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Here's a short selection of Smithsonian Events. For a full list please visit our comprehensive Calendar of Events.
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El Anatsui: Gawu
August 24, 2008 12:00 PM
National Museum of African Art
Meet at information desk
Take a last look at the related exhibition with curator Christine Mullen Kreamer who discusses Anatsui's works of art created with disposable materials from everyday goods.
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Repetition and The Battle of Orgreave
August 26, 2008 10:00 AM
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Ring Auditorium
Note: Programs are unrated and may contain adult content.
• 12 Noon: Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave (2001, 63 min.) is a re-enactment of the 1984 confrontation between striking miners and police near the Orgreave coking plant in England. The event provided an opportunity for several members of the parties participating in the original strike -- including miners and their families, policemen, the townspeople of Orgreave, the British media, and the viewing public -- to re-evaluate the chronology of the conflict and the way in which the televised images of the strike colored public opinion.
• 1:15 PM: Artur Zmijewski's Repetition (2005, 75 min.) re-creates the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, but achieves a different result. Rather than accepting their roles and engaging in confrontational behavior, as in the original experiment, the modern-day "guards" and "prisoners," aware of the power of the camera to survey and control, ultimately unite against the producers to end the experiment.
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Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and the Apollo Moon Suits
August 27, 2008 10:00 AM
National Air and Space Museum
Meet at the Museum Seal
Amanda Young, Space History Division, discusses Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and the Apollo moon suits.
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Brakhage & Viola
August 28, 2008 4:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
Note: These films are unrated. Material may not be suited for all audiences.
This program features films by Stan Brakhage and Bill Viola, two recognized masters of their medium. Their innovative use of material, technique, and technology to create highly personal and spiritual art has brought them international acclaim.
The following films by Stan Brakhage are screened:
• The Wonder Ring (1955)
• Window Water Baby Moving (1959)
• Mothlight (1963)
• The Riddle of Lumen (1972)
Along with Bill Viola's Four Songs (1976, appr. 75 min.): Junkyard Levitation, Songs of Innocence, The Space Between the Teeth, and Truth Through Mass Individuation
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Meet the Actor: Ahn Sung Ki
August 29, 2008 5:00 PM
Freer Gallery of Art
Freer, Meyer Auditorium
Renowned for his natural acting style and convincing portrayal of complex characters, Ahn Sung Ki has been a fixture in Korean cinema since his days as a child actor in the 1950s. This multiple award-winning star (dubbed "the national actor" by the Korean press) presents and discusses two of his films (TBA). Cosponsored with the Korea Foundation and the University of Georgia.
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Henson Open Cinema
August 30, 2008 8:00 AM
Discovery Theater
S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
The following films feature highlights from Jim Henson's work:
• Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) Originally broadcast on CBS, this special finds all the Muppets gathering for a banquet to honor their leader Kermit the Frog on his 30th year in show business.
• Sesame Street: 20 And Still Counting (1989) Introduced by Jim Henson and hosted by Bill Cosby, this program was produced to mark the milestone 20th year of Sesame Street.
• Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes (1987) Hosted by Jim Henson, this behind-the-scenes look at Fraggle Rock features appearances by the performers and creative team and explores the characters, music, and technical wizardry that made this classic Henson production possible.
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Every summer, people flock to the Zoo's Lion/Tiger Hill for our free summer concerts. Musical performances range from jazz and folk to blues and rock and roll. We encourage visitors to bring a picnic or purchase snacks at the Mane Restaurant.
Thursdays, June 26–August 7, 2008
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Smithsonian National Zoological Park
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To Dulles, to Dulles: 'Dark Knight' in IMAX
Monday July 28 2008, Posted by Karmah Elmusa at Expressnightout.com
Whether you have seen "The Dark Knight" already or had something better to do (funerals and spaceflight are the only viable excuses), seeing it in IMAX is oh so worth the drive.
The Smithsonian has a big, secret, second Air and Space Museum out by Dulles Airport called the Udvar-Hazy Center. And that's where our dear Batman is hiding.
