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EVENTS - JULY 2005
**Admission is free unless otherwise noted. All information on event venues can be found on The Washington Diplomat Web site at www.washdiplomat.com. Times and locations are subject to change. Unless listed, please
call venue for specific event times and hours of operation.
ART
Through July 1
Ebb and Flow
This solo exhibition features a selection of eye-catching contemporary quilts by Australian artist Alison Schwabe.
Embassy of Australia
July 1 to Jan. 15
Gods and Empire: Huari Cermonial Textiles
This outstanding collection of tapestry-woven Huari-style textures featuring colorful and distinctive iconography date back to the seventh and eighth centuries, when the Huari Empire conquered a vast area of what constitutes modern-day Peru.
The Textile Museum
Through July 3
Fusion of Modern Diversity II
The Independent Artists Forum, organized to bring artists of diverse cultural backgrounds together, presents works by Marjolein van Milligen, Wendy Plotkin-Mates and others.
Touchstone Gallery
The Annex
July 3 to Jan. 22
Winslow Homer in the National Gallery of Art
Exceptional oil paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints by distinguished American artist Winslow Homer have been selected from the gallery’s extensive holdings.
National Gallery of Art
Through July 4
Dutch Royal Silver: Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Her Majestic Queen Beatrix
Rarely seen decorative works from the private collection of the Royal House of Orange-Nassau are on view to commemorate the Dutch queen’s silver jubilee.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Through July 9
A Heavenly Craft: The Woodcut in Early Printed Books
This special display of 84 rare books is illustrated with woodcuts from the late medieval and early Renaissance periods.
Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson Building
Through July 10
High Fiber
Quilts, baskets and other objects illustrate the many important milestones of the American fiber art movement and the diversity of contemporary craft created from the mid-20th century to the present.
American Art Museum
Renwick Gallery
Through July 15
Absorption + Transmission: Work by Mike and Doug Starn
On display are large-scale prints by identical twins Mike and Doug Starn from two of their most recent bodies of work, “Structure of Thought” and “Black Pulse.”
National Academy of Sciences
Through July 15
New Jewish Life in Berlin
This exhibit showcases the vibrancy of Jewish life in the heart of Germany through photographs, including the Jewish Museum and restored synagogues and schools.
Sixth and I Street Historic Synagogue
Through July 15
Sensacional! Mexican Street Graphics
This eclectic display celebrates the designs and pop art that appear on the street corners of urban Mexico.
Mexican Cultural Institute
Through July 17
Pilgrimage: Photographs by Steve McCurry
This National Geographic transports visitors through the many dimensions of spiritual life in South Asia through the evocative images of photographer Steve McCurry.
Meridian International Center
Through July 24
Then and Now
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Washington Printmakers Gallery presents original, hand-pulled prints by its 40 members.
Washington Printmakers Gallery
Through July 29
Heather Allen: Architectural Textiles
The mysteries of partially opened doors, hallways and spiraling staircases leading to the unknown are common themes in the striking textiles of North Carolina-based artist Heather Allen.
The Octagon Museum
Through July 31
On Music: Tim Rollins + K.O.S.
This exhibition focuses on the musically themed works of Tim Rollins, who since 1982, has headed the art collective Tim Rollins + K.O.S. (Kids of Survival), which works with students who have been labeled learning disabled, at-risk or unreachable by their schools.
The Kreeger Museum
Through Aug. 7
In the Realm of Princes: The Arts of the Book in 15th-Century Iran and Central Asia
More than 30 of the finest 15th-century paintings, manuscripts and portable luxury objects from Iran and present-day Afghanistan highlight the remarkable artistic achievements of Timurid princes and their Turkoman rivals.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Through Aug. 14
Boating on a River
Inspired by the 600-year anniversary of Zheng He’s construction of the massive Chinese “treasure fleet,” this display surveys the role of boats in later Chinese painting history.
Freer Gallery of Art
Through Aug. 14
Jan de Bray and the Classical Tradition
This focus exhibition spotlights works by one of the most important Dutch portrait painters in the later half of the 17th century, Jan de Bray, whose career overlapped that of Frans Hals.
National Gallery of Art
Through Aug. 15
Holy Cards
On display are images of the saints taken from 19th- and 20th-century prayer cards, based on the book by Barbara Calamari and Sandra di Pasqua.
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Through Aug. 15
Treasures
The centerpiece of the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of African Art, “Treasures” features masterpieces from the museum and various private collections—many never publicly exhibited before in this country—on display in the newly renovated gallery.
National Museum of African Art
Through Aug. 26
Paradox & Coexistence II
Featuring works by some of the leading Latin American artists, this exhibit examines the period from 1981 to 2000, concluding an earlier exhibit that looked at Latin American artwork from 1900 to 1980.
Inter-American Development Bank Cultural Center
Through Aug. 28
David Garrick: A Theatrical Life
Texts, manuscripts and other objects reveal the life of David Garrick, an actor, writer and international celebrity who revolutionized acting and the English stage in the 18th century.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Through Aug. 29
Shomei Tomatsu: Skin of the Nation
This retrospective of Shomei Tomatsu, Japan’s pre-eminent post-war photographer, drawn almost entirely from the artist’s collection, comprises roughly 200 black-and-white photographs over a period of 30 years.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Through Aug. 30
The Illuminated Year
This exhibit features facsimile manuscript pages from the 15th-century Borso d’Este Bible illuminated by Taddeo Crivelli.
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Through Sept. 2
A Grou
p of Seven: A Contemporary Look at the Canadian Landscape
In the 1920s, a renowned group of seven artists distinguished themselves from the European tradition of romanticizing Canada’s natural beauty by creating a truly Canadian landscape aesthetic.
Embassy of Canada
Through Sept. 2
New York Moves—Paintings by Laurentz Thurn
Painter Laurentz Thurn searches for the changing image of personal identity over time, depicting people in motion or within space using different details and angles.
Goethe-Institut
Through Sept. 4
East Meets West: Hiroshige at The Phillips Collection
On display are the woodblock prints of Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige from his famous series, “The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido,” a travelogue of life along the fabled Japanese highway.
The Phillips Collection
Through Sept. 4
Emil Mayer: An Intimate Master of Photography
Emil Mayer, a Viennese lawyer born in 1871, captured images of everyday life and street scenes in Vienna circa 1910 that became milestones in the history of photography.
Embassy of Austria
Through Sept. 4
TEXTures
Six large-scale installations by contemporary African artists explores the multiple means through which contemporary African artists invent, rewrite and play with fragments of text and graphic symbols within their art.
National Museum of African Art
Through Sept. 11
The Essence of Line: French Drawings From Ingres to Degas
Rarely seen drawings and watercolors by some of the most influential French artists of the 19th century are the subject of this major joint exhibition in Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Walters Art Museum
Through Sept. 11
Pearls of the Parrot of India: The Emperor Akbar’s Illustrated Khamsa (1595-98)
Featuring an illustrated edition of the “Khamsa (Quintet of Tales)” by 13th-century poet Amir Khusraw of Delhi, this exhibit’s title refers to the texts written in the Persian language by the “parrot of India,” Khusraw.
The Walters Art Museum
Through Sept. 11
Visual Music
Some 100 works by more than 40 artists, ranging from abstract painting and experimental films to color organs and contemporary installations, emulate the condition of music in art.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Through Sept. 15
Marc Chagall: The Bible Series 1957
More than 100 hand-colored Marc Chagall etchings illustrate the Hebrew Bible, presenting fundamental themes of love, vanity, tragedy and hope that connect with a wide audience.
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Through Sept. 18
Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade
Yemen’s stunning artistic heritage—spanning the ancient kingdoms that controlled the caravan routes of the southern Arabian peninsula—are examined in this major international exhibition.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Through Sept. 18
Rusticity Refined: Kyoto Ceramics by Ninsei
This small display invites visitors to identify the source and to measure the distance between Japanese potter Nonomura Ninsei’s refined Kyoto works and the rural prototypes that were his source of inspiration.
Freer Gallery of Art
Through Sept. 18
Textiles for This World and Beyond: Treasures From Insular Southeast Asia
Long before Islam and Christianity were established in the islands of Southeast Asia, the inhabitants had developed a philosophy for existence in a highly unpredictable world, of which textiles played a major role.
The Textile Museum
Through Sept. 25
Chinese Mountains of Immortality: A Focused Look
This three-object installation examines Chinese mountain imagery by placing an ancient incense burner next to two later mountain paintings.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Through Sept. 25
Where Gods and Mortals Meet: Continuity and Renewal in Urhobo Art
Some 80 works of traditional art, including monumental wood figures and masks, summarize 40 years of research on the Urhobo culture.
National Museum of African Art
Through Sept. 25
Women and Blues
In “Amalia Amaki: Boxes, Buttons and the Blues,” Amaki turns found objects, photographs and quilts into playful visual puns. The exhibit is complemented by “Women in Blues and Jazz,” comprised of approximately 45 photographs focusing on the musical achievement of such female blues and jazz performers.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Through Oct. 2
Irving Penn: Platinum Prints
Since the early 1960s, American photographer Irving Penn has made a limited number of platinum prints of his most celebrated photographs, 95 of which are on display here.
National Gallery of Art
Through Nov. 6
M.L. Van Nice: The Library at Wadi ben Dagh
M.L. Van Nice’s whimsical installation—comprising altered books and handmade artist’s books—invites the viewer to explore the richness of literature.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Through Dec. 4
Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty
This first survey of Eva Zeisel’s work in 20 years examines the eminent designers work while paying special attention to lesser-known periods of her career, including her years in the Soviet Union.
Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Through Dec. 31
The Initiated Eye: Secrets, Symbols, Freemasonry and the Architecture of Washington, D.C.
Discover the little-known contribution of Freemasonry to American culture and history, and specifically the design of the nation’s capital.
The Octagon Museum
DANCE
Le Corsaire
The Kirov Ballet of Russia’s famed Mariinsky Theater presents an evening-length production of “Le Corsaire,” a fairytale on stage filled with dashing pirates, passionate heroines, swashbuckling abductions and dramatic ship rescues. Tickets are $47 to $112.
Kennedy Center Opera House
DISCUSSIONS
Wed., July 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Gardens of Wales
In an illustrated lecture, Graham Rankin of Aberglasney Gardens discusses the diversity of the plants cultivated in Wales and its most notable gardens. Tickets are $15 or $12 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
S. Dillon Ripley Center
Thu., July 7, 6:30 p.m.
Inside the Irish Country House
John Colclough, one of Ireland’s leading a
uthorities on the subject, explores some grand Irish houses dated from around 1500 A.D. in an illustrated talk. Tickets are $20 or $15 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
Location TBA
Sat., July 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
James Joyce and His Dublin
This fascinating illustrated seminar explores James Joyce’s life and works, his city of Dublin, and the phenomenal Irish literary renaissance that coincided with the launch of his career. Tickets are $131 or $85 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
Location TBA
Sat., July 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Gnostic Gospels
This fascinating seminar explores the nature of early Christian Gnosticism and examines some of the most intriguing of the early Gnostic Gospels. Tickets are $126 or $72 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030.
Location TBA
Sat., July 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dining with Van Gogh
Culinary historian Alexandra Leaf highlights Van Gogh’s luscious food-and café-related paintings and drawings, along with works by his contemporaries Tickets are $135 or $90 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030.
Location TBA
Mon., July 11, 6:30 p.m.
A Taste of Thailand at Thai Basil
Nongkran Daks meets the challenge at Thai Basil, where he demonstrates his superb cooking prowess. Tickets are $88 or $70 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030.
Thai Basil in Chantilly, Va.
Mon., July 11, 7 p.m.
The World of Jane Austen
This presentation by Virginia Newmyer touches on all of Jane Austen’s novels and includes glimpses of the treatment of Austen’s works in film and television. Tickets are $16 or $12 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
July 18 to 21
International Washington: An Insider’s Look
Discover what some of Washington’s movers and shakers are saying in this exclusive four-day program that explores international and diplomatic Washington through special briefings, receptions, and private behind-the-scenes visits to government agencies, international organizations, embassies, think tanks and nongovernmental organizations. For tickets and information, please call the Resident Associates at (202) 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.
Various locations
Tue., July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Castles of Wales
Richard Avent tells the story of Welsh castles from their first introduction in Wales by the Normans, to their final demise at the hands of Oliver Cromwell’s troops. Tickets are $15 or $12 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
Location TBA
Tue., July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Fiddling With Nero
This illustrated lecture, on the anniversary of the great Roman fire in 64 A.D., re-examines Roman Emperor Nero’s reputation through the historical and archaeological record. Tickets are $20 or $15 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030.
Location TBA
Tue., July 19, 7 p.m.
The Ales of Eire: A Beer-Tasting Evening
Sample a spectrum of ales from the two-year-old Strangford Lough Brewing Co. in Killyleagh, Northern Ireland, and its partner, Hampshire Breweries. Tickets are $45 or $35 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
Brickskeller (1523 22nd St., NW)
Wed., July 20, 7 p.m.
The Spirits of Ireland
In this intoxicating evening, John Teeling, chairman of the Cooley Distillery, leads you through an Irish whiskey tasting that is sure to stimulate the palate. Tickets are $50 or $40 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
R.F.D. (810 7th St., NW)
Wed., July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Robin Huw Bowen and the Welsh Triple Harp
Robin Huw Bowen, a champion of long-forgotten folk tunes, illuminates the history and culture of Welsh folk music through personal anecdotes, historical accounts and musical performance. Tickets are $24 or $19 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
Location TBA
Thu., July 21, 12 p.m.
Blindspot: The Secret History of American Counterterrorism
National security historian Timothy Naftali details the game of catch-up various administrations and the CIA played following terrorist strikes, including 9/11, the Munich Games hostage crisis and the first bombing of the World Trade Center.
International Spy Museum
Thu., July 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The ABC’s of African Art
This program introduces participants to the fundamental concepts that enhance understanding of African art. Tickets are $45 or $35 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030.
Location TBA
Thu., July 28, 6:30 p.m.
Bill Bryson Chats About Wales
Known for his best-selling travel books and articles, Bill Bryson turns his attention to the idiosyncrasies of Welsh culture and the exotic glories of a spot he fondly calls “that foreign place in Britain.” Tickets are $15 or $11 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030. (Part of the “Celtic Connection” series on Ireland and Wales)
Lisner Auditorium
Through Aug. 31
First-Person Series With Holocaust Survivors
Each Wednesday, a Holocaust survivor shares his or her testimony of how they survived Nazi Germany’s campaign of genocide.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
FESTIVALS
Through Sept. 2
Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza
This free summer performance series, now in its fifth year, features hot entertainment ranging from salsa to swing in a cool café atmosphere every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. July’s offerings include the D.C. Hip Hop Theatre Festival (July 15), Mariachi Los Amigos (July 20) and Brazilian jazz group Sin Miedo (July 25). For more information, please call (202) 312-1300 or visit www.itcdc.com.
Woodrow Wilson Plaza
MUSIC
Thu., July 7, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Chopteeth Afro-Funk Big Band
The Strathmore Backyard Theater for Children program features an outdoor performance by Chopteeth, a 14-piece Afro-funk orchestra exploring the common groove between West African and American popular music. Tickets are $6 for adults and children ag
es 3 and up.
Strathmore Mansion
Fri., July 8, 8 p.m.
Traditional Vietnamese Music and Dance
Honoring 10 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States, 12 dancers and instrumentalists from Vietnam perform in the first arts presentation hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy. Tickets are $100, with catered Vietnamese buffet to follow, and can be purchased by calling the Embassy Series at (202) 625-2361.
Embassy of Vietnam
Thu., July 14, 7 p.m.
Celebrating Flanders Day: Concert/Reception
The Belgian Embassy has invited the Forlana Consort, a highly regarded singing ensemble, to perform in Washington in celebration of Flanders Day. Tickets are $20 or $15 for Corcoran members and can be purchased by calling (202) 639-1703
Embassy of Belgium
Thu., July 14, 7 p.m.
Chris Norman Ensemble
In this free outdoor concert, the Chris Norman Ensemble brings energetic traditional dance music of Maritime Canada, Scotland and Ireland with an emphasis on exploring the music’s roots in 16th- to 19th-century Europe.
Strathmore Mansion
Thu., July 14, 7:30 p.m.
Venezuelan Sounds With the Snake Trio
Boasting flute, bass, and cuatro, the Snake Trio crafts masterful renditions of jazz compositions steeped in the rich influence of Venezuelan music. Tickets are $16 or $13 for Smithsonian members and can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030.
Location TBA
Thu., July 21, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Jambulay
The Strathmore Backyard Theater for Children program features an outdoor performance by Jambulay, a dynamic seven-piece Afro-Caribbean festival band that blends rhythm, blues, calypso, reggae and soca styles. Tickets are $6 for adults and children ages 3 and up.
Strathmore Mansion
Thu., July 21, 7:30 p.m.
Washington National Cathedral Summer Festival Concert
The Cathedral Choral Society teams up with the National Symphony Orchestra for this free summer festival concert featuring music by 19th- and 20th-century composers.
Washington National Cathedral
THEATER
Through July 3
Once on This Island
This enchanting Caribbean-flavored adaptation of the timeless tale “The Little Mermaid” recasts the heroine as an orphaned peasant girl. Please call for ticket information.
Round House Theatre
July 6 to Aug. 7
The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow
Jennifer Marcus and her robot replica, “Jenny Chow,” face off when she discovers that her creation has a mind of her own. Tickets are $25 to $48.
The Studio Theatre
Through July 17
Euripides’ Ion
The Natural Theatricals present this new translation of Euripides’ “Ion,” the richly characterized fifth-century tale. Tickets are $20.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, Va.
Through July 17
Take Me Out
Richard Greenberg’s Tony Award-winning play throws a curve ball at America’s favorite pastime, when an iconic baseball star makes a shocking admission to the media. Tickets are $25 to $48.
The Studio Theatre
Through July 17
La Tragédie de Carmen
Love, rage, jealousy and revenge are unleashed in George Bizet’s classic opera. Tickets are $29 to $39.
Olney Theatre Center
Through July 27
The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Disco Pigs
The Keegan Theatre Solas Nua theater companies team up to produce two very different award-winning plays by Irish playwrights, “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” and “Disco Pigs,” which will run simultaneously. Tickets are $17.50 to $25 and can be purchased by calling (703) 527-6000 for “Beauty Queen” and (202) 595-1760 for “Disco Pigs.”
Church Street Theater
Through July 31
Lady Windermere’s Fan
The first of Oscar Wilde’s brilliant social comedies, “Lady Windermere’s Fan” combines the shrewd satire of Victorian high society with the witty dialogue for which Wilde is renowned. Tickets are $12.75 to $68.
The Shakespeare Theatre
Through Aug. 21
Cinderella
Classika Theatre opens its new production of the classic fairytale, combining puppets with live actors to create a style of storytelling that speaks directly to children. Tickets are $12 to $15.
Classika Theatre
TOURNAMENTS
Sun., July 10, 9 a.m.
Bobby Mitchell/Toyota Hall of Fame Classic
Sports fans can watch more than 40 pro football and basketball legends “swing” into action in this charity golf tournament, now in its 15th year, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please visit www.bobbymitchell.com for tournament details.
Lansdowne Resort
TOURS
Wed., July 6, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Houses of Worships Along Massachusetts Avenue
This all-day bus tour includes stops to the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Washington National Cathedral, Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, National Gurdwara, the Islamic Center and the Washington Hebrew Congregation. Tickets are $125 or $110 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
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