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Jo Ann Gillula interviews Susan Ford Bales, left, daughter of President Gerald Ford, about what it was like to live in the White House.

Susan Ford Bales: A Peek Inside the White House

A former White House resident dishes on what it was like to live in the White House as a teenager

Shango’s most popular symbol, the double ax staff signifies the diety’s ability to reward the good and punish the bad.

Weekend events June 3-5: Thunder God, Craft Invitational, Jazz at American Art

Events for the weekend of June 3-4 include jazz, a Nigerian art lecture, and Family Day at the Renwick

Celebrate Hawai'i Festival is at the American Indian museum.

Weekend Events May 20-22 Celebrate Hawai’i, Very Special Arts, Renwick Craft Invitational

Events for the weekend of May 20-22 include a celebration of Hawaiian culture and the Renwick Craft Invitational

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A Smithsonian Quest Or How One Guy Resolved to See All the Museums

As much as the ATM team enjoys keeping you up-to-date with the happenings at the Smithsonian, we’re equally excited when readers share their experiences

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On View at the Renwick: Cliff Lee Creates One-of-a-Kind Porcelain Ceramics

Porcelain artist Cliff Lee spent 17 years trying to recreate a glaze. He succeeded. Then, he lost the formula

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Weekend events: Latin Jazz, Coral Reef Family Festival, Meet the Artist

Friday, April 15: Latin JazzThe John Santos Sextet will perform jazz from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the United States

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On View at the Renwick: Judith Schaechter’s Stained Glass Works Shatter Convention

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The Smithsonian Museums and The National Zoo Are Open

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On View at the Renwick: Artist Ubaldo Vitali Has Silver in the Blood

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Meet the “Lady in Blue and Yellow Dress” at the Renwick Gallery

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Weekend Events: Painting, Woodworking and a Dance Party

Events: Elvis, the Wright Brothers, Foreign Film and More

The "Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef" exhibit is now on view in Natural History's Sant Ocean Hall.

How to Crochet a Coral Reef

A ball of yarn—and the work of more than 800 people—could go a long way toward saving endangered sea life

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Wednesday Roundup: Caterpillars, Videos, iPad Apps and More

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Events: Hispanic Art, Haitian Children’s Art, a Revolution in Wood and More

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A Revolution in Wood Opens at the Renwick Gallery

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Events: Photoshop, Norman Rockwell, Remembering the Mexican Revolution and More

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Weekend Events: Readings, Classical Guitar and a National Zoo Fiesta

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Events: Victory Gardens, Aviation Films, Performance Readings and More

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Weekend Events: Gullah and Japanese American Art

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