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Events, October, 2000

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5
Asian Visions
This exhibit of "Asian Visions" by Mary D. Ott focuses on the imagery of a number of Asian cultures. It includes intricate monotypes of palace courtyards inspired by this year’s Topkapi exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Gallery West
205 S. Union St.
Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-7359

Through Oct. 20
Tales of Death
Colombian-born artist Carolina Mayorga uses her poignant work, consisting mainly of installations and sculptures to denounce thousands of casualties, product of the increasing violence and social struggle that this country has been suffering for the last two decades.
Organization of American States
The Americas Gallery
1889 F St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 458-6016

Through Nov. 3
Two Visions of El Salvador: Modern Art and Folk Art
This exhibition brings together 66 paintings, and popular objects that show the artistic talent and creativity of the Salvadorian people.
The IDB Cultural art Gallery
1300 New York Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 623-3774

Through Dec. 31
Messages From
Minus Time:
Chavin Textiles From Ancient Peru
Among the remains of the mysterious Chavin culture of South America that existed 3,000 years ago are, amazingly, some ancient textile fragments. These remarkable textiles, some of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, mark the beginning of the Andean textile tradition that continues today.
The Textile Museum
2320 S St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 667-0441

Through Jan. 21
Degas to Matisse: Impressionist and Modern Masterworks From the Detroit Institute of Art
It features 58 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by such artists as Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Constantin Brancusi, Henri Matisse, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Gauguin.
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 387-2151

Through Jan. 28
Tribal Traditions: Village and Nomadic Weaving of Anatolia
This exhibition will feature over 35 textiles from the 19th and early 20th centuries. These colorful flatwoven rugs and bags from Anatolia are decorated with bold colors and designs that reveal much about the sources of the cultural origins of their makers.
The Textile Museum
2320 S St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 667-0441

Oct. 11
Art Nouveau Talk, Book Signing and Reception
Art nouveau, the enormously popular and influential art style, exploded onto the art and design scene in the early 1890s and spread rapidly throughout the Western world. Admission is $8 for members; $10 for non-members.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
The Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium
500 17th St., NW
Washington, D.C.
9202) 639-1700

Oct. 19
A Personal View: Reminiscences of Robert Hudson Tannahill
In this "Artful Evenings" presentation, William H. Peck, curator of ancient art at The Detroit Institute of Arts, will discuss Robert Tannahill’s significant contribution to that museum as board member and donor. Admission is free.
6 p.m. repeated at 7 p.m.
The Phillips Collection
Third Floor, Goh Annex
(202) 387-2151

Oct. 24
Meeting With Israeli Authors: Nomi Eve
"The Family Orchard" is a multigenerational novel spanning 2000 years in the life of an unforgettable family. Nomi Eve captures six generations of love affairs, legends, and family secrets between 1838 and the present in the life of a family of immigrants in Jerusalem.
6:30 p.m.
Embassy of Israel
3514 International Dr., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 364-5500

Oct. 24
Meeting With Israeli Authors: David Horovitz and Adina Hoffman
Horovitz is the editor of the Jerusalem Report, Israel’s most prestigious English-language publication and wrote "A Little Too Close to God, The Thrills and Pani c of a Life." Adina Hoffman’s "House of Windows" is a compelling evocation of Jerusalem as seen through the prism of the neighborhood where she lived for eight years since moving from the U.S.
8:15 p.m.
Embassy of Israel
3514 International Dr., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 364-5500

Oct. 25
Meeting With Israeli Authors: Amy Dockser Marcus
For seven years, journalist Amy Dockser Marcus served as the Wall Street Journal’s Middle East correspondent in Tel Aviv.
6:30 p.m.
Embassy of Israel
3514 International Dr., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 364-5500

Oct. 3
Shoryk’s Piano Concerto No. 3, A Washington Premiere
This classical music concert series will feature prominent artists from Ukraine and their American colleagues who will perform to benefit young musical talent in Ukraine. Tickets at the door are $20, $15 for students and seniors.
8 p.m.
(Box Office opens at 7 p.m.)
The Spectrum Theatre
1611 N. Kent St.
Arlington, VA
(703) 241-1817 (advance orders)

Oct. 20
Love and Laughter: Part 1, Steve Ross Returns
Cabaret star Steve Ross performs an exciting evening of musical entertainment. Just after eight smashing, triumphant weeks at New York’s Firebird Café, Ross presents the show that wowed New Yorkers. Admission is $15 for members; $20 for non-members.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
The Frances and
Armand Hammer Auditorium
500 17th St., NW
(202) 639-1700

Oct. 13 – 15
Fit for a King
The young Henry VIII loved to sing and dance, and music was an integral part of his court and chapel. The consort and the six singers of the Concord Ensemble embody the English tradition of ensemble singing consort playing, a fitting start to season devoted to the music of England. Tickets ranges from $25 to $40.
The Folger Library,
Elizabethan Theatre
201 E. Capitol St., SE
(202) 544-7077

Oct. 14
Ute Lemper "Punishing Kiss"
Ute Lemper, famous for her interpretations of the works of Weill and Hollander and her award-winning Broadway portrayal of Velma in the hit musical "Chicago" returns for one night only. Tickets are $30 at the Lisner Box Office.
8 p.m.
The George Washington University
The Lisner Auditorium
730 21st St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 994-6800 (information)
(301) 808-6900 (TicketMaster)
www.ticketmaster.com

Oct. 14
The St. Petersburg String Quartet
After undergoing a "baptism of fire" in their own country, this young Russian quartet was given permission to take the name "St. Petersburg String Quartet." Now prized and admired throughout the world, they open the season with the passionate and fiery repertoire of Slavic composers Borodin, Glazunov and Shostakovich. Tickets are $24; $20 for students and seniors.
8 p.m.
Dumbarton Church
3133
Dumbarton St., NW
(202) 965-2000
Oct. 14
Psi Vojaci
When the band Psi Vojaci performed a concert in celebration of their 20th anniversary, it was opened with a message by Czech President Vaclav Havel, who had first invited the band members to perform publicly in 1978, when they were still teenagers. Call for tickets information.
Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 274-9105

Oct. 15
Orbit Big Band: It’s Jazz
One of the leading Danish big bands is composed of 19 musicians mixed between young lions and old cats—all with a profound knowledge and sense of jazz music. Admission is $12 for members; $16 for non-members.
6:30 p.m.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
The Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium
500 17th St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 639-1700

Oct. 19
Amanda Balestrieri
Soprano Amanda Balestrieri was born and educated in England, and brings an impressive list of credits from both sides of the Atlantic. Steven Silverman has performed extensively as a pianist in solo, chamber, and concerto appearances throughout the United States. General admission is $20; $15 for seniors and students.
La Maison Francais
4101 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 944-6091

Oct. 20
Brazil Night
This rare and rhythmic performance features three of Brazil’s most admired performer in a presentation showcasing the samba, bossa nova and pop traditions that are part of the rich musical heritage of Brazil. Featuring Ivan Lins, Leila Pinheiro and Ed Motta. Tickets are $27.50 and $25.
8 p.m.
The George Washington University
The Lisner Auditorium
730 21st., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 994-6800 (information)
(301) 808-6900 (TicketMaster)
www.ticketmastert.com

Oct. 20 and 21
Chopin Chamber Music: Mendelssohn Trio
The Mendelssohn Trio, in residence at the Embassy Series, is an exciting group of young musicians: Peter Sirotin, violin, Ya-Ting Chang, piano and Igor Zubkovsky, cello, who will play an all-Chopin chamber music program. Limited Space. Tickets are $30.
8 p.m.
Embassy of Poland
2640 16th St., NW
(202) 625-2361 (Embassy Series)
www.embassyseries.com

Oct. 24
Violin Virtuoso Petr Macecek
Petr Macecek performs at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, D.C., stop of his current U.S. tour. Macecek is the winner of several competitions, including the Henryk Wieniawski Competition in Poland. Reservations recommended. Tickets $10 at the door.
7:30 p.m.
Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 274-9100 x 3413.

Oct. 28
Blues ad Politics
The legendary Charles Mingus was a man ahead of his time, both in his rule-breaking boundary-less compositions of jazz and in his political views. AS a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, band-leader, composer and activist, he used his music to speak out.
Admission is $32, $24, $16.
8 p.m.
George Mason University
Center for the Arts
Fairfax, VA
(703) 218-6500 (tickets.com)

Oct. 28
The Violin Lafayette
This program of humorous, vital, and sophisticated works from the mid-18th century stage features a J. C. Bach sinforina for double orchestra, dances from Gluck’s Orfee, Mozart’s Turkish concerto, and the prologue from Rameau’s Platee. Ticket prices are $38 for members, $45 for non-members.
La Maison Francais
4101 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 546-9332 or
(202) 546-0939

Oct. 17 and 18
L’Etranger by Camus
A one-man show by actor Theo Trifard, who adapted Albert Camus’s 1940 novel "L’Etranger" for the stage, tells the story of Meursault, beginning in his prison cell where he awaits execu tion for having shot an Arab on an Algiers beach. Performed in French on Oct. 17, and in English on Oct. 18. General admissions is $15, $ 10 for students and seniors.
7 p.m.
The Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 944-6091

Oct. 9
Columbus Day Ceremony
A highlight of the ceremony will feature the national winner of the fourth annual youth essay contest on a theme about the great navigator and explorer Columbus, titled "If Columbus Returned the ‘New World’ in the Year 2000, what Evidence of His Discovery Would He Find?"
10:45 a.m.
Columbus Plaza at Union Station
Washington, D.C.
(202) 619-7222