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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dead Men Tell Tales,” an examination of what happens to our bodies after we die and the stories our corpses then tell, with Rhys Williams, […]
Join us for a lively discussion as scholars and museum professionals address racist imagery in the collections of Georgetown University and Tudor Place. Artwork has played a role in constructing racism for centuries. Objects with racist imagery can range from white supremacist iconography to anti-Black caricatures. Museums can use this imagery to address historical injustices […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Poets of the First World War,” on the lives and legacies of writers whose accounts from the trenches changed how we put warfare into words, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. The murderous realities […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s […]
DC native Cyanotype artist Ella Barnes is hosting a 7-day pop-up exhibition, titled "Painting with Sunlight," from November 24 - December 1, 2024, at Grace Street Collective. Ella’s work has garnered acclaim for its innovative approach to Cyanotype, blending natural light, shadow, and sculpture to create ethereal, dimensional artworks. This unique collection of 20 framed […]
Yaaaaawn—it’s almost time to go sleep for the winter. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old and their caregivers will learn about hibernation and the animals that experience it. Tots will also sing songs and participate in a group story time and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration […]
Voltage Control invites you to a hands-on, interactive experience designed for facilitators eager to refine their skills. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just beginning your journey, this Practice Playground offers a supportive environment to explore, experiment, and grow. What to Expect: - Interactive Practice: Experiment with a range of facilitation techniques, from traditional methods […]
This Saturday morning, December 14, Dumbarton United Methodist Church is offering a continental breakfast, crafts and games for the kids, and sessions with a costumed Santa helper. In addition, there will be an alternative giving fair supporting such great organizations as the Georgetown Ministry Center, Project Transformation, and the Reconciling Ministries Network. Join us this […]
