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Thursday, August 7
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SieteTango
Carnaval del Corazon Music and Dancing |
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Summer at SAAM sizzles with Latin jazz and dancing. Watch the dancers of SieteTango as they demonstrate the romantic rhythms and seductive steps of Argentinian tango. Then learn the steps yourself and tango the night away!
Free
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Sunset Serenades: GHz (Gigahertz) ***New Performers***
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Bring a blanket and a picnic -- or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo -- and enjoy live psychedelic blues music by GHz (Gigahertz).
Free
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National Zoo
Location: Lion/Tiger Hill (rain or shine)
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| 6:45-9 PM
Journey to Valhalla: The Lasting Influence of the Old Norse
World:e Lecture, with readings by Robert Aubry Davis |
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Odin, Thor, and Loki are just some of the gods from Norse and Scandinavian mythology who still echo in our lexicon and stories today. In this evening seminar, scholar Marjorie Burns (professor of English, Portland State University) looks at Norse mythology, its pantheon, ideas about creation, and its pessimistic expectations. Her presentation is followed by readings of selected stories by Robert Aubry Davis (host of public radio's Millennium of Music).
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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Friday, August 8
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Tonemah
Indian Summer Showcase 2008 Performance |
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Darryl Tonemah (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora) combines the energy of rock, the intelligence of folk, and the heart of country to create a musical niche he calls "Native Americana." He is also a behavioral psychologist and director of the Health Promotion Program at the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education. He wrote his most popular song, "Powwow Snag," on the back of a Wal-Mart receipt before giving a speech to Native youth about healthy behaviors.
Free
Series continues August 22
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Outdoor Welcome Plaza (rain location: Potomac Atrium)
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Shaolin Soccer
13th Annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival |
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(2001, 87 min., Cantonese with English subtitles, directed by Stephen Chow) Stephen Chow both directs and stars in this special effects-filled farce, playing a down-on-his-luck goofball who just happens to be trained in the Shaolin school of martial arts. This training gives him and his fellow monks extraordinary abilities that come in handy in their soccer showdown with "Team Evil."
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Repeats Aug. 10. Festival continues Aug. 15, 17, 22, & 24.
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Monday, August 11
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Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul
Illustrated Lecture, with book signing |
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With their country in crisis, a small group of Afghans in 1978 hid thousands of artifacts and other ancient national treasures from their National Museum to protect them. The priceless hoard stayed safely secreted for 25 years as the Soviets invaded, bloody power struggles followed, and the Taliban took over. Then, in 2003, the Afghan government invited National Geographic archaeologist Fredrik Hiebert to inventory the artifacts. What he found astonished him -- and the rest of the world. This evening, he discusses these hidden treasures and how they were preserved. Book signing follows. Note: The exhibition is on view at the National Gallery of Art through Sept. 7, 2008.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Hirshhorn Museum, Ring Auditorium ***New Location***
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Thursday, August 14
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Brakhage & Viola
Film Series |
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Note: This film is unrated. Material may not be suited for all audiences.
This program features the following film by Bill Viola, a recognized master of his medium. His innovative use of material, technique, and technology to create highly personal and spiritual art has brought him international acclaim.
Hatsu-Yume (First Dream) (1981, 56 min.) This film is a poetic and painterly illustration of Viola's personal observations and experiences with Japanese culture, as well as a highly spiritual allegory in which the metaphysical properties of light and dark are used to contemplate life and death.
Free, first come, first served
Series continues Aug. 28
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Friday, August 15
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As Tears Go By
13th Annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival |
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(1988, 102 min., Cantonese with English subtitles, directed by Wong Kar-wai) Wong Kar-wai made his directing debut with this gang-world saga about a criminal whose protective instincts lead to tragic consequences.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Repeats Aug. 17. Festival continues Aug. 22 & 24.
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Thursday, August 21
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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, John Jensen and his band perform classics from the Great American Songbook with an edgy flair, as well as standard and original compositions. Jensen is a featured soloist with the United States Navy Band Commodores.
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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Annual Brew at the Zoo
FONZ Young Professionals Event |
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(ages 21 and up; photo ID required) Join FONZ Young Professionals for the 4th annual Brew at the Zoo. Sample a variety of handcrafted beers from more than 20 local and European breweries, enjoy hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants, and groove to live music. Proceeds benefit a variety of Zoo conservation projects.
Note: Tickets available beginning June 16.
$55, general admission; $40, FONZ members; call 202-633-3026
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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Friday, August 22
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Tonolec
Indian Summer Showcase 2008 Performance |
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Tonolec blends electronica with the Toba music and rhyme that they learned from community elders in their native Chaco, Argentina. Their work with indigenous communities gave birth to their name ("tonolec" is the name of a local bird) and to the sound of their music: a powerful feminine voice in dialogue with nature and electronics. Their repertoire includes original compositions and arrangements of traditional songs.
Free
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Outdoor Welcome Plaza (rain location: Potomac Atrium)
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Triangle
13th Annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival |
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(2007, 101 min., Cantonese with English subtitles, co-directed by Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, and Johnny To) Each director contributed a section to this continuous story, freely using his own methods and taking the plot in any direction he wanted. The result is both a primer in the unique styles of these directors and an enjoyable romp about a robbery gone wrong.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Repeats August 24
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, August 23
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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.
Note:
• 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 one day each month through November
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Sky Meadows Park, Paris, VA
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Thursday, August 28
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Brakhage & Viola
Film Series |
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Note: These films are unrated. Material may not be suited for all audiences.
This program features films by Stan Brakhage and Bill Viola, two recognized masters of their medium. Their innovative use of material, technique, and technology to create highly personal and spiritual art has brought them international acclaim.
The following films by Stan Brakhage are screened:
• The Wonder Ring (1955)
• Window Water Baby Moving (1959)
• Mothlight (1963)
• The Riddle of Lumen (1972)
Along with Bill Viola's Four Songs (1976, appr. 75 min.): Junkyard Levitation, Songs of Innocence, The Space Between the Teeth, and Truth Through Mass Individuation
Free, first come, first served
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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Meet the Actor: Ahn Sung Ki
Film and Discussion |
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Renowned for his natural acting style and convincing portrayal of complex characters, Ahn Sung Ki has been a fixture in Korean cinema since his days as a child actor in the 1950s. This multiple award-winning star (dubbed "the national actor" by the Korean press) presents and discusses two of his films (TBA). Cosponsored with the Korea Foundation and the University of Georgia.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Repeats August 29
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Friday, August 29
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Meet the Actor: Ahn Sung Ki
Film and Discussion |
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Renowned for his natural acting style and convincing portrayal of complex characters, Ahn Sung Ki has been a fixture in Korean cinema since his days as a child actor in the 1950s. This multiple award-winning star (dubbed "the national actor" by the Korean press) presents and discusses two of his films (TBA). Cosponsored with the Korea Foundation and the University of Georgia.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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Wednesday, September 17
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Diosa Costello: The Latin Bombshell of Broadway
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In this rare appearance, Diosa Costello shares her Broadway memories with National Museum of American History curators Dwight Blocker Bowers and Marvette Perez. Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
$15, general; $12, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Location on ticket
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Friday, September 19
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Native Theater: Mestiza Power
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(in Spanish with English subtitles) This new theatrical work illustrates the dignity and everyday lives of contemporary Mayan women. The play is based on a series of interviews conducted with city and rural street vendors and recounts their childhood memories, educational experiences, cultural life, and the issues that face them today, including stories of domestic violence, street selling, and mystical practice. Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
Free
Repeats Sept. 20, 2 PM
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: 1st Level, Rasmuson Theater (enter from Maryland Ave.)
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Saturday, September 27
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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.
Note:
• 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 one day each month through November
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Sky Meadows Park, Paris, VA
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Wednesday, October 15
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Native Writers: Ofelia Zepeda
Lecture with reception and book signing |
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Poet and linguist Ofelia Zepeda (Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona) reads from and discusses her new book of poetry Where Clouds Are Formed. She is a professor at the University of Arizona and co-founder of AILDI (American Indian Language Development Institute). Reception and book signing follow.
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: 1st Level, Rasmuson Theater (enter from Maryland Ave.)
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Thursday, October 23
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Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children and families) 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, lions, and tigers stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Advance ticket purchase required; visit the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm closer to the date of the event.
• 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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Friday, October 24
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Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children and families) 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, lions, and tigers stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Advance ticket purchase required; visit the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm closer to the date of the event.
• 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. 25-26
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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Saturday, October 25
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Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children and families) 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, lions, and tigers stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Advance ticket purchase required; visit the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm closer to the date of the event.
• 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.
Note:
• 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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Sunday, October 26
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Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children and families) 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, lions, and tigers stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Advance ticket purchase required; visit the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm closer to the date of the event.
• 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
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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