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Amy Henderson: Red Hot Kathleen Turner
The beloved actress takes to the stage as a witty Molly Ivins just in time for election season
We’re past the midpoint of the Great American History Puzzle now, friends. By this point, the plot has thickened. For some of you, I’m guessing, it’s positively congealed.
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Results: Baby Panda Died from Lung and Liver Damage
Official results from the Zoo concluded that the week-old baby giant panda died of oxygen deprivation from poorly developed lungs
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Events October 12-14: Dream Homes, Classic Jewelry and Printmaking
It’s a full weekend of artist discussions, seminars and workshops for the home, fashion and art enthusiasts
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As the Nation’s Front Lawn, the National Mall is Getting a Refresh
The Trust for the National Mall hopes to fund one of two projects that could bring an amphitheater, restaurant or ice skating rink to the Mall
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Sax in the City: Connecting the Musical Dots
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra connect the musical dots, from saxophonist Benny Carter to the Sex and the City theme, at its Oct. 13 concert
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Why are there so few rules or instructions? It’s all part of the plan
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Q+A: New Yorker Writer Adam Gopnik Talks American Art, Writing and Going Back to School
The critic will discuss “What Makes American Art American” Wednesday at the American Art Museum
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Events October 9-11: Short Films, Chef Demonstrations and a Shanghai Quartet
This week at the Smithsonian, daily screenings, the best of American cuisine and new arrangements of Chinese folk songs
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The fourth puzzle is now unlocked. Have at it!
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Abraham Anghik Ruben’s Sculptures Now at the American Indian Museum
A new exhibition offers a contemporary look at the links between Inuit and Norse cultures
Some good news and some bad news from the Puzzle Master
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The Ruby Slippers Head to London
Get a peek at the iconic shoes from the Wizard of Oz before they head to the Victoria and Albert Museum for a temporary exhibit
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Events October 5-7: Mrs. Judo, Staring at the Sun and Chamber Society Music
This weekend, a 99-year old judo legend, a scientist who studies the sun and a season-opener with the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.
Here are a few (non-spoiler!) answers to questions we’ve received from a bunch of solvers
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Ai Weiwei Takes Over the Smithsonian: “According to What?” Opens at the Hirshhorn
The museum hosts the U.S. premier of a blockbuster show from the controversial artist
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Scientists Identify the Edge of a Massive Black Hole for the First Time
New data from another galaxy’s black hole allows researchers to study the “event horizon” beyond which no matter can escape
Root and Branch
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PHOTOS: What You Missed at Friday’s Asia After Dark at the Sackler
Dancing, drinking, cavorting: that was the scene at Friday night’s bash at the Smithsonian’s Asian art musuem
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Events October 2-4: Nomadic Arts, Guided Tours and Music from Kazakhstan
This week, music and finds from Kazakhstan’s nomadic past and daily, guided tours
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