AGAS, the Association of German-American Societies of Greater Washington, DC, invites you to participate in a ceremony in celebration of German-American Day on Monday, October 6, at the German American Friendship Garden on the grounds of the Washington Monument on…
Facing Addiction, a new, national non-profit group that will serve as a voice for the over 85 million Americans impacted by addiction, is proud to organize the “UNITE to Face Addiction” rally, a free event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 4,…
On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., Facing Addiction will host an all-star comedy benefit, “A Tribute to Lost Laughs,” at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. The event will feature Bill Burr, Tom Papa, Nick DiPaolo and Mark…
Visitors to the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will explore the Basque Country’s unique language and distinct cultural heritage. The 2016 Folklife Festival will take place Wednesday, June 29, through Monday, July 4, and Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10.…
Born a prince of the Ming imperial house, Bada Shanren survived the military conquest of his dynasty and lived as a Buddhist monk for 30 years before emerging into fame as a professional artist. His storied life leaves many questions…
Visitors to the 49th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival can explore the stories and traditions behind the beautiful crafts, music and art of Peru at the Festival Marketplace. The 2015 Festival will feature a 4,000-square-foot Marketplace that will showcase crafts handmade…
The 2015 Smithsonian Folklife Festival opens in two weeks! Join us in Washington, D.C., June 24 to 28 and July 1 to 5 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, with special concerts scheduled most evenings at 7 p.m. One…
3-D Scan of Rare Funerary Bust Will Be Available to Explore and Download A An exquisitely sculpted ancient bust of a woman from Palmyra, Syria, is returned to view for the first time since 2006 at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery…
