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Events Dec. 12-15: Seasons of Light, The Expert Is In, Day With the Artists, and Holiday Jazz
This week, see a holiday performance, talk to a bird expert, meet a pair of Native artists, and attend a jazz concert
December 12, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Q and A with Alan Alda on Marie Curie
A new play explains how despite the many challenges, the famous scientist didn’t stop trailblazing after her first Nobel
November 03, 2011 |
By Casey Rentz
“Chinglish” Dramatizes China-U.S. Muddles
In the new Broadway play by David Henry Hwang, an American in Beijing misinterpreting the signs
October 28, 2011 |
By Susan Spano
Celebrating the Nicholas Brothers
A compilation tribute to the extraordinary dance team of Fayard and Harold Nicholas
September 16, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Events for the Week of 5/16-5/21: Zoo Feedings, ILL-Abilities Crew, Celebrate Hawai’i
Events for the week of 5/16/11 - 5/21/11
May 16, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
Broadway’s Top Ten Musical Flops
With the imminent re-opening of Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, we look back on some of the most memorable failures in musical theater history
May 11, 2011 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events for May 9-May 13: Harry Potter, Cultural Dialogue, "Cosmic Collisions"
Monday, May 9 -- Beautiful butterfliesWith new summer hours in place, you can stroll through this special butterfly exhibit with exotic plants and live butterflies from around the world until the last entry at 6 PM. Tickets are required, however and rates are as follows: $6 for adults; $5.50 for ...
May 09, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
The Smithsonian Museums and The National Zoo Are Open
All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open.Don't miss out on all the events and happenings, all scheduled as planned. Tarantula feedings at the Natural History Museum. A special tour of the Kinsey Collections at American History. An Earth Day celebration at the American Art Museum.And he...
April 08, 2011 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Events: FONZ Photo Club, Mad Science, Mars and More
Monday April 4: FONZ Photo ClubIf you’re a shutterbug with a penchant for snapping shots of critters, come on out to the National Zoo and participate in the Friends Of the National Zoo (FONZ) photo club’s monthly meeting. Share your photos, hear from speakers and learn about new techniques that may...
April 04, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
Events: West African Dance, an Online Poetry Workshop, Learn About Juliette Gordon Low and More
Monday, March 7: March Film Screening: My Name Is KahentiiostaKahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman, took part in a 78-day armed standoff in 1990 as a part of a land dispute between the Mohawks and the Canadian federal government. Arrested and imprisoned, she was detained longer than her pee...
March 07, 2011 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Holiday Fun, American Indian Artists, Fossil Forensics and More
Monday, December 13: For an all-inclusive seasonal celebration, come see “Seasons of Light.” This annual performance highlights the customs of winter holidays from all over the world, such as Ramadan, Diwali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas and winter solstice celebrations. Tickets are required. P...
December 13, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Seasonal Celebrations, Norman Rockwell, Public Art and More
Monday, December 6: For an all-inclusive seasonal celebration, come see “Seasons of Light.” This annual performance highlights the customs of winter holidays from all over the world, such as Ramadan, Devali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas and Winter Solstice celebrations. Tickets are required. Pr...
December 06, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Summertime for George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess debuted 75 years ago this fall, but a visit to South Carolina the year before gave life to Gershwin's masterpiece.
August 09, 2010 |
By David Zax
Events: Puppets, Astronauts, the Vietnamese-American Experience, Christo and More
Sorry kids, nothing special is happening today. But be sure to check out this site for the long list of events and activities always happening at the Smithsonian.Tuesday, May 11: Tigers, Dragons, and Other Wise ‘Tails"This Smithsonian original puppet play provides wacky and modern spins on classic ...
May 10, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Children's Day, Digital Art, Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and More!
Sorry kids, nothing special is happening today. But be sure to check out this site for the long list of events and activities always happening at the Smithsonian.Tuesday, May 4: Collectors' Roundtable: Collecting for the Long HaulWere you bitten by the collecting bug after watching last night's epi...
May 03, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Ethel Merman, Musical Theater, Apollo 13 Memorabilia and More!
Monday, April 12: The Music in the Musical: The Light in the Piazza and Sophisticated LadiesThe Smithsonian heads out to DC's Arena Stage in a panel discussion that will explore how the sounds of opera and jazz spring up in Broadway musical theater—specifically in pieces like The Light in the Piazz...
April 12, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: How To Build a Building, Remember Japanese Internment and Celebrate Civil Rights
Sorry kids, no special 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.Wednesday, February 17: Discovery Theater: Builder BillCelebrate Engineering Week with Builder Bill who will show you how buildings ...
February 16, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Celebrate Black History Month With Art and Science's Best and Brightest
Monday, February 1: African Art Book ClubWhile I'm hoping I'm wrong in this assumption, something tells me that African literature is not commonly being taught in American high schools. (Personally, I was fortunate enough to have a teacher have me read Things Fall Apart—which is absolutely amazing ...
February 01, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: More Elvis, Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph and Remembering Georgetown!
Monday, January 11:OK, so the museums are off to a bit of a slow start this week when it comes to special events programming. But never fear—other stuff is here! Be sure to check this Web site for a listing of regularly scheduled Smithsonian fun.Tuesday, January 12: Film Series: Black Georgetown Re...
January 11, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events for the Week of December 21-25: Holiday Happenings, Gift Shop Sales, Chat With a Scientist
SNOW DAY! All DC-metropolitan Smithsonian museums, along with the Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, are open today. The National Zoo, however, remains closed due to the heavy snowfall over the weekend.Monday, December 21: IMAX!!Spend your snow day away from work or school exploring the museums or enj...
December 21, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
