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Thursday, May 22
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The Nuts and Bolts of Flight: The Aeronautical Propulsion
Systems Collection: Ask an Expert |
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Jeremy Kinney, Aeronautics Division, discusses the aeronautical propulsion systems collection, the nuts and bolts of flight.
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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| 1:30 PM
Art + Coffee: American Craft & Folk Art
Luce Foundation Center Activity |
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Hear about some of the artwork housed in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and learn about American art and culture from professors and graduate students from the Masters in the History of Decorative Arts (HDA) program, which is offered by the Smithsonian Associates in partnership with Corcoran College of Art Design. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea.
Free
Repeats most Thursdays
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
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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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| 6:30 PM
The Art of the Lost and Found
Lecture |
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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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| 6:45 PM
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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| 7 PM ***See Note***
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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