Top picks for this weekend: South African Bokamoso Youth Theater at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Klezmer music Nikitov at the Kennedy Center, Gifts of Blessing: Madagascar Conservation and Textiles at the Textile Museum and the Iranian film The Willow Tree at the Freer Gallery.
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Events Ahead
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The year 2007 is still shiny and new. So before you get bogged down in the
inevitable grind of obligations, take a few minutes to look at the fun things
coming your way. We're highlighting some of the biggest and best options for
the next six months -- the kinds of events that show up on our Weekend's Best
page each week -- and you'll probably want to mark a few on your calendar.
Planning now can make the future more enjoyable (make reservations!) and
less disappointing (all the tickets were sold when?).
This year, we are publishing our annual calendar in two parts.
You have Part 1 today, covering now through June. On June 29, we'll publish Part 2,
covering July through December (another good reason to mark your calendar).
Remember, schedules can change, so it's a good idea to call for confirmation
before planning an outing. And, of course, read Weekend each Friday for the most
current information.
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Millenium Stage, Kennedy Center
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html
Free Performances Every Day, No Tickets Required
Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted
Friday, January 19, 2007
Chris Vadala
Saxophonist/flutist/clarinetist Chris Vadala, a former member of the
Chuck Mangione Quartet and currently director of Jazz Studies at
the University of Maryland, leads this new ensemble.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Pine Leaf Boys
These multi-instrumentalists, specializing in traditional Cajun music
with a modern twist, delight audiences with dance hall standards
and songs of past masters.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Nikitov
Based in Holland, this acoustic ensemble plays Yiddish and Klezmer
songs accented by the rhythms and sounds of gypsy jazz and Eastern
European folk music.
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Performance Art, World Music
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BOKAMOSO YOUTH THEATER perform a program of songs and theater on
poverty in South Africa. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
Sun., 1/21, at 5:30 p.m. Free. (202) 363-8286.
BOOM PAM.
Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Mon., 1/22, at 6 p.m. Free. (202) 467-4600.
ANA MOURA.
National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW.
Wed., 1/24, at 7:30 p.m. $25. (202) 252-0012.
LA MUSGANA.
Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Wed., 1/24, at 6 p.m. Free. (202) 467-4600.
SARA TAVARES.
Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Tue., 1/23, at 6 p.m. Free. (202) 467-4600.
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Cultural Tourism
See more events at:
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm
Music: Bricktop
Friday, January 19, 2007
8:00 PM
Location: MetroStage Theater
Bricktop explores the enduring friendship of three
musical legends: Ada “Bricktop” Smith, Alberta Hunter,
and Mabel Mercer. This new musical highlights the extraordinary
lives of these 3 women who changed the sound of 20th century music.
Musical Evening Series: Laufman-Kurkowicz-Laufman Trio
Friday, January 19, 2007
8:00 PM
Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art
The Laufman-Kurkowicz-Laufman Trio is composed of three distinguished
artists who, as solo and chamber musicians, have been prizewinners
in major national and international competitions.
Dance: Jane Franklin Dance
Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Sunday, January 21, 2007
Location: Dance Place
For the premiere of Found, "in the gap between art and life,"
area choreographers join Jane Franklin Dance in recycling found objects
of unpredictable nature. Featuring live music by the Great Noise Ensemble.
Music - Family Matinee: The Rhodes Tavern Troubadours,
Saturday, January 20, 2007
10:00 AM
Location: Avalon Theatre
Avalon's morning matinees offer enjoyable, quality entertainment for
the whole family. This week join us for live music from The Rhodes Tavern
Troubadours, an award-winning rock and roll band from Washington, DC.
Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning - Gifts of Blessing:
Madagascar Conservation and Textiles
Saturday, January 20, 2007
10:30 AM
Location: The Textile Museum
Join textile conservator Julia Brennan for a discussion of conservation
methods for textiles from Madagascar. The audience is invited to bring clean,
well-vacuumed examples relating to the title of the program.
Gallery Tour: Arts of Buddhism
Saturday, January 20, 2007
1:15 PM
Location: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
The religious arts of Buddhism in the Freer Gallery's collection reflect
a variety of Buddhist traditions. Compare Buddhist objects and discover
how the religion was transformed as it spread from India across the vast
continent of Asia.
Film: La Belle Noiseuse
Saturday, January 20, 2007
2:00 PM
Location: National Gallery of Art
An aging painter (Michel Piccoli) whose career is withering finds
a new muse (Emmanuelle Beart) to pose for him. Rivette's film is
essentially an exploration of the creative process, documenting not
only the relationship between model and artist, but also the development
of preliminary sketches, charcoals, and watercolor washes as they evolve
into a final work.
Music: Sunday Concerts
Sunday, January 21, 2007
4:00 PM
Location: The Phillips Collection
A part of Washington's cultural scene since 1941, Sunday Concerts offer
an inspiring meld of visual art and beautiful music.
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Films - Reportory Theaters
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National Museum of Natural History
Johnson IMAX Theatre
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
(202) 633-4269
Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience
(PG) -108 mins.
Fri.–Sat. 5:30, 7:30
Sharks 3D IMAX
(NR) -42 mins.
Fri.–Thu. 10:15, 12:20, 2:25, 4:30
Wild Safari 3D: A South African Adventure
(NR) -45 mins.
Fri.–Thu. 11:15, 1:20, 3:25
Freer Gallery of Art
Jefferson Dr. at 12th St. SW
(202) 233-4880
IRANIAN Film Festival
The Willow Tree
(NR) -
Fri. 7:00; Sun. 2:00
National Gallery of Art
East Building Auditorium
4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
(202) 842-6799
Absolute Wilson
(NR) -109 mins.
Sun. 5:00
Jacques Rivette on the streets of paris
La Belle Noiseuse
(1991) -
Sat. 2:00
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Want some more tips for what to do this weekend?
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Discovering Treasures at Eastern Market
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Bird's Eye View of DC
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Walk on the Wild Side
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976869136
Red Carpet to Live Music, Dance & More
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976863935
Exhibit: Listening to Our Ancestors
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Exhibits: Meet Joseph & Josephine
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Exhibit: Greening Your Home
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Exhibit: Going Down Under
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Exhibit: Window to a Wild World
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