OF NOTE: Want to see more events happening today? Check out Free in DC on facebook and twitter! Some events are posted there that are not on the site

Did you know that Free in DC is on facebook? Just search for "Free in DC" or click here!

Since lots of my content comes from facebook and I don't always have time to craft individual posts on this site for every event I come across (especially when I am traveling, as I am most weekends this summer), I often link to events on facebook through facebook and I usually link to and post events happening that day or the next day or two through facebook as well so that might be helpful for some of you. You can become a fan on facebook to get updates through your feed and you can also go directly to the page to view the info - even if you aren't on facebook - at facebook.com/FreeinDC

If you are on twitter, you can also follow me there at @FreeinDCBlog. Posting on twitter is not as consistent as facebook, but I do post quite a bit there as well.

OF NOTE: YOGA: New Studio Opens in Petworth on MON, Jan 2nd, Special Intro 8 class pack, just $5 per class

New Yoga Studio - Golden Heart Yoga DC opens in Petworth! Grand Opening on Monday, January 2nd 

Intro Special - $5 a class when you buy an 8 class pack!

If your New Year's resolutions include trying yoga, my friend Yael will be teaching a beginner's class at Golden Heart Yoga DC, Tuesdays at 5:30pm in Petworth, DC. The new studio will open on January 2nd and they are offering a special intro package for 8 classes for $40 which is just $5 a class! 

Golden Heart Yoga DC,  is owned and operated by DC yoga instructors Elizabeth Lloyd and Julie Eisenberg, will offer yoga classes for all levels, as well as teacher trainings, workshops, and other special events. You can read more about the studio on Prince of Petworth's post

Golden Heart Yoga DC
4804 Georgia Ave, NW
across from Fusion and Moroni and Bros
Metro: Georgia Ave - Petworth

ON VIEW: FILM: Screening of Jesse Kanda's "Waking From A Coma" at the Artisphere, in Rotation all day long, THURS, Dec 22nd - WED, Feb 15th, Free

Jesse Kanda: Waking From A Coma 
Film Screening - in Rotation
on the Town Hall Video Wall at the Artisphere
Thursday, December 22nd - Wednesday, February 15th
Free

"Jesse Kanda is a Japanese-born, London-based designer and filmmaker. Coming from a graphic design background, he creates experimental films which merge mediums ranging from 3D and 2D to live footage. Taking advantage of the possibilities technology allows today, he aims to trigger the senses with sights and sounds, depicting images never quite seen before. Kanda's work will be shown on Artisphere's video wall as well as satellite screens located throughout the building."

Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd - Arlington, VA

Metro: Rosslyn - turn right when you exit metro, take a left on Wilson, walk about a block, look for the domed building

ON VIEW: ART: The Dunes presents "Dystopia" featuring local artists Matt Sesow & Dana Ellyn! FRI, Dec 16th - Jan 31st, Free

Art Opening at The Dunes for "Dystopia" featuring works by two of my favorite local artists, Matt Sesow and Dana Ellyn
Friday, December 16th
7:00pm - 11:00pm Free
On view Friday, December 16th - January 31st

+ Live Music from New York City based punk band "Drunken Sufis"

"Dystopia" is a two-person exhibition featuring recent paintings by DC artist couple Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow. For "Dystopia" Ellyn and Sesow selected and created new works inspired by classic Dystopian novels, movies, and themes. Additionally, the couple has pulled from news and commentary sources such as Democracy Now, Russia Television, Al Jazeera, Alex Jones, and CSPAN.

Some of the paintings are a re-imagining of a degraded and totalitarian future, while others offer a social commentary on current events. According to Ellyn and Sesow, the Dystopian future conjured within so much of classic literature turned out to be an accurate prediction of current events, politics, and perceived individual freedoms.

The New York City based punk band "Drunken Sufis" will be performing during the opening reception of "Dystopia". The "Drunken Sufis" mix raw edge sound with politically charged thoughtful lyrics... taking no prisoners while dissecting the actions and influence of American policy.

Gallery hours, in addition to regular events:
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm

The Dunes

1402 Meridian Pl

Metro: Columbia Heights, walk a few blocks north on 14th St and turn left on Merdian Pl, right above the Getaway

ON VIEW: EXHIBIT: The only US appearance of the "Anglo-Saxon Hoard: Gold from England's Dark Ages" at National Geographic! Now - SUN, March 4th $8 -$4

Anglo-Saxon Hoard: Gold from England's Dark Ages

$8, military, members, seniors, students $6, ages 5- 12 $4

On view Saturday, October 29th - Sunday, March 4, 2012

In July 2009 on a farm in Staffordshire, England, a metal detectorist uncovered the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found-more than 3,490 pieces from hundreds of individual objects dating to about 650 A.D. In their only appearance in the U.S., more than 100 of these intricately detailed artifacts will travel to National Geographic Museum.

National Geographic

145 17th Street, NW

Metro: Farragut North is closest, you can also walk from Farragut West or take the S1, S2, S4 or S9 bus to 16th & M St and walk over a block.

ON VIEW: ART: "Year's End / New Beginnings " at Zenith Gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilllion in Friendship Heights, TUES, Dec 1st - SAT, Feb 25th, Free

Year's End / New Beginnings 
at Zenith Gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilllion
Free
Tuesday, December 1st - Saturday, February 25th

This mixed-media show commemorates the clever ingenuity of artists and salutes the whimsical spirit of the visual arts. The show features works by artists: Fabiano Amin, Justin Beller, Brooke Fierce Bronner, Jay Burch, Eric Ehlenberger, Stephen Hansen, Peter Kephart, Joan Konkel, Michael Madzo, Chris Malone, Karen Starika, Bradley Stevens, Cassie Taggart and Ken Wyner. Art will also be displayed throughout Chevy Chase Pavilion.

Zenith Gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilion

second level next to Embassy Suites

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Metro: Friendship Heights

ON VIEW: ART: "Shining Stars" sculptures on view at Zenith Gallery Sculpture Space at 12th & Penn WED, Sept 7th - SAT, Feb 25th, Free

Shining Stars on view at Zenith Gallery downtown

Free 

Wednesday, September 7th  - Saturday, February 25th

"Form, color and highly polished material, ranging from bronze, steel, glass and mixed-media will transform the Eleven Eleven Sculpture Gallery at 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue NW and capture the eye and imagination of visitors in this show featuring monumental and pedestal sculpture and three-dimensional wall art."  

Artists: Julie Girardini / David Hubbard / Joan Konkel / Barton Rubenstein / Paul Martin Wolff. 

Pictured: Boat with Patina and Copper Square by Julie Girardini

Sculpture Space is open weekdays, 8:00am - 7:00pm and Saturdays & Sundays by appointment.

Zenith Gallery

1111 Pennsylvania Ave, NW - at 12th & Penn

Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle

  

ON VIEW: ART: "30 Americans" features works by African American Artists (Rubell Family Collection) at the Corcoran, Oct 1st - SUN, Feb 12th, $10, $8

30 Americans now on view at the Corcoran - from the Rubell Family Collection

Saturday, October 1st - Sunday, February 12th, 2012
$10 general, $8 seniors 62+/students with valid ID, members/ those under 12, free

Pictured: Kehinde Wiley, Sleep, 2008. Oil on canvas, 132 x 300 inches. Rubell Family Collection, Miami. - Saw this in person and it is really impressive - an incredibly large canvas.

"30 Americans showcases works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades. Provocative and confrontational, this exhibition focuses on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity in contemporary culture, and explores the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations."

Gallery Hours:

Closed on Monday and Tuesday

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

10:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday - open late!

10:00am - 9:00pm

Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 17th St, NW - near E St

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