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Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints - just your sleuthing skills! Join the […]
Tetrapak is an exciting new way of printmaking that uses recycled cartons of orange juice or chicken stock to create a plate that is very receptive to creating rich lines using sharp tools. The tetrapak can be easily cut into shapes and used in many creative ways. The plates created will be printed on an […]
This workshop will touch on the most important aspects of photography, from light to composition, in an effort to start a teen's photography journey! By the end, you should feel comfortable taking good photos and will come away with recommendations for further study and practice. In the first hour, we will discuss light: exposure, aperture, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How the Metro Made Washington,” on the history, impact, and future of our region’s rapid transit system, with Zachary Schrag, professor of history at George Mason University and author of The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro. The 128-mile rapid transit system serving Washington, DC, and its […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Lives and Minds of Potomac Dolphins,” with Janet Mann, professor of biology and psychology at Georgetown University and author of Deep Thinkers: Inside the Minds of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises, and Verena Conkin, currently a lead researcher on the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project. Having spent over 30 years studying wild […]
Giant book sale April 26-27 Thousands of gently used books will be for sale April 26 and 27 at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW. Saturday: 10-11am admission for Georgetown Library Friends ($5 and $10 memberships online at dclibraryfriends.org/Georgetown). 11am-4pm: General admission. Hardbacks $4, paperbacks $1-$2, children's books $2 and under. Sunday 1-3pm: […]
Delight in the music of the Tallis Scholars in a concert celebrating spring and the natural world. Program note from the Tallis Scholars The program “Glorious Creatures” is formed around how nature beautifies our lives, from the sun in the sky to the flowers that grow in our gardens. By extension we include the grapes […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Bird’s-Eye View of the Flu,” on the centuries-long struggle to contain the influenza virus and why it keeps roaring back, with Alexandra M. Lord, a curator and the chair of the Division of Medicine and Science at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. Even if you did […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump Versus Free Speech,” on the current administration’s efforts to impose orthodoxy and stifle dissent, with Stephen Vladeck, professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center and nationally recognized expert on constitutional law and the federal courts. In his first 100 days in office, President Trump has taken a […]
Immerse yourself in the musical heritage of Tudor Place by exploring its diverse collection of music-related artifacts. From instruments and sheet music to personal mementos and rare treasures, uncover the stories behind the melodies that have echoed through the ages. Tudor Nights is an opportunity to see rarely displayed objects and ephemera from the Tudor […]
Is it possible to fully embrace our life and all its possibilities? To engage fearlessly with our relationships and careers, welcoming wholeheartedly the challenges that come and turning them to our advantage? During this course, we’ll explore these questions and cultivate the courage to face life’s uncertainties head-on. By shedding self-defeating thoughts and embracing inner […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Encountering Cryptids,” on the cultural, historical and psychological significance of beings that may exist only in lore, with Joshua Barton, lecturer in English at Virginia Commonwealth University and scholar of horror. Some started out as anecdotes shared by explorers. Others were created as cautionary tales, or literally were just developed […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Role-Playing Games and Mental Health,” with William Nation, adjunct professor of psychology at Texas Woman's University and staff psychologist at Johns Hopkins University. Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons used to be the stuff of basement nerd culture. Fast forward a few decades from their 1970s origins and now they’re […]
You’re Invited! Join the Board of Trustees and Co-Chairs Charlotte Grassi Ramirez and Gwen Lohse Assey for the 33rd Annual Spring Garden Party on Wednesday, May 21. The Spring Garden Party is the most significant annual fundraiser for Tudor Place and contributes over 20% of annual operating revenue. Proceeds for the Spring Garden Party support […]
Explore Your Future in Healthcare! Join us at Walter E Washington Convention Center for an Open House with Ross Education. Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert faculty, and learn about our comprehensive programs in healthcare. Whether you're passionate about nursing, medical assisting, or allied health professions, this event is your gateway to a rewarding […]
We often have trouble letting go of experiences from the past or accepting changes to our future. Grasping at things as permanent and holding on can cause an increase in our stress and anxiety. An inability to let go of the past can be a block to our living a happy meaningful life right now […]
