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Players assemble poems by shooting at words in the '80s-style adventure
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The beloved Washington, D.C. artist went full circle with a bold new series of round paintings
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New show examining the deep connections women make with musical tradition kicks off with a concert featuring folk star Alice Gerrard
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From kelp burgers to bacon of the sea, sustainable food entrepreneurs are innovating to charm hungry omnivores
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The new film dramatizes the life and legend of Elvis Presley from the perspective of his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker
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The cherished stew is a welcome remedy for homesickness—or even a hangover
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In a new art atlas, author Grace Banks takes readers on a journey to some of the most fascinating artworks found outside of museums and galleries
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Orthodox Russians deployed magic for practical purposes, like inflicting illness, harming business competitors and attracting lovers
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The much-loved summer event, featuring the United Arab Emirates and Earth Optimism programs, opens with a concert hosted by Yo-Yo Ma
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A new Starz series, "Becoming Elizabeth," dramatizes the future queen's controversial relationship with her much-older stepfather, Thomas Seymour
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For her latest novel “Horse,” the Pulitzer-prize winning author Geraldine Brooks found inspiration in the Smithsonian collections
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In a new show at the Renwick Gallery, maker’s art is having a renaissance moment, with works that reveal powerful persistence and resilience
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From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
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The ex-street artist turned art-world sensation receives a warm reception and an award from the Hirshhorn
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A new commission, based on the acclaimed video 'Birthright' by artist Maren Hassenger, explores the legacy of slavery in family history
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In the 1930s, Li Shiu Tong's boyfriend, Magnus Hirschfeld, was a prominent defender of gay people. But Li's own research has long been overlooked
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Through its annual bake-off, the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas, provides a fun way for the public to engage with its collections
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Author Carlo Collodi may have drawn inspiration from one—or a few—female figures in his life
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To residents of Southern California with ties to the Eastern European nations, the conflict feels close to home
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Forget what you know from the cartoon. The 19th-century story, now in a new translation, was a rallying cry for universal education and Italian nationhood
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