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Understanding Sacred Texts from Taoism to Christianity
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In this seminar, Graham Schweig (associate professor of religion, Christopher Newport University) examines and discusses famous and lesser known passages from various religions that continue to provide comfort and reveal new ways of seeing the world.
$120, general; $85, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center Sublevel 3 (check monitor)
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| 10 AM-5:30 PM
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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Aging...What's It All About?
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We all want to age well. The dream for most people is to enjoy robust health and independence, remain physically active, and continue to make contributions to their families and communities during their "second 50" years; however, there is a lot of conflicting advice on how to accomplish this. The day will cover cutting-edge research on the cellular and genetic aspects of aging; brain aging and maintaining cognitive function; family and social relationships that affect aging and retirement; and the factors that threaten health and longevity.
$120, general; $85, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center Sublevel 3 (check monitor)
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Winter Storytelling
2-Day Family Festival |
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Enjoy traditional and contemporary storytelling from a variety of Native communities. Listen, watch, and learn how to tell stories -- not only with words, but with string, dance, and art.
Free
Continues January 25
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: American Indian Museum Throughout the museum
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Stamp Collecting A-Z
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(for ages 10 and up) Learn the basics of philately and create your own stamp collection with guidance from museum experts. This program offers an good opportunity for beginning and intermediate collectors to learn new skills, meet other collectors, and view the related exhibition.
Note: To register, call 202-633-5533 or e-mail blascoe@si.edu.
Free, but registration required; see Note
Related Exhibition: Alphabetilately: An Alphabet of Philately
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National Postal Museum
Location: Postal Museum Discovery Center
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| 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride
Flights of Fancy -- Stories for Children, with activity |
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Hear a reading of Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride , written by Pam Munoz Ryan, before trying your hand at an art activity.
Free
Repeats most Fridays & Saturdays in January, times vary
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Air and Space Museum Pioneers of Flight, 2nd Floor, Center, Gallery 208
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SAAM I Am: Happy Chinese New Year!
Family Day |
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The heart of Chinatown is the perfect place to celebrate the Chinese New Year -- this year is the Year of the Ox. Enjoy the famous Lion Dance parade, performances by the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and traditional martial arts experts. Learn the art of calligraphy and make red paper lanterns to bring yourself good luck in the New Year!
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture Kogod Courtyard
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Highland Beach on the Chesapeake Bay: First African American
Chartered Town in the State of Maryland; Discussion |
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Jay Langston (city commissioner) discusses the history of Highland Beach in Maryland, the oldest African American summer resort founded in the summer of 1893 by Charles Douglass, son of Frederick Douglass. Book sale and signing follow.
Free; but reservations required, call 202-633-4844
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, SE
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Sue Pyatt: Call Me Madame President and President Amanda
Book Signing |
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Sue Pyatt signs copies of her children's books Call Me Madame President and President Amanda.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
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Special Smithsonian Sponsored
Location: American History Museum 2nd Floor, Outside Mall Museum Store
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African in Motion: Lesole Dance Company
Performance ***Cancelled*** |
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The company highlights the unique qualities of modern and Afro-fusion style dance and educates audiences about the history and movement of popular South African dances.
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National Museum of African Art
Location: African Art Museum Lecture Hall, sublevel 2
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Robert F. Dorr: Hell Hawks! and Air Force One
Book Signing |
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Robert F. Dorr signs copies of his books Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht and Air Force One.
Books available for sale in Museum Store
Repeats Jan. 25 & 31
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center Outside Museum Store
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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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| Last update: January 15, 2009, 08:44 |
