The Washington Diplomat

Events

**Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
**Unless listed, please call for specific event times and/or hours of operation.

ART

June 1 to Aug. 18
Edward Weston: Photography and Modernism
Edward Weston’s sensuous still lifes and abstract close-ups of nudes, rocks and other spellbinding images—heavily influenced by the Mexican avant-garde movement—formed the cornerstone of American modernism. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $4 for students and seniors.
The Phillips Collection

Through June 7
Koko Garabet
Armenian artist Koko Garabet brings out the grandeur of Venice and other wonders of the Italian landscape in this riveting compilation.
Embassy of Armenia

June 7 to Aug. 24
Rafael Varela
Salvadorian artist Rafael Varela, a top figurative painter in his native country, presents his most recent work. Viewings are by appointment only.
Espacio Cultural Salvadoreno

Through June 8
The Pen’s Excellence: Treasures From the Manuscript Collection
Don’t miss the chance to catch one last glimpse of the Folger’s rarely seen manuscripts before they go back into the library’s vault indefinitely.
Folger Shakespeare Library

June 9 to Aug. 14
A Personal Journey
Rare masks, figures, i nstruments and weapons collected by Lawrence Gussman during his 30 years of extensive work in central Africa are now on display.
National Museum of African Art

June 9 to Jan. 5
Sacred Sites: Silk Road Photographs by Kenro Izu
Marvel at the awe-inspiring peaks of the Himalayas, experience sacred Buddhist shrines, or gaze at royal tombs with this series of evocative photographs that takes viewers on a journey through the rugged lands of the Silk Road.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

June 11 to July 10
The Itinerant Artist: Watercolors by William Rayner
Sketches and watercolors document artist William Rayner’s travels, yielding a richer panoply of colors, textures and atmosphere than any photograph could ever convey. Viewings are by appointment only and during all cultural events.
La Maison Française

Through June 13
Ona B. Mirrored
An enormous, eye-popping red dress that blankets an entire exhibition hall at the IMF is just one of the many stunning, mind-bending works by Austrian artist Ona B. A picture ID is required to obtain a gallery pass.
International Monetary Fund

Through June 15
Vienna—Impressions of a City
The Embassy of Austria presents a selection of photographs covering 20 years of work by Karl Haimel, a Vienna native who sought to find intricate situations and curious moments all the while taking pride in his city’s architectural presence.
Embassy of Austria

Through June 16
Coming of Age: Korea
As the 2002 World Cup host, Korea showcases its culture to the world, but you don’t have to go to Korea to experience all its splendors—come to Union Station. See musical and dance performances, an exhibit exploring the modernization of Korean weddings, and get a sneak peek at how Korea is preparing for the World Cup soccer games. Please call for specific event times
Union Station

June 20 to Sept. 8
Open City: Street Photography Since 1950
Taking its title from Roberto Rossellini’s stark Neo-Realist film of 1945, this exhibition of more than 140 works tracks half a century of intense international fascination with the urban “streetscape” as a theater of human activity.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Through June 21
Laurence Selim
A fading flower, the passing of a landmark, or a remembered face—these are just some of the compelling images captured by artist Laurence Selim, who uses landscape and still life to probe the past and present.
Alliance Française

Through June 23
Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the Vogel Collection
From covering a portion of the Australian coastline in mesh fabric to wrapping the oldest bridge in France, Bulgarian artist Christo Javacheff and his wife have undertaken some massive projects. Drawings, collages, scale models and photographs survey the artists’ monumental works.
National Gallery of Art

Through June 23
Directions—Ernesto Neto
This amoeba-like installation by Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto invites viewers to explore the artist’s sensuous creations of organic form, exotic fragrances and cushiony surfaces firsthand.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

June 26 to Sept. 29
The Adventures Of Hamza
In what became one of the most important and unusual manuscripts of the Mughal dynasty, 61 folios from a vividly illustrated action adventure—commissioned by a teenage emperor in India—tell the story of Hamza, Prophet Mohammed’s uncle, and the dramatic, almost comic book-like tales of his plunders and conquests.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Through July 18
Jan Honza Exhibition
This exhibit of captivating wooden crafts by artist Jan Honza reflects the ancient Czech tradition of woodturning.
Embassy of the Czech Republic

Through July 22
Larry Rivers: Art and the Artist
The first comprehensive international retrospective of Larry Rivers spans five decades of his works—which touch on a wide range of subjects from historical events, such as the Russian Revolution, to French and Gallic-inspired art and literature.
Corcoran Gallery of Art

Through July 28
Technology as Catalyst: Textile Artists on the Cutting Edge
“Catalyst” explores the marriage of high-tech equipment and handwork that has enabled contemporary artists to implement traditional textile techniques with newfound freedom and flexibility.
The Textile Museum

Through Aug. 5
Endangered Treasure
Stunning photographs capture the beauty and wilderness of Alaska’s widely debated Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in this silent but powerful commentary on America’s largest ecological sanctuary.
Embassy of Canada

Through Aug. 25
Cézanne and the Transformed Landscape
Cézanne’s “Mont Sainte-Victoire Seen From the Bibémus Quarry” and three other works illustrate the French master’s prowess for painting dramatic landscapes and provide a backdrop for viewing his work as a catalyst for 20th-century expression. Tickets are $12 with discounts for students, seniors, children and groups.
The Baltimore Museum of Art

Through Aug. 25
Muriel Kalish—Art of the Fantastic
Unicorns on an island and goddesses at dressing tables are just some of the fantastic images dreamed up by artist Muriel Kalish.
Organization of American States

Through Sept. 2
Metropolis in the Machine Age
Gleaming skyscrapers, determined workers and other symbols of modern city life are the inspiration behind “Metropolis,” an exhibit that encompasses examples of avant-garde urban art from both sides of the Atlantic.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Through Sept. 2
Year of the Horse: Chinese Horse Paintings
To commemorate the year of the horse, the Freer is showing an assortment of exquisite Chinese horse paintings dating back to the 14th century.
Freer Gallery of Art

Through Sept. 15
Hamadryad: Meditation as Sculpture
This series of simple, contemplative wood sculptures crafted by Japanese artist Jiro Okura evoke the power of the hamadryad, a spirit that the Greeks believed inhabited each living tree.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Through Jan. 5
Book as Art XIV: Temptations
This year’s annual exhibition of quirky, handmade books tackles themes such as food, sex, money and power, with literate allusions and humor.
National Museum of
Women in the Arts

DANCE

June 11 to 16
The Bolshoi Ballet
The sumptuous movements, unparalleled choreography and tour-de-force renditions of ballet classics have made the Bolshoi Ballet a worldwide fixture since 1806. The company’s highly anticipated engagement with the Kennedy Center features opera highlights and full-length performances of “Swan Lake” and “La Bayadere.” Tickets are $45 to $80.
The Kennedy Center
Opera House

Through July 8
Brazilian Roots: Soul of the Samba
Samba masters take audiences on a breathtaking odyssey through the many faces of Brazilian dance, from the bossa nova to sizzling contemporary funk rhythms. Tickets are $27.
Gala Theatre

FESTIVALS & TOURS

Sun., June 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Kreeger Museum Open House
Enjoy one of Washington’s cultural gems with an afternoon of musical programs, workshops and discussions, or simply tour the Kreeger’s galleries, brimming with Picassos, Monets and other world-renowned artists.
Kreeger Museum

Fri., June 21, 7 p.m.
Fete de la Musique
Revel in this musical bonanza at the Maison Française. Please call or visit www.la-maison-francaise.com for more information.
La Maison Française

Sat., June 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Madagascar Family Day
Discover how silk is made by watching silkworms in action, learn why a silkworm is not really a worm, and handle a hissing Malagasy cockroach—all at Madagascar Family Day.
National Museum of African Art

Sat., June 29
The Range Rover International Polo Classic
The British ambassador along with an all-star team from England will duke it out with the Americans on the rolling green pastures of Virginia horse country in a day of polo matches, Jack Russell terrier races, equestrian demonstrations and other thrilling events. Tickets are $150 and include a catered lunch, or $200 for admission to a preview reception at the British Embassy on June 27.
Chetwood Park

LECTURES

Sat., June 1, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Beatles: The British Musical Invasion
Sid Bernstein, the fabled New York music agent who brought the Beatles stateside, and Keith Davies take a trip down Abbey Road to consider the phenomenal effect the Beatles have had on Liverpool. Tickets are $35 for the public and $30 for Smithsonian members.
S. Dillon Ripley Center

Tue., June 4, 6 p.m.
The Fall of Berlin
Military historian Anthony Beevor provides new insight into the harrowing days of Berlin’s fall in 1945 and the motives behind Stalin’s hurried assault on the city. Tickets are $14 for the public and $11 for Smithsonian members.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Ring Auditorium

Fri., June 7, 6:30 p.m.
The Belgians Who Founded New York
This dinner/lecture surveys New York’s original settlers who, contrary to popular belief, were not Dutch but in fact Belgian Protestants. Tickets are $39 and must be reserved by June 4.
Alliance Française

Fri., June 7, 7 p.m.
Race and Nation
Join Karen Kettering, associate curator for Russian art, for a discussion on ethnographic porcelain figures from the reign of Catherine the Great. Tickets are $12 for the public and $8 for Hillwood members.
Hillwood Museum and Gardens

Sat., June 8, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Anglo-American Attitudes: The British Heritage of The United States
This all-day seminar provides a clearer context for understanding the rich, complex and enduring relationship between Britain and the United States. Tickets are $120 for the public and $75 for Smithsonian members.
S. Dillon Ripley Center

Tue., June 11, 6:30 p.m.
Indian Spices and Ayurvedic Traditions
In this lecture, demonstration and tasting, participants savor the delectable cuisine of India—historically known as the center of the world’s spice trade. Tickets are $75 for the public and $55 for Smithsonian members.
Legal Sea Foods

Wed., June 12, 7:30 p.m.
Olivier and Gielgud: Lives Lived Large on the Wicked Stage
Film historian Max Alvarez compares and contrasts the acting styles of two legendary thespians—Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir John Gielgud. Tickets are $15 for the public and $12 for Smithsonian members.
S. Dillon Ripley Center

Tue., June 18, 7 p.m.
Did Your Mother Come From Ireland?/Irish Reception
After drawing such tremendous interest on St. Patrick’s Day, Patrick Clerkin and Lillian O’Connell are back to whisk audiences away to the Emerald Isle with their humorously touching stories, songs and photographs. Tickets are $16 for the public and $12 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art

Tue., June 18, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
An Evening at the Tate Gallery, London
British art historian Hilary Guise offers a broad survey of the development of painting in Great Britain from the early 18th century to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. Tickets are $35 for the public and $25 for Smithsonian members.
S. Dillon Ripley Center

Thu., June 20, 6 p.m.
The Churches of Renaissance Florence
Renaissance art expert Philip Jacks examines how charismatic preachers shaped the spiritual climate of 15th-century Florence. Tickets are $15 for the public and $12 for Smithsonian members.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Ring Auditorium

Thu., June 20, 6:30 p.m.
Oscar Hijuelos Lecture/Booksigning
Pulitzer-prize winning author Oscar Hijuelos presents his latest endeavor, “A Simple Havana Melody,” in collaboration with Olssons Books and Records.
Inter-American Development Bank
Andrés Bello Auditorium

Sat., June 22, 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Cultures of the Silk Road, Past and Present
Take a tour of the Eurasian continent and the heritage of several very ancient cultures—as revealed by the colorful brocade of people living astride the old caravan routes today. Tickets are $120 for the public and $75 for Smithsonian members.
S. Dillon Ripley Center

Tue., June 25, 7 p.m.
Photojournalists/Exhibition Viewing
Stephen Crowley, whose award-winning portfolio includes “Voices of Afghanistan” and “Day in the Life of President Bush,” explains the symbiotic relationship between art photography and photojournalism. Tickets are $16 for the public and $12 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art

MUSIC

Sat., June 1, 8 p.m.
Arturo Marquez
This one-of-a-kind performance by Arturo Marquez, Mexico’s most prominent living composer, kicks of the Mexican Journeys 2002 concert series. Tickets are $20.
George Washington University

Wed., June 5, 7 p.m.
Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale
Each year an emerging opera talent is chosen to represent Jenny Lind, otherwise known as the Swedish nightingale. This year the honor goes to Norwegian opera singer Merete Meyer. Tickets are $16 for the public and $12 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art

Wed., June 5, 7:30 p.m.
Petr Macecek
Violin virtuoso Petr Macecek, former concert master in the Slovak Chamber Orchestra, brings his renowned sound to the Czech Embassy. Reservations are recommended; tickets are $10 at the door.
Embassy of the Czech Republic

Thu., June 6, 6 p.m.
Shu-Cheen Yu
Shu-Cheen Yu, soprano and former principal artist with the Beijing Opera Company, now performs around the world with Opera Australia.
The Kennedy Center
Millennium Stage

Fri., June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Jazz in the Garden
An eclectic array of jazz performers specializing in the trumpet, blues harmonica and flamenco guitar and much more can be heard every Friday this summer.
National Gallery of Art
Sculpture Garden

Sat., June 8, 7:30 p.m.
Sheila E. and the E-Train
Shelia E., a multifaceted musician and vocalist, plays the conga drums as part of the Musica de las Americas 2002 series. Tickets are $26 for the public and $21 for Smithsonian members.
George Washington University

Sun., June 9, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Singing the Chants of Hildegard von Bingen
Soprano Rosa Lamoreaux leads an afternoon of singing the chants of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century mystic famous for her writings on medicine, science, prophecies and miracles. Tickets are $30 for the public and $25 for Smithsonian members.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Ring Auditorium

Mon., June 10, 6 p.m.
Ramon Ballve
Argentinean-born pianist Ramon Ballve dazzles with his fusion of classical jazz, Dixieland, tangos and Latin rhythms.
The Kennedy Center
Millennium Stage

Tue., June 11, 7:30 p.m.
The Czech Music Series
This program features three piano and strings compositions including an exciting new quintet by leading Prague composer Hanus Barton. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Embassy of the Czech Republic

Sat., June 15, 2:30 p.m.
Janice Martin, Violin Concerto
American violinist Janice Martin commemorates the liberation on Pilsen in the Czech Republic by Allied forces in WWII with this stirring concert. Tickets are $25 and $15.
The Lyceum

Mon., June 17, 8 p.m.
Jazz: Emmanuel Rocheman
Experience the silky smooth sounds of one of France’s most celebrated and decorated jazz musicians. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students.
La Maison Française

Sat., June 22, 7:30 p.m.
Eliane Elias
Eliane Elias performs her distinctive style—a sultry mix of Brazilian beats, jazz and classical music. Tickets are $26 for the public and $21 for Smithsonian members. A pre-concert interview will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Voice of America Auditorium

THEATER

Sun., June 2, 2 p.m.
L’Italiana in Algeri
Bubbling with melody and comedic flair, “L’Italiana” brings in a new crop of talented tenors including Wendy White and Dean Peterson of the MET. Tickets are $45 to $100.
The Warner Theatre

June 4 to July 28
The Little Foxes
“The Little Foxes” chronicles the hatred and greed that permeates the lives of three siblings, all of whom drape themselves in classic Southern gentility to mask their vicious double-crossings and deceit. Tickets are $14.50 to $63.
The Shakespeare Theatre

Wed., June 5, 7:30 p.m.
Night (La Nuit)
Elie Wiesel, a victim rights advocate and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, tells his chilling, first-hand account of life in the concentration camps of World War II. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
La Maison Française

Through June 6
Carmen
Opera’s most infamous femme fatale lives by her own rules, bewitching men and loving and leaving them as she pleases—until one man’s obsession compels him to destroy that which he cannot cage. Tickets are $40 to $280.
The Kennedy Center
Opera House

Through June 8
The Queen of Spades
Amid the splendor of Imperial Russia, a brooding solider stakes his life on a secret he hopes will help him amass enough wealth to win over the woman he desperately loves. Tickets are $40 to $280.
The Kennedy Center
Opera House

Fri. and Sat., June 14 and 15, 8:30 p.m.
Flying and Flowing: Horizontal and Vertical
Moore’s “Utopia” is read backwards and members of Boston’s Mobius Artists Group sing legal regulations in a religious liturgy in this offbeat performance. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $12 at the door.
Embassy of the Czech Republic

Through June 15
Houseguest
(El Invitado)
This black comedy portrays a reserved couple and an overbearing houseguest who barges into their lives, bringing intrigue, lust, hostility, suspicion, lunacy and, in the end, surprise. Tickets are $25 and $20 for students and seniors.
Theater on the Run

Through June 16
Hot Mikado
This jazzy, swing-time production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s wonderfully wacky operetta follows a wandering musician in an ancient Japanese village as he tries to win over his sweetheart. Tickets are $27 to $43.
Fords Theatre

Through June 16
Othello
Shakespeare’s stellar tale of deception tests all loyalties—friend against friend, husband against wife—leaving an indelible mark on audiences. Tickets are $25 to $41.
Folger Theatre

June 17 to 21
Big Love
The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company turns Greek drama on its ears with its radical adaptation of Aeschylus’s “The Supplicant Maidens.” Fifty sisters, seeking refuge from their forced marriages, escape to an Italian villa with the unrelenting grooms hot on their heels in this action-packed, visually dazzling battle of the sexes. Tickets are $17 to $32.
The Kennedy Center
Eisenhower Theater

Through June 28
Sunday in the Park With George
Based on a Georges Seurat painting, “Sunday” centers on the famous French painter who won’t commit to anything or anyone—except his art. Tickets are $20 to $79.
The Kennedy Center
Eisenhower Theater

Through June 29
Company
This bittersweet, clever portrayal of five couples is told through the eyes of 35-year-old perennial bachelor Robert. Tickets are $20 to $79.
The Kennedy Center
Eisenhower Theater

Through June 30
Sweeney Todd
Fresh out of jail for a crime he did not commit, the “demon barber of Fleet Street” hatches up an uproariously macabre scheme to get revenge on the corrupt judge who framed him. Tickets are $20 to $79.
The Kennedy Center
Eisenhower Theater