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Weekend Events Sept. 16-18: Indian Blood Discussion, Latino Family Day, and Origami Workshop
This weekend, dig into a heated topic within the Native community, participate in a Latino music festival and learn a new art
September 15, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
On the Elwha, a New Life When the Dam Breaks
A huge dam-removal project will reveal sacred Native American lands that have been flooded for a century
September 15, 2011 |
By Abigail Tucker
Handcrafted "Tiles for America" Project Remembers 9/ll
An art installation that spontaneously appeared after the terrorist attacks returns to New York City
September 10, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
New Orleans Beyond Bourbon Street
From out-of-the-way jazz joints to po' boy shacks, a native son shares his favorite haunts in the Big Easy
September 2011 |
By Randy Fertel
A Musical Tour Along the Crooked Road
Grab a partner. Bluegrass and country tunes that tell America's story are all the rage in hilly southern Virginia
September 2011 |
By Abigail Tucker
The Salamanders that Refuse to Grow Up
In a Wisconsin reservoir, these normally terrestrial animals have managed not only to survive but to thrive underwater
August 29, 2011 |
By Erika Janik
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #8: Polecat Bench Badlands
Can the team drill past an ancient river channel?
August 24, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
“Exercise Your Mynd—BK Adams I Am Art” Brightens Up the Anacostia Museum
The boldly-colored paintings and sculptures of Washington D.C.'s own BK Adams enliven the museum's main gallery
August 23, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #7: The Excitement—and Dread—of Coring
Looking ridiculous, we rush around like inexperienced wait-staff in a busy restaurant
August 18, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Events August 15 – 18: Born to Be Wild, Negro League Stories, Book Signing and a Jazz Funk Show
This week, Smithsonian brings you an IMAX animal adventure, storytelling about the Negro League era, a visiting author and a free outdoor jazz funk concert
August 15, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Burr, Ogden and Dayton: The Original Jersey Boys
Known as much for their troubles as their successes, these childhood friends left their mark on early American history
August 12, 2011 |
By David O. Stewart
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #6: Bringing Up a Core
One thing everyone has told us is that you never know what you will find underground
August 10, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #5: An All-Star Team of Scientists
A geologist, a geochemist and a paleontologist go into an (ancient sand) bar
August 04, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #4: Paleontologists’ Summer Family
Mired in the mud? Need an emergency place to stay? The Churchill family has helped out for more than 80 years
August 02, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Events August 1-5: Seasons Arts of Japan, Doll Pins, Gherman Titov, Ancient Central America, Dinner and a Movie
This week visit the Smithsonian for ExplorAsia, a craft session at Anacostia, a chance to learn about Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov and more
August 01, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Missoula: A Perfect Mix of Town and Country
Author Rick Bass trades wilderness for city life, Montana style
August 2011 |
By Rick Bass
The Battle of Bull Run: The End of Illusions
Both North and South expected victory to be glorious and quick, but the first major battle signaled the long and deadly war to come
August 2011 |
By Ernest B. Furgurson
Weekend Events July 29-31: Guest Chef, Meet a Chelonian and Get Creative at Anacostia
This weekend join the Smithsonian Institution for a chance to learn about how everyday choices can affect ocean resources, Reptile Discovery Day at the National Zoo and a paper mosaic workshop.
July 28, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Drive the Road to Hana
The zigzagging road may take long to traverse for only being 52 miles long, but the eye candy alone makes it worthwhile
July 28, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Alligators in the Everglades
The swampy nature preserve is home to many of southern Florida’s infamous reptile natives
July 28, 2011 |
By Laura Helmuth
