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Friday, May 9
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| 6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Bucky Pizzarelli & Statesmen of Jazz
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, Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar) performs with The Statesmen of Jazz -- Jerry Bruno (bass) and a string quartet featuring Aaron Weinstein (violin), Sara Caswell (violin), Valerie Levy (viola), and Jesse Levy (cello).
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• 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 through June 27 (except May 23, closed)
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Tuesday, May 13
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| 6:30 PM
Barbecuing with Steven Raichlen, the Gladiator of Grilling
Food Event with book signing |
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"Nothing can rival grilling over a live fire" for ease, fun, and explosive flavors, according to Steven Raichlen. Tonight, he shares tips on how to make the most of the grilling experience with sauces, rubs, and marinades. Come hungry! Book signing follows.
$100, general admission; $65, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Natural History Museum, Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Thursday, May 15
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| 5-8 PM
Take Five!
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Kick back and unwind with great art, live jazz, and cool drinks in the Kogod Courtyard, where food and beverages are available for purchase. Today, Rick Whitehead (guitar), John Previti (bass), and Barry Hart (drums) -- winners of the Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE Award for Best Contemporary Album - share their music.
Free
Continues monthly, generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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| 6:30-10 PM (rain or shine) ***See Note***
Frogs and Friends
ZooFari |
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This year's theme -- Frogs and Friends -- celebrates the Year of the Frog and the Friends of the National Zoo's (FONZ) 50th birthday. More than 100 of the Washington area's premier restaurants -- including Chef Geoff's, Equinox, Kinkead's, Ristorante Tosca, and Zola, to name a few -- will present their gourmet offerings at National ZooFari 2008.The gala event features great live entertainment, animal demonstrations, a sweepstakes and silent auction, and wine from more than a dozen of the country's finest vintners. Proceeds benefit a variety of the Zoo's programs.
Notes: The Zoo closes at 12 Noon today (including the Panda House), except for the Asia Trail, Cheetah Conservation Station, and Panda Plaza; the rest of the Zoo closes at 4 PM today.
$175, general; $125, FONZ members; call 202-633-4470; see Note
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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Friday, May 16
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| 6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Bob DeVos
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, Bob DeVos (guitar) performs. DeVos' sound is in the tradition of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and Jim Hall.
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 through June 27 (except May 23, closed)
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Wednesday, May 21
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| 6:45-9 PM
Easter Island: Myths and Reality
Illustrated Lecture, with light reception |
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Once home to a lost and enigmatic Polynesian culture, Easter Island, located off the coast of Chile, is today an important archaeological site. Tonight, the island's longtime resident archaeologist Claudio Cristino (associate professor of anthropology, University of Chile) discusses the most popular theories that have tried to solve the island's mysteries. The program concludes with a reception featuring Chilean cheeses and wines.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: American Indian Museum, Rasmuson Theater ***New Location***
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Friday, May 30
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| 6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Latin Jazz Night: Afro Bob Alliance
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, the seven-piece Afro Bop Alliance performs Afro-Cuban and Caribbean jazz with special guest Dave Samuels (vibraphone).
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 Fridays through June 27
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Saturday, June 14
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| 7:30-10 AM
Cockadoodle Zoo
FONZ-Members-Only Family Event |
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Wakey! Wakey! Come see how your animal friends start the day. This sneak peak shows that the animals' mornings are similar to yours: Some get their teeth brushed, some get a morning bath, and all want to know what's for breakfast. Also enjoy special animal demonstrations, games, and refreshments. Pajamas are optional!
Free, but for FONZ members only; to join, call 202-633-3034
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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