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Ali, Marilyn, Jackie and Mr. TIME: The cover artist who helped define a magazine
Originally from Russia, Boris Chaliapan's more than 400 covers for the weekly captured the news of the day
May 17, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Landscape Designer Margie Ruddick Brings a New Meaning to Green Design
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winner Margie Ruddick talks about blending ecology and architecture in the first-ever permanent living indoor installation
May 17, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Sheila E. On Her Glamorous Life, Upcoming Album and Future Collaborations
The diva on the drums, Sheila E. says she has no plans to slow down as she works on a solo album and autobiography
May 16, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events May 17-19: Art Conservation, Japanese Pouch-books and a “Cineconcert”
This weekend, learn what it takes to conserve great modern art, make your own ancient Japanese book and see a movie and a concert at the same time
May 16, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Air and Space Curator Margaret Weitekamp Explains Why ‘Star Trek’ Matters
With the release of the 12th Star Trek film, curator Margaret Weitekamp explains why the franchise is so influential
May 15, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Amazing Sea Butterflies Are the Ocean’s Canary in the Coal Mine
These delicate and stunning creatures are offering Smithsonian scientists a warning sign for the world's waters turning more acidic
May 14, 2013 |
By Hannah Waters
Gil Goldstein and Bobby McFerrin’s New Project at the Kennedy Center
Gil Goldstein lends an experienced hand to Bobby McFerrin's new concert series and recording project that honors familiar spirituals with a fresh new spirit
May 13, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
Events May 14-16: New Research, Old Films and Live Jazz
This week, hear the latest from the brains at the Smithsonian, dissect the great Nam June Paik's video legacy and relax with live music
May 13, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Slave Cabin Set to Become Centerpiece of New Smithsonian Museum
A slave cabin from a South Carolina plantation is being shipped to Washington, DC to be featured in the National Museum of African American History and Culture
May 13, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
What the Great Gatsby Got Right about the Jazz Age
Curator Amy Henderson explores how the 1920s came alive in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel
May 10, 2013 |
By Amy Henderson
The Great(est) Gatsby Playlist
Baz Luhrmann may have his take, but Smithsonian Folkways offers its own streaming soundtrack for the novel-turned-movie
May 10, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Alex Trebek On Why ‘Jeopardy’ Represents the American Dream
Trebek stopped by the American History Museum to donate items from his show, along with soap star Susan Lucci and Barney-creators Kathy and Phil Parker
May 09, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events May 10-12: Plant Potting, Super Science Saturday and a Musical Tribute to Mother’s Day
This weekend, celebrate the earth by playing in a garden, unlock the mysteries of astronomy and take mom to hear some great classical music
May 09, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
The Best of Design, Cooper-Hewitt Announces 2013 Award Winners
From a Las Vegas Denny's with a wedding chapel to rock 'n' roll posters, this year's design award winners have a good time with great design
May 09, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
How Does Science Help Pandas Make More Panda Babies?
A behind-the-scenes look at the ways the National Zoo assists Washington's most famous sexually frustrated bear couple
May 08, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
PHOTOS Baby’s First Romp: Andean Cubs Play in the Rain
With their new yard baby-proofed, the two cubs took the outside for a day in the rain before their public debut Saturday
May 07, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Hawaiian Musician Dennis Kamakahi Donates His Guitar
Slack Key guitar music sounds new notes for history of cowboys and the West in ceremony honoring the Hawaiian composer
May 07, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
A Hindenburg Passenger Ticket, Possibly the Only One to Still Exist, Goes On View
On the 76th Anniversary of the fiery crash, what may be the only passenger ticket to survive the crash can be seen at the National Postal Museum
May 06, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events May 7-9: Finding Our Way, a Quinoa Celebreation and String Quartets
This week, learn how time can tell us where we are, experience Bolivian culture and listen to musicians from the Marlboro Music Festival
May 06, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Breaking News: Bozie the Elephant to Join National Zoo
A new Asian Elephant will soon arrive at the National Zoo, on loan from the Baton Rogue Zoo
May 03, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
