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Swingin' in the Holidays!
December 13, 2008
- 7:30 PM
Enjoy holiday music that truly swings! - Duke Ellington's and Billy Strayhorn's arrangement of "Nutcracker Suite" and "Peer Gynt Suite."
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Grand Reopening: Festival
November 23, 2008
- 10:00 AM
Save the date! The Museum's doors swing open and you're invited to our three-day reopening festival weekend. Enjoy family-friendly activities, musical entertainment, living history, and giveaways.
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Grand Reopening: Festival
November 22, 2008
- 10:00 AM
Save the date! The Museum's doors swing open and you're invited to our three-day reopening festival weekend. Enjoy family-friendly activities, musical entertainment, living history, and giveaways.
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Grand Reopening: Festival
November 21, 2008
- 10:00 AM
Save the date! The Museum's doors swing open and you're invited to our three-day reopening festival weekend. Enjoy family-friendly activities, musical entertainment, living history, and giveaways. Open until 7 p.m. on Friday!
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Grand Reopening: Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
November 21, 2008
- 8:30 AM
The first 1,814 visitors to the ribbon cutting and through the Museum doors will receive a special gift in honor of 1814, the year of the Battle of Baltimore when the Star-Spangled Banner waving at "dawn's early light" inspired Francis Scott Key.
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Day of the Dead/Día de los muertos
November 1, 2008
- 10:30 AM
The American History and American Indian museums celebrated Day of the Dead, a pre-columbian tradition of honoring the ancestors. Visitors came and learned about this tradition, created art, enjoyed music and dance performances, and met the artists.
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Smithsonian Chamber Music Society: The Axelrod Quartet
October 18, 2008
- 8:00 PM
The Axelrod Quartet performed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet in F Major, K590; Luigi Cherubini: Quartet in E-flat Major; Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1.
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Still Unforgettable: An Evening with Natalie Cole - CANCELLED
October 8, 2008
- 8:00 PM
Still Unforgettable: An Evening with Natalie Cole and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
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Johnny Hodges and His Small Group: Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Septet
July 19, 2008
- 8:00 PM
SJMO saxophonist Scott Silbert led the SJM Septet at the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in a concert featuring the work of Johnny Hodges.
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The Big Read DC—Scurlock Studio Records Collection
May 24, 2008
- 10:30 AM
Smithsonian Institution staff shared images from Scurlock Studio collections, remembered the "Jazz Age," and shared tips to preserve family photos. Event held at the Anacostia Community Museum.
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The Big Read DC—Scurlock Studio Records Collection
May 17, 2008
- 10:30 AM
Smithsonian Institution staff shared images from Scurlock Studio collections, remembered the "Jazz Age," and shared tips to preserve family photos. Event held at the Trinidad Recreation Center.
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The Big Read DC—Scurlock Studio Records Collection
May 10, 2008
- 10:30 AM
Smithsonian Institution staff shared images from Scurlock Studio collections, remembered the "Jazz Age," and shared tips to preserve family photos. Event held at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
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The Big Read DC—Scurlock Studio Records Collection
May 3, 2008
- 10:30 AM
Smithsonian Institution staff shared images from Scurlock Studio collections, remembered the "Jazz Age," and shared tips to preserve family photos. Event held at King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
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A Conversation with the Legendary Candido Camero
April 30, 2008
- 6:00 PM
Born in Cuba, jazz legend Candido Camero, immigrated to New York City in 1946 and has been a major player in the jazz scene ever since. Event held at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Concert: A Tribute to Quincy Jones
April 26, 2008
- 7:30 PM
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra re-created big band jazz as its composers and arrangers intended it to be played. Event held at the Voice of America Auditorium.
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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Concert: Young People's Concert and Dress Rehearsal
April 25, 2008
- 3:00 PM
This event wasdesigned to provide young student musicians an opportunity to witness America's premier big band ensemble in an informal setting preparing for performance. Event held at the Voice of America Auditorium.
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Big Band JAM Master Class on the Mall
April 23, 2008
- 12:00 PM
These classes were designed to place America's premier big band orchestra directly in front of today's students to educate them about their jazz music tradition". Event held at the Sylvan Theatre.
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Jazz and Poetry Reading: The Interconnections
April 22, 2008
- 7:00 PM
Vocalist James Zimmerman and poet Reuben Jackson explored the connection between jazz and poetry. Event held at Grace Church in Georgetown.
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Lecture: "Louis Armstrong: American Genius"
April 18, 2008
- 5:00 PM
Curator John Hasse recounted the heroic journey of Louis Armstrong from his childhood in poverty through his incredible musical career. Event held at the National Museum of Natural History.
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Talk: Face-to-Face with Archivist Reuben Jackson on the Hip Hop Jazz Connection
April 17, 2008
- 6:00 PM
Archivist Reuben Jackson brought visitors face-to-face with Thelonious Monk. This informal talk focused on the connection between Monk and Hip Hop music. Event held at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Conversation: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins, A Conversation with Dick Golden
April 17, 2008
- 7:00 PM
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins, known for his wide-ranging style and virtuoso technique, talked with host Dick Golden about his vibrant career. Event held at the Freer Gallery of Art.
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JAM Family Day and Concert
April 12, 2008
- 1:00 PM
Audiences celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month while enjoying live music and family activities! Event held at the National Postal Museum.
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Symposium: The Future of Jazz as a Tool for Cultural Diplomacy
April 11, 2008
- 3:00 PM
Commemorating Dave Brubeck's historic State Department-sponsored tour 50 years ago, the panel discusses the future role of jazz musicians as cultural ambassadors. Event held a the Meridian International Center.
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Talk: Face-to-Face with Curator John Hasse on Duke Ellington
April 10, 2008
- 6:00 PM
Curator John Edward Hasse brought visitors face-to-face with a portrait of Duke Ellington. Hasse offered insights into Ellington's genius, accomplishments, and talent. Event held at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Concert: Take Five! Zbop featuring the James Zimmerman Jazz Quintet
April 10, 2008
- 5:00 PM
Audiences unwound to art, drinks, and jazz. Event held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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