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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Three Women
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(2008, 94 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Manijeh Hekmat, Iran) A dispute over an ancient carpet propels a grandmother, mother, and daughter into realms of mystery and mysticism.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Repeats Jan. 18, festival continues Jan. 23 & 25, and in Feb.
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, January 17
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Down by the Sea Shore
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) More than a hundred years ago American artist Dwight William Tryon used pastels to capture the many moods of the sea. Today, Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto takes black-and-white photographs that meld sea and sky. Discover their works in the Sackler Gallery, and then draw with pastels and charcoal in the classroom to create your own seascape to take home.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats January 18, 24, & 25
Related Exhibition: Seascapes: Tryon & Sugimoto
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Sunday, January 18
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Renewing America's Promise: Celebrate Asia in America
Inaugural Activities |
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To celebrate the 56th Presidential Inauguration, the museum features artist workshops for children and families, performances, and stories of Asian and Asian American celebratory traditions. Also a printed brochure of these programs is available at either museum's information desk.
• Freer Gallery, north corridor: Rare viewing of Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt (1908) by American artist Gari Melcher, along with an autographed letter from President Roosevelt to museum founder Charles Lang Freer. • 11 AM (Freer, Peacock Room): Leyland's Butler: The Story of Whistler's Peacock Room, performance tour by Jonathan Watkins • 12 Noon (Sackler, sublevel 1): Sharing the Light: Asian Tales of Wisdom Storytelling, performance by Eth-Noh-Tec • 2 PM (Sackler, sublevel 1): Seeds of Hope: Dance performance by the Shizumi and Kodomo Dance Troupe • 3 PM (Freer, meet at information desk): Gift to the Nation: American Art and Charles Lang Freer's Aesthetic Vision, tour by Josephine Rodgers, art historian • 4 PM (Sackler, sublevel 1): Joy of Siam: Dance performance by the Somapa Thai Dance Company
Free
Continues Jan. 19 & 20
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Location: Throughout both museums
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Down by the Sea Shore
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) More than a hundred years ago American artist Dwight William Tryon used pastels to capture the many moods of the sea. Today, Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto takes black-and-white photographs that meld sea and sky. Discover their works in the Sackler Gallery, and then draw with pastels and charcoal in the classroom to create your own seascape to take home.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats January 24 & 25
Related Exhibition: Seascapes: Tryon & Sugimoto
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Three Women
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(2008, 94 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Manijeh Hekmat, Iran) A dispute over an ancient carpet propels a grandmother, mother, and daughter into realms of mystery and mysticism.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Film festival continues Jan. 23 & 25, and in Feb.
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Monday, January 19
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Renewing America's Promise: Celebrate Asia in America
Inaugural Activities |
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To celebrate the 56th Presidential Inauguration, the museum features artist workshops for children and families, performances, and stories of Asian and Asian American celebratory traditions. Also a printed brochure of these programs is available at either museum's information desk.
• Freer Gallery, north corridor: Rare viewing of Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt (1908) by American artist Gari Melcher, along with an autographed letter from President Roosevelt to museum founder Charles Lang Freer. • 12 Noon (Freer, Meyer Auditorium): Persia Meets Flamenco: The Roya Ensemble Music by Roya Bahrami, santur; Ricardo Marlow, flamenco guitar; Steve Bloom, percussion • 1 and 3 PM (Freer, meet at information desk): Gift to the Nation: American Art and Charles Lang Freer's Aesthetic Vision, tour by Josephine Rodgers, art historian • 1 and 2:30 PM (Sackler, sublevel 1): Sticky Rice and the Chinese New Year: Storytelling by Linda Fang • 2 PM (Freer, Meyer Auditorium): Sounds of the Chinese Zither: Music by Bing Xia and the Washington Guzheng Society • 2-4 PM (Sackler, sublevel 2, ImaginAsia classroom 2): Join the Band!: Asian Music Workshop with Bill Jenkins • 3-5 PM (Sackler, sublevel 2, ImaginAsia classroom 1): I Dream, I Promise, I Wish: Make a Storybook to Celebrate You, ImaginAsia family workshop with Sushmita Mazumdar • 4 PM (Freer, Meyer Auditorium): Indian Bamboo Flutes: Music by John Wubbenhorst, bansuri; Samarat Kakkeri, tabla • 4:30 PM (Sackler, sublevel 1): Invocation to Ganesh: Removing Obstacles for a New Beginning, dance by Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh and Company
Free
Continues Jan. 20
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Throughout both museums
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Tuesday, January 20
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Renewing America's Promise: Celebrate Asia in America
Inaugural Activities |
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To celebrate the 56th Presidential Inauguration, the museum features artist workshops for children and families, performances, and stories of Asian and Asian American celebratory traditions. Also a printed brochure of these programs is available at either museum's information desk.
• Freer Gallery, north corridor: Rare viewing of Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt (1908) by American artist Gari Melcher, along with an autographed letter from President Roosevelt to museum founder Charles Lang Freer. • 1:30, 2:30, and 4 PM (Freer, Peacock Room): Leyland's Butler: The Story of Whistler's Peacock Room, performance tour by Jonathan Watkins • 2-4 PM (Sackler, sublevel 2, ImaginAsia classroom 2): Join the Band!: Asian Music Workshop with Bill Jenkins • 3-5 PM (Sackler, sublevel 2, ImaginAsia classroom 1): I Dream, I Promise, I Wish: Make a Storybook to Celebrate You, ImaginAsia family workshop with Sushmita Mazumdar
Free
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Throughout both museums
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Friday, January 23
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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Head Wind
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(2008, 65 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, Iran) This documentary takes a searing look inside the Islamic Republic and its losing battle for control over the flow of information that enters the country from the outside world. The film touches on one of the major post-revolution issues by examining Iran's underground satellite, Internet, and DVD culture.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Repeats Jan. 25, festival continues in Feb.
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, January 24
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Tibetan Jackets and Gifts and More!
3-Day Special Sale |
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Before the Sackler Shop closes in February for renovation, save 10% off all merchandise in the Freer and Sackler Shops, including handcrafted Tibetan jackets, crafts, and toys! These unique handicrafts are created by Tibetan artisans from the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center in Tibet, a non-profit organization helping to improve the livelihood of the artisan community.
Continues January 25 & 26
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer and Sackler Shops
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Down by the Sea Shore
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) More than a hundred years ago American artist Dwight William Tryon used pastels to capture the many moods of the sea. Today, Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto takes black-and-white photographs that meld sea and sky. Discover their works in the Sackler Gallery, and then draw with pastels and charcoal in the classroom to create your own seascape to take home.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats January 25
Related Exhibition: Seascapes: Tryon & Sugimoto
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Sunday, January 25
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Tibetan Jackets and Gifts and More!
3-Day Special Sale |
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Before the Sackler Shop closes in February for renovation, save 10% off all merchandise in the Freer and Sackler Shops, including handcrafted Tibetan jackets, crafts, and toys! These unique handicrafts are created by Tibetan artisans from the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center in Tibet, a non-profit organization helping to improve the livelihood of the artisan community.
Continues January 26
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer and Sackler Shops
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Down by the Sea Shore
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) More than a hundred years ago American artist Dwight William Tryon used pastels to capture the many moods of the sea. Today, Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto takes black-and-white photographs that meld sea and sky. Discover their works in the Sackler Gallery, and then draw with pastels and charcoal in the classroom to create your own seascape to take home.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Last program. Continues with new theme next month
Related Exhibition: Seascapes: Tryon & Sugimoto
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Head Wind
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(2008, 65 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, Iran) This documentary takes a searing look inside the Islamic Republic and its losing battle for control over the flow of information that enters the country from the outside world. The film touches on one of the major post-revolution issues by examining Iran's underground satellite, Internet, and DVD culture.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Film festival continues Feb. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, & 22
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Monday, January 26
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Tibetan Jackets and Gifts and More!
3-Day Special Sale |
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Before the Sackler Shop closes in February for renovation, save 10% off all merchandise in the Freer and Sackler Shops, including handcrafted Tibetan jackets, crafts, and toys! These unique handicrafts are created by Tibetan artisans from the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center in Tibet, a non-profit organization helping to improve the livelihood of the artisan community.
Last day
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer and Sackler Shops
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Friday, February 6
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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Loose Rope
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(2008, 82 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Mehrshad Karkhani, Iran) Two young rural men who work at the animals market in Tehran have only twenty-four hours to take a large cow from downtown to the northern part of the city -- or else their jobs and futures are at stake. The spectators follow their obligatory journey with the rope, which is tied around the cow.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Repeats Feb. 8, festival continues Feb. 13, 15, 20, & 22
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Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, February 7
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Taking Shape
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the related exhibition, then create your own miniature banana-leaf boat filled with tiny clay jars and travel down the rivers of Southeast Asia in search of adventure and trade.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats February 8, 21, 22, & 28, March 1
Related Exhibition: Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Iraqi Jazz Fusions: Amir ElSaffar's Two Rivers
Performance, with preconcert tour |
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Iraqi American jazz artist Amir ElSaffar leads this cross-cultural quintet in a performance of Two Rivers, an original work inspired by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the composer's Iraqi and American heritage, and the common ground between American jazz and Iraqi classical music. He performs on trumpet and santur with Rudresh Mahanthappa, saxophone; Nasheet Waits, drums; Carlo DeRosa, bass; and Zaafir Tawil, oud, violin, and dumbek.
Note: Free tickets (up to 4 per person) can be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328 or 800-551-7328 beginning at 10 AM two Mondays before the event. A handling fee is applied. Tickets (up to 2 per person) will also be available at the auditorium door 1 hour before the event begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
Related Exhibition: Arts of the Islamic World
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Sunday, February 8
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Taking Shape
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the related exhibition, then create your own miniature banana-leaf boat filled with tiny clay jars and travel down the rivers of Southeast Asia in search of adventure and trade.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats February 21, 22, & 28, March 1
Related Exhibition: Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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| 2 PM
Iranian Film Festival 2009: Loose Rope
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(2008, 82 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Mehrshad Karkhani, Iran) Two young rural men who work at the animals market in Tehran have only twenty-four hours to take a large cow from downtown to the northern part of the city -- or else their jobs and futures are at stake. The spectators follow their obligatory journey with the rope, which is tied around the cow.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Film festival continues Feb. 13, 15, 20, & 22
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Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Friday, February 13
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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Over There
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(2008, 75 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Abdolreza Kahani, Iran) This black-and-white film follows ten days in the lives of Payman and Leila, a young couple in the middle of a marital meltdown. Payman has only ten days left to return to the United States to renew his green card, but he cannot exit the country until he legally leaves his wife with five hundred gold coins.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Repeats Feb. 15, festival continues Feb. 20 & 22
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, February 14
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In Any Language Love
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(for all ages) Enjoy a slide show of images of love in Asian art. Learn how to create a Valentine using the collagraphic printing technique for the cover and print "love" in different Asian languages inside.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Sunday, February 15
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Iranian Film Festival 2009: Over There
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(2008, 75 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Abdolreza Kahani, Iran) This black-and-white film follows ten days in the lives of Payman and Leila, a young couple in the middle of a marital meltdown. Payman has only ten days left to return to the United States to renew his green card, but he cannot exit the country until he legally leaves his wife with five hundred gold coins.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Film festival continues Feb. 20 & 22
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Thursday, February 19
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Musicians from Marlboro II
Performance, with preconcert tour |
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Young musicians from around the world who have participated in the Marlboro Music Festival join longtime Marlboro cellist Peter Stumpf in Haydn's Quartet, op. 64, no. 6; Brahms's Clarinet Quintet, op. 115; and Kodaly's Duo for Violin and Cello. Filling out the ensemble are Augustin Hadelich and Karina Canellakis, violin; Sebastian Krunnies, cello; and Romie de Guise-Langolois, clarinet.
Note: Free tickets (up to 4 per person) can be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328 or 800-551-7328 beginning at 10 AM two Mondays before the event. A handling fee is applied. Tickets (up to 2 per person) will also be available at the auditorium door 1 hour before the event begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
Related Exhibition: Surface Beauty: American Art and Freer's Aesthetic Vision
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Friday, February 20
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Special Book Sale
4-Day Sale |
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While the Sackler Shop is closed for renovation, stock up on your fireside reading with 10% off all books in the Freer Conference Room as well as all merchandise in the Freer Shop.
Continues February 21-23
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Freer Shop and Conference Room
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| 7 PM
Iranian Film Festival 2009: Santouri: The Music Man
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(2007, 106 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Dariush Mehrjui, Iran) Dariush Mehrjui's latest work focuses on Ali, a popular young singer and musician, who struggles with heroin addiction.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Repeats Feb. 22
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, February 21
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Special Book Sale
4-Day Sale |
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While the Sackler Shop is closed for renovation, stock up on your fireside reading with 10% off all books in the Freer Conference Room as well as all merchandise in the Freer Shop.
Continues February 22-23
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Freer Shop and Conference Room
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| 2 PM
Taking Shape
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the related exhibition, then create your own miniature banana-leaf boat filled with tiny clay jars and travel down the rivers of Southeast Asia in search of adventure and trade.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats February 22 & 28, March 1
Related Exhibition: Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Sunday, February 22
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Special Book Sale
4-Day Sale |
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While the Sackler Shop is closed for renovation, stock up on your fireside reading with 10% off all books in the Freer Conference Room as well as all merchandise in the Freer Shop.
Continues February 23
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Freer Shop and Conference Room
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Taking Shape
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the related exhibition, then create your own miniature banana-leaf boat filled with tiny clay jars and travel down the rivers of Southeast Asia in search of adventure and trade.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats February 28 & March 1
Related Exhibition: Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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| 2 PM
Iranian Film Festival 2009: Santouri: The Music Man
Film |
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(2007, 106 min., Persian with English subtitles, directed by Dariush Mehrjui, Iran) Dariush Mehrjui's latest work focuses on Ali, a popular young singer and musician, who struggles with heroin addiction.
Note: Due to high demands for tickets, assigned seating is in effect for this series. Up to two (2) free tickets per person are distributed 1 hour before.
Free, see Note for ticket information
Last program
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Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Monday, February 23
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Special Book Sale
4-Day Sale |
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While the Sackler Shop is closed for renovation, stock up on your fireside reading with 10% off all books in the Freer Conference Room as well as all merchandise in the Freer Shop.
Last day
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Freer Shop and Conference Room
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Wednesday, February 25
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Hafiz in the West: Martin Bruns and Jan Philip Schulze
Performance, with preconcert tour |
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In 1812 the translation into German of poems by the 14th-century Persian mystic Hafiz sparked a wave of interest among poets and composers throughout the West. Martin Bruns, one of Europe's most versatile vocalists, lends his operatic baritone to songs inspired by Hafiz's haunting intimate poetry. This recital of works by Schubert, Brahms, Hugo Wolf, Adolf Jensen, and Viktor Ullmann provides unique insights into the influence of Hafiz's Persian poetry on European composers centuries later. Accompanied by Jan Philip Schulze on piano.
Note: Free tickets (up to 4 per person) can be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328 or 800-551-7328 beginning at 10 AM two Mondays before the event. A handling fee is applied. Tickets (up to 2 per person) will also be available at the auditorium door 1 hour before the event begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
Related Exhibition: Arts of the Islamic World
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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Saturday, February 28
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Taking Shape
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the related exhibition, then create your own miniature banana-leaf boat filled with tiny clay jars and travel down the rivers of Southeast Asia in search of adventure and trade.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats March 1
Related Exhibition: Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Sunday, March 1
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Taking Shape
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the related exhibition, then create your own miniature banana-leaf boat filled with tiny clay jars and travel down the rivers of Southeast Asia in search of adventure and trade.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Last program. Continues with new theme next month.
Related Exhibition: Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler Gallery Classroom, Sublevel 2
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Prism Saxaphone Quartet with the Music from China Ensemble
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This Washington premiere of fascinating new works blends soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones with Chinese strings and percussion. Music by Chen Yi and Grammy Award-winning composer Zhou Long is featured.
Note: Free tickets (up to 4 per person) can be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328 or 800-551-7328 beginning at 10 AM two Mondays before the event. A handling fee is applied. Tickets (up to 2 per person) will also be available at the auditorium door 1 hour before the event begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free, but tickets required; see Note
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer Gallery Meyer Auditorium
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