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Thursday, October 23
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Auction for Animals
Online Auction |
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The Friends of the National Zoo's (FONZ) Auction for Animals offers vacation getaways, Zoo tours, art, sports memorabilia, and more. Proceeds support animal care, science, education, and sustainability programs at the Zoo. Find special gifts for yourself or your loved ones -- it's never too early to start your holiday shopping. For details, see the Web site.
Daily through Oct. 26
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National Zoo
Location: On the Web at www.fonz.cmarket.com
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| 10:15 & 11:30 AM
Halloween Magic
Discovery Theater Performance |
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(for ages 2-8) Have Halloween fun in a magic show full of tricks-n-treats!
Note: $6, adults; $5, children (ages 2-16); $4, Resident Members.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Repeats Oct 24 & 25
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 10:30 AM
The Ocean: The Edge of Some Unfamiliar World
Thursday Mornings at the Smithsonian: Lecture |
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The ocean is ancient, essential to all life, constantly changing, and just beginning to be explored. To celebrate the opening of the Natural History Museum's new Sant Ocean Hall, this lecture series features curators discussing various aspects of the ocean. Today, David Pawson (senior scientist, invertebrate zoology) discusses the history of ocean exploration.
Series: $100, general; $72, members; call 202-633-3030
Series continues Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 & 13
Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Natural History Museum, Baird Auditorium
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| 12 Noon
Celebrating a Master
Lecture |
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Susanne Frantz (guest exhibition curator) looks at the first retrospective of Lino Tagliapietra's work, an exhibition celebrating the artistry and creativity of his work influenced by life in Murano, Italy, and his experiences in Americas Pacific Northwest. Hear the story of Frantz's involvement with the artist, his work, and the exhibition.
Free
Related Exhibition: Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Glass
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Renwick Gallery
Location: Grand Salon
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| 12:30-12:45 PM
Charles A. Lindbergh and the American Consumer: The Stanley
King Collection: Ask an Expert |
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Dominick Pisano, Aeronautics Division, discusses the Stanley King collection of Charles Lindbergh memorabilia.
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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| 5:30 PM
The Art of Ansel Adams
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How did Ansel Adams approach the subject of landscape? What kind of equipment did he use? How did he develop and process his photographs? William Wylie (associate professor of photography, University of Virginia) introduces the tools and techniques Adams employed and discusses how his groundbreaking skills are still applicable to photography today.
Free, first come, first served
Related Exhibition: Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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| 5:30-8:30 PM
Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children 2-12 with their families; no tickets required for children under 2) Enjoy the holiday in a fun and safe environment; collect treats from more than 40 treat stations; walk along spooky trails and through haunted animal houses; participate in hands-on activities; listen to interpretive talks; and watch elephants stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Purchase tickets on the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm.
• Animal houses close to the public at 4 PM and grounds close at 4:30 PM in preparation for this event.
$25, general; $15, FONZ members (ages 2+); see Note
Repeats Oct. 24-26
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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| 6-6:30 PM
Portrait of J. Robert Oppenheimer ***New Topic***
Face-to-Face Portrait Talk: Red scare! |
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The weekly portrait talk highlights a portrait selected by a National Portrait Gallery staff member or guest speaker.
Today, curatorial assistant Amy Baskette talks about the portrait of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Arnold Newman.
Free
Continues every Thursday evening
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National Portrait Gallery
Location: Meet at F Street Lobby
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| 6:45-9 PM
Glin Castle: The Story of an Irish Historic Property through
the Ages: Lecture |
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Perched by the River Shannon in the county of Limerick, the crenellated storybook castle and lands here been occupied by the Knights of Glin since the 13th century. The 29th Knight of Glin, Sir Desmond FitzGerald recounts the extraordinary history of his family's 700 year-old residence.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 6:45 PM
The Secret of Egypt's Great Pyramid
Illustrated Lecture, with book signing |
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In this illustrated lecture, Bob Brier (professor of Egyptology and philosophy, Long Island University) presents new evidence to support French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin's astonishing theory that within the pyramid is a ramp that was used to raise the blocks to the top -- casting new light on an age-old mystery. Book signing follows.
$25, general; $15, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: American Indian Museum, Rasmuson Theater (enter at Md. Ave.)
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| 7 PM
Cherie Blair: Reflections on a Meaningful Journey
Lecture |
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In an in-depth interview, Cherie Blair, accomplished lawyer and wife of Tony Blair, reveals what it was like to combine life as a working mother with life married to the British prime minister. When the Labour Party took power in 1997, she faced new challenges as the first PM's wife with a serious career. She provides an intimate look at her family living in extraordinary circumstances and recalls her encounters across the globe--from Britain to the United States to Afghanistan--with major foreign leaders, celebrities, and the royal family.
$20, general; $15, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium
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| Last update: November 3, 2008, 08:42 |
