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“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Jazz in the Garden courtesy NGA

From the National Gallery of Art:

“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Our Sculpture Garden turns 25 this summer and comes alive with musical performances. They will include jazz, Afro-Latin fusion, and more. Concerts will run on Fridays from May 31 through August 9, with a break on July 5.

The season kicks off with Grammy-nominated Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas on May 31. Other highlights include a Juneteenth celebration concert with the Muneer Nasser Quintet on June 21, Caribbean steelpan from Josanne Francis on June 28, and contemporary jazz from saxophonist Brent Birckhead on July 26.

To give everyone an equal chance of attending, we’ll once again offer registration through a lottery. (more…)

“April National Museum of Women Nights tickets on sale tomorrow (Wed.) 10 a.m.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Visitors enjoying the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ January NMWA Night. Photo by Derek Baker for NMWA”

From an email:

“Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for our popular evening program series: NMWA Nights. This month, celebrate Earth Day with our community partner, SwapDC. Learn about SwapDC’s creative recycling events and how to upcycle your own clothing. Musical artist Neffy, NPR’s 2021 Tiny Desk Contest winner, will perform a set including her winning track “Wait Up,” a love song to Mother Nature.

Admission includes (more…)

“The National Building Museum hosts BIG DRAW, a free day-long festival that invites visitors to discover the world we design and build through drawing”

By Prince Of Petworth


“from the 2007 BIG DRAW at the Museum, also featuring author/illustrator David Macaulay. courtesy of the National Building Museum”

From the National Building Museum:

“The National Building Museum hosts BIG DRAW, a free day-long festival that invites visitors to discover the world we design and build through drawing. (more…)

“National Air and Space Museum Announces Solar Eclipse Activities and Resources”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mark Andre

From an email:

“The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will serve as a major source of information, educational activities and experiences on and around the total solar eclipse taking place April 8. The next total solar eclipse will not be visible in the contiguous United States for over 20 years.

The museum will hand out eclipse glasses to the public in advance of the eclipse, host eclipse-viewing opportunities and other events in the lead-up to the eclipse and provide eclipse-related resources for educators and parents/caregivers across the country.

Solar Eclipse Glasses (more…)

“National Gallery Nights 2024 Spring Season Announced!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From NGA:

“We are thrilled to announce the spring 2024 season of our popular National Gallery Nights after-hours program. Events take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of March, April, and May in the East Building.

This season we celebrate “Color Theory” on March 14, “Flowers After Hours” on April 11, and “Art Prom” on May 9. Music, live performances, artmaking, and pop-up talks center around each theme. (more…)

“Saturday, Jan 27, Special screening: Killers of the Flower Moon + costumes at the National Museum of the American Indian”

By Prince Of Petworth


Courtesy of Apple Original Films

From an email:

“The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is delighted to present the film Killers of the Flower Moon this Saturday, Jan. 27 afternoon. In addition, costumes from the film created in collaboration with costume designer Jacqueline West and Osage Nation consultant Julie O’Keefe will be on view through the weekend. (more…)

“a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books”

By Prince Of Petworth


“In the “Building Readers” gallery, visitors explore the intersections between the alphabets and simple shapes that form the basis of storytelling and design. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy Plus & Greater Than / National Building Museum”

From the National Building Museum:

“The National Building Museum announced the opening date for its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories.

Opening Sunday, January 21, 2024, Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books. Occupying 4,000 square feet of prominent exhibition space on the Museum’s ground floor, Building Stories is the most ambitious exhibition ever undertaken by the Museum and will be on display for ten years. (more…)

“Planet Word Presents Enchanted Pages Community Day on Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth


925 13th Street, NW courtesy DuHon-Photography

From a press release:

“Planet Word, the nation’s only interactive museum of words and language, will host Enchanted Pages Community Day, a day of free activities for people of all ages, on Saturday, November 18. The festivities mark the expansion of the Schwarzman Family Library, Planet Word’s one-of-a-kind, interactive gallery space that brings beloved books to life. A schedule of events and information about how to reserve free, timed admission, may be found below or ONLINE HERE.

“Planet Word’s 30 interactive galleries and stations celebrate all facets of words and language, but our Library holds a special place in visitors’ hearts. Here, book lovers have a chance to rediscover some of their favorite stories, characters and authors in new ways. We are thrilled to celebrate the addition of 25 new titles and authors to the Library — that’s 25 more chances to spotlight books and authors who tell important stories,” said Ann Friedman, founder and CEO of Planet Word.

A day of creation
Throughout the day, visitors can explore all three floors of the museum, and participate in specially curated, book-themed activities, including DIY bookmaking, a performance by award-winning teaching artist and children’s entertainer Culture Queen, and live art by Chalk R!ot.

A day of connection
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the authors whose titles are newly featured in the Library, including: (more…)

Mark it!! The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Kicks Off November 20th!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From the National Gallery of Art:

“The beloved winter tradition returns! The 2023–2024 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Monday, November 20, through March 3, 2024 (weather permitting).

Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.

To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on opening day, November 20.

Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)

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