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- 2012
- Thomas Jefferson’s "The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth" on Display at the National Museum of American History: November 11, 2011 - May 28, 2012
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will display Thomas Jefferson’s The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, a remarkable document from the early 19th century. Living at Monticello in retirement following his two terms as President, Jefferson assembled a private text in 1820, often referred to as “The Jefferson Bible.” Cutting excerpts from four translations—English, French, Latin and Greek—of the Four Gospels, Jefferson sought to tell a chronological and distilled version of Jesus’ life and moral teachings.- View Event >
- MAY
- 18
- 2012
- JUN
- 24
- 2012
- Artomatic Returns to Crystal City, Free and Open to Everyone: May 18 - June 24, 2012
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Artomatic returns to Crystal City in 2012 for its signature free arts event, to be held in the biggest Artomatic building ever, from May 18th - June 24th, 2012. At its last event in 2009, Artomatic attracted more than 76,000 visitors to see work by more than 2,500 artists and performers. The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce that Artomatic will take over the Transwestern Presidential Tower, entrance at 2511 S. Clark St.- View Event >
- MAR
- 10
- 2012
- JUL
- 8
- 2012
- Japan Spring on the National Mall: March 10 - July 8, 2012
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Japan Spring celebrates the first time that a city outside Japan is hosting three concurrent exhibitions of masterworks by distinguished Edo-period artists. On view in the nation's capital this spring are "Masters of Mercy: Buddha's Amazing Disciples" (March 10–July 8, 2012) and "Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji" (March 24–June 17, 2012) at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and "Colorful Realm: Japanese Bird-and-Flower Paintings by Itō Jakuchū (1716–1800)," at the National Gallery of Art (March 30–April 29, 2012).- View Event >
- FEB
- 4
- 2012
- AUG
- 5
- 2012
- X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out at The National Museum of Natural History: February 4 - August 5, 2012
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X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out will be on display at The National Museum of Natural History from February 4th - August 5th, 2012. It features the X-ray images Smithsonian scientists use to better understand Earth’s underwater ecosystems. Visitors will be able to share in the beauty, biology and diversity of 40 breathtaking images. Specimens include such marvels as the winghead shark, a pancake batfish, a bulbous deep sea angler and an ox-eyed oreo as well as the mysterious coelacanth, a prehistoric fish thought to have gone extinct alongside the dinosaurs until it was rediscovered in 1938.- View Event >
- MAY
- 23
- 2012
- AUG
- 8
- 2012
- NoMa Summer Screen: 2012: The End of the World?: May 23 - August 8, 2012
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NoMa Summer Screen is a free, weekly, outdoor film series featuring local BBQ, music and fun activities. Join them this summer for 2012: The End of the World? As a spoof on doomsday prophesies marking the end of the Mayan calendar, this year’s series features films that deal with world-ending scenarios. The upcoming season will run from May 23rd through August 8th, 2012.
Bring a blanket, Frisbee and picnic cooler starting at 7pm, and connect with friends as you enjoy great films under the stars. All films start at 9pm. Subtitles will be provided for all movies.- View Event >
- MAY
- 18
- 2012
- AUG
- 17
- 2012
- Smithsonian Sleepovers, Spend a Night At The National Museum of Natural History: May 18 - August 17, 2012
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A night of adventure awaits you as you enter the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, just as the doors are closing, the lights dim, and the crowds shuffle out...
...the wonders of the museum’s Hall of Dinosaurs, Mammal Hall, and Sant Ocean Hall are yours to explore. Smithsonian Sleepovers are set for Friday, May 18th, June 22nd, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd, and August 17th, 2012.
Go on an interactive exploration of the museum, participate in hands-on crafts projects, and view the IMAX film Born to be Wild.- View Event >
- MAR
- 16
- 2012
- SEP
- 30
- 2012
- Smithsonian American Art Museum Presents New Exhibition The Art of Video Games: March 16 - September 30, 2012
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“The Art of Video Games” is one of the first major exhibitions to explore the 40-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on striking graphics, creative storytelling and player interactivity. The exhibition features some of the most influential artists and designers across five eras of game development, from early pioneers to contemporary designers. Video games use player participation to tell stories and engage audiences.- View Event >
- MAY
- 26
- 2012
- OCT
- 8
- 2012
- Savage Gardens: The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants at the US Botanic Garden: May 26 - October 8, 2012
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Savage Gardens: The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants will be on view at the US Botanic Garden's Conservatory Terrace and East Gallery from May 26th through October 8th, 2012. Carnivorous plants fascinate with how they lure, catch, kill and digest insects. Savage Gardens tells the story of carnivorous plants and their astounding adaptations to inhospitable habitats. Get a true bugs-eye perspective of what it is like to be these plants' prey with super-sized sculptures and beds full of carnivorous plants.- View Event >
- FEB
- 11
- 2012
- OCT
- 13
- 2012
- National Air and Space Museum Presents a "Heritage Family Day" Series: February 11 - October 13, 2012
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As part of the Smithsonian’s Heritage and History education initiative, the National Air and Space Museum presents a “Heritage Family Day” series celebrating ethnic and cultural diversity. The series coincides with national observances, focusing specifically on the contributions that diverse communities have made to aviation and space exploration. These activity-filled days, which take place at the National Mall building and the Steven F.- View Event >
- NOV
- 25
- 2011
- NOV
- 25
- 2012
- "AirCraft: The Jet as Art" Opens at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum: Opens November 25, 2011
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- “AirCraft: The Jet as Art” opens at the National Air and Space Museum on November 25th, 2011 and will be on display for one year. The exhibition will feature 33 super-sized photographic archival-pigment prints that transform aviation technology into fine art. A photographer and pilot, Jeffrey Milstein captures speeding aircraft as they are about to land and creates crisp images that highlight the design, color and symmetry of his subjects. Milstein uses photographic post-processing techniques and neutral backgrounds to focus attention on the elegance, colors and form of each aircraft.
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