The Smithsonian Associates Presents January Program Highlights

January’s 50th anniversary issue of the Smithsonian Associates’ program guide features a variety of educational and cultural programs, including seminars, lectures, studio arts classes, performances for adults and children and local and regional study tours. Highlights this month include:

Smithsonian Associates’ World Art History Certificate Program

Core and elective courses begin in January.

The World Art History Certificate Program is designed to provide a global perspective on art and architecture and draw on the Smithsonian’s world-class collections and the rich resources of other Washington institutions. Participants can choose from a wide range of core courses and electives that speak to their own interests and complete the program requirements at their own pace.

Raise Your Voice: Smithsonian Encore Chorale

Wednesdays, Jan. 14 to April 22; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center

The Smithsonian Encore Chorale begins a new session of weekly rehearsals in January. The classes, offered in the morning and the evening, are designed for singers 55 and older and are instructive and enjoyable. Participants learn proper breathing techniques and how to improve their voice through tone production as the conductors guide participants through 15 rehearsals in four-part singing, which culminates with a free public performance. The chorale recently surprised visitors at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History with a pop-up concert.

Smithsonian Newsflash

Thursday, Jan. 15; 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center

The first event in a new series that looks behind the headlines and amplifies sound bites to provide context and insights on breaking news. The topic and featured speaker will be announced Jan. 12.

A Capital Story: The History of Washington, D.C. 1783 to Today

Saturday, Jan. 24; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K Street N.W.

Four experts look at the long, complex and often surprising history of the capital. This seminar is the first event in a four-part series, “The Making of the Federal City,” about the design and development of Washington, D.C.

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