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Saturday, October 25
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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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| 9:45 AM-4 PM
Cultivating the Medium of Your Message -- Your Voice
All-Day Seminar |
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Learn techniques for modulating your vocal tone and intensity, improving the resonance of your voice, and using effective body language to enhance your verbal message in this practical seminar taught by Susan Miller, a clinical associate with the Georgetown University Hospital otolaryngology department.
$120, general; $85, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 10 AM-12 Noon (ages 6-9) and 1-3 PM (ages 10-13)
Artist at Work with Youth: Mary Coble
Art Workshop |
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Resident artist Mary Coble invites young people to explore art made with nontraditional, yet familiar, materials in hands-on workshops after touring the related exhibition. Coble is a D.C. educator and performance artist whose research-based work deals with such topics as identity and tolerance. Participation in all three workshops are encouraged but not required.
Note: To register, apply online at http://hirshhorn.si.edu/calendar/event.asp?key=4andsubkey=56. For more information, e-mail hmsgeducation@si.edu or call 202-633-3382.
Free, but space limited; register by October 20, see Note
Series continues November 8 and December 6
Related Exhibition: The Panza Collection
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Meet at information desk
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| 10 AM-4:30 PM
Poland: A Rich Tapestry
2-Day Program, with book signing |
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Poland encompasses a dynamic contemporary society and a colorful history; a breathtaking landscape of mountain ranges and lakes, dotted with little-known travel gems; and an extensive folk tradition. In today's seminar, special guests explore the various facets of the country's riches. Book signing follows.
$135, general; $100, members; call 202-633-3030
Last day
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Location on ticket
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| 10 AM-4 PM
Express Yourself: Writing the Personal Essay
All-Day Seminar |
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The personal essay is a wonderfully hospitable genre of creative nonfiction in which you may find comfortable stomping ground for your own ideas. Join author Sara Mansfield Taber in this all-day writing seminar and learn the elements of this rich form for creating your own personal essays.
$115, general; $80, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 10:30 AM
Family History Search
Lecture |
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Celebrate Family History Month by learning how to document the lives of your loved ones with historian Maria Goodwin and museum educator Robert Hall, who share practical advice and examples on researching and recording personal history. Discussion includes census records, personal files, photographs, and other family valuables. Participants are asked to bring in personal items for discussion.
Free; but reservations required, call 202-633-4844
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: 1901 Fort Place, SE
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| 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Astronaut Handbook
Flights of Fancy -- Stories for Children with activity |
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Enjoy a reading of Astronaut Handbook, written by Megan McCarthy, then try your hand at an art activity.
Free
Last day
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Space Race, 1st Floor, East Wing, Gallery 114
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| 12 Noon-4 PM
Robert F. Dorr: Hell Hawks! and Air Force One
Book Signing |
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Robert F. Dorr sign copies of his books Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht and Air Force One.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Outside Museum Store
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| 12 Noon-8 PM Note: Museum stays open late for Air & Scare.
Mark James: Christopher's Little Airplane & Coloring Book
Book Signing |
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Mark James signs copies of his children's books Christopher's Little Airplane and Christopher's Little Coloring Book.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
See related Air & Scare Night this evening
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Outside Museum Store
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| 12 Noon-5 PM
Ghosts of a Chance
Family Drop-In Program |
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The museum is haunted! In Ghosts of a Chance, a new kind of scavenger hunt, you'll use your wits, curiosity, and creativity to save the museum from mischievous spirits. Hunt for clues, test your luck, break codes, and confront spirits while exploring the museum. And don't forget your cell phone, since you never know who might call; they're modern ghosts, after all. The game is a series of 6 quests, starting with easy quests designed for players of all ages and progressing to more difficult challenges.
Free; but register in person at the Luce Foundation Center
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: 3rd Floor, Luce Foundation Center
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| 12 Noon
Halloween Magic
Discovery Theater Performance with face painting |
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(for ages 2-8) Have Halloween fun in a magic show full of tricks-n-treats! Today's program includes face painting and more.
Note: $10, adults; $9, children (ages 2-16); $9, Resident Members; fee includes face painting and Halloween treats for kids.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Last day
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 1-4 PM
Blaine Pardoe: Terror of the Autumn Sky
Book Signing |
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Blaine Pardoe signs copies of his book Terror of the Autumn Sky.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Outside Museum Store
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| 1-2:30 PM
The Galapagos and Darwin -- 150 Years Later
Fall Lecture Series |
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(ages 10 and above) The Galapagos Islands provided some of the major evidence that led Charles Darwin to his conclusions about evolution and are home to unique flora and fauna that continue to broaden our knowledge about island ecology. The area is under great stress today due to human habitation. This afternoon, Professor Fred Diehl discusses the importance of the Galapagos Islands and the waters surrounding them, and the importance of ongoing conservation efforts.
Free
Last in series
Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Dr., SE, Leesburg, VA
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| 1-4:30 PM
Celebrating the Brews of Bavaria, Beer Garden to the World
Oktoberfest Program |
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In celebration of Oktoberfest, Horst Dornbusch, an internationally recognized expert on the unique and distinctive qualities of German Beer, chronicles Bavaria's century-old love affair with malt and hops as participants sample some of the best beers from Bavaria's artisanal breweries.
$82, general; $65,members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: The Brickskeller, 1523 22nd St., NW
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| 2 PM
Hats, Wraps, and Tea Please
Lecture and Demonstration |
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Come dressed in your favorite hat and ensemble to celebrate African style and fashion and learn about African tea ceremonies.
Free; first come, first served
Related Exhibition: TxtStyles: Fashioning Identity
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National Museum of African Art
Location: Lecture Hall, Sublevel 2
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| 2 PM
Beyond Space and Time
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the exhibition Garden and Cosmos featuring recently discovered paintings of classic Hindu stories and visions of the cosmic universe. Then return to the classroom to create your own miniature diorama that combines elements from these unique paintings and your vivid imagination.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats November 8, 15, 22 & December 6.
See related Sunday program
Related Exhibition: Garden and Cosmos: The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler classroom, Sublevel 2
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| 4-8 PM
Air & Scare Night
Family Program |
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Come celebrate Halloween with an evening filled to the rafters with friendly ghosts, princesses, and space creatures. Wear your costume and enjoy safe, indoor trick-or-treating; educational activities; face-painting; and more!
Free; parking $10 per car from 4-8 PM
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Throughout the museum
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| 4 PM, pre-concert discussion; 5 PM, concert
21st Century Consort: October Surprise
Performance, with reception |
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The Smithsonian's 21st Century Consort has been performing riveting music of our time for more than three decades. Led by artistic director Christopher Kendall, the consort includes some of Washington's finest musicians. The theme of today's program reflects two scary events -- Halloween and the presidential election. The consort performs music fit for a D.C. season of high anxiety by Eric Moe, Jon Deak, Mark Kuss, and H.K.Gruber. Reception follows concert.
$22, general admission; $18, member; call 202-633-3030
Continues in December
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Reynolds Center, McEvoy Auditorium, 8th & G Sts., NW
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| 5:30-8:30 PM
Boo at the Zoo ***Sold Out***
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. 26
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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| 6:15-10 PM (weather permitting)
Saturday Star Party
Evening Telescope Viewing |
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Museum astronomer Sean O'Brien and local amateur astronomers bring out their high-power telescopes and share their knowledge of the night sky. Get away from the glare of city lights and see stars you never knew existed. Witness the thousands of stars that litter the dark night sky, and with the help of high-power optics, view nearby planets and stars up close.
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• Please bring a red filter or brown paper bag to cover your flashlight.
• In case of clouds or rain, an amateur astronomer will lead a short alternate program.
$4 per vehicle; information/directions, call 540-592-3556
Repeats November 22
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Sky Meadows Park, Paris, VA
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| Last update: November 3, 2008, 08:42 |
