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At American History, Meet the Composer of the Spanish Language National Anthem
From the Amazon River Basin to Madison Avenue, the woman behind the Spanish translation of the Star-Spangled Banner united the Americas
September 27, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events September 28-30: Dance Parties, Family Days and Artist Talks
This weekend, get down after dark, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and get an artist's perspective on art in the collection
September 27, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
DJ Spooky Spins Asia After Dark: Asian Soundscape
Baby, it’s finally cool outside. And just in time for the return of Smithsonian’s hip Asia After Dark series at the Sackler Gallery and Haupt Garden from 7 to 11 P.M. this Friday night, September 28. Take a curator-led tour of the gallery, or learn to make your own renewable-frame drum and play a few beats on [...]
September 25, 2012 |
By Jeff Campagna
Jazz: Searching for an Audience and a Vibe
What will it take for the next generation to embrace jazz? The Congressional Black Caucus and guest blogger Joann Stevens weigh in
September 25, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Coming Up this Weekend: Freebie Fun at the Nation’s Museums
Museums across the nation will join the Smithsonian on Sept. 29, offering free admission with a printed ticket
September 25, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
UPDATE: Inconclusive Report Indicates Baby Panda Was Not Suffocated
Deeply saddened by the loss, the Zoo continues to investigate, while closely monitoring the cub's mother, Mei Xiang
September 24, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events September 25-27: Waterways, Conserving Masterpieces and Video Blogging
This week, explore the role of the Anacostia River, art conservators at the museum and video blogging in contemporary life
September 24, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Breaking: National Zoo Officials Report the Panda Cub is Dead
The Zoo's new cub born a week ago died today, Sunday, September 22, is dead
September 23, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
PHOTOS: Tour Smithsonian Gardens’ Fall Flowers
The heat and torrents of rain have paid off with bright, beautiful blooms around the Mall
September 21, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
VIDEO: Best View Yet of Baby Panda
After some vigorous grooming, the new cub might be ready for a close-up
September 21, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
VIDEO: Panda Update, Baby Still Cute
The National Zoo's new baby panda is still pretty adorable, sources confirm
September 21, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events September 21-23: Sculpture dedications, Jim Henson and Sufism at the Smithsonian
This weekend, join in a ceremony to welcome two new monumental works, celebrate the Muppets creator and learn about the world of Islamic mysticism
September 20, 2012 |
By Jeanie Riess
Civil War Photography Gets 3-D Treatment in New Exhibit at the Castle
Battlefields come to life using the stereoview technology developed on the eve of the Civil War
September 19, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Ask a Curator Day Brings the Experts to You
On September 19, experts from around the world, including the Smithsonian, will be waiting for your questions
September 19, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTO and VIDEO: First Glimpse of the National Zoo's Baby Panda
Get ready to gush, we've got a photo of the new mom and baby from the Zoo
September 18, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
A Panda Cub! A Panda Cub! Mei Xiang Gave Birth
Joyful good news from the Zoo this morning. For the first time in sevenyears, a giant panda cub was born
September 17, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Events September 18-20: Free love, Edward Hopper and historic houses
This week, take in some spoken word, learn more about the artist behind iconic scenes and tour the official guest house of U.S. presidents
September 17, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
¡It’s Dia de la Familia at American History!
Guest Blogger Joann Stevens from the American History Museum looks ahead to Saturday's grooving festivities, marking a month of programming for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Environmental Research Center Opens Its Doors for Family Day
Family Fall Day gives visitors the chance to see research on the bay up close
September 14, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events September 14-16: Breaking and Entering, White House Pups, and a Fiesta
Friday September 14, P-047 What would it be like to spend a day in someone else’s shoes? In director Kongdej Jaturanrasmee’s beguiling Thai mystery two young men embark on a mission to experience just that. Breaking into neighborhood homes, the film’s protagonists don’t steal anything but ideas of possible alternative lives. When they cross the [...]
September 13, 2012 |
By Jeanie Riess
