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Thursday, June 19
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Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Tale
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(for ages 4-8) Come into the shadows and see the light as The Shadow Puppet Workshop weaves together folktales from near and far. Join Daniel Barash in this interactive program and learn how everyone can be a shadow puppeteer. See you in the land of shadows!
Note: $6, adults; $5, children (ages 2-16); $4, Resident Members.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Repeats June 20
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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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 Thursdays
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
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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, composer Matt Grason and his band present a selection of modern jazz with a cool twist.
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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| 6:45 PM
Fateful Rivals: Gandhi and Churchill
Illustrated Lecture, with book signing |
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Although universally recognized icons of 20th-century leadership, Winston Churchill and Mohandas Gandhi were bitter rivals on the issue of India's future. In this lecture, historian Arthur Herman highlights crucial episodes in which the lives and careers of these two formidable statesmen became intertwined. 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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Musical Journey on a Summer's Eve
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Award-winning young Chinese pianist Xiayin Wang performs a variety of classical, Asian, and contemporary Asian American compositions, including works by Chopin, Ravel, and James Hong, as well as the Washington, DC, premier of "My Wounded Head (dreams of moths)," which was written for her by composer Marc Chan. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program.
Free; first come, first served
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Special Smithsonian Sponsored
Location: Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium
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