Communities
Communities are social groups, including immigrant and ethnic groups, with a shared interest, cultural heritage or worldview
Meet the Vochol
On an international tour, a Volkswagen Beetle makes a stop at the National Museum of American Indian
March 22, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Events March 23-25: Dinner & A Movie: Skydancer, Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day, Book Signing: Jo B. Paoletti
Friday, March 23 Dinner & A Movie: Skydancer For more than 120 years, ironworkers have raised America’s modern cityscapes—sculpting the country’s skylines, fearlessly walking atop steal beams, just a foot wide. Bravery in a job like this, is crucial. In New York City, six generations of Mohawk Indians have made the job their own. This [...]
March 22, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
Nature in Focus at the Environmental Film Festival
The Environmental Film Festival floods DC with 180 of the top nature and conservancy films from 42 countries. Here, we've picked a few highlights on view at Smithsonian locations.
March 16, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events March 13-15: Public Murals in Southeast DC, The Last Reef, and Hoop Dance with Thirza Defoe
This week, discuss the varying views on public murals, take a 3-D journey of the world's coral reefs, and perform a People's Dance with Thirza Defoe.
March 12, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events March 9-11: John Carter, Make Your Own Mud Cloth, and A Song for the Horse Nation
This weekend, experience the action of John Carter in IMAX, learn how to make your own mud cloth, and find out why the horse is such an important symbol in Native American culture.
March 08, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events Feb 28-March 1: Paradox of Liberty, A Not So Still Life, and Perspectives on “Limits to Growth”
This week, learn about slavery at Monticello, meet artist Ginny Ruffner, and join experts for a day of discussion on sustainability.
February 27, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Archivist Michael Pahn Free Associates Among the Smithsonian’s Music and Film Collections
On a search through the Smithsonian archives, Pahn follows one tradition after another to find that music is the connective thread that binds many cultures
February 15, 2012 |
By Michael Pahn
Surprising Chocolate Facts, Just in Time for NMAI’s Power of Chocolate Festival
Attendees will have the opportunity to grind and sample their own chocolate beverages and learn about the history and science behind the "food of the gods."
February 10, 2012 |
By Jeff Campagna
Weekend Events Feb 10-12: Mourning, The Power of Chocolate Festival, and the Emerson String Quartet
This weekend, go to the Iranian Film Festival, taste and learn why chocolate was called the "food of the gods" by the Aztecs and Mayans, and enjoy a performance by the Emerson String Quartet.
February 09, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, contemporary art, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we'll find an answer
February 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Giants and Patriots at the Smithsonian
Just in time for the Super Bowl, take a look at giants and patriots of all kinds in the Smithsonian
February 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Jan 31-Feb 2: Draw and Discover, Great Spies of WWII, and February Daily Films
This week, sketch at the Luce Foundation Center, learn about espionage during WWII, and enjoy a Cree film at the American Indian Museum.
January 30, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events Jan 24-26: Annie Leibovitz’s Pilgrimage, Profile America Forum, and Flights of Fancy
This week, see Annie Leibovitz talk about her latest project at the American Art Museum, discuss the state of the American Indian in America, and bring your kids to Air and Space to learn about the Apollo 11 flight.
January 23, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Q & A with Governor and Children’s Book Author Frank Keating
We speak with Keating about his career transformation and one of the most overlooked stories in American history
January 20, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events January 13-15: Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, To the Mountaintop and Native Dance
This weekend, celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr, honor his work with a reading of his most powerful speeches, and enjoy a pow-wow dance and drum performance by St. Labre Indian School students.
January 13, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
The Art of the Totem Pole
A father-and-son duo of master Tsimshian carvers create a totem pole for the American Indian Museum
January 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Jan. 3-5: Discovery Room, Creating a Totem Pole and Tarantula Feedings
This week, participate in hands-on science activity, watch a totem pole being made and see live tarantula feedings
January 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Dec. 12-15: Seasons of Light, The Expert Is In, Day With the Artists, and Holiday Jazz
This week, see a holiday performance, talk to a bird expert, meet a pair of Native artists, and attend a jazz concert
December 12, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Dec. 5-8: Through the Eye of the Needle, Basket Weaving, Holiday Tour, and the Tori Project
This week, see the premiere of a documentary, learn the art of basket weaving, take a holiday tour, and see a groundbreaking musical performance
December 05, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
