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Dumbarton at Dusk Happy Hour June 20
Dumbarton House is hosting a happy hour with an historical look at the birth of DC on June 20, 2019 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
This month’s Dumbarton House Museum’s Dumbarton at Dusk features a “Room Where it Happens” theme that focuses on the anniversary of the meeting between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison that put the US Capitol where it is today.
The Museum will have an exhibit about the creation of Washington, DC open for guests to view and a postcard writing station so attendees can make their voice heard in "the room where it happens."
Also, the celebration will have a DC-themed coloring postcard writing, music by Tommy Rueckert, cash bar, free food sponsored by Geppetto Catering, and local politicians speaking about what it's like to be in "the room where it happens.”
Dumbarton at Dusk is free. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Dumbarton House is located at 2715 Q Street in Georgetown.
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Georgie's Got a New Book!
On Thursday, June 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, humans and their canine companions are invited to The Fairmont Hotel’s interior courtyard for complimentary treats, doggone drink specials, a bark bar and a complimentary paw-signed copy of Georgie’s new coloring book.
Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be way too friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s General Manager, knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events. Georgie is also currently in training to become a certified therapy dog.
Admission is free. Register here.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is located at 2401 M Street NW.
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The Phillips Collection Honors World Refugee Day June 20
The Phillips honors World Refugee Day with free admission to the museum and a sneak preview of The Warmth of Other Suns: Stories of Global Displacement.
The Warmth of Other Suns: Stories of Global Displacement presents 75 historical and contemporary artists—from the United States as well as Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Syria, Turkey, UK, Vietnam, and more—whose work poses urgent questions around the experiences and perceptions of migration and the current global refugee crisis.
(Photo by: The Phillips Collection)
Don’t Cross the Bridge Before You Get to the River (Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco-Spain) Francis Alÿs 2008
Through installations, videos, paintings, and documentary images, The Warmth of Other Suns explores both real and imaginary geographies, reconstructing personal and collective tales of migration. Overlaying historical experiences of migration to and within the United States with the current plight of refugees around the world, the exhibition will bring together a multitude of voices and expose the universality of migration as an experience shared by many. The exhibition also focuses on how artists bear witness to both historical events and more subtle shifts in cultural landscapes.
Borrowing a line from author Richard Wright (1908–1960), and sharing its title with Isabel Wilkerson’s award-winning book on the Great Migration, The Warmth of Other Suns is anchored by an important reference to the decades-long exodus of over six million African-Americans from the brutality and discrimination that ruled the American South. Selections from Jacob Lawrence’s powerful Migration Series (1940-41), a cornerstone of The Phillips Collection, will be among the historical works featured in the show.
The Warmth of Other Suns is curated by Massimiliano Gioni and Natalie Bell in partnership with the New Museum, New York, and based on the exhibition The Restless Earth, which was shown at the Triennale in Milan in 2017.
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie at The Anthem July 26
Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie will perform live at The Anthem July 26, 2019.
Costello and Blondie share a history, having both emerged from the late Seventies New Wave movement. At one point in 1979, both acts were rubbing elbows at the top of the UK album charts with their respective third LPs, the former’s Armed Forces and the latter’s Parallel Lines. (In the mid-Nineties, Costello and Blondie singer Debbie Harry collaborated on a track with the Jazz Passengers.)
Costello & the Imposters issued their most recent album, Look Now, in 2018. Blondie released their 11th record, Pollinator, in 2017. During their recent live runs, both bands performed at the 2018 Riot Fest.
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Summer Solstice at Georgetown Waterfront
Celebrate the official start of summer, International Yoga Day, and the longest day of the year on Friday, June 21 by joining your friends and neighbors for Summer Solstice at Georgetown’s Waterfront.
Presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District in partnership with Athleta, the three-hour special edition of Georgetown Sunset Fitness (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm) includes yoga, prizes, giveaways, and post-event specials.
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Summer at Dumbarton House
Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown will host an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. A highlight is Dumbarton at Dusk, a series of free, after hours events with music, pop up exhibits, food and drinks.
“Our museum captures what it was like to live in our nation’s capital in the earliest days,” explained Scott Scholz, deputy director and curator. “By inviting the community to our museum and grounds through interesting and unique programming, we are providing a new way to learn about and experience our city’s and nation’s history.”
Dumbarton House, a Federal style home built in 1799, and its stories stand today because of the foresight and commitment of a group of women who refused let its history die—The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America—which is also headquartered at Dumbarton House. Dumbarton House helps capture the untold story of the birth and maturation of Washington, D.C., and the nation through its museum, gardens and programming.
Summer events are an important way Dumbarton House engages the public to learn about the history of the period, house, city, and nation. Here are some calendar highlights:
- June-August--Every Sunday 10am – Yoga. Enjoy yoga classes in Dumbarton House’s gardens. Free
- May 25 12-2 pm – Walking Tour: In-TREE-guing Georgetown. Starting in the gardens at Dumbarton House, the tour explores the trees that line Georgetown streets. $20
- June 11 7:30-9 pm – Chamber Music Concert (Free)
- June 12-14 6-9pm – Picnic Theater Company Presents: The Great Gatsby. Picnic to this Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel. $15 in advance.
- June 20 5:30-8 pm – Dumbarton at Dusk. See Dumbarton House in a whole new light with live music, cash bar, light refreshments, and more. Free
- June 29 12-2 pm – Walking Tour: Georgetown Undercover. Investigate the clandestine corners of Georgetown where covert activities took place. $20
- July—Every Wed 7-11pm – Jane Austen Film Festival. Grab a blanket and watch Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in the historic garden at Dumbarton House. $6
- July 18 5:30-8 pm – Dumbarton at Dusk. See Dumbarton House in a whole new light with live music, cash bar, light refreshments, and more. Free
- July 20 10:00am-3pm – 8th Annual Day of Archaeology Festival. Dedicated to the archaeology, history, and preservation of the DC area, this fun-filled, family event features archaeologists, mock-excavations, crafts, food, and 3D printed artifacts. Free
- July 29 12-2 pm – Walking Tour: Georgetown After Dark. In 1962, DC legalized hard liquor for the first time since 1917. Learn about the growth of Georgetown’s bustling night life. $20
- August 24-25 10-3pm – Dolley Days. To mark Dolley Madison’s stop at Dumbarton House on August 24, 1814, during the burning of Washington, enjoy free admission, historic lawn games, and ice cream! Special guided and self-guided tours offered. Free
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Oliver Lee Jackson Paintings at NGA
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) is hosting an exhibition of Oliver Lee Jackson paintings in the East Building, mezzanine level through September 15, 2019.
American painter, printmaker, and sculptor Oliver Lee Jackson (b. 1935) has created a complex body of work which masterfully weaves together visual influences ranging from the Renaissance to modernism with principles of rhythm and improvisation drawn from his study of African cultures and American jazz.
Oliver Lee Jackson: Recent Paintings presents 18 paintings created over the past 15 years, many of which will be shown publicly for the first time. Jackson’s often large-scale paintings blend figural elements of bodies pointing, kneeling, drawing, and playing instruments with colorful abstract compositions and vigorously worked surfaces.
Each painting creates a space and world of its own, captivating viewers and challenging them to spend time with the mesmerizing works. Born in St. Louis, Jackson taught at California State University, Sacramento, for many years and now lives and works in Oakland, California.
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'Whiskey in a Teacup' with Reese Witherspoon at The Anthem
Grab your friends and join Reese Witherspoon at The Anthem for a fun night of lively conversation Septemver 22, 2018. With her debut book, Whiskey in a Teacup, the Academy award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.
Reese will share personal stories about what growing up in the South taught her about life, love, and work, and fans will learn how she entertains, decorates her home, and makes holidays special for her family. She will be joined by a special guest for the conversation and audiences will learn just how easy it is to bring a little bit of Reese’s world into their home, no matter where they live.
Each ticket includes a copy of Reese’s book, Whiskey in a Teacup (a $35 value, published by Touchstone/Simon & Schuster). VIP ticket holders will walk away with a limited-edition Draper James tote bag filled with some of Reese’s favorite products.
Tickets go on sale July 13, 3018 at 10:00 am EDT.
The Anthem is located at 901 Wharf St. SW.
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'Dave' at Arena Stage
From a Tony and Pulitzer Prize award-winning creative team, comes the world-premiere musical comedy Dave, adapted from the Oscar-nominated film. Written by Gary Ross, Dave will be performed from July 13 through August 19, 2018 at the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
Dave tells the story of high school teacher (and presidential lookalike) Dave Kovic, who is hired by the Secret Service as a stand-in for the Commander-in-Chief. When the President falls ill under less than “presidential” circumstances, Dave is thrust into the Oval Office to avoid a national scandal, and must find a way to gain the trust and love of the American people … and the First Lady.
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