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Danilo Pérez performs at the Kennedy Center November 30.

Danilo Pérez, Creator of Musical Guardians of Peace

The Panamanian performer catches up with Joann Stevens before his Nov. 30 concert at the Kennedy Center

Kinstler’s character sketch of Plummer is being given to the National Portrait Gallery.

Amy Henderson: A Portrait is a Story Unfolding

Artist Everett Raymond Kinstler’s portrait of the legendary performer Christopher Plummer joins the collection as Kinstler is honored in New York City

The Sackler Gallery celebrates 25 years with a full schedule of events, including an explosion event by artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

An Explosive 25th Anniversary for the Sackler with Artist Cai Guo-Qiang

The Gallery marks the occasion with an “explosion event,” lectures, performances and more

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Reclaiming the Edge: Exhibit Compares Waterfront Development Around the World

From Shanghai to Los Angeles to D.C., the Anacostia Community Museum’s looks at recent efforts to reclaim urban rivers

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Photos: The National Hockey League Turns 95

Though the league is currently in another lockout, the Smithsonian collections have plenty of memorabilia from the sport’s history in the United States

Prepare to own the holidays with the best handmade gifts you’ve ever made, starting at the Renwick’s handi-hour.

Events November 27-29: Johnny Mercer, Contemporary Middle Eastern Art and Handi-hour

This week, review the musical genius of Capitol Records co-founder, examine identity in Middle Eastern art and start your stitching

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Photos: ZooLights Return for the Holidays

Each year, 100,000 visitors come to see the lights. Here’s why you should be one of them

Arturo Rodríguez made this Van Gogh-inspired card for Helen L. Kohen, ca. 1980-1999.

Events November 23-25: ZooLights, Artsy Holiday Cards and Metaphysical Baseball

This weekend, a seasonal favorite returns to the Zoo and authors sign books on 20th century holiday cards and a man haunted by visions of baseball’s past

Chef Richard Hetzler’s cookbook contains recipes for buffalo chili, wild rice salad and other regional specialties. Photo by Renée Comet.

Mitsitam Chef Shares His Thanksgiving Table

Executive chef at the American Indian Museum’s award-wining cafe, Richard Hetzler, talks holiday menus

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Next Stop on the Thanksgiving Tour: Julia Child’s Kitchen

The beloved destination has re-opened with new goodies for food lovers

An ambitious exhibit explores how our food production and consumption have changed in recent history.

FOOD: An Edible Exhibit Examines Our Many Culinary Cultures

Just in time for Thanksgiving, an exhibit all about what we put on our table at the American History Museum

The Sant Ocean Hall at the Natural History Museum is just one of the many attractions to be enjoyed this holiday weekend.

Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend

Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian

Antonio Rovaldi’s smash hit will please both arts- and sports-inclined gallery goers. “The Opening Day.” 2009.

Another Smash Hit on the Thanksgiving Tour: Rovaldi’s “Opening Day”

The next must-see item in our roundup of family-friendly Smithsonian stops is an homage to both baseball and video art

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Sad News: Soyono the Tiger Dies at the Zoo

The Zoo decided to euthanize its older female Sumatran tiger because of suffering from spondylosis

The Potomac is the setting of filmmaker Alexandra Cousteau’s documentary about managing urban waterways.

Events November 20-22: A Nation’s River, Observations and Festive Foods

This week, Alexandra Cousteau discusses the Potomac, kids can gaze at the skies and the whole family can enjoy a fun-filled Thanksgiving

Confederate soldiers stand defiant before a Union general, even after the war is over. Winslow Homer, Prisoners from the Front, 1866.

At American Art: A New Look on How Artists Recorded the Civil War

A groundbreaking exhibit presents the Civil War through the eyes of artists uncertain of the conflict’s outcome, shedding fresh light on the events

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Staring at the Sun: It’s NOT a “Mass of Incandescent Gas”

Solar astrophysicist Mark Weber presents new research about that “miasma of incandescent plasma” at the Air and Space Museum

Mahpeyker or Kösem

“Roads of Arabia” Presents Hundreds of Recent Finds That Recast the Region’s History

More than 300 objects begin a North American tour at the Sackler, adding new chapters to Saudi Arabia’s history

A still from Ang Lee’s film shows the young woman at the center of the plot to assassinate a man.

Events November 16-18: Ang Lee, Muscogee and Thelonious Monk, Jr.

This weekend, watch an Ang Lee classic, celebrate American Indian Heritage Month and listen to the famous musician’s son perform

Jason Moran: Making Jazz Personal

How a MacArthur Genius Fellow is using his life experience and musical genius to engge youth in jazz

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