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Analyst from Cuban Missile Crisis to Discuss Role of Aerial Photography on 50th Anniversary
Marking the historic Cold War confrontation, photograph analyst Dino Brugioni will discuss his role gathering intelligence during the crisis
October 16, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Smithsonian Channel: Upcoming October Shows
Get an in-depth look at the Smithsonian's Landsdowne Portrait, the Greensboro Lunch Counter and the Titanoboa Snake on the big screen (your big screen) this month
October 16, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
The Transformation of Freshkills Park From Landfill to Landscape
Freshkills was once the biggest landfill in the world. Today, it's the biggest park in New York City
October 15, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Poet Portraits: “Poetic Likeness” Opens at the National Portrait Gallery
More than 75 portraits trace the history of Modern American poetry, from Walt Whitman to Allen Ginsberg
October 15, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 16-18: American Poets, Deep Sea Drugs and Take 5!
This week, get face-to-face with America's poets, learn about biomedical research in the deep sea and enjoy live music and drawing
October 15, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Amy Henderson: Red Hot Kathleen Turner
The beloved actress takes to the stage as a witty Molly Ivins just in time for election season
October 12, 2012 |
By Amy Henderson
Results: Baby Panda Died from Lung and Liver Damage
Official results from the Zoo concluded that the week-old baby giant panda died of oxygen deprivation from poorly developed lungs
October 11, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 12-14: Dream Homes, Classic Jewelry and Printmaking
It's a full weekend of artist discussions, seminars and workshops for the home, fashion and art enthusiasts.
October 11, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Sax in the City: Connecting the Musical Dots
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra helps connect the musical dots, from saxophonist Benny Carter to the Sex and the City theme song, at its Oct. 13 concert
October 10, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Q+A: New Yorker Writer Adam Gopnik Talks American Art, Writing and Going Back to School
The critic will discuss "What Makes American Art American" Wednesday at the American Art Museum
October 09, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 9-11: Short Films, Chef Demonstrations and a Shanghai Quartet
This week at the Smithsonian, daily screenings, the best of American cuisine and new arrangements of Chinese folk songs
October 08, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Abraham Anghik Ruben’s Sculptures Now at the American Indian Museum
A new exhibition offers a contemporary look at the links between Inuit and Norse cultures
October 05, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
The Ruby Slippers Head to London
Get a peek at the iconic shoes from the Wizard of Oz before they head to the Victoria and Albert Museum for a temporary exhibit
October 04, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 5-7: Mrs. Judo, Staring at the Sun and Chamber Society Music
This weekend, a 99-year old judo legend, a scientist who studies the sun and a season-opener with the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.
October 04, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Ai Weiwei Takes Over the Smithsonian: “According to What?” Opens at the Hirshhorn
The museum hosts the U.S. premier of a blockbuster show from the controversial artist
October 03, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Scientists Identify the Edge of a Massive Black Hole for the First Time
New data from another galaxy's black hole allows researchers to study the "event horizon" beyond which no matter can escape
October 02, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: What You Missed at Friday’s Asia After Dark at the Sackler
Dancing, drinking, cavorting: that was the scene at Friday night's bash at the Smithsonian's Asian art musuem
October 01, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 2-4: Nomadic Arts, Guided Tours and Music from Kazakhstan
This week, music and finds from Kazakhstan's nomadic past and daily, guided tours
October 01, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
The Surprisingly Colorful Spaces Where the World’s Biggest Decisions Get Made (PHOTOS)
Photographer Luca Zanier looks at the view from where the decision-makers sit
October 2012 |
By T.A. Frail
Introducing the USS Zumwalt, the Stealth Destroyer
Set to be christened in 2013, this new naval warship will amaze, leaving almost no wake in the open seas
October 2012 |
By Mark Strauss
