From the Friends of the US Botanic Garden:
“The corpse flower has opened! This Amorphophallus titanum is the second to be on display in the @USBotanicGarden Conservatory (100 Maryland Avenue, SW) this year. See (and smell) it for yourself and check out our corpse flower postcards, posters, and stickers! To learn more about the spectacular plant, visit www.USBG.gov/CorpseFlower.”
photo by Geoff Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to ask everyone what their experience has been getting tickets for the Kusama exhibit at the Hirshhorn? When it was there a few years ago, it was the hottest ticket in town. Now the museum is only releasing same day tickets in person the morning of. I was wondering how good a chance I have getting tickets now?”
Another reader asked: “Anyone have experience getting the same-day tix to Kusama at the Hirshhorn? What time to get in line / when do they usually run out by?”
Some experiences: (more…)
courtesy NGA
From the National Gallery of Art:
“We’ve just decided to start offering limited day-of passes for Jazz in the Garden. We heard feedback about offering up another opportunity to register since the Friday before the concert release fills up so quickly [That registration still opens at noon one week before each concert]. The new day-of passes will go live every Friday 10am for that day’s concert.
More information on each performance is available at nga.gov/jazz.”
This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“While walking along the National Mall and wanting to escape the heat, I decided to peek into the Daughter’s of the American Revolution headquarters and it was a such beautiful and unique place to visit. The building itself is gorgeous with grand halls and intricate details. (more…)
Ed. Note: If you’ve ever seen the line of people waiting in the Cleveland Park service lane (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW) to get some of this deliciousness, well this is very good news indeed!
From a press release:
“The National Building Museum announced today local bakery SakuSaku Flakerie will open a cafe in the Museum’s Great Hall. SakuSaku Flakerie at the National Building Museum is a French bakery with a Japanese twist, inspired by the owner’s Japanese heritage. The Museum’s new cafe will offer their signature croissants, Kouign Amann, quiches and other delectable treats as well as coffee and a variety of beverages. The Museum has not had a café since it reopened after the pandemic-enforced closure in April 2021. (more…)
1600 21st Street, NW
Thanks to Chandler for sending: “Tryst at the Phillips is not reopening. Details can be found here:
Dear Guests,
The Tryst Trading Company has made the decision not to reopen Tryst at the Phillips. Sharing a space with one of the country’s best private art collections for nearly 10 years has been an honor and a privilege. We will miss making meaningful connections with both regulars and tourists visiting the cafe to recharge, reflect, and reconnect. (more…)
Preston Singletary photo by Mac Holt Photography
From the Smithsonian NMAI:
“Join us for a conversation about his art, and his inspiration for the current exhibition “Raven and the Box of Daylight.” Gene Tagaban, a Tlingit storyteller, will bring Raven to life through stories, dances, and songs. FREE, Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. (more…)
courtesy The National Geographic Museum
From a press release:
“New Immersive Experience Opening June 17 Celebrates Centennial of King Tut’s Discovery and the Wonders of Egypt
WHAT: Visitors can purchase tickets starting, May 5, at 8:30 a.m. EST for “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience”–a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Created in partnership with Paquin Entertainment Group and Immersive Experiences, the exhibition features innovative video projections and soundscapes that transport visitors to Egypt. (more…)
courtesy NGA
From a press release:
“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Every Friday from May 20 through July 22, our Sculpture Garden will come alive with musical performances ranging in style from jazz to Afro-Cuban and bluegrass.
On concert days, the Sculpture Garden will close from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; gates will reopen at 5:00 p.m. and concerts will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Registration is free but required for all attendees ages 2 and up. Registration opens at noon one week before each concert. (more…)
Using a Histopad™, a visitor views an augmented reality simulation of the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris in the exhibition. Credit: Histovery
From a press release:
“On April 15, the National Building Museum will bring French heritage back to life with a major new exhibition, Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition, a 360-degree augmented reality immersion into the 850-year history of the cathedral and its ongoing restoration. The innovative installation is designed and produced by Histovery, a French start-up, in collaboration with the Public Institution in charge of the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris. L’Oréal is the exclusive sponsor of the exhibit.
The exhibition’s North American debut at the Museum takes place on the third anniversary of the 2019 fire that ravaged this UNESCO World Heritage site and runs through Monday, September 26, 2022. An inaugural exhibition launches on April 7, 2022 in Paris, France at the Collège des Bernadins. This visually stunning experience is the first interactive technology exhibition on display at the National Building Museum. (more…)
