|
|
|
| Tue, Nov. 10 - - Mobile - RSS | |
|
|
WEEKender's Destinations calendar
WEEKender's Destinations calendar Compiled by PEGGY CARLSONDate published: 4/7/2005
Dates and times of events are subject to change. Please call ahead before making travel plans. washington Library of Congress, James Madison Memorial Building, Mumford Room, 101 Independence Ave., S.E.: Jane Austen 101: Why the World Loves Jane Austen. Joan Klingel Ray, English professor and president of the Jane Austen Society of North America, will give an illustrated lecture. April 12, noon. Free, no tickets required. 202/707-4606. National Building Museum, 401 F St., N.W.: Smithsonian Crafts Show. Features 120 artists as they display and sell their museum quality creations. April 14-17. 888/ 832-9554. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.: Whatever Happened to Polio? This multimedia exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the polio vaccine and tells the story of polio from the perspective of the patient, tracing the development of the vaccine that ended polio in the United States. April 12-April 2006. 202/633-1000 or smith sonian.org. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., N.W.: M. L. Van Nice: The Library at Wadi Ben Dagh. Renowned for her imagination and her ability to create complex characters, M.L. Van Nice incorporates image and word in her installations, artist's books and sculptures. April 11-Nov. 6. 202/783-5000 or nmwa.org. upcoming Library of Congress, North Gallery, Great Hall, 101 Independence Ave., S.E.: The Cultures and History of the Americas. Highlights include an Olmec sculpture from 110-55 B.C., a letter from Christopher Columbus published in 1493 describing his first voyage, a classic Mayan carved jade plaque from A.D. 400-700, two paintings by Diego River and much more. April 20-July 23. Call 202/707-4606 or visit loc.gov/exhibits. Various locations: WalkingTown DC: Stroll the City. This weekend of 55 free walking tours spotlights Old Anacostia, Deanwood, Marshall Heights, Downtown, Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill and other areas. April 16-17. Call 202/661-7581 or visit walking towndc.org. northern virginia
Date published: 4/7/2005
|
 |
|||
|
|||
