Native Americans
Weekend Events: Celebrate the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr., Storytelling and More
Friday, January 15:Sorry kids, no special evening events happening today. But never fear—other stuff is here! Be sure to check this Web site for a listing of regularly scheduled Smithsonian fun.Saturday, January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Three-Day Family FestivalCivil rights is an ongoing...
January 15, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Celebrate Kwanzaa and Enjoy Holiday Programs at American Indian!
Saturday, December 26: Kwanzaa Workshop Series: Umoja (Unity)Today starts the first day of Kwanzaa—a six-day celebration that honors African heritage and culture—and you can observe the holiday at the Anacostia Museum. Come enjoy a hands-on musical workshop led by world renowned music historian Br...
December 26, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events for the Week of 12/7-11: American Indian Dancing, Inspirational Toys, ZooLights and More!
Monday, December 7: Seasons of LightFor an all-inclusive seasonal celebration, check out “Seasons of Light.” Performed annually for the past ten years, “Seasons of Light” features the customs of winter holidays from different cultures, such as Ramadan, Devali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas and W...
December 07, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: DC's Latin Music Scene and American Food!
Saturday, November 28: Metro Mambo: Latin Music in D.C.The D.C.’s Latin jazz and dance music scene have long reflected Washington at its most diverse, involving such noted African-American bandleaders as Hedrick Mitchell and Maria Rodriguez. Today, join radio personality Jim Byers, host of WPFW 89....
November 27, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
American Indian Museum in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
As you’re baking pies and basting the bird this Thanksgiving, make sure to tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The National Museum of the American Indian will be sponsoring a float this year!Called “The Spirit of Thanksgiving,” the float is inspired by the sculpture Allies in War, Partner...
November 25, 2009 |
By Megan Gambino
Events for the Week of 11/23-27: Dig It!, Space Exploration, American Food, and the Freer's Annual Attic Sale!
Monday, November 23: Sorry kids, no special events today. But be sure to check this website for a listing of regularly scheduled Smithsonian fun.Tuesday, November 24: Dig It! ActivitiesExperience the Natural History Museum’s Dig It! exhibition a la carte! As you tour the show, keep an eye out for v...
November 23, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Celebrate American Indian Heritage, Astronaut Art, and Sesame Street's 40th Birthday!
Friday, November 13: Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night: A Conversation with Alan BeanOn November 19th, 1969, Alan Bean became the fourth man to set foot on the Moon during the second lunar landing as the Apollo 12 lunar module pilot. After a distinguished career at NASA, he retired in 1...
November 13, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Brian Jungen Show Opens at American Indian Museum
Brian Jungen is quite the craftsman. The Vancouver-based installation artist is known for using common objects as raw materials in the construction of playful, and often provocative, sculptures. For example, he's built whale skeletons from plastic patio chairs, totem poles from golf bags, an enormo...
October 15, 2009 |
By Megan Gambino
Weekday Events: Book Signing, Panamanian Music, Pinball, and Artist Brian Jungen
Monday, October 12: Book SigningRobert F. Door will be available to autograph his book Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Free. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 12:00-5:00 PM.Tuesday, October 13: Celebramos Panama: A Musical ExtravaganzaCelebrate Hispan...
October 12, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
The Rain Didn't Keep Us Away
This past Saturday, I kept nervously glancing out my window hoping the rain would eventually stop. I had agreed to participate in Rochester Institute of Technology's Big Shot Photo that night. While I was excited about the event, standing in the rain for 45 minutes seemed like a less-than-ideal way...
September 29, 2009 |
By Abby Callard
Weekend Events: Artists' Roundtable Talk, Martin Schoeller and Poetry Readings
Friday, September 25: Staged Stories Artists’ RoundtableArtists Christyl Boger, Mark Newport, Mary Van Cline, and SunKoo Yuh work in the traditional mediums of ceramics, fiber, and glass—but they take their art in very nontraditional directions. Their work is currently on display in the exhibit St...
September 25, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates Five Years
John Kapono'ai Molitau chants as he turns to face the audience, which includes Senators Dan Inouye and Daniel Akaka from Hawaii. In one motion, Molitau dips woven leaves into a wooden bowl, snaps his wrist and lets the water fall to the floor near the traditional Hawaiian canoe in the Potomac Atri...
September 21, 2009 |
By Abby Callard
Weekend Events: Saturday Morning Cartoons and Hand-On Art Activities!
Friday, September 4Sorry kids, there aren't any special events happening in the evening hours at the Smithsonian this Friday. Check out the Smithsonian's events and activities calendar for a listing of regularly scheduled happenings at the museums.Saturday, September 5: Saturday Morning CartoonsI'...
September 04, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
One Man’s Trash is Brian Jungen's Treasure
Transforming everyday items into Native American artwork, Jungen bridges the gap between indigenous and mass cultures
September 2009 |
By Megan Gambino
Weekend Events: Dance Festival, Forensics and the Scurlock Studio
Friday, August 28: Forensic FridayJoin Smithsonian forensic anthropologists as they study new cases from America’s historic past. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask the forensic anthropologists questions and observe first-hand the basic methods used for documenting human remains recovered fr...
August 28, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Capoeira: A Dance, a Play or a Fight?
Ren Powell, the director of Capoeira Males, will join members of his Washington, D.C., based studio at the National Museum of the American Indian as part of the city-wide D.C. Dance Festival this Saturday. I spoke with Powell about this unique dance form and where it comes from.So, what is Capoeira...
August 28, 2009 |
By Abby Callard
Weekend Events: Book Signings, Indian Summer Showcase and the Scurlock Studio
Friday, August 21: Book Signings: They Have Killed Papa Dead and Burning of WashingtonAlthough we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of Honest Abe’s birth, it’s impossible to avoid thinking about the tragic circumstances of his death. Author Anthony Pitch will be available to sign copies of They...
August 21, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Portraits Alive, Keith Secola Concert and a Book Signing with Fergus Bordewich
Friday, August 7: Portraits Alive! Tour and performancesA tour of highlights from the National Portrait Gallery’s collections, Portraits Alive! is a series of short dramatic monologues researched, written and acted by high school students participating in a summer internship program. The performanc...
August 07, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Native American Musician Keith Secola Chats With Around the Mall
Musician Keith Secola has played his unique blend of music all over the world and this weekend he graces the National Museum of the American Indian's 2009 Indian Summer Showcase. I was fortunate to be able to sit down for a phone chat with Keith about his work and the projects he has on the horizon...
August 07, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 3-7: Andy Warhol, Orchids, Superheroes and More!
Monday, August 3: Warhol Himself: Culture in Motion PerformanceCome experience a fantasy interview with the iconic pop artist extraordinaire Andy Warhol in a performance piece that culls quips and quotations from the artist, portrayed here by Kryztov Lindquist. Free, but seating is limited. Call 20...
August 03, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
