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ART
June 1 to 30
The Lester Horton Dance Theater Collection
This collection of black-and-white photographs taken in Los Angeles from 1937 to 1956 depicts the nationís first intercultural theater devoted to dance.
Mansion at Strathmore
June 1 to July 1
Ebb and Flow
This solo exhibition features a selection of eye-catching contemporary quilts by Australian artist Alison Schwabe.
Embassy of Australia
June 1 to Aug. 30
The Illuminated Year
This exhibit features facsimile manuscript pages from the 15th-century Borso díEste Bible illuminated by Taddeo Crivelli.
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Through June 5
Beyond the Bag: Textiles as Containers
In addition to performing the practical functions of holding, carrying and protecting everyday items, learn how textile containers can be objects of artistic beauty that provide insights into different cultures.
The Textile Museum
Through June 5
The Children Left Behind
Sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, this exhibit examines the lives of children orphaned due to HIV/Aids in Guatemala, Uganda, India, South Africa and the United States. Visitors can also write letters to the children.
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
June 8 to 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
June 9 to 30
Korean Lines
Vibrant photographs, paintings and drawings of the environment by three talented artists demonstrate the mi, or beauty, of Korean lines through inanimate, ordinary objects.
Korean Cultural Service
Through June 10
Erich Lessing: From Liberation to Liberty
Viennese-born Erich Lessing, who worked as a photographer for the Associated Press news agency, captured post-war Austria, from the signing of the Austrian State Treaty to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
Embassy of Austria
Through June 10
Landscape Fantasia: Recent Sculptures by Komelia Hongja Okim<
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Korean-American artist Komelia Hongja Okimís sculptures symbolize intercultural human interactions and the tension, harmony and balance they create.
HNTB Architecture
Ground-Floor Exhibit Space
June 10 to Sept. 25
Women and Blues
In ìAmalia Amaki: Boxes, Buttons and the Blues,î Amaki turns found objects, photographs and quilts into playful visual puns. The exhibit is complemented by ìWomen in Blues and Jazz,î 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 June 12
Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmarte
Artistsí fascination with the decadent spirit and glamour of bohemian life in the Parisian district of Montmartre at the turn of the 20th century is the focus of this major display of more than 250 works primarily by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
National Gallery of Art
Through June 14
Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Prints
This exclusive collection of Japanese woodblock prints known as ìukiyo-eîótranslated as ìpictures of the floating worldîóhighlights 216 prints and paintings from Japanís Edo Period (1603-1868).
Japan Information and Culture Center
June 15 to 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
June 15 to 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 June 18
Familiar Places Ö Old Faces
Na?l Ojeda (1939-2002), a native of Uruguay who lived in France, Chile, Mexico and D.C., was known for his strong graphic work in woodblock and linoleum prints. A number of his prints created in Mexico in the 1970s will be seen for the first time.
International Visions ñ The Gallery
Through June 19
The Professionalization of a Woman Printmaker: The Early Career of Grace Albee, 1915-1934
With a career that spans more than 60 years, Grace Thurston Arnold Albee stands as an important American regionalist printmaker.
Georgetown University
Lauinger Library
June 19 to Sept. 11
Pearls of the Parrot of India: The Emperor Akbarís Illustrated Khamsa (1595-98)
Featuring an illustrated edition of the ìKhamsa (Quintet of Tales)î by 13th-century poet Amir Khusraw of Delhi, this exhibitís title refers to the texts written in the Persian language by the ìparrot of India,î Khusraw.
The Walters Art Museum
June 19 to 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 June 20
The Eyes of History 2005
Showcasing the work of the nationís most distinguished group of photojournalists, the White House News Photographersí Association, this popular exhibit features compelling images documenting the yearís top news stories.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
June 23 to 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
June 24 to 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
June 25 to 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, ìThe Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido,î a travelogue of life along the fabled Japanese highway.
The Phillips Collection
June 25 to Sept. 18
Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade
Yemenís stunning artistic heritageóspanning the ancient kingdoms that controlled the caravan routes of the southern Arabian peninsulaóare examined in this major international exhibition.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Through June 26
Luxury and Luminosity: Visual Culture and the Ming Court
Imperially commissioned Ming Dynasty porcelains are placed in the broader context of other major court arts of the period, including lacquers, gold vessels and silk tapestries.
Freer Gallery of Art
Through June 27
The 48th Corcoran Biennial: Closer to Home
The theme for this yearís Biennial exhibition is contemporary artists taking advantage of traditional arts methods, favoring earnest individual expression and historically resonant aesthetic dialogue over high-tech media.
Corcoran Gallery of art
June 29 to 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 June 30
An Asian Odyssey: China, Hong Kong, Tibet and Japan
This retrospective photographic exhibition celebrates Edmund L. ìSkipî Millardís 30-plus years of extensive travels in the Far East and Southeast Asia.
Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
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 queenís 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, ìStructure of Thoughtî and ìBlack Pulse.î
National Academy of Sciences
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 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 Heís construction of the massive Chinese ìtreasure fleet,î 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
Treasures
The centerpiece of the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of African Art, ìTreasuresî features masterpieces from the museum and various private collectionsómany never publicly exhibited before in this countryóon display in the newly renovated gallery.
National Museum of African Art
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, Japanís pre-eminent post-war photographer, drawn almost entirely from the artistís collection, comprises roughly 200 black-and-white photographs over a period of 30 years.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
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. 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 Ninseiís 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 Nov. 6
M.L. Van Nice: The Library at Wadi ben Dagh
M.L. Van Niceís whimsical installationócomprising altered books and handmade artistís booksóinvites 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 Zeiselís 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 nationís capital.
The Octagon Museum
DANCE
June 22 to 26
Balanchineís Don Quixote
The Suzanne Farrell Ballet presents the world-premiere staging of Balanchineís ìDon Quixote,î the evening-length masterpiece last seen more than 25 years ago. Tickets are $29 to $84.
Kennedy Center Opera House
Fri. and Sat., June 24 and 25, 8 p.m.
Madrid, Madrid
One of the most passionate forms of Spanish dance, flamenco, along with music and dance from other regions in Spain will be featured in this song-and-dance extravaganza. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling (703) 684-1949.
Gunston Arts Center Theatre One
DISCUSSIONS
Wed., June 1, 7 p.m.
The Chanel Mystique
Costume consultant and author Caroline Rennolds Milbank tells the story of how Gabrielle ìCocoî Chanel, a onetime orphan with no prospects, ended up at the top of the social heap. Tickets are $22 or $18 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Mon., June 6, 8 p.m.
An Evening With Paula Zahn In Conversation With Cherie Blair
Journalist Paula Zahn talks with Cherie Blair, attorney and human rights advocate, about her experiences on Downing Street since the election of her husband as the British prime minister. Tickets are $60 to $90.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Tue., June 7, 7 p.m.
How I Got That Shot: An Evening With Award-Winning Photojournalists
Two of the most acclaimed members of the White House Photographersí
Association show their work with slides and describe how they captured their prize-winning images. Tickets are $16 or $12 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Wed., June 8, 7 p.m.
Flowers Dutch Style
RenÈ Hofstede, owner of New Yorkís famous Mille Fiori Floral Design, presents images of the spectacular floral arrangements he has made for the Dutch ambassador and other clients. Tickets are $15 or $12 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Thu., June 9, 12 p.m.
Ebb and Flow Talk
Australian artist Alison Schwabe holds a public floor talk to discuss her quilts, which are on display in "Ebb and Flow."
Embassy of Australia
Thu., June 9, 6:30 p.m.
Wild Rose: The Dangerous Mrs. Greenhow
Author Ann Blackman exposes the dramatic exploits of high society widow Rose Greenhow, who led her own Civil War spy ring as a personal emissary of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Tickets are $20 or $16 for Spy Ring members.
International Spy Museum
Mon., June 13, 6:30 p.m.
Meet Irish Chef Kevin Dundon at Blackieís
Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon teams up with Blackie's executive chef Claude Rodier to bring a bit of Irish warmth and hospitality to Washington. Part of the Smithsonianís Celtic Connection Culinary Arts Programs. Tickets are $180 or $135 for Smithsonian members. Please call (202) 357-3030 for more information.
Blackieís
Tue., June 21, 6:30 p.m.
Michelangelo of the United States Capitol Building: Costantino Brumidiís 200th Anniversary
Barbara Wollanin, chief curator of the U.S. Capitol, along with curator Christiana Cunningham Adams celebrate the 200th birthday of Costantino Brumidi, best known for his painting depicting George Washingtonís ascension into heaven, which adorns the interior ceiling of the Capitolís central rotunda. Please RSVP by calling (202) 223-9800 ext. 1.
Embassy of Italy
Tue., June 21, 7 p.m.
Ultimate Scavenger Hunt
You and a team of sleuths hunt down answers to 50 mission-critical questions in this after-hours, action-packed scavenger hunt. Tickets are $85 per person or $340 per team of four.
International Spy Museum
GALAS
Sun., June 5, 6 p.m.
23rd Annual RAMMY Awards
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington RAMMY awards honor chefs and restaurateurs whoíve helped to transform the cityís ìcool restaurant scene.î Tickets are $200 or $175 for RAMMY members.
Washington, D.C. Convention Center
Wed., June 8, 7:30 p.m.
Wagner Society Gala Benefit
James Morris, Americaís leading interpreter of Wagnerís bass-baritone roles, will receive the Wagner Society Award at this yearís gala benefit. Tickets are $150 to $250 and can be purchased by calling (301) 907-2600.
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Tue., June 14, 6:30 p.m.
First InterFaith Bridge Buildersí Award
Egyptian Ambassador Nabil Fahmy and the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) host this reception to award three honorees for their engagement in interfaith dialogue. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling (202) 234-6300.
Embassy of Egypt
GOLF
Fri., June 10, 8 a.m.
George Washington University Hospital Women's Board Charity Golf Tournament
The George Washington University Hospital Women's Board hosts its fourth annual golf tournament to benefit nursing and medical school scholarships, patient advocacy programs and the GW Cancer Institute. Cost is $140 per golfer or $560 per foursome. Registration and breakfast buffet begin at 8 a.m.
Bretton Woods Recreation Center
Germantown, Md.
MUSIC
Sun., June 5, 6 p.m.
Giuseppe Verdiís Luisa Miller
The Washington Concert Opera presents Indra Thomas in the title role of Guiseppe Verdiís ìLuisa Miller.î Tickets are $20 to $70.
Lisner Auditorium
Mon., June 6, 7 p.m.
Michele Campanella in Concert
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Amalfi Coast Music Festival present pianist Michele Campanella in concert. Please RSVP by calling (202) 223-9800 ext. 1.
Embassy of Italy
Tue., June 7, 7:30 p.m.
The Masada String Trio
In the opening night of the Washington Jewish Music Festival, John Zorn conducts the Masada String Trio, addressing the broad scope of secular and spiritual Jewish experience by uniting the worlds of klezmer, jazz, classical and world music. Tickets are $40 or $26 for DCJCC members.
DCJCC
Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater
Wed., June 8, 6:30 p.m.
Composing for Cinema
This multimedia presentation by Alessio Vlad, a world-famous composer and orchestra director, honors the movie ìCallas Forever.î Please RSVP by calling (202) 223-9800 ext. 1.
Embassy of Italy
Thu., June 9, 7 p.m.
Jenny Lind: The Swedish Nightingale
Soprano Mia Karlsson performs as this yearís ìJenny Lind,î the legendary Swedish opera star who gained fame when impresario P.T. Barnum brought her to the United States in 1850. Tickets are $22 or $18 for Corcoran members.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Thu., June 9, 7 p.m.
Queen's Dominion
Basya Schechter and her new instrumental ensemble, Queen's Dominion, explore new music for the santur, oud and other Eastern instruments. Tickets are $26 or $22 for DCJCC members.
Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium
Thu., June 9, 8 p.m.
Sequeira Costa, Piano
Renowned pianist Sequeira Costa, who has played in concert venues across the world, brings his unique sound to the Embassy Series. Tickets, which include a buffet reception, are $100 and can be purchased by calling (202) 625-2361.
Portuguese Ambassadorís Reception
June 10, 14 and 17, 7:30 p.m.
The Kreeger Museum June Chamber Festival
The acclaimed soloists and symphony orchestra members of the American Chamber Players perform in the intimate space of the Kreeger Museum. Tickets are $28 per performance or $75 for the series.
The Kreeger Museum
Wed., June 15, 8 p.m.
Harmonia: Music of Eastern Europe
In the closing night of the Washington Jewish Music Festival, Cleveland-based sextet Harmonia performs urban and rural folk songs of Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania and Croatia using traditional instruments. Tickets are $26 or $22 for DCJCC members.
DCJCC
Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater
Wed., June 29, 7 p.m.
FrÈdÈric Yonnet Band
French-born jazz musician FrÈdÈric Yonnet demonstrates the harmonicaís versatility as a lead instrument in
contemporary jazz in the Strathmoreís outdoor Summer Sounds Concert Series.
Mansion at Strathmore
THEATER
June 1 to 26
Terrorism
This bitter and funny look at the effects of living with fear takes place in a terrorized town where old ladies plot murder and bomb scares plague the airport. Tickets are $25.
The Studio Theatre
June 1 to July 3
Once on This Island
This enchanting Caribbean-flavored adaptation of the timeless tale ìThe Little Mermaidî recasts the heroine as an orphaned peasant girl. Please call for ticket information.
Round House Theatre
Through June 4
Deaf Westís Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Deaf Westís rendition of Mark Twainís Huck Finn tales incorporates spoken English, American Sign Language, gestures, dance and song for a groundbreaking theatrical experience. Tickets are $25 to $48.
Fordís Theatre
Through June 4
Samson et Dalila
The Washington Opera brings the worldís most seductive operaóand the seasonóto an awe-inspiring finale with this revival of Saint-SaÎns epic masterpiece. Tickets are $45 to $290.
Kennedy Center Opera House
Through June 5
Lend Me a Tenor
Set in 1934, the Cleveland Grand Opera Co. canít afford to let anything get in the way of their successónot even the demise of its leading man. Tickets are $29 to $39.
Olney Theatre Center
Through June 5
A Midsummer Nightís Dream
In this summerís ìShakespeare Theatre Free For Allî outdoor performance, four lovers flee Athens to find freedom and happiness in the woods.
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
June 7 to July 31
Lady Windermereís Fan
The first of Oscar Wildeís brilliant social comedies, ìLady Windermereís Fanî 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 June 12
Hecuba
Legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave makes her eagerly anticipated Washington debut in a new Royal Shakespeare Company production of ìHecuba,î Euripidesís gripping tragedy about the captive queen of Troy. Tickets are $25 to $78.
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Through June 18
Virile Continent
Teatro de la Luna presents the U.S. premiere of Argentine playwright Alejandro Acobinoís biting attack on societyís love of order and mankindís current war against nature. Please call (202) 882-6227 for ticket information.
Gunston Arts Center
Through June 19
Anna Christie
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene OíNeill paints a poignant portrait of a Swedish barge captain desperate to shield his daughter from the seaís treachery. Tickets are $40 to $59.
Arena Stage
June 22 to July 17
La TragÈdie de Carmen
Love, rage, jealousy and revenge are unleashed in George Bizetís classic opera. Tickets are $29 to $39.
Olney Theatre Center
Through June 26
Jason and the Argonauts
When challenged by a weak ruler to find the legendary Golden Fleece, Jason gathers the heroes of Greece and casts off into the most daring quest of the ancient world. Please call (703) 824.8060 for ticket and location information.
Synetic Theatre
Through June 26
Take Me Out
Richard Greenbergís Tony Award-winning play throws a curve ball at Americaís favorite pastime, when an iconic baseball star makes a shocking admission to the media. Tickets are $25 to $48.
The Studio Theatre
TOURS
June 4 to 5
22nd Annual Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend
Since 1983, this family festival has drawn thousands to Washingtonís ìoff-the-Mallî museums for a variety of free activities for all ages. The museums include Anderson House, the Meridian International Center, the Phillips Collection and other local favorites. Free shuttle buses are provided. For more information, please call (202) 387-4062 ext. 12 or visit www.dkmuseums.com.
Dupont Circle and Kalaroma, NW
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