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Guppy Gala
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(All ages; children under 2 admitted free) Come enjoy a wild Friday evening at the Zoo's annual Guppy Gala. Sample a variety of food while children are entertained by strolling musicians, clowns, jugglers, dancers, games, rides, and more. Favorite activities include a mock construction site, rock-climbing wall, moonbounces, mazes, costumed characters, and live entertainment. No trip to the National Zoo is complete without checking out the animals on exhibit here.
Note: The Zoo closes at 12 noon today, except for the Asia Trail, Panda House/Plaza, Cheetah Conservation Station, and Bird House; the rest of the Zoo closes at 4 PM.
$30, general; $20, FONZ members; call 202-633-4470. See Note.
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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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).
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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The Legacy Tour: Partha and Purbayan Chatterjee; Anindo
and Anubrata Chatterjee: Performance with preconcert tour |
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Two of the leading father-son teams in Indian music join forces for this celebration of the venerable guru-disciple tradition. The great tabla artist Partha Chatterjee and his son Purbayan are joined by the great tabla artist Anindo Chatterjee and his son Anubrata.
Note: Free tickets (up to 4 per person) can be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328 or 800-551-7328 beginning at 10 AM two Mondays before the event. A handling fee is applied. Tickets (up to 2 per person) will also be available at the auditorium door 1 hour before the event begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
Related Exhibition: Arts of India (at Freer) & MURAQQA' (in Sackler Gallery)
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Amazonia Indigena: A View from the Villages
Film Festival, with discussion |
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This festival showcases award-winning videos by indigenous filmmakers from the Amazon of Brazil. Today's films are followed by a discussion with directors Divino Tserewahu and Takuma Kuikuro. Note: These films may depict nudity. • Daritidze/Trainee Healer (2003, 35 min., directed by Divino Tserewahu (Xavante); in Xavante with English subtitles) After screenings of Wai'a Rini: The Power of the Dream in Xavante villages, the people of Aldeia Nova on the Sao Marcos reservation asked the director to make a film in their village on the same ritual, in which young men are initiated into the spiritual world to develop their curative power. Note: Washington, DC, premiere.
• Imbe Gikegu/The Scent of Pequi Fruit (2006, 36 min., directed by Takuma Kuikuro (Kuikuro) and Marica Kuikuro (Kuikuro); in Kuikuro with English subtitles) The ending of the dry season is a time of celebration and merriment in the Upper Xingu. Linking the past to the present, Kuikuro videomakers tell a tale of dangers, pleasures, sex and betrayal, where men and women, hummingbirds and alligators, build a world in common. Note: Washington, DC, premiere.
Free; first come, first served
Continues May 10-11
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: National Geographic Society, 1145 7th St. NW, Washington, DC
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The Emerson String Quartet
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The Emerson String Quartet, renowned internationally for its groundbreaking chamber music performances, consists of violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer (alternating in first chair position), violist Lawrence Dutton, and cellist David Finckel. This evening the Quartet performs Schubert's String Quartet No. 3 in A Minor, D. 804; Martinu's String Quartet No. 3; and Beethoven's String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 ("Razumosky").
$63, general admission; $51, member; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Natural History Museum, Baird Aud. (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Hepburn, Herself
Cultures in Motion Performance |
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Featuring actress Helen Hedman as Hepburn and Portrait Gallery's Jewell Robinson as her interviewer, this performance creates an intimate portrayal of the iconic star in her own words. Behind her carefully constructed image, the notoriously secretive actress shares her thoughts on life, death, family, regret, grief, and love, revealing, above all, a woman ahead of her time.
Note: For reservations, call 633-8520 or e-mail NPGPublicPrograms@si.edu.
Free, but seating limited; reservations recommended, see Note
Last program
Related Exhibition: One Life: Kate: A Centennial Celebration
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: McEvoy Auditorium
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Laura Lippman, Richard Price, and the Art of the Crime
Interview, with book signing |
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Laura Lippman has become one of the premier names in suspense. In an engrossing conversation with David Simon, Ms. Lippman and Richard Price talk about their work and explore such topics as the connections between crime in reality and crime in art, how they turn a city into a character, the differences between writing for film and writing a novel, and creating real-life crime characters. Book signing follows.
$25, general admission; $15, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center ***New Location***
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Tuesday, May 13
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What's the Next Move: Housing, East of the River
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Policy makers and housing planners discuss how housing policy has affected the character of neighborhoods and communities east of the Anacostia River. Participants include: Chester Hart (Southeast Ministries, AEN Program); Brett Williams (professor, American University); Al "Butch" Hopkins (Anacostia Economic Development Corporations); Janice Burgess (D.C. Housing Authority, Office of Planning); Dorn McGrath (professor emeritus, George Washington University); Christopher Smith (W.C. Smith Real Estate); and Aubrey Thagard (D.C. Office of Planning). Moderator: Villareal Johnson.
Free; for reservations, call 202-633-4875
Related Exhibition: East of the River: Continuity and Change
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: 1901 Fort Place, SE
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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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Stuart Kauffman: Building a Bridge Between Science & Religion
Illustrated Lecture, with book signing |
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Scientist Stuart Kauffman (professor of biological sciences, physics, and astronomy, University of Calgary) seeks to change nothing less than the way we think about the evolution of humanity, the Universe, faith, and reason. In this evening's presentation, he argues that the science of complexity provides a way to move beyond reductionist science to something new: a unified culture where we can see the divine in the creativity in the universe, biosphere, and humanity. Book signing follows.
$20, general admission; $15, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Ave. at C St.
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Vasallos Del Sol
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Direct from Venezuela! With a repertoire that covers the coastal country's history from its pre-Hispanic and African roots to today's popular rhythms and dance forms, Vasallos del Sol delivers a high-energy performance with contagious beats that will have you jump to your feet and dance! They have performed all over South America. This program is made possible through the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Free to members and the public; no tickets required
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Resident Associate Program
Location: American Indian Museum, Rasmuson Theater (enter Maryland Ave.)
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Herb Kelleher: Agent of Airline Change
Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture |
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"Be humble; work harder than anyone else; serve your people." Herb Kelleher's philosophy made Southwest Airlines into one of the most admired companies in the world. Among the most influential CEOs of our time, Kelleher led Southwest Airlines through 30 consecutive profitable years while never having to furlough an employee. This evening, he presents his unique insight into the airline industry, corporate management, and living life to the fullest.
Note: For tickets, visit the Web at www.nasm.si.edu/events/lectures/ticketsform.cfm or call 202-633-2398.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
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King David: A Biblical and Historical Look at Goliath's Slayer
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Anthony Tambasco (professor of theology, Georgetown University) analyzes the David narratives from a biblical and historical viewpoint and explores the myths surrounding the shepherd who became king and Goliath's final adversary.
$40, general admission; $30, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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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
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Living with a Star
Exploring Space Lecture Series |
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• 6:00 PM: Informal educational programming
• 7:00 PM: Free screening of 3D Sun
• 7:30 PM: Meet the Lecturer
• 8:00 PM: Lecture: Dr. Barbara Thompson (astrophysicist, Laboratory for Solar and Space Physics, Goddard Space Flight Center) discusses how the Sun-Earth connection is being studied by numerous ground-based and space-based observatories in a cooperative effort during the International Heliophysical Year (IHY). She highlights results from the SOHO satellite mission and describes how the program "Living with a Star" supports the goals of the IHY.
Note: For tickets, visit the Web at www.nasm.si.edu/events/lectures/ticketsform.cfm or call 202-633-2398.
Free, but ticket required; see Note
Series continues June 17
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
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Portrait of Douglas Fairbanks
"Face to Face" Portrait Talk |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery staff member or guest speaker.
Lauren Johnson (Gallery's executive assistant) talks about the portrait of Douglas Fairbanks, a leading actor of early Hollywood and co-founder of United Artists, by the Ullman Manufacturing Company in the related exhibition.
Free
Continues most Thursday evenings
Related Exhibition: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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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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Mind-Body Basics
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Our awareness of the connection between the mind (what we think) and the body (what we physically experience) continues to grow. This evening, health psychologist Ann Webster (Harvard Medical School) coaches participants in a variety of techniques that reduce stress by eliciting the relaxation response, including mindfulness, imagery, and contemplation. Participants learn how to observe, understand, and maximize the role of positive thinking patterns in achieving greater well-being.
$40, general admission; $30, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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Discovering D.C.'s Hidden Musical Treasures
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The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is joining forces with the Songwriters Association of Washington to present the second ASCAP Songwriters Showcase. This evening, ten composers and lyricists from the region present original songs in the genres of pop, adult contemporary, jazz, blues, and cabaret.
$20, general admission; $15, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Location on ticket
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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.
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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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Dasepo Naughty Girls
Korean Film Festival DC 2008 |
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Note: This film is intended for mature audiences.
(2006, 103 min., directed by E. J-young, Korean with English subtitles) In this twisted musical comedy film that takes place in No Use High, it satirizes everything from internet dating to cross-dressing. Beneath the bawdy jokes, however, is a touching story about a poor, shy girl who tries to fit in at the weirdest high school imaginable.
Free, tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Series continues May 18
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Night at the Museum -- A Behind-the-Scenes Experience
After-Hours Family Program |
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Spend an evening with curators, archivists, educators, restoration staff, and other experts who research, preserve, and restore the museum's amazing aviation and space exploration artifacts. Take a tour to learn how the museum operates and hear stories about the artifacts. Don't forget your camera so you can take a special tour with photographer Dane Penland, who advises on the finer points of capturing the perfect picture of your favorite artifact.
Note: For tickets, visit the Web at www.nasm.si.edu/events/lectures/ticketsform.cfm or call 202-633-2398.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Throughout the museum
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Birth of a nASIAN
Performance with preconcert tour |
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Note: This program is intended for mature audiences.
Trip hop spoken word duo Kate Rigg and Lyris Hung of Slanty Eyed Mama return to the Freer with their electrifying music and politicomic monologues that explore questions of race, culture, identity, and the contemporary Asian American urban landscape. The play Birth of a nASIAN, written by Kate Rigg and Leah Ryan, features edgy, surreal characters, such as a World Trade Center street hawker, a "China Latina" who can't seem to tick the right box at the unemployment office, and a 32-year-old cheerleader who finally has enough confidence to go to cheerleading camp.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Monday, May 19
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Greece and the Greeks: The Power of Hellenic Heritage
Illustrated Lecture |
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Why does Greece instantly evoke notions of classical antiquity? In this illustrated lecture, Fani-Maria Tsigakou (curator of the Department of Paintings, Prints, and Drawings, Benaki Museum, Athens) explores the reasons through an overview of Greek images produced in Europe.
$10, general admission; free, members; call 202-633-3030
Related Exhibition: Classically Greek: Coins and Banknotes from Antiquity to Today
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Smithsonian Castle, Schermer Hall
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Tuesday, May 20
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Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel: Finding Common Ground
Lecture, with book signing ***Cancelled*** |
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Drawing on their USA Today column, Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel address how partisan rancor has run amok in Washington and how civility can be restored in order to move the country forward. They make a strategic case for why bipartisanship and consensus politics are good for the nation. Book signing follows.
$30, general; $20, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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The Big Sleep
American Classics: Film Noir |
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(114 min., 1946, directed by Howard Hawks) A cynical private eye (Humphrey Bogart) investigates the gambling debts of a wealthy general's daughter (Lauren Bacall) and finds himself tangled up in blackmail, deception, and violence.
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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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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Elizabeth I's Perilous Path to the Throne
Illustrated Lecture, with book signing |
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Queen Elizabeth I's greatness was shaped in no small measure by her turbulent childhood and youth. British historian and author Alison Weir explores Elizabeth's life and relationships before her accession to the throne -- years when she came perilously close to the scaffold more than once. Drawing on a wealth of original source material, Weir traces the development of Elizabeth's complex character and describes the challenges she faced and the conflicts in which she was involved. Book signing follows.
$35, general; $25, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Hirshhorn Museum, Ring Auditorium ***New Location***
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Portrait of Admiral William Frederick "Bull" Halsey
"Face to Face" Portrait Talk |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery staff member or guest speaker.
Robert Cressman (Navy Historical Center) talks about the portrait of Admiral William Frederick "Bull" Halsey, a U.S. Naval officer and commander of the United States Third Fleet in the Pacific during World War II, by an unidentified artist in the related exhibition.
Free
Continues most Thursday evenings
Related Exhibition: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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The Art of the Lost and Found
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Have you ever wondered what happens to stolen art? Bonnie Magness-Gardiner (manager, Art Theft Program, Federal Bureau of Investigation) shares her experience with the FBI Art Crime Team and gives examples of cases that illustrate how art theft and fraud is uncovered, how it is investigated, and the role of experts in the process. Cosponsored with the National Portrait Gallery.
Free, first come, first served
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Mississippi Freedom Riders: Heroes of Civil Rights Movement
Lecture, with book signing |
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Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and distinguished history professor Roger Wilkins, author and photographer Eric Etheridge, and three of the 1961 Freedom Riders as they discuss the remarkable Civil Rights action of 47 years ago. 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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Maori Culture: Seeing Beyond the Warrior Image
Illstrated Lecture, with light reception |
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This evening, art historian and native Maorian Jo Damond focuses on her culture's artistic raranga, or weaving, and explains this highly developed art form shaped by the Maori women and it significance. Light reception follows.
Note: No door sales. Ticket and photo ID required for entrance.
$50, general admission; $40, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Embassy of New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, NW
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Quality and Connoisseurship
Collector's Roundtable Lecture |
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In this lecture series, nationally acclaimed experts share their experiences with seasoned and novice art collectors. Today, Thomas Colville (Thomas Colville Fine Art) discusses quality and connoisseurship.
Note: To register, call 202-633-8490, e-mail saamprograms@si.edu, or visit the Web at americanart.si.edu/visit/calendar.cfml.
$20; advance registration required; see Note
Series continues June 17
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Three Women in Video Art
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This program features the following 3 films:
• Nancy Holt's Underscan (1974) explores the home of the artist's aging aunt through still images and excerpts from her letters.
• Dara Birnbaum's Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman (1978-79) uses imagery from the television series Wonder Woman to deconstruct the identity of a pop culture icon.
• Eleanor Antin's Caught in the Act (1973) compares the realities of still photographs to images captured on videotape.
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 Dorie Miller
"Face to Face" Portrait Talk |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery staff member or guest speaker.
Historican Jim Barber talks about the portrait of Dorie Miller, an African American cook in the U.S. Navy known for his heroism during the Pearl Harbor attack, by David Stone Martin in the related exhibition.
Free
Continues most Thursday evenings
Related Exhibition: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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Meet the Author: Grant Hayter-Menzies
Lecture with book signing |
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Spend a lively evening with author Grant Hayter-Menzies as he reads from and discusses his latest book Imperial Masquerade: The Legend of Princess Der Ling. This colorful yet historically accurate biography of Princess Der Ling (a.k.a. Mrs. Elizabeth Antoinette White), a 20th-century writer during the Qing dynasty, explores her legacy as a witness to history (and as an apologist of the much-reviled Empress Dowager Cixi). The princess herself was a figure of controversy; arguments over her continue to rage in and outside of China to this very day. Book signing follows. Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Free; first come, first served
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Conference Room
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Friday, May 30
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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).
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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 Fridays through June 27
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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| 7 PM
Reel Portraits: The Fighting Lady
Documentary Film and Discussion |
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(1945, 61 min., directed by Edward Steichen, narrated by Robert Taylor) In this Oscar-winning documentary film, set sail with Admiral William "Bull" Halsey aboard the USS Yorkstown (CV-10) through the Panama Canal and experience the assaults on Marcus, Kawjalein, Truk, and Tinnian to the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Discussion follows with Jack Green from the Naval Historical Center.
Free; first come, first served. Auditorium doors open 6:30 PM.
Related Exhibition: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: McEvoy Auditorium
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Friday, June 13
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| 5:30 PM
Indigenous and Bill Miller
Indian Summer Showcase 2008 Performance |
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The blues band Indigenous, founded in the 1990s by guitarist Mato Nanji (Nakota), performs with singer/songwriter Bill Miller (Mohican). Mato's style and skills as a guitarist have earned him comparisons to Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. His latest recording Chasing the Sun rose to number two on Billboard's "Top Blues Albums" list.
Free
Series continues June 27
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Outdoor Welcome Plaza (rain location: Potomac Atrium)
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Tuesday, June 17
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