Saturday, August 20, 2011

PAST: Free Arts & Culture Events this Week from CultureCapital.com! WED, Sept 21st - MON, Sept 26th, Free

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Here are some more great FREE arts and culture events this week from CultureCapital.com.

Culture Capital is a program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization serving Metro DC’s arts & culture community and the public for over 30 years.

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lick through for complete details about the event and location details!

Wednesday, September 21st

Gallery Talk

11:00am - 12:00pm

Special exhibition gallery talk given by Andaleeb Banta, staff lecturer, NGA

West Building Main Floor, Rotunda
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial is closest to West Bldg

Film Screening + Book Signing

Screening of "Hamburger America" by George Motz
12:00pm - 1:00pm

George Motz, America's foremost hamburger expert, will introduce his 2005 documentary Hamburger America, which tells the story of eight deliciously unique hamburger locations across the country and the people behind the burgers. Book signing to follow.

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial


Friday, September 23rd

Public Symposium

National Gallery of Art
East Building Concourse, Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square is closest to East Bldg


Saturday, September 24th

Live Music + Pizza Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Youth motivational event to inspire academic excellence for the school year. Free pizza and motivational entertainment for youth ages 11-17.

Busboys and Poets - new location! in Hyattsville
Metro: See metro trip planner for best bus access from metro

Choral Concert


FMMC and Calvary Chamber Singers perform with skilled student singers in an invitational honor choir program.

Metro: Gallery Place - Chinatown

Film Screening - Part of Film Series

2:00pm

Screens as part of This Other Eden: Ireland and Film series. See link for details.

National Gallery of Art
East Building Concourse, Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square is closest to East Bldg


Sunday, September 25th

Poetry & Prose Reading and Open Mic

sign up begins at 1:30pm

This Sunday, poet Sally Bliumis-Dunn reads from Second Skin, and poet David Keplinger reads from The Prayers of Others.

Metro: Bethesda, elevator exit is closest

Lecture


Given by Molly Donovan, Associate Curator, Department of Modern and Contemporary Art.

National Gallery of Art
East Building Concourse, Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square is closest to East Bldg

Concert - Sunday Night Concert Series

6:30pm

Concerts are back indoors every Sunday night in the West Building! This Sunday features vocalists performing Italian Arias.

National Gallery of Art
West Building Main Floor, West Garden Court
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial, closest to the West Building


Monday, September 26th

Lecture + Book Signing

Lecture given by David McCullough, author and historian. Book signing of The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris follows.

National Gallery of Art
East Building Concourse, Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square is closest to East Bldg

Discussion with Art Collectors Don and Mera Rubell

7:00pm

Renowned Miami art collectors Don and Mera Rubell will discuss the exhibition, 30 Americans, their vast and eclectic collection, and their unique approach to collecting contemporary art.

Note: The website says "this program is sold out" - not sure if they will be doing a stand-by line, you can call them to ask.

Metro: Farragut West or North, walk about ten minutes down 17th St

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