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VSA Presents Inclusive Design & Technology at Kennedy Center
The Office of VSA and Accessibility presents "Artful Innovation: Inclusive Design and Technology," an exhibition at Hall of States in the Kennedy Center through August 30, 2017.
Art pushes the boundaries of what we can imagine. Technology expands the boundaries of what we can do. Design facilitates the use of our talents and skills. Each can make possible what some thought impossible. The objects in this exhibition may be unexpected or even unimaginable. Sometimes they are beautiful; they are always functional. Their purposes vary, but they all represent creativity that includes people of diverse abilities, ages, and sensory and cognitive approaches to art and design. Art, design, and technology come together here to demonstrate the possibilities of the creative future.
The exhibition is free to the public, no tickets required, and may be viewed during open hours of the Kennedy Center.
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Tudor Place Garden Tours
Tudor Place is hosting guided garden tours on the fourth Friday of the month through October from 10:30-11:30 am.
History and horticulture meet in this beloved garden, which grew and changed over two centuries and six generations. Enjoy an expert guided tour of the 5½-acre landscape and learn about the people who created and cared for it.
The Tudor Place gardens are also open Tuesday through Sunday for self-guided garden tours.
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Tudor Place is located at 1644 31st Street in Georgetown
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'Objects of Wonder' at National Museum of Natural History Museum
Stay cool this summer by checking out one of the many fascinating exhibitions on our National Mall.
The Natural Museum of Natural History is currently showing “Objects of Wonder,” the world’s most extensive natural history research collection—more than 145 million artifacts and specimens. The exhibition examines how scientists use Smithsonian collections to enlighten and illuminate our understanding of nature and human culture.
Objects featured in the exhibition include Martha, who was the last known passenger pigeon, and the “Blue Flame,” one of the world’s largest and finest pieces of gem-quality lapis lazuli. Moreover, some of the objects are celebrated for their value to researchers, such as the Pinniped fossil, one of the earliest members of the group of animals that includes living seals, sea lions and walruses, and the 1875 Tsimshian House Front, one of the best examples of Native Alaskan design artwork. The exhibition also feature visually striking displays of exotic wood, tiger cowries, and a remarkable array of insects and tiny deep-sea corals.
artwork. The exhibition also features visually striking displays of exotic wood, tiger cowries, and a remarkable array of insects and tiny deep-sea corals.
National Museum of Natural History is located at 10th Street on Constitution Avenue, NW. This exhibit is on the 2nd floor.
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Sunday Serenity Yoga at Dumbarton House
Experience serenity with local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell as they host Dumbarton House's 3rd annual summer yoga series in the East Park at Dumbarton House. Every Sunday from 10:00 to 11:00 am, where the East Park provides a serene, tree covered outdoor space, for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a waiver to participate.
A $5 cash donation per person is suggested for the class. Please give donations directly to the instructor. Reservations are not required but are encouraged. Donations to Dumbarton House for providing space are welcomed, donate online or in the museum after the class.
Class will be canceled if rain is forecasted at or after 8:00 am the morning of class. Rain cancellations can be confirmed on the instructors and Dumbarton House’s Twitter @Path2Be @ProYogaUSA @DumbartonHouse
Dumbarton House is located at 2715 Q Street in Georgetown
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Melba Moore Live at Blues Alley July 28-30
R & B singer and actress Melba Moore will be performing live at Blues Alley July 28th thrugh 30th.
Afour-time Grammy nominee and the winner of the 1970 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical(for her performance as Lutiebelle in Purlie), Moore has a total of eleven top ten U.S. hits on the Billboard charts over the past 40 years, both singles and albums. She continues into the 21st century as one of pop music’s most enduring artists.
Celebrating nearly five decades of performing and recording, Melba Moore radiates passion for what she does and appears as energetic and engaged with her craft now as nearly 45 years ago.
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24th Annual Bach Festival at Grace Church
Starting Sunday, July 9, 2017, Grace Church Georgetown presents The 24th Annual Bach Festival. All are welcome!
The Program:
Sunday, July 9: 3:00 pm Francine Maté, Director of the Festival and Organ Soo Young Chrisfield, Soprano Irvin Peterson, Flute Regino Madrid, Violin Foster Wang, Violin Charlie Powers, Cello Works include JS Bach’s “Ich habe genug,” BWV 82a, solo organ works and 2 Mozart Church Sonatas
Monday, July 10: 7:30 pm The Madrid Quartet: Regino Madrid, Violin Foster Wang, Violin Sarah Hart, Viola Charlie Powers, Cello Works include portions of Art of Fugue of JS Bach, and fugues by Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Piazzolla
Wednesday, July 12: 7:30 p.m. Ronald Stolk, Organ Works by JS Bach and improvisation on a given theme
Friday, July 14: 7:30 p.m. Yuri Liberzon, Guitar and Piotr Pakhomkin, Guitar Works by JS Bach
Sunday, July 16: 1:30 p.m. Clavier-Übung III Lawrence Molinaro, Organ Joseph Regan, Tenor
Admission: $25 per person per concert, students $10 per person per concert with valid ID.
For more information email Bach Festival Director, Francine Maté at bach@gracedc.org, call Grace Church at 202.333.7100, or visit Grace Church.
Grace Church is located at 1041 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown (Below M Street, near the C&O Canal) The Circulator Buses run from the Dupont Circle and Union Station Metro Stations to Georgetown. Exit the bus at Wisconsin and M Streets.
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Hillwood Museum Celebrates Japanese-Style Gardens
During July, celebrate the Japanese-style garden at Hillwood Museum all month long with tours, workshops, and a family festival celebrating Tanabata on July 22, 2017.
Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder, lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year on one day during the summer months.
Hillwood and the Japan-America Society of Washington DC invite you to celebrate this festive holiday at Hillwood.
Explore the enchanting Japanese-style garden
Listen to fascinating tales by storyteller Tara McGowan, who brings Japan's famous Tanabata legend to life through story, song, and visual arts
Listen to delightful music, performed by the Washington Toho Koto Society
Write poems and special wishes on colorful strips of paper, called tanzaku, to hang on bamboo, following the traditional Japanese custom to celebrate Tanabata
Decorate a paper lantern, make paper ornaments, try your hand at Japanese calligraphy, and more
Please note: Performances take place rain or shine and are located inside the visitor center theater and conservatory.
Schedule of Activities
Kamishibai Storytelling
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Koto Music
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Tanzaku, Origami, Calligraphy, and Paper Lantern Decorating
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hillwood Museum is located at 4155 Linnean Avenue NW.
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A RiverPalooza Summer
Through September, 4, 2017, take part in a number of adventures organized by Potomac Riverkeeper Network.
Best known for their work identifying and addressing sources of pollution in the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, Potomac Riverkeeper Network, also wants you to have fun.
While most involve a canoe, kayak, raft, tube or stand up paddle board, there is a bike trip for those who prefer to enjoy the river from a distance. Participating in any of these trips supports their work fighting to keep our rivers clean. “We partner with outfitters and the National Park Service to organize RiverPalooza because we believe the best way to build appreciation for our rivers is to experience our rivers” says Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf.
Trips on the Chesapeake and Potomac Heritage National Historic Trails, will have NPS interpreters on hand to educate the public about the role these parts of the river played in the formative years of our nation.
“If you’re thinking of getting out on the river this year, RiverPalooza is the best way to do it. You can save a little money while saving our rivers” says Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper. Riverkeepers choose their favorite stretches of river for their trips and participants have the opportunity to ask about what is being done to protect them. Choose one of the camping trips and you can spend the night with a Riverkeeper.
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CAG Summer Concerts in the Park Starts May 21
The Citizens Association of Georgetown is once again hosting its annual Summer Concerts in the Parks Series.
Concerts in the Parks is Georgetown’s favorite summer Concerts series, free and open to the public in beautiful Volta and Rose Parks. These family-friendly events take place on Sunday evenings throughout the summer and feature great music, fun family activities and edible treats – even food trucks!
The dates for the 2017 Concert Series are:
Sunday, May 21st in Volta Park - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 18th (Father's Day) in Volta Park - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 9th in Rose Park - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
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2017 Contemporaries Bash May 19
The Phillips Collection invites you to the 2017 Contemporaries Bash: Berlin Underground.
Inspired by Berlin’s pulsing underground nightlife, the Bash brings the German capital’s decadent club scene to Dock 5 in one sensational night of cocktails, music, food, fashion, and dancing.
The Bash is a sell-out event that attracts the city's most dynamic young professionals. Come connect with The Phillips Collection's community of art-lovers, creative thinkers, and philanthropists. Proceeds benefit the museum's award-winning education programs.
This event takes place at Dock 5 at Union Market May 19, 2017 at 1309 Fifth Street, NE, Washington, DC
Featuring: Premium open bar and outdoor biergarten by Denizens Brewing, Co.
Savory and sweet bites inspired by Berlin's street food scene
DJ, photo booths, art installations, and more!
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER · BLACK TIE OR COCKTAIL ATTIRE · FREE PARKING
RSVP to the Contemporaries Facebook event here and share with your friends. Further engage on social media with #Bash2017 or #BerlinUnderground.
For more information, please contact contemporaries@phillipscollection.org.
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