Path to Worship ‘Pilgrimage’ and ‘Angkor Wat’ Reflect on Devotion in Asia by Courtney Mauk Two current exhibits at the National Geographic Explorers Hall examine spiritual life in Asia, with attention to both the beauty of devotional ritual and the backdrops of violence and unrest. "Pilgrimage: Photographs by Steve McCurry" presents images of pilgrims, monks and others as they worship and look for meaning in daily life. Selected from work conducted in India, Burma, Nepal, Cambodia and Afghanistan, the pictures capture candid moments and speak to the resilience of human nature and the ability to find faith and celebration even in the face of natural and social adversity... Ode to ABBA ‘Mamma Mia!’ Rocks National Theatre With Lively Songs, Performances by Anna Gawel There’s a reason more than 10 million people worldwide have seen "Mamma Mia!," the energetic comic romp featuring the music of ’70s Swedish pop sensation ABBA. The light-hearted plot, snazzy performances, infectious tunes and, of course, the neon-colored bell bottoms are an irresistible draw—even for non-disco fans... Images of a Double History ‘Jewish Vienna’ Depicts Loss, Rebuilding of Community by Gary Tischler On the surface, "Jewish Vienna," an exhibition of photographs by János Kalmár and Alfred Stalzer, resembles a sort of travelogue, portraying various aspects of Vienna’s contemporary Jewish community. In its array of well-lit, beautiful portraits of daily Jewish life and historic places, it is an exhibition that is full of color, optimism and energy. But appearances can be deceptive, or, rather, they don’t always tell the entire story... An American in London Freer Show Recreates Whistler’s Two Most Noted Exhibits by Christine Cube Visitors can take a peek into Victorian London with lounging ladies and coastal scenery through the original works of renowned American artist James McNeill Whistler in "Mr. Whistler’s Galleries: Avant-Garde in Victorian London," now at the Freer Gallery of Art... See Also: ‘Himalayas’: An Enlightening Mountain Trip Devotion to the Ocean ‘Currents’ Depicts Sea As Inspiration for Newfoundland Artists by Carolyn Chapman Newfoundland and Labrador, which together make up the province of Newfoundland in Canada, resemble an oddly misshapen triangle east of Quebec along the Atlantic coast, with the island of Newfoundland jutting out the bottom corner. There is a long coastline with numerous bodies of water running throughout the province. Even by simply looking at the area on a map, it’s clear that water is a major part of life in this province, which has a strong aboriginal heritage. That becomes even clearer after visiting the new exhibition at the Canadian Embassy, "Currents: Contemporary Studio Craft From Newfoundland and Labrador."... Sweet but Bland Studio’s ‘York Realist’ Loses Punch in Depiction of ’60s Workers by Lisa Troshinsky "The York Realist," which makes its U.S. debut at the Studio Theatre, is a touching, gay-themed love story. Its claim to fame is its realistic depiction of working-class Englishmen in the 1960s. It does this and does it well, but is that enough? Italian Scene Capricorno, Marninart Galleries Open Spaces in Northwest D.C. by Jen DeGregorio Those curious about Italy now have two more local spots to visit. The Capricorno and Marninart galleries have recently opened spaces in Northwest D.C., as counterparts to their original homes in Capri and Milan, Italy... Surreal Deal Phillips Collection of 59 Modern Paintings Is Stunning by Stephanie Cavanaugh In the confines of the National Gallery of Art, a show such as "Surrealism and Modernism" would certainly be stunning, but in the jewel box-like rooms of the Phillips, this mind-blowing collection of 59 paintings, collages and sculptures by many of the most important avant-garde artists of the early 20th century is, well, surreal... Tapas the Town Agua Ardiente Brings Nuevo Latino Cuisine to Foggy Bottom by Rachel Hunt and Stephen Qualiana Agua Ardiente is the fourth of Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld’s Latin American-themed establishments and in some ways, is the one with the most mature feeling. Less like a lounge than the other Washington area spots, and less funky than Arlington’s Gua-Rapo, it offers the opportunity for a quiet evening in an atmosphere that can nevertheless quickly shift from sedate to sultry as the evening progresses...

Events Listing Featuring art, dance, lectures, music, receptions and theater, our comprehensive listing offers an array of options for those interested in international events. Included is a list of all major event locations in the Washington, D.C., area... Events Locations Every Picture Tells a Story ‘French Genre Painting’ Visually, Historically Intriguing Exhibit by Heather Nalbone Each month brings dozens of new exhibits to the already-full galleries of the region’s multitude of museums. So it would be easy to overlook the latest edition to the National Gallery of Art. But to miss "The Age of Watteau, Chardin, and Fragonard: Masterpieces of French Genre Painting" is to miss one of the area’s most inventive exhibits to date... See Also: 'Impressions’ Celebrates Color Printmaking A Crush on Crèches International Nativity Exhibit Brings 170 Scenes Together by Fresia Rodríguez Cadavid In the first glass exhibit case, the crèche hailing from Tanzania—composed of solemn, slender black wooden figurines—is a cultural and artistic representation of how that country celebrates the birth of Christ. This is just one of the more than 170 nativities from 58 countries that comprise the "Joy to the World: Third Annual International Nativity Exhibit" at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center... Weapons of Mass Consumption ‘Atomic Time’ Shows Threat, Attraction of Nuclear Bomb by Carolyn Cosmos You have to turn a corner to enter the strange new installation at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Amid a dim glow, visitors discover stacked towers of power equipment marked by blue, green and red lights, as well as oscilloscope grids and Geiger counters. Thick black cables snake across the floor and hang in menacing loops on the gallery’s white walls. Some visitors "think they’ve made a mistake and walked into the Corcoran power room," said the installation’s artist, Washington, D.C., sculptor Jim Sanborn... Not of This World Matta Exhibit Shows Explorations in Surrealism, Ties to Prominent Artists by Carolyn Chapman Although Roberto Matta's time as a surrealist was just a short phase of a long artistic career, the works that he created during this period were important to his career as one of the century’s most celebrated artists. Pieces from Matta’s surrealism period are now on display at the Organization of American States’ Art Museum of the Americas... International Film Clips Film Locations Return of a Masterpiece Polish Director Kieslowski’s Stunning ‘Decalogue’ Comes to Area by Ky N. Nguyen The late Polish auteur Krzysztof Kieslowski’s legendary “The Decalogue” (originally a 10-part Polish television mini-series) has only been screened a few times in Washington, D.C., but now it’s beginning a run at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md... See Also: Witness the Revolution Remembrance of Things Past American Dream Repertory Notes World of Trouble ‘Barbarian Invasions’ Depicts Man Taking Stock of Life by Ky N. Nguyen The provocative title of “The Barbarian Invasions” refers to Sept. 11, 2001, as well as a world under attack from multiple directions: disease, violence, capitalist excess, familial decline, etc...