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Celebrate Black History Month with the Smithsonian
From Kenyan storytelling performances to Black Power film screenings, February on the Mall is buzzing with Black History Month events
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls
Historian Amy Henderson: Food, Glorious Food
At the Portrait Gallery, Historian Amy Henderson Awaits the Presentation of a New Portrait of Chef Alice Waters
Events Dec. 27-29: Winter Break Programs, Camp Kwanzaa
This week, take part in the Portrait Gallery's special winter break and celebrate Kwanzaa
Weekend Events Dec. 23-25: ArtLab+ Showcase, Portrait Story Days, and Christmas
This week, see young people's creative works, learn about Gertrude Stein, and have a merry Christmas
Amy Henderson: American History On-Site in Washington, DC
The Portrait Gallery's Cultural Historian Amy Henderson discusses the sites and scenes on a walking tour of Washington, D.C.
Events Nov. 21-24: For All the World To See, Forensics Lab, Beyond Blackface and Thanksgiving
This week, get a guided tour of a fascinating exhibit, experiment in an interactive forensics lab, hear from a noted author and celebrate Thanksgiving
Amy Henderson: The Medium is the Message
The Portrait Gallery's Cultural Historian Amy Henderson discusses the museum's vision—to tell America's stories as "visual biography"
Walter Cronkite and a Different Era of News
The legendary CBS anchorman was the "most trusted" man in America
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Spooky Storytelling, Explore Chile, Lunder Conservation Center, and Sounds of the Dragon
This week, visit a Halloween story session, learn about Chile, get an up-close look at museum conservation, and enjoy a fusion of classical music
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
Last Call: Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
National Portrait Gallery curator Brandon Fortune provides some insight to what she and other contest jurors are looking for
The List: Legends Play Ball at the Smithsonian
With the World Series set to start, see some of the all-time baseball greats in the Institution's collections
Events Oct. 17-20: YouTube Mania, Worms From Hell, Women in Hong Kong and Bay Jazz Project
This week, come to an interactive art event, discuss life on meteorites, learn about Women in Hong Kong and take in some live jazz
National Portrait Gallery’s David C. Ward: Historian Turns to Poetry
In a new book of poetry, a Smithsonian scholar renders his thoughts on family, nature, celebrity and anonymity
Events Oct. 11-13: Stories From the Mine, Baseball Americana and the Music and Arts of Japan
This week, come to a panel discussion with the Chilean miners, a talk about baseball, and join in an evening of Japanese culture
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