Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 16) 5.1 - 7.26 JEAN SHIN: COMMON THREADS Smithsonian American Art Museum – Broken umbrellas, worn shoes, and lost socks - Shin dismantles and reconstructs some of society’s most ordinary castoffs to form some of the most interesting and compelling art. The exhibit includes at least five pieces that Shin constructed especially for the Washington, DC community. (202) 633-7970, americanart.si.edu. 5.5 - 6.14 5.30 - 5.31 WALKINGTOWN, DC Citywide - Cultural Tourism DC offers free guided walking tours twice a year throughout the city, visiting some of DC’s most, and least, well-known spots, including Capitol Hill, Anacostia, Georgetown, and Embassy Row. (202) 661-7581, culturaltourismdc.org JUNE 6.4 - 6.28 GALA Hispanic Theatre – An original musical play by Argentina’s Mariano Vales and Venezuela’s Gustavo Ott takes the stage at GALA’s National Center for Hispanic Performing Arts. (202) 234-7174, galatheatre.org. 6.16 - 7.19 MUMMY IN THE CLOSET ARCADIA Folger Shakespeare Theatre - Part history and part mystery, this witty and intelligent play by Tom Stoppard explores the relationship between the past and the present against the backdrop of an English country house. (202) 675-0375, folger.edu. 5.16 - 6.14 KING LEAR Kennedy Center - Puccini’s timeless classic is set in ancient China, where any brave suitor seeking the hand of Princess Turnadot must answer three impossible riddles. (202) 295-2400, dc-opera.org 5.12 - 5.17 WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA’S TURANDOT Sidney Harman Hall – Shakespeare Theatre Company presents Tony Award-winner Robert Falls’ production of this powerful family drama and political epic, starring Stacy Keach in the title role. (202) 547-1122, shakespearetheatre.org. 6.19 - 1.10.2010 TBD - Honor the thousands of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Events are open to the public and generally include a conference, memorial service, candlelight vigil and more. (800) 784-COPS, nationalcops.org. 5.13 – 5.17 Shakespeare Theatre Company, Harman Center for the Arts – World Premiere! Choreographed to the music of Grammy Award-winner Sir Elton John, The Washington Ballet presents a thrilling premiere by Sebtime Webre, featuring new TWB talent Edwaard Liang and Nicolo Fonte, who will present his version of Ravel’s Bolero. (202) 362-3606, washingtonballet.org. 5.17 – 8.23 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK GRAPHIC MASTERS II: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM Smithsonian American Art Museum – The second in a series of special installations, this exhibit displays the variety and achievement of American artists’ works on paper, featuring watercolors, pastels, and drawings. Rarely displayed works from the museum’s permanent collection will also be on display. (202) 633-7970, americanart.si.edu. 6.20 - 11.29 THE WASHINGTON BALLET’S ROCKETMAN STOREFRONT CHURCHES: PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAMILO JOSE VERGARA National Building Museum – Colorful and richlytextured images narrate Vergara’s 30-year exploration of buildings that house places of worship in urban neighborhoods. (202) 272-2448, nbm.org. JUL Y 7.1 – 8.2 LUIS MELÉNDEZ: MASTER OF THE SPANISH STILL LIFE National Gallery of Art – A showcase of works by the 18th century Spanish painter, regarded as the greatest still-life painter of his era for his mastery of composition and light. (202) 737-4215, nga.gov. 5.24 National Mall - This annual motorcycle rally honors Prisoners of War and Missing In Action soldiers as military men and women, past and present, roll across the District. rollingthunder1.com. 5.25 Constitution Avenue, along the National Mall Celebrate the men and women in uniform who have dedicated their lives to their country. Don your patriotic garb as soldiers, marching bands, street performers, and floats line the streets of the nation’s capital. (703) 302-1012, americanveteranscenter.org 5.29 - 6.28 Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre - Tennessee William’s classic drama is a steamy and suspenseful tale of lost youth and heartbreak. (202) 488-3300, arenastage.org. THE COLOR PURPLE Kennedy Center – Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book comes to life in this Broadway musical that tells the story of one woman’s struggle with, and triumph over, adversity. (202) 416-8000, kennedy-center.org. 7.7 – 8.2 ROLLING THUNDER XXII RALLY Kennedy Center – Winner of eight Tony Awards, Spring Awakening sparks audiences to life with it’s outrageous exploration of sexuality, morality, and the journey through life. Note: parental discretion advised. (202) 416-8000, kennedy-center.org. 7.16 - 8.13 SPRING AWAKENING MEMORIAL DAY PARADE PAINTED APOLLO: THE ART OF A MOONWALKER National Air & Space Museum – Ever wonder what it’s like to be 238,000 miles away from Earth? See the experience through the eyes of Alan Bean, the only artist to walk on the moon’s lunar surface, and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing at this exhibit. (202) 633-1000, nasm.si.edu. SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH http://www.culturaltourismdc.org http://americanart.si.edu http://www.galatheatre.org http://www.folger.edu http://www.shakespearetheatre.org http://www.dc-opera.org http://www.nationalcops.org http://americanart.si.edu http://www.nbm.org http://www.washingtonballet.org http://www.kennedy-center.org http://www.nga.gov http://www.rollingthunder1.com http://www.kennedy-center.org http://www.americanveteranscenter.org http://www.nasm.si.edu/ http://www.arenastage.org
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