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PHOTOS: Wynton Marsalis, Honoring Duke Ellington
The artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the jazz legend who won affection at home and abroad
Bangs, Bobs and Bouffants: The Roots of the First Lady’s Tresses
Michelle Obama's modern look has a long history
What Django Unchained Got Wrong: A Review From National Museum of African American History and Culture Director Lonnie Bunch
The museum director and former film studies professor examines Quentin Tarantino's take on slavery
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Official results from the Zoo concluded that the week-old baby giant panda died of oxygen deprivation from poorly developed lungs
October 11, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The Trust for the National Mall hopes to fund one of two projects that could bring an amphitheater, restaurant or ice skating rink to the Mall
October 10, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra helps connect the musical dots, from saxophonist Benny Carter to the Sex and the City theme song, at its Oct. 13 concert
October 10, 2012
| By Guest Blogger
The critic will discuss "What Makes American Art American" Wednesday at the American Art Museum
October 09, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
A new exhibition offers a contemporary look at the links between Inuit and Norse cultures
October 05, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Get a peek at the iconic shoes from the Wizard of Oz before they head to the Victoria and Albert Museum for a temporary exhibit
October 04, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The museum hosts the U.S. premier of a blockbuster show from the controversial artist
October 03, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
New data from another galaxy's black hole allows researchers to study the "event horizon" beyond which no matter can escape
October 02, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Dancing, drinking, cavorting: that was the scene at Friday night's bash at the Smithsonian's Asian art musuem
October 01, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
From the Amazon River Basin to Madison Avenue, the woman behind the Spanish translation of the Star-Spangled Banner united the Americas
September 27, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Baby, it’s finally cool outside. And just in time for the return of Smithsonian’s hip Asia After Dark series at the Sackler Gallery and Haupt Garden from 7 to 11 P.M. this Friday night, September 28. Take a curator-led tour of the gallery, or learn to make your own renewable-frame drum and play a few beats on [...]
September 25, 2012
| By Jeff Campagna
What will it take for the next generation to embrace jazz? The Congressional Black Caucus and guest blogger Joann Stevens weigh in
September 25, 2012
| By Guest Blogger
Museums across the nation will join the Smithsonian on Sept. 29, offering free admission with a printed ticket
September 25, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Deeply saddened by the loss, the Zoo continues to investigate, while closely monitoring the cub's mother, Mei Xiang
September 24, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The Zoo's new cub born a week ago died today, Sunday, September 22, is dead
September 23, 2012
| By Beth Py-Lieberman
The heat and torrents of rain have paid off with bright, beautiful blooms around the Mall
September 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
After some vigorous grooming, the new cub might be ready for a close-up
September 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The National Zoo's new baby panda is still pretty adorable, sources confirm
September 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Battlefields come to life using the stereoview technology developed on the eve of the Civil War
September 19, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
On September 19, experts from around the world, including the Smithsonian, will be waiting for your questions
September 19, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Get ready to gush, we've got a photo of the new mom and baby from the Zoo
September 18, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Artist Evan Roth's award-winning work puts the action in interaction
October 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Joyful good news from the Zoo this morning. For the first time in sevenyears, a giant panda cub was born
September 17, 2012
| By Beth Py-Lieberman
October 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz
Root and Branch
October 2012
| By Aviva Shen
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