71 Blackbird
Book Signing |
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Col. Richard H. Graham signs copies of his books Flying the SR-71, SR-71 Blackbird, and SR-71 Revealed: The Inside Story.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Outside Museum Store
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Art a la Cart Day
Family Program |
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(for ages 7-12) How do you hold an artist's palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Try hands-on activities at four interactive carts to find out and to explore such subjects as sculpture and folk art.
Free
Repeats 1st Sunday of each month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Throughout the museum; maps available at both info desks
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Monday, September 8
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We Can't Get There From Here: The Intersection of Research
Library Aspirations and Copyright Challenges: Lecture |
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To mark the Smithsonian Institution Libraries' (SIL) 40th anniversary, James Neal (vice president for information services and university librarian, Columbia University) discusses the future of libraries, museums, and archives in a digital world, specifically addressing how copyright challenges affect the aspirations of research libraries. Presented by SIL, Smithsonian Institution Archives, and the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Free
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Special Smithsonian Sponsored
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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Tuesday, September 9
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Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes: Three Ancient Jewish Sects
Lecture |
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In this lecture, historian Pamela Nadell (professor of history, American University) examines the three ancient Jewish sects that thrived in the late Second Temple era until the war between the Jews and the Romans (66-70 C.E.) sealed their fates.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030

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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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Wednesday, September 10
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Air Racing During the Golden Age: The Curtiss R3C Racer
Ask an Expert Lecture |
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Jeremy Kinney, Aeronautics Division, discusses the Curtiss R3C Racer and air racing during the Golden Age.
Free
Continues most Wednesdays
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Meet at the Museum Seal
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Monasteries Floating in the Air
Illustrated Lecture |
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In this evening's illustrated armchair tour, Svetlana Popovic (professor of art history, Prince George's Community College) discusses the 7 remaining Byzantine monasteries built on top of hugh, sky-high rocks in northwestern Thessaly.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030

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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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Transfigurations
Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture in American Art |
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Over the last 35 years, artist Bill Viola has created videotapes, video installations, and flat-panel video works and is a recognized master of his medium. This evening, he discusses his latest work. Reception follows.
Free; tickets distributed in G St. lobby 1 hour in advance
Series continues Oct. 22 & Nov. 5
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Thursday, September 11
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Seeing Earth from Space
Ask an Expert |
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Jennifer Levasseur, Space History Division, discusses images of Earth taken from space.
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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Works of Nature: Oppenheim and Smithson
Films |
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Allison Jessing (program coordinator) introduces two films by Dennis Oppenheim and Robert Smithson that focus on the relationship between man and nature:
Oppenheim's Program One: Aspen Projects (1970) records interactions between Oppenheim's body and natural elements, including rocks, water, and vegetation. Smithson's Spiral Jetty (1970) documents the making of Smithson's earthwork.
Free, first come, first served
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Portrait of Ernie Pyle
Face-to-Face Portrait Talk: Arts & Letters at NPG! |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery staff member or guest speaker. Today, historian James Barber talks about the portrait of Ernie Pyle by Jo Davidson.
Free
Continues every Thursday evening
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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Friday, September 12
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Sergei Rachmaninoff: Giant of Romanticism ***SOLD OUT***
All-Day Seminar, with lunch & performance |
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Steinway artist Robert Wyatt discusses Sergei Rachmaninoff's three passions: composer, pianist, and conductor. Between lectures, the Embassy's chef prepares a buffet of Russian specialities. The day concludes with an all-Rachmaninoff program performed by pianist Ralitza Patcheva (piano teacher, Catholic University and University of Maryland). Note: No door sales. Photo ID must be presented for entry.
$133, general; $98, members; call 202-633-3030; see Note

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Resident Associate Program
Location: Embassy of the Russian Federation, 2650 Wisconsin Ave., NW
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 | 10 AM, weather permitting
Native Landscape: Ladybug Releases
Demonstration |
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Watch staff release ladybugs into the museum's landscape while learning how this agricultural technique is an eco-friendly way to control pests.
Free
Last day
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Native Croplands, on the museum's south side
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