You Are What You Eat With Designer Zeisel Makes Minimal, Elegant Dinnerware That Is Also Fun by Michael Coleman The term “modern design” conjures certain stereotypes: “inspired,” sure, but just as frequently “aloof” and sometimes even “cold.” Eva Zeisel, the Hungarian-born designer who narrowly escaped death in Stalin-era Russia before landing in the United States and achieving fame decades ago, defies stereotypes. Her art is certainly inspired, but it’s also as warm and inviting as a fresh-brewed cup of tea. “Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty,” an elegant new exhibition at the Hillwood Museum and Gardens, conveys Zeisel’s talent for making beautiful, modern dinnerware that is also functional and just plain fun. The Social Ambassador Wife of Qatari Envoy Offers Glimpse Into Qatari Society by Gail Scott Awatef Al-Dafa has a big job. As wife of Qatari Ambassador Bader Omar Al-Dafa and mother of three children, she is constantly juggling her busy diplomatic schedule with her family’s needs and several important charities. Double Vision Starn Twins Put Unique Twist on Conventional Subject Matter by Daniel Brill The world must look different when you’re seeing it through two sets of eyes. As identical twins, world-renowned photographers Mike and Doug Starn certainly seem to have a unique point of view. Since the age of 13, they have been translating this perspective into their artwork, and have received much critical acclaim in the process. Inspired by ‘Creation’ At-Risk Students, Teachers Showcase Work Influenced by Haydn Piece by Christine Cubé A brilliant marriage of art and music comes together in the breathtaking exhibition “On Music: Tim Rollins + K.O.S. (Kids of Survival)” at the Kreeger Museum. Continuing Cra ftmanship Corcoran Biennial Explores Traditional American Art Techniques by Fresia Rodríguez Cadavid Among the oldest continuous biennials in the world, the Corcoran Biennial was founded in 1907. Since then, it has remained centered on new American artwork of rare quality. Gala Season Washington Social Scene Prepares for Balls Promoting Worthy Causes by Daniel Brill ’Tis the season for Washingtonians to get dolled up in their eveningwear and party the night away—all in the name of a good cause, of course. The spring and summer months are a busy time for the Washington social scene as a glittering array of balls and galas bring vibrant celebration and messages of global importance to the nation’s capital. Grand Finale ‘Tosca’ and ‘Samson et Dalila’ Close Opera Season at Kennedy Center by Gary Tischler A great heroine and a great hero wind up the Washington National Opera’s 2004-2005 season. That means there will not only be triumphant music to be heard, but epic tales to be told. Oh Yeah OYA Combines Basic Elements for Unique, Chic Culinary Experience by Rachel Hunt and Stephen Qualiana Hyped by its promoters as cool a la L.A., one may be more struck by OYA’s elemental quality than its trendiness upon entering the restaurant.

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 Montmartre Revisited National Gallery Puts Toulouse-Lautrec Exhibit in Context for Viewer by Carolyn Cosmos The National Gallery of Art exhibit on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec invites viewer involvement, plunging Toulouse-Lautrec’s familiar pieces into their artistic and social milieu and providing 10 thematically arranged rooms that offer work by his predecessors and colleagues. The Design of Loss Architectural Exhibit Based on Holocaust and Sept. 11, 2001 by Gary Tischler Memory, memorial and art—if you want to think deeply about those three concepts, head over to the Goethe-Institut and examine “The Art of Memory/The Memory of Art,” an exhibition of architectural designs that build on the theme of the Holocaust and Sept. 11, 2001. Stormy Ride ‘Tempest’ Has Too Many Bells and Whistles, Not Enough Substance by Lisa Troshinsky The only thing tumultuous about “The Tempest,” currently at the Shakespeare Theatre, is the production’s stormy weather, theatrical tricks and uneven performances. International Film Clips Film Locations Wages of War ‘Turtles Can Fly’ Harrowing Tale of Collateral Damage in Kurdistan by Ky N. Nguyen Do you think you’re having a bad day? Imagine being an armless boy, using your mouth to remove mines from a field. Now envision a whole refugee camp of children forced to undertake dangerous demining work in an attempt to eke out a meager living. These are among the memorable images depicted in “Turtles Can Fly,” the latest harrowing tale from Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi . See Also: ‘Kontroll’: New Hungarian Cinema ‘Up and Down’ ‘Another Road Home’ ‘Enron: Smartest Guys in Room’ Repertory Notes Political ‘Palindromes’ Director Solondz Explores Complexity of Abortion Through Teen by Ky N. Nguyen Embracing a refined geek aesthetic, provocative American director Todd Solondz (“Welcome to the Dollhouse,” “Happiness,” “Storytelling”) hits town for the Filmfest DC premiere of his new film “Palindromes,” now playing at Landmark’s E Street Cinema.