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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Unlimited Impressions: Featuring artists Karen Kunc, Judy Pfaff, and Brian Shure with an Opening Reception Oct. 23, 2009 5:30-8:00 pm

The Art Gallery, University of Maryland

From Friday, October 23 through Saturday, December 19, Unlimited Impressions showcases three dynamic printmakers that display the breadth of possibilities inherent in the printmaking process. The exhibition takes place in The Art Gallery located on the 2nd floor atrium of the Art-Sociology Building at the University of Maryland, College Park campus. A reception takes place Friday, October 23, ...

Categories: Arts

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Imagining China: The View from Europe, 1550-1700

Folger Shakespeare Library

As knowledge about China spread slowly westward through trade and travel, this vast country occupied European imagination.

Categories: Exhibits

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DAR Museum exhibition - "Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation and Artistry"

DAR Museum

The DAR Museum showcases the beautiful artistry and marketing genius of Josiah Wedgwood 250 years after he founded his famous ceramics company. “Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation and Artistry,” celebrates the 250th anniversary of Wedgwood and the remarkable story of discovery, vision, experimentation, industry and exquisite design.

FREE to the public. Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p....

Categories: Exhibits, Free, History

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Much Ado About Nothing

Folger Shakespeare Library

Beatrice and Benedick’s witty war of courtship moves to a Caribbean beat in this festive production set in the heart of DC.

Categories: Theater

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Exhibit: "small works"

Art League
10:00am – 6:00pm

This popular annual exhibit features works of all-media and subject matter that are no larger than 10” x 12” or 120” square.

Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8pm.

Categories: Arts

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Exhibit: "Becoming Animal"

Art League
10:00am – 6:00pm

In this juried exhibit, work may explore the animal within and feature images of animals real or imaginary including everything from our favorite pets to endangered and/or extinct species.

Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8pm.

Categories: Arts

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John Dreyfuss: Inventions

American University Museum at Katzen Arts Center
11:00am – 4:00pm

Sculptor John Dreyfuss will display six new large-scale works in the Sylvia Berlin Katzen Sculpture Garden. The clean lines of Dreyfuss’s forms represent stylized hand tools made larger-than-life.
Artists’ reception: Saturday, September 12, from 6–9 p.m.
For information on events associated with this exhibition, visit www.american.edu/museum.

Categories: Arts, Exhibits, Free

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Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors A National Gallery of Australia Exhibition

American University Museum at Katzen Arts Center
11:00am – 4:00pm

Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors will showcase the works of artists from each state and territory in Australia that represent a diverse range of contemporary indigenous art. This traveling exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Australia.

Artists’ reception: Saturday, September 12, from 6–9 p.m.

Categories: Arts, Exhibits, Free

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Seniors Luncheon

Central Union Mission
11:00am – 12:00pm

Come and join us for fun, fellowship & food at our monthly Senior Luncheon.

Categories: Charity Events, Free, Other Events

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Organ Recitals at the National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral
12:30pm – 1:00pm

A Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.

Categories: Exhibits, Lecture, Music: Classical

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Job Fair, Tutors, Lead Teachers

Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University
5:30pm – 8:30pm

Job Fair
Tutors, Lead Teachers

We are looking for innovative, creative, passionate and certified teachers to join our SES team. Come meet our D.C. leadership team and learn about our program that offers a unique after-school experience for D.C. & VA students.

Wednesday, Nov., 4
Kellogg Conference Hotel
Washington, D.C.
5:30 – 8:30pm

Visit www.gps.us.com

For more information, c...

Categories: Other Events

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Wine Class for Beginners (part 1): the Ultimate Sensory Experience

Women's National Democratic Club
6:30pm – 9:00pm

November 4: Wine Class for Beginners (part 1): the Ultimate Sensory Experience ($49)

This wine class is geared at people who would like to discover and understand the world of wine. GiraMondo has developed a proprietary methodology that helps anyone train his/her nose. We will go through a number of fun and educational activities to train your nose before tasting six wines.

• This class...

Categories: Food & Wine

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Frederic Yonnet, jazz harmonica

Strathmore Mansion
7:30pm

You've never heard the harmonica like this! Jazz, funk, rock, even hip-hop are transformed by this master player who has performed with Stevie Wonder, Branford Marsalis, Erykah Badu, Prince and the Jonas Brothers

Tickets $17

Categories: Arts, Music: Other

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Paintings of the Potomac River School

Sandy Spring Museum
9:00am – 4:00pm

Potomac River School, an exhibition of recent landscape paintings of the Potomac River Basin by artists Mary Kokoski, Andrei Kushnir and Barbara Nuss.

Categories: Arts

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Adagio Ballet - Fall Classes In Fairfax

Adagio Ballet in Fairfax
9:00am – 8:30pm

Adagio Ballet in Fairfax is proud to be offering a wide range of new ballet classes available for all ages 2 and up for the coming fall session. Beginning on Sept. 3rd and running through Dec. 27th, this is a great opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy. The Adagio curriculum is designed to provide young dancers with a joyful transition from the world of magical fairy-tale...

Categories: Dance

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Iconoclash! Political Imagery from the Berlin Wall to German Unification

Goethe-Institut Washington, the German Cultural Center
9:00am – 5:00pm

Political iconography is established with meaning and purpose. Tampering with an icon means that the original value system has been altered, compromised or simply fallen away, creating new meanings in the process.
Opening discussion and reception, organized in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, on Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 – 9 pm.
6:30 pm: Discussion with panelists
Mark...

Categories: Exhibits

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