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An Explosive 25th Anniversary for the Sackler with Artist Cai Guo-Qiang
The Gallery marks the occasion with an "explosion event," lectures, performances and more
November 27, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Reclaiming the Edge: Exhibit Compares Waterfront Development Around the World
From Shanghai to Los Angeles to D.C., the Anacostia Community Museum's looks at recent efforts to reclaim urban rivers
November 27, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Photos: The National Hockey League Turns 95
Though the league is currently in another lockout, the Smithsonian collections have plenty of memorabilia from the sport's history in the United States
November 26, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 27-29: Johnny Mercer, Contemporary Middle Eastern Art and Handi-hour
This week, review the musical genius of Capitol Records co-founder, examine identity in Middle Eastern art and start your stitching
November 26, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Photos: ZooLights Return for the Holidays
Each year, 100,000 visitors come to see the lights. Here's why you should be one of them
November 23, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 23-25: ZooLights, Artsy Holiday Cards and Metaphysical Baseball
This weekend, a seasonal favorite returns to the Zoo and authors sign books on 20th century holiday cards and a man haunted by visions of baseball's past
November 22, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Mitsitam Chef Shares His Thanksgiving Table
Executive chef at the American Indian Museum's award-wining cafe, Richard Hetzler, talks holiday menus
November 21, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Next Stop on the Thanksgiving Tour: Julia Child’s Kitchen
The beloved destination has re-opened with new goodies for food lovers
November 21, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
FOOD: An Edible Exhibit Examines Our Many Culinary Cultures
Just in time for Thanksgiving, an exhibit all about what we put on our table at the American History Museum
November 20, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
November 20, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Another Smash Hit on the Thanksgiving Tour: Rovaldi’s “Opening Day”
The next must-see item in our roundup of family-friendly Smithsonian stops is an homage to both baseball and video art
November 19, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Sad News: Soyono the Tiger Dies at the Zoo
The Zoo decided to euthanize its older female Sumatran tiger because of suffering from spondylosis
November 19, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 20-22: A Nation’s River, Observations and Festive Foods
This week, Alexandra Cousteau discusses the Potomac, kids can gaze at the skies and the whole family can enjoy a fun-filled Thanksgiving
November 19, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
At American Art: A New Look on How Artists Recorded the Civil War
A groundbreaking exhibit presents the Civil War through the eyes of artists uncertain of the conflict's outcome, shedding fresh light on the events
November 16, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Staring at the Sun: It’s NOT a “Mass of Incandescent Gas”
Solar astrophysicist Mark Weber presents new research about that "miasma of incandescent plasma" at the Air and Space Museum
November 16, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
“Roads of Arabia” Presents Hundreds of Recent Finds That Recast the Region’s History
More than 300 objects begin a North American tour at the Sackler, adding new chapters to Saudi Arabia's history
November 15, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 16-18: Ang Lee, Muscogee and Thelonious Monk, Jr.
This weekend, watch an Ang Lee classic, celebrate American Indian Heritage Month and listen to the famous musician's son perform
November 15, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Jason Moran: Making Jazz Personal
How a MacArthur Genius Fellow is using his life experience and musical genius to engge youth in jazz
November 14, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Going West: The American History Museum’s Conestoga Wagon is a Must-See
An iconic piece of history comes out of storage just in time for Thanksgiving visitors
November 14, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 13-15: Art Labs, Diplomats and Nixon Policy Players
This week, get artsy, tour the state department's reception rooms and hear from officials central to Nixon's self-determination policies for American Indians
November 13, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
