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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
Events for the Week of December 14-18: Harry Truman, A Doll's House, The Muppets and More!
Monday, December 14: Harry S. Truman: The Man from Independence: Cultures in Motion PerformanceHarry Truman is the haberdasher-turned-world leader who supported civil rights and compulsory health insurance and whose legacy includes the controversial decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan. Come lear...
December 14, 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
Events: A National Zoo Electric Light Show, Holidays on Display, Celebrations of Winter Holidays
Monday, November 30: Sorry kids, no special events today. But be sure to check this Web site for a listing of regularly scheduled Smithsonian fun.Tuesday, December 1: Seasons of LightFor an all-inclusive seasonal celebration, check out "Seasons of Light." Performed annually for the past ten years, ...
November 30, 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
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs
Poet David Lehman talks about the brilliant Jewish composers and lyricists whose work largely comprises the great American songbook
October 07, 2009 |
By Jamie Katz
Smithsonian Weekend Events: Bunnies, Bling and All That Jazz
Friday, April 10: Annual Bunny PartyIs your best friend a 6-foot 3 and one half inch rabbit? Are your tea parties never without a march hare in attendance? Or, do you just live in fear of the cotton-tailed creature living down the street? Spring is here, so come sing, dance, play and listen to stor...
April 10, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events Week of 4/6-10: Samuel Morse, Satellites and Bunnies
Monday, April 6: Book SigningCorkey Hay DeSimone will be available to sign copies of her children's book Cherry Blossom Friends, a book written especially for this year's Cherry Blossom Festival. Free. National Air and Space Museum, 12:00-3:00 PM Tuesday, April 7: Quilting DemonstrationVolunteers f...
April 06, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events Week of 2/17-20: Lady Day and Civil Rights Heroes
Tuesday, February 17: Reel Portraits: Billie Holiday and Lady Sings the BluesAfter leaving the Supremes, Diana Ross not only launched a solo career, but she also tried her hand as an actress. Lady Sings the Blues, a slightly true biopic about jazz legend Billie Holiday, featured Ross and Billy Dee ...
February 16, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Celebrate Black History Month
Saturday, February 7: Reading: Nobody Owns the SkyCelebrate Black History Month at the National Air and Space Museum by listening to Nobody Owns the Sky which relates the story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American to become an airplane pilot. Following the reading there will be an art acti...
February 06, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events, 2/2-6: Buddy Holly and Black History Month
Monday, February 2: Nothing SpecialThere's nothing special planned for you today, so come on out and enjoy the collections at any of the museums. Just please, keep off the grass and don't feed the volunteers working the Information Desk.Tuesday, February 3: Buddy Holly: The Day the Music DiedBuddy ...
February 02, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Events Week of 1/5-1/11: Bette Davis and George W. Bush
Monday, January 5: Portrait of George W. BushAfter eight years in office, President Bush is now a museum piece. Come see the newest addition to the National Portrait Gallery's Hall of Presidents, which marks the first time the gallery has exhibited the official portrait of a sitting president. Free...
January 04, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Smithsonian Weekend Events, December 19-21: Christmas, Jim Henson Style
Friday, December 19: Discussion: Remembering Christmases PastMembers of the Harmony Hall Regional Center and Maryland National Park and Planning Commission remember family, special foods, gifts and gatherings from Christmases past. Free, reservations required. Call 202-633-4844 to reserve your seat...
December 19, 2008 |
By Jesse Rhodes
The Persians Revisited
A 2,500-year-old Greek historical play remains eerily contemporary
June 17, 2008 |
By Catherine Rampell
On the Job: Broadway Producer
Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller tells us what it takes to stage a hit musical
April 01, 2008 |
By Megan Gambino
