The Oasis, A Jazz Concert
MLK Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin the DCDD Jazz Band for one final glimpse of summer in their concert titled “The Oasis”. This 20-person big band will be playing jazz pieces in a variety of […]
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Join the DCDD Jazz Band for one final glimpse of summer in their concert titled “The Oasis”. This 20-person big band will be playing jazz pieces in a variety of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Spirits Around the Place,” a look at East Slavic beliefs in supernatural creatures and haunted spaces, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Traditional […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Medieval Monsters,” with Lilla Kopár a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University who teaches courses on medieval monster lore and Norse mythology. […]
The Most Beautiful Auto Race in the World Announces U.S. Dates 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA Returns to Middleburg, Virginia region October 19-22 with entries now open MIDDLEBURG, Va., July […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Japanese Ghosts and Goblins,” a spooky evening of spirit introduction, with Michele M. Mason, associate professor of Japanese cultural studies at the University of Maryland, […]
OCTOBER 22, 2022 The Vault at Capital One Hall One of the original legends! We open our season with a cabaret saluting the great Judy Garland. Select soloists from the […]
How can artwork help all students access core learning? Differentiated instruction allows teachers to adapt content, process, and products to students’ needs. Collaborate with colleagues and uncover how artwork can […]
Something old, something new! Compare how ceramics are made today, in the past, and across the globe! Learn how conservators care for ceramics during this virtual family workshop. Attendees then […]
Once upon a time there was an enchanted land full of magical spells, beautiful maidens, and true love where everyone lived happily ever after. Or did they??? Take a magical […]
ZOFO brings together stunning piano duets by four noted 20th century composers and pianists who knew each other, learned from each other, and sometimes shared the bench. Stravinsky played his […]
WHATFresh Talk: Art and the EcstaticJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for a conversation with artists Asha Elana Casey, Oletha DeVane and Consuelo Jimenez Underwood discussing their work […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Thoughts of the Undead,” with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University. The streets are […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Early American Witch Hunts,” a look at the colonial hysteria that led to the tragedy of Salem, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the […]
Internationally acclaimed harpsichordist JEAN RONDEAU performs one of J.S. Bach's most beloved and beautiful works, the Goldberg Variations in one of Capriccio Baroque's small, intimate concerts.
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one […]
ArtsFairfax Announces the 2022 Arts Awards Honorees ArtsFairfax to Recognize Capital One Hall, Gary and Tina Mather, Mark Brutsché, and Fall for the Book on October 28 […]
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum in celebrating Día de los Muertos! Bring the whole family to see exciting live performances from Ballet Folklorico Mi Herencia Mexicana, Mariachi Aguila DC, […]
November On View Grace of Monaco: Princess in DiorThrough January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in […]
Washington’s premiere contemporary ballet company presents an immersive experience of dance on film that brings you closer than ever to the art. The event features premiere screenings of three of […]
COOKING UP HISTORY "Cooking Up History""Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Spirit with Ancestral Food" Guest chefs: Elena Terry and Zoe FessNov. 4; NoonWallace H. Coulter PlazaFirst Floor, WestRegister for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/399656151307Guest chefs Elena Terry and Zoe Fess will prepare Seedy SassSquash, a seed crust with squash custard, topped with wild rice or apple dust and cranberry sauce. This […]
The past two and a half years have taken a definite toll on all of our lives, and we can all be proud of the perseverance that we have all shown . . . as individuals, as communities, and beyond. It is the human nature to survive and persevere that we will explore through music.
The awards, presented by ASRC Federal, recognize professional women in the D.C. area for their extraordinary dedication and leadership in community service initiatives and volunteerism. All proceeds from the event will go towards March of Dimes programs, research, community services, education, and advocacy to advance research that supports the health of all moms and babies.
Join Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell as he shares his meticulous process for creating paintings about American history at this in-person and virtual event. Peter will showcase some of his current projects and give practical demonstrations of his techniques. Rarely seen objects from the Tudor Place collections that served as inspiration for him will also be on […]
National Museum of the American Indian To Dedicate National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11 Ceremony Will Be Part of Weekend-long Event To Honor Native Veterans The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial Friday, Nov. 11. The dedication ceremony will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as […]
Maryland Lyric Opera’s Season of Verdi continues! Combining political intrigue, a dangerous love triangle, and a fortune teller’s mysterious prophecy, Un ballo in maschera (A Masked Ball) shows Verdi at the height of his powers. This tale of love and betrayal contains radiant choral writing and some of Verdi’s most passionately expressive melodies. Never has […]
This two-day dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial includes performances by musical artists, presentation of colors by the Native American Women Warriors, hands-on activities, films, and a veterans hospitality suite. The Memorial flame will be lit from 5-6 PM. Hands-on Activities 10 AM-4PM Films 11 AM, 1 PM AND 3 PM | Rasmuson […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Leaf People and Chandeliers, an exhibition of new work by artist Carolanne Patterson. The show opens on Saturday, November 12th with a reception to meet the artist from 1 – 4 pm and will remain on view through December 2nd. This exhibition is a collection of necklaces, objects, and […]
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the host and lineup of presenters for the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Awards, which will be presented at a celebratory gala Saturday, Nov. 12, in Washington, D.C. The 2022 honorees are José Andrés, Clive Davis, Ava DuVernay, Marian Wright Edelman, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Serena Williams and […]
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has just announced the honorees for the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award, which recognizes contemporary icons across many fields in recognition of their transformative contributions to America and its people. The 2022 honorees are: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, José Andrés, Clive Davis, Ava DuVernay, Marian Wright Edelman, and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Would you be interested in covering this […]
Join the Chamber Singers for a program centering the music of outstanding underrepresented choral creators of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. With a focus on Black, Latinx, and women composers, the program will include the music of Margaret Bonds, Rosenphanye Powell, Abbie Betinis, Andre Thomas, Emma Lou Diemer, José Maurício Nunes Garcia, Ysaye Barnwell, Joel […]
Superb harmonies are informed by a unique virtuosity on the guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and more. From the luscious trio vocals of the Boswell Sisters to genre bending Western Swing to Les Paul & Mary Ford classics, The Swing Sisters and their cream-of-the-crop band will swing, rock and knock your socks off in this homage […]
Join the Congressional Chorus for its first concert of the 2022-2023 season, Homesong, on Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m. The Chorus’ mission is to perform American music, and this program challenges the boundaries of what is traditionally considered "American,” including works by US immigrant and first-generation composers who draw inspiration. Some highlights from this […]
SCHEHERAZADE – AFGHAN DAYS, ARABIAN NIGHTS James Ross, Music Director Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial Rimsky-Korsakov’s popular poetic telling of four tales from 1001 Arabian Nights, Scheherazade, has awed symphony audiences for 150 years. […]
Miss Richfield 1981 will not be cancelled, and you won’t either when you see her new show, “Cancel Cultured Pearls”. This all-new extravaganza will explore ways to live in our new politically correct cancel culture. Using original songs, videos, audience interaction, and occasional dance moves, Miss R will leave you entertained and more culturally savvy!
The Writer’s Center and Day Eight have teamed up to present an event with the editors and some contributors to Diaspora Cafe: D.C., a new anthology of poetry featuring writing on the AfroLatinx experience, on Sunday, November 13, 2:00 pm at The Writer’s Center (4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD 20815). Diaspora Café: D.C. is a […]
Maryland Lyric Opera’s Season of Verdi continues! Combining political intrigue, a dangerous love triangle, and a fortune teller’s mysterious prophecy, Un ballo in maschera (A Masked Ball) shows Verdi at the height of his powers. This tale of love and betrayal contains radiant choral writing and some of Verdi’s most passionately expressive melodies. Never has […]
Join the Chamber Singers for a program centering the music of outstanding underrepresented choral creators of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. With a focus on Black, Latinx, and women composers, the program will include the music of Margaret Bonds, Rosenphanye Powell, Abbie Betinis, Andre Thomas, Emma Lou Diemer, José Maurício Nunes Garcia, Ysaye Barnwell, Joel […]
SCHEHERAZADE – AFGHAN DAYS, ARABIAN NIGHTS James Ross, Music Director Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial Rimsky-Korsakov’s popular poetic telling of four tales from 1001 Arabian Nights, Scheherazade, has awed symphony audiences for 150 years. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Portrait of Picasso,” a look at the art and life of one of the twentieth century’s most important and prolific artists, with Lisa Lipinski, assistant professor of art history at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Pablo Picasso was both celebrated and incredibly influential, […]
People are all different. Our bodies, families, beliefs, abilities, and experiences vary, sometimes making communication difficult. Artwork can often communicate what we do not have the words for across cultures and differences. In this virtual workshop, practice multiple approaches and gain new differences. In this virtual workshop, practice multiple approaches and gain new resources for […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “CSI Then and Now,” with Dr. Victor Weedn, forensic pathologist, attorney, lecturer at George Washington University and the University of Maryland-Baltimore, and deputy medical examiner in the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Murder has been a crime throughout history and in all civilizations, and where there’s […]
Scholar Julia Bryan-Wilson considers how women of color artists like Pacita Abad and Rosie Lee Tompkins have used embellishment as a strategy to blur the lines between function and decor. Her talk examines how these artists' practice of intricately adorning domestic objects can expand our understanding of women's work. Bryan-Wilson's 2017 book Fray: Art and […]
BETHESDA, MD (October 13, 2022). Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for children, welcomes audiences celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and New Years to the omni-festive musical Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Rock Experience, based on Mo Willems’ best-selling 2009 picture book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed. The show runs November […]
Washington Association of Black Journalists to Host "Special Honors Gala" Event to Recognize the Achievements of Notable Journalists and Communications Professionals The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) today announced the winners of its first annual "Special Honors Awards." All awards will be presented at the Special Honors Gala, to be held at 6:00 pm […]
American University's Studio Art MFA program presents visiting artist Erika Ranee. Ranee has exhibited her multilayered abstract paintings nationally and internationally. She says, "Like pages from a journal, each artwork is an exercise in pushing paint around to articulate a time capsule on canvas."
Join SAAM's research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America's ever-changing culture. Fellow Amy E. Crum discusses Margarita Cabrera's White Coffee Maker (2011).
From vibrant neighborhoods and peaceful parks to enlightening museums and lasting monuments to our Nation’s history, Washington, DC is brimming with harmony and life. O! What a Beautiful City is a tribute of gratitude to the community that we have called home since our founding in 1965. In this program, we honor composers, their works, […]
Formed in Israel as teenagers over two decades ago, Ariel Quartet is distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances. Program includes Haydn, Bartok and Schubert.
The AU Symphonic Band presents an eclectic variety of selections spanning the Band literature, ranging from century-old classics to relatively unknown contemporary works by living composers. A large ensemble of about fifty musicians, the Symphonic Band regularly prepares and performs some of the most demanding works available in the Band repertoire. Matthew Brown, conductor.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Peopling of Polynesia,” a look at how ancient voyagers discovered and settled the islands of the Pacific, with Justin M. Jacobs, professor of history at American University and scholar of the history of archaeology and of the travels of Captain Cook. Nearly every inhabitable island throughout the vast Pacific […]
Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City on November 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM for a special screening of BLOOD RELATIVES and a live Q&A with writer/director/actor Noah Segan.
The two-month seasonal celebration expands for its eighth edition, with public light art installations throughout the commercial district. Washington, D.C. (September 29, 2022) – GLOW - the popular holiday celebration in Georgetown featuring outdoor public light art installations - returns for its eighth edition, with works lit from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly from Saturday, November […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Let’s Talk about Kanye,” a scholarly look at celebrity and race in America, with Joshua K. Wright, associate professor of history at Trinity Washington University and author of “Wake Up, Mr. West”: Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity. Americans are obsessed with celebrities! How many hours a […]
November 30 – December 4, 2022 Washington, D.C. – GALA continues its 47th season with its 11th annual Film Festival celebrating innovation by Latin American filmmakers. The festival gives voice to emerging filmmakers whose work reflects on the human condition and socio-political issues. Join us for exclusive screenings, dynamic discussions with directors and actors, and […]
December On View Grace of Monaco: Princess in DiorThrough January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in North America for the first time at Hillwood, celebrating her dedicated relationship with haute couturier Christian Dior. The special exhibition Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior explores […]
Weekend Workshops Select Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 25 11:30 a.m.–noon Select Sundays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, Jan. […]
The Washington, DC premiere of Being and Belonging, a program of seven short videos from VisualAIDS highlighting under-told stories of HIV and AIDS from the perspective of artists living with HIV across the world, will be screened from American University’s Humanities Truck at the Studio House at Walbridge in Mount Pleasant on December 1, from […]
PLAYING BURTON is a fascinating one-man play about the storied life of international star of stage and screen, Richard Burton. It offers a penetrating look at the notorious actor’s life—from growing up in an impoverished mining community in South Wales to becoming one of the greatest performers of his generation. PLAYING BURTON is an intense […]
WHATThe Tea: B-FLYJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for The Tea, a series of virtual live performances by women musicians. Hailing from the West Coast, B-FLY is a nonfiction film producer and music creator who uses multiple mediums to express her “I” statements. Her lyrics advocate for the liberation of Black […]
DECEMBER 3, 9, & 11, 2022 Lincoln Theatre Our popular holiday extravaganza returns with an all-new edition. Sparkly snow, dancers, over-the-top costumes, and more are in store from GMCW — all wrapped up in a glittery bow! Songs include: “Sleigh Ride,” “Underneath the Tree,” “Hard Candy Christmas,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” and “The 12 […]
Winter sweetness and surprise are in the air as our holiday season officially gets underway with A Celtic Christmas, a happy homecoming of old friends bringing together the evocative sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders. The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort has brought A Celtic Christmas to Dumbarton for 28 […]
Mark G. Meadows is a man on a mission. The acclaimed jazz composer, pianist, music director, vocalist, jazz instructor, and actor creates a unifying sound that breaks through social barriers. There’s something for everyone in his music, which harmonizes pop, gospel, R&B, hip hop, funk, and jazz. His lyrics are suffused with meaning, and his […]
Once upon a time - more then magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Moving past outdated scenes from the original Nutcracker, the Aru Dell'Arte is excited to present diversity of […]
Premier and recent works by five choreographers Jane Franklin Dance returns to Theatre on the Run with More Than I Should exploring themes of vulnerability, balance and control, progression, self-awareness and passion. Jane Franklin’s Stratum contrasts the desire to not-be-seen with the opposite urge to become larger than life. Spanish guitar by Manuel Granada, “Romance […]
A feast of Celtic dance rhythms in a sensually captivating fusion of seasonal Irish, Scottish, French Canadian, Appalachian, Bluegrass and other world music in a hypnotic, unforgettable mix. Mount Helicon, the Greek poet Hesiod tells us, was the holy site of sacred springs and the home of the Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. They […]
Join DC’s Different Drummers in their first concert of the new season. Wear your holiday sweaters and enjoy some holiday music with performances from the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and some small ensembles. Tickets are required but are FREE!! If you want to add on a donation to Food & Friends you can do that […]
Winter sweetness and surprise are in the air as our holiday season officially gets underway with A Celtic Christmas, a happy homecoming of old friends bringing together the evocative sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders. The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort has brought A Celtic Christmas to Dumbarton for 28 […]
An original work by Keegan favorite Matthew J. Keenan, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. This comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own […]
Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour of Christmas favorites that will have your family singing all the way home. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph! This one-hour concert is […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Tale of Sea Shanties,” with Jessica M. Floyd, scholar of sea shanties during the Great Age of Sail. Climb aboard with Profs and Pints and spend part of a Sunday afternoon enjoying a rollicking look at the songs that sailors sang while working at sea. You’ll gain a newfound […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Aboard the Webb Space Telescope,” a NASA astrophysicist’s guide to the design, mission, and early discoveries of a pioneering space instrument, with Matthew Greenhouse, project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope’s instrument payload. Many of us have been spellbound by the images produced by the James Webb Space Telescope […]
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America’s ever-changing culture. Fellow Ellen Yoshi Tani discusses Ray Yoshida’s Partial Evidences II (1973). Photo: Ray Yoshida, Partial Evidences II, 1973, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian […]
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and join Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, sharing Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Ring in the Lunar New Year at SAAM! Join us for our annual celebration featuring Chinese and Korean traditions, including performances, crafts, food, and more. Learn about the importance of the Lunar New Year across cultures and explore SAAM’s collections with an art scavenger hunt. Check out our Family Zone for more crafts and activities […]
Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy — an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head […]
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and join Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, sharing Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Solas Nua is delighted to present Imbolc, a new work written and performed by Irish folk singer-songwriter from County Galway, Maija Sofia. Commissioned by Solas Nua especially for St. Brigid’s Day (Imbolc), for this unique event, Maija Sofia will perform this new piece live for the first time in the intimate, modernist setting of St. […]
Nathaniel Dett's 1930's choral oratorio THE ORDERING OF MOSES weaves together classic spirituals into a musical feast that helped ignite America's civil rights movement. Now IN Series and Heritage Signature Chorale join forces in a first ever staging of this epic masterpiece, in which music and theater, chorus and soloists, surround and immerse audiences in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Rise of Distant Doctors,” on the emergence and evolution of remote healthcare, with Dr. Jeremy A. Greene, professor of medicine and director of the Institute of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University and author of The Doctor Who Wasn't There: Technology, History, and the Limits of Telehealth. […]
Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute virtual conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration. Image credit(s): Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum; […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Tale of Sea Shanties,” with Jessica M. Floyd, scholar of sea shanties during the Great Age of Sail. Climb aboard with Profs and Pints and spend an evening enjoying a rollicking look at the songs that sailors sang while working at sea. You’ll gain a newfound understanding of the […]
Make your own sketchbook with mixed media pages and a marbled softcover. Learn to fold and bind a text block and attach a marbled sumi paper cover. Although this sketchbook will be bound with blank watercolor pages the same process can be applied to pre-printed pages as well. Take a bone folder and roll of […]
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia. The magic of this wondrous, charmed Encanto has blessed each child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal—every child that is […]
SAAM and the Renwick Gallery are delighted to welcome back the Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artists. Join these inspiring performers for an afternoon of music and drama, featuring scenes from classic operatic masterworks like La Bohème and more recent pieces like Blue. Image credit: Caitlin Oldham Free | Registration encouraged via Eventbrite Renwick Gallery, […]
For the February Valentine's Concert we are joined by Metropolitan Opera soprano Aundi Marie Moore for an extraordinary evening of selections by African American composers plus songs from Broadway Musicals and more. A perfect program to make your heartstrings sing. Share it with a loved one. This is a Valentine special that will make you feel and […]
James Ross, Music Director Thalea String Quartet Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial Samuel Barber’s beloved Adagio for Strings expresses tragedy and pain, resolving in peaceful rest. Haydn’s last and greatest symphony and Montgomery’s Banner […]
James Ross, Music Director Thalea String Quartet Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial Samuel Barber’s beloved Adagio for Strings expresses tragedy and pain, resolving in peaceful rest. Haydn’s last and greatest symphony and Montgomery’s Banner […]
Join the National Museum of African Art for the opening of our Research Gallery space. Drop in on Valentine's Day for a night out at the museum, with drinks and vibe with DJ Kweku. Get a chance to see how we're renovating to bring more community into our museum. The new Research Gallery will be […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “What It Means to Hear New Orleans,” a feast of knowledge about the music traditions of the Crescent City, with Grammy-winning music writer Kip Lornell, who teaches courses in American music and ethnomusicology at George Washington University. In celebration of the upcoming Mardi Gras, Profs and Pints is bringing you […]
Join metalsmith David Harper Clemons for the final visit of SAAM’s Virtual Studio Tour series. Clemons takes the audience on a tour of his North Carolina-based studio, where he creates art that explores identity and gives meaning to objects that extend beyond their expected uses. Prior to his relocation to North Carolina, Clemons taught in […]
Join metalsmith David Harper Clemons for the final visit of SAAM’s Virtual Studio Tour series. Clemons takes the audience on a tour of his North Carolina-based studio, where he creates art that explores identity and gives meaning to objects that extend beyond their expected uses. Prior to his relocation to North Carolina, Clemons taught in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Pagan Roots of Late Winter Holidays,” a look at how ancient fertility rituals, Roman myths, and early challenges to Christianity gave us Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, professor of medieval literature at Longwood University. On the surface, at least, the holidays we celebrate near the […]
Winslow Homer (1836-1910) has often been called America’s favorite painter. Like his contemporaries Mark Twain and Walt Whitman, Homer captured the landscape of a rapidly changing country with an artist’s probing insight. His tale is one of America in all its complexity and contradiction, as he evolved and adapted to the restless spirit of invention […]
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America’s ever-changing culture. Fellow Madeleine Harrison discusses Loïs Mailou Jones’s Les Fétiches (1938) Photo: Loïs Mailou Jones, Les Fétiches, 1938, oil on […]
Jane Franklin Dance responds to art and poetry by Bennie Herron from the current exhibition at Mason Exhibitions Arlington, Bennie Herron: Origin Stories. The thirty minute performance features works by choreographers Lauren DeVera, Jane Franklin, Robert J. Priore and Kevin White and is directed by Jane Franklin. Poetry, written and performed by Bennie Herron, is […]
Capital City Symphony and Assistant Conductor Ingrid Lestrud explore musical confluence where art imitates life, and sometimes life imitates art. From Beethoven’s sounds of a summer storm, to Hovhannes imitating nature, and the sounds of Paris from Gershwin, join us for an exploration of sound. Featuring Washington National Opera Cafritz Young Artist, Amber Monroe, singing […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “What Was T Rex Thinking?” a look at the brains of dinosaurs and how they might live on in our backyard birds, with Amy Balanoff, assistant research professor of behavioral biology at Johns Hopkins University and scholar of brain evolution. The term “bird brain” typically is used as a pejorative, […]
The exhibition This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World showcases the dynamic landscape of American craft today. This symposium, organized in conjunction with the exhibition, highlights the role that artists play in our world to spark essential conversations, stories of resilience, and methods of activism—showing us a more relational and empathetic world. Led by SAAM […]
Jane Franklin Dance at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2023 BASK in the present moment. Physical storytelling merges with the immediate in dances about climate, agency and identity. Works by Robert J. Priore, Lauren DeVera, Sarah Ewing, Jane Franklin, Ryan Carlough traverse political fault lines, resonate with vestiges of the past, and comfort with moments of intimacy […]
Jane Franklin Dance at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2023 BASK in the present moment. Physical storytelling merges with the immediate in dances about climate, agency and identity. Works by Robert J. Priore, Lauren DeVera, Sarah Ewing, Jane Franklin, Ryan Carlough traverse political fault lines, resonate with vestiges of the past, and comfort with moments of intimacy […]