Events, August, 2001 ART Aug. 8-Oct. 28 Picasso: Portrait and Figure The second installation in the new Etta Cone Wing of the Baltimore Museum of Art highlights Picassoís drawings and prints, including a striking pen and ink self-portrait, a rare etching of his mistress, Fernande Olivier, and remarkable gouache of Leo Stein. The Cone Collection includes 113 paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, and illustrated books of Picasso. Admission is $7 adults; $5 seniors and students; and free for ages 18 and under. Free museum admission to all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. Call for more information. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m. ñ 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. ñ 6p.m. Baltimore Museum of Art Art Museum Drive at Charles and 21st sts. Baltimore, MD (410) 396-7100 Through Aug. 9 Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence Jacob Lawrence has been recognized as one of the most prominent and respected artists of the 20th century. Organized on the occasion of the publication of more than 1,200 works of Lawrence, this exhibit will feature approximately 90 paintings and drawings from the whole of Lawrence career and will highlight every major theme in the artistís oeuvre. Admission on weekdays is by contribution. Weekend admission is $7.50 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, and free for visitors 18 and under. The museum is closed on Mondays. Call for more information. Tues.-Sat, 10 ñ 5 p.m. Sun., 12 ñ 7 p.m. The Phillips Collection 1600 21st St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 387-2151 Through Aug. 13 Imaging South Africa: An Exhibition by Siemon Allen South African artist Siemon Allen explores the political and social history of South Africa and offers a subtle social critique of white South African culture. For this exhibition, Allen catalogs a complete collection of more than 1000 postal stamps produced in South Africa from the colonial era to the present. In Allenís words, "the stamp isÖa highly mobile record of visual propaganda, reflecting how a country at any given period sees itself and seeks to present itself." Admission is $5 adults; $3 seniors; and $1 students. Call for more information. Wed.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tuesday The Corcoran Gallery of Art 500 17th St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 639-1700 Aug. 15-Sept. 25 Freedom/Aftermath The Korean Cultural Service, Embassy of the Republic of Korea presents a new exhibit featuring twenty artists from around the Pacific Rim. The focus of this exhibit is to celebrate Liberation Day, the Korean national holiday commemorating Koreaís liberation from Japan and the 1948 establishment of the Republic of Korea. Admission is free. Call for more information. Mon.-Fri., 9-5:30 p.m. Korean Cultural Service 2370 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC (202) 797-6343 Through Aug. 15 Akino: An Artistic Solution The Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, presents an exhibition of works by Katsuhiko Akino. Independent of any artist guilds or circles in Japan, Akino identifies himself as a Cubist and has pursued his energetic and colorful style for nearly 50 years. This retrospective and comprehensive exhibit of his artwork will feature paintings from the 1960s to the í90s. Call for more information. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Japan Information and Culture Center Lafayette Center III 1155 21st St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 238-6949 Aug. 20 through 31 Peruvian Artist Carlos Olivera The IDB Staff Association presents an exhibition of approximately 20 works by self-taught Peruvian sculptor Carlos Olivera. Oliver has exhibited in Peru, Miami and Colorado, and is known for his abstract and emotional sculptures of marble, bronze, Iron and fiberglass. The works are on exhibit on the concourse level of the IDB. Please call for more information. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. ñ 5 p.m. The IDB 1300 New York Ave., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 623-2581 Through Aug. 24 Honduras: Ancient and Modern Trails The IDB Cultural Center captures the variety and wealth prevalent in the culture and geography of Honduras. Works in stone, ceramics, paint, and wood, to mention but a few, allow appreciation of an extraordinary and original creativity shown in the pieces that make up the exhibition. The works, which include Mayan sculptures, Lenca ceramics, and paintings, were chosen from a number of public and private collections in Honduras. The exhibition is free and guided tours are available. Call for more information. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The IDB Cultural Center Art Gallery 1300 New York Ave., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 623-3774 Through Aug. 25 "The Art of Bulgaria" International Visions-The Gallery proudly announces the opening of an exhibit showcasing the extraordinary talents of four Bulgarian artists: Yassen Golev, Tsvetan Kazandjiev, Kina Petrova, and Nikolay Yanakiev. The exhibit features award-winning works that celebrate the diversity and richness of Bulgaria. Please call for more information. Wed. and Thurs., 11 ñ 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 11 ñ 7 p.m. International Visions Gallery 2629 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 234-5112 Through Aug. 25 "Cold and Warm" The Mexican Cultural Institute and the Latin Initiative Program of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities present renowned Mexican artist Berta Koltniukís "Cold and Warm" exhibition. The exhibition will reunite more than 26 artworks relating Kolteniukís cultural experiences in America. Her use of contrast, between color and whiteness, highlight the notion of new and old, warm and coldóillustrating the duality of world. Kolteniuk, who studied at the National University of Mexico City, has exhibited in London, Paris, and Brussels. Free admission, call for more information. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 728-1628. Through Aug. 30 "De la Peinture, De la Photoghraphie" Paintings and Photographs La Maison FranÁaise and the Embassy of France present an exhibit of photographs by Martine Genty. The exhibit may be visited by appointment only. Free parking is available. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Embassy of France La Maison FranÁaise 4101 Reservoir Rd., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 944-6091 Through Sept. 9 Worshiping the Ancestors: Chinese Commemorative Portraits This large exhibition contains intricately detailed, brightly colored, nearly life-size portraits, as well as textiles, furniture and other Chinese objects created between 1451 and 1943. It is the first exhibition in the West in more than a half-century to focus on Chinese ancestor portraits. Call for more information. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Smithsonian Institution Jefferson Drive at 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Through Sept. 10 In the Presence of Spirits: African Art from the National Museum of Ethnology, Lisbon Rare African masterpieces from an important European museum collection are on view at the National Museum of African Art. The exhibition examines an impressive group of more than 140 objects from Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, among others that reflect the influences of the supernatural world in both public and private life throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Works range from small, exquisitely created dolls to awe-inspiring fiber and initiation masks, dating from around 1850 to the mid-20th century. Call for more information. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Ave., SW Washington D.C. (202) 357-4600 Through Sept. 16 Clyfford Still: Paintings, 1944-1960 Stillís abstract imagery of the late 1940s and ë50s, like that of Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and others, helped define a distinctly American contribution to world art. This exhibition of 39 works reveals Still at the height of his powers. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Hirshhorn Museum Independence Ave. at 7th Ave., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 257-2700 Through Sept. 17 AndrÈ KertÈsz and Theodore Fried: Away From Home Hungarian expatriates KertÈsz (1894-1985) and Fried (1902-1980) met in Paris in 1925. There they became involved in the international arts community and developed friendships with other artists such as Constantin Brancusi, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, and Piet Mondrian. This exhibit will feature approximately photographs, paintings and drawings exchanged by the two friends. Set against the backdrop of rising political conflict, some works evoke the spirit of Paris during the tenuous years of the 1920s and 1930s. Admission is $5 for adults, $8 for families and $3 for seniors. Call for more information. Wed.-Mon. (Closed Tue.) 10 a.m. ñ 5p.m. The Corcoran Gallery of Art 500 17th St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 639-1700 Through Sept. 20 Skiers A unique exhibit by Czech artist Martin Velisek, is on display at the Czech Embassy. Considered one of the most notorious and respected artists of the Czech Republic, Velisekís selection of perceptively and humorously created images of mature nude characters on skis in a variety of circumstances, is not an exhibit for ski aficionados only. Admission is free. Call for more information. Mon.-Fri., 9 ñ 5 p.m. Embassy of the Czech Republic 3900 Spring of Freedom St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 274-9100 Through Oct. 14 The Architecture of R.M. Schindler The most comprehensive exhibition to survey the work of architect Rudolph Michael Schindler (1887-1953). Schindlerís unique architectural identity mixed European modernism with the earthbound refinements of Frank Lloyd Wright. The exhibition will present Schindlerís evolving career from the late 1910s to the early 1950s through 110 original drawings, 14 scale models, approximately 90 photographs, and 12 select pieces of furniture, thoroughly illuminating his contribution to the history of modern architecture. Admission is free. Call for more information. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., 12-5 p.m. The National Building Museum 401 F St., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 272-3606 Through Jan. 23, 2002 Whistler in Venice: The First Set of Etchings The Freer Gallery of Art presents the opening of an exhibit of etchings by expatriate American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). This exhibition explores Whistlerís response to Venice by bringing together the etchings he selected for inclusion in the first of his two portfolios of Venetian prints. Initially planning to stay for only a few months, Whistler remained in Venice for over a year, The Freer Gallery has 46 impressions of the 12 images in the first Venice Set, no two of them alike. Twenty-eight can be seen in this exhibition. Admission is free. Call for more information. Open daily, 10 a.m.ñ5:30 p.m. Freer Gallery of Art Jefferson Dr. at 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 LECTURE Aug. 2, 16, 23, 30 Gallery Talk As part of the Hirshhornís Art Night on the Mall, the museum is providing lectures on the above dates. On Aug. 2, Contemporary Art Curator Olga Viso will discuss works in the Recent Acquisitions Gallery; on Aug. 16, Director of Education Linda Powell will discuss the "Clyfford Still" exhibit; on Aug. 23, research associate Colette Crossman will discuss works from the contemporary collection; and on Aug. 30, Susan Lake discusses the painting techniques of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Meet at the information desk at the designated time. Admission is free. Call for more information. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Hirshhorn Museum Independence Ave. at 7th St., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Aug. 27 Contemporary Italian Women Artists Italian art critic Franca Zoccoli presents a slide illustrated survey of the work of contemporary Italian artists. Discussing both well-established artists and those from younger generations, she provides a panoramic view of the contributions of women to diverse media, from painting to environmental sculpture to video, conceptual art and beyond. Franca Zoccoli is the art critic for the daily newspapers Il Resto del carlino, La Nazione, and Il Giorno. In cooperation with the Istituto di Cultura Italiano. Tickets are $5 general and $3 members. Mon., 7 p.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave., NW Washington, D.C. MUSIC Aug. 1 through Sept. 28 Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza The Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building presents its free summer performance series. Every Monday through Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. you can experience a new angle on summer fun. Weekday events are bubbling with eclectic entertainment: salsa, jazz, comedy, dance and more. For more information and a schedule of daily events, please visit www.itcdc.com or call. Mon.-Fri., 12 ñ 1:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson Plaza Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. (202) 312-1300 Aug. 2 Chinese-Jazz Fusion: Jon Jang and Jiebing Chen Avant-garde jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Jon Jang, is joined by erhu (Chinese fiddle) virtuoso Jiebing Chen for an evening of Chinese-Jazz fusion. Free tickets are required for this event (2 per person) and are given out one hour before show time; please call for details. Thurs., 7 p.m. Meyer Auditorium Freer Gallery of Art Independence Ave. at 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Aug. 3 Al Maitland Questet and Imani This questet features a hot and cool mixture of jazz with influences from Africa, Asian, Europe and South and North America. The concert will feature classical and jazz compositions, and will feature guest artists from China and Africa. Imani Gonzalez is a vocalist with unique tonal qualities. Free admission. Call for more information. Fri., 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Hirshhorn Museum Independence Ave. at 7th St., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Aug. 16 Sankai As part of Art Night on the Mall, Sankai, which means "to get happy and be positive" will perform. This Boston-based group is one of the most accomplished and innovative groups playing African pop today. Call for more information. Thurs., 6 p.m. Haupt Garden National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Aug. 18 Mahala Band Quintessential South African music is music of the human voice. Voices interlocked in harmony traditionally convey ideals, concerns and aspirations. Performing a cappella and accompanied by instruments, Mahala offers samplings of music from South Africa. Please call for more information. Sat., 2 p.m. S. Dillon Ripley Center Lecture Hall National Museum of African Art 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Aug. 23 Indian-Jazz Fusion: Facing East Guitarist Jorge Zamorano, Subash Chandran, bassist Steve Zurlin, and percussionist Ganesh Kumar join Indian flute virtuoso John Wubbenhorst. No reservations required; admission is free. Concert will be held outside on the Freer Gallery Steps. Rain location is Meyer Auditorium. Call for more information. Thurs., 6:30 p.m. The Freer Gallery of Art Independence Ave. at 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. (202) 357-2700 Aug. 28 Panama Polyphonic Choir The Panama Polyphonic Choir will perform Discovering Panamanian Musicóan interactive concert of Panamanian and Latin American music and rhythms. This outstanding choir, now on tour in the U.S., performs more than 40 concerts a year in its native Panama. Free parking available. Tickets are $15 general; $10 seniors and students, and free for children under age 11. Call for more information. Tue., 7:30 p.m. Coral Cantigas Bethesda United Methodist Church 8300 Old Geo rgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD (301) 816-2314 THEATER Through Aug. 4 "Kiss Me, Kate" Winner of 5 Tony Awards in 2000, this spectacular revival of the beloved musical is "a glorious, thrilling, and dizzying concoction" (Dennis Cunningham, WCBS-TV) with an infectious score by legendary composer Cole Porter. Tickets are $20 to $79. Call for tickets and more information. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 2 and 8 p.m. Opera House The Kennedy Center Washington, D.C. (202) 467-4600 Through Aug. 12 "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" (Abridged) Join the hilarious players of the Reduced Shakespeare Company for a wild, irreverent ride through all the Bardís greatest players in just 97 minutes. Itís Shakespeareówith a twist! Tickets are $30. Please call for tickets and information. Tue.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Terrace Theater Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C. (202) 467-4600 Through Aug. 12 "Spunk" The African Continuum Theater Company presents this adaptation of Zora Neale Hurstonís folk tales. This joyous, heartwarming play tells stories of juke joints, rattlesnakes and the blues, and reveals the rich textures of mid-century African American Southern life. Tickets are $20 to $23. Please call for tickets and information. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. AFI Theater Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C. (202) 467-4600 Through Sept. 9 Gilbert and Sullivanís "The Pirates of Penzance" The Interact Theatre Company and the Folger Theater continue their summer tradition of Gilbert and Sullivan productions with the classic story of the rollicking pirates who turn up in King George IIIís British colony of America, invading Washington with aplomb and panache and shocking the other "George" ñ who just happens to be the major general residing a Mount Vernon. The Helen Hayes Award winning company ships you to the swamplands of the Potomac River with a fresh and lively topsy-turvy interpretation of a popular favorite. Tickets are $35-$45 with additional discounts for students, seniors and groups. Call for tickets and info. Wed. and Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 2 p.m. The Folger Theatre 201 Capitol St., SE Washington, D.C. (703) 218-6500 (Box Office) (703) 760-9863 (Group/Info) TOURS Iíve Got a Secret Every Tuesday and Thursday, learn secrets about Americaís capital city. This walk is perfect for every smarty-pants suffering from the delusion of omniscience about Washington as well as those looking for little-known facts with which to impress friends. The following tidbits are offered: a tree house on the Mall, a ghost in a castle, a brothel, a canal, and the severed leg of a Civil War general. The tour meets at Smithsonian Station (Independence Avenue exit). The guide will be wearing a Washington Walks badge. No reservations necessary. Tickets cost $10 per person. Children 12 and under, $5. Cash only. Tue., 8:30 a.m. Thurs., 4:30 p.m. (except Aug. 2) Washington Walks (202) 484-1565 www.washingtonwalks.com Embassy Row Every Thursday, this walk down Washingtonís grandest boulevard features the most impressive turn-of-the-century residences in the city, many designed in the French beaux-arts style. In addition to viewing sumptuous architecture, youíll hear stories about the families who once resided in these stately palaces. Fabulous wealth, extravagant parties, scandals ñ even the curse of the Hope Diamond ñ are mixed with a glimpse of the life led by Washingtonís diplomatic community today. The tour meets at Dupont Circle Station (Q Street exit). The guide will be wearing a Washington Walks badge. No reservations necessary. Tickets cost $10 per person. Children 12 and under, $5. Cash only. Thurs., 5 p.m. Washington Walks (202) 484-1565 www.washingtonwalks.com