Here are some more great free arts and culture events from CultureCapital.com! This site is a fantastic resource for events provided by CultureCapital (formerly known as the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington) a wonderful organization that supports and highlights the DC metro area's vibrant and diverse arts community! See the "Free in DC" Inside Out page on CultureCapital.com for a list of exhibits on view! Plus, CultureCapital.com is now on facebook.
Tuesday, September 23rd
Evening - Poetry Reading and Reception at Pepco Gallery - Gallery Pl - Chinatown
Poetry Witnesses Wars from the Civil War to World War I
6:00pm
Presented by the Goethe-Institut at Pepco Edison Place Gallery
Commemorating the atrocities of war and its effects on individuals, this poetry reading presents works critiquing civilization and mourning profound personal loss. Audience members will be invited to sign up to read a poem of their choice from among a selection of American works since the Civil War and European pieces responding to World War I. Introduced and moderated by Peter Beicken (University of Maryland) and David Gewanter (Georgetown University). Reception follows.
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
702 8th St NW
between H & G St, right by SAAM/NPG
Metro: Gallery Pl - Chinatown
Evening - Film Screening on D-Day at The Archives - Archives 'D-Day Remembered': 8th Annual Charles Guggenheim Tribute Program
7:00pm
D-Day Remembered (1994; 52 mins.), Charles Guggenheim’s Academy-Award-nominated documentary of the invasion of Normandy in World War II, uses rare archival films and pictures from British, American, and German archives. Narrated by David McCullough, the film also incorporates the voices of over 50 participants. The screening will be introduced by Craig L. Symonds, author of Neptune: The Allied Invasion of Europe and the D-Day Landings. A book signing will follow the program.
National Archives
Constitution Ave between 9th & 7th St, NW
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial
Evening - Jazz Trio performs at the JCC - Rockville, MDUnited States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series- Geoff Reecer Jazz Trio
8:00pm
The Geoff Reecer Jazz Combo features three members of The US Air Force Airmen of Note playing guitar, clarinet and saxophone, and double bass. This concert will present a tribute to the music of Jazz composers Jim Hall and Jimmy Giuffre.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Road - Rockville, MD
Metro: Twinbrook and wait for the Ride On bus or take a taxi, short trip, just over a mile (see map). You may also consider walking or biking from the metro.
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