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From the Brightest to the Darkest: Unlocking the Mysteries of
the Universe: All-Day Seminar |
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Our Universe is indeed a mysterious place: 74% dark energy, 22% dark matter, and 4% normal matter. In illustrated presentations, astrophysicists David Lambert (professor of astronomy, University of Texas) and Karl Gebhardt (professor of astronomy, University of Texas), who are both at the forefront of unraveling the secrets of the origins of our Universe, discuss their findings.
$120, general; $85, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 9:30 AM-1 PM
Chinese Export Porcelain
Half-Day Seminar |
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In the early 17th century, the Dutch began to replace the Portuguese as the dominant destination for Chinese porcelain in Europe after capturing a Portuguese trading vessel and confiscating its collection of Chinese wares. Today, art historian Shirley Ganse examines Chinese export porcelain's exquisite designs for different countries; its evolution from mass-market to custom-made objects; its impact on world markets; and collectors' considerations of quality, condition, and the current market.
$75, general; $60, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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| 10 AM-4 PM
Garden Fest 2008: Sharing Secrets
2nd Annual Garden Fest |
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We must confess - secrets are no fun unless you tell someone! Did you know that each garden at the Smithsonian is unique to the museum it surrounds? Smithsonian Horticulture Services Division staff want to share with you and your family what they're planting and why. Learn the uses of native plants, see through the eyes of a butterfly, and answer that mysterious question, "Is that a fruit or a vegetable?" Dig up soil secrets and get your hands dirty designing a hanging basket. Help us decode insect messages, uncover the meaning of the lotus, and connect color to fabric. Have a plant secret of your own? Be prepared to share it at Garden Fest 2008.
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Special Smithsonian Sponsored
Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, south side of the Smithsonian Castle
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| 8:30-11 PM (weather permitting)
Saturday Star Party
Evening Telescope Viewing |
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Museum astronomer Sean O'Brien and local amateur astronomers bring out their high-power telescopes and share their knowledge of the night sky. Get away from the glare of city lights and see stars you never knew existed. Witness the thousands of stars that litter the dark night sky, and with the help of high-power optics, view nearby planets and stars up close.
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• Please bring a red filter or brown paper bag to cover your flashlight.
• In case of clouds or rain, an amateur astronomer will lead a short alternate program.
$4 per vehicle; information/directions, call 540-592-3556
Repeats one day each month through November
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Sky Meadows Park, Paris, VA
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SAAM I Am -- Baseball
Family Day |
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Celebrate the Washington Nationals baseball team and America's favorite pastime! Enjoy storybook readings by team members, then have your picture taken with a team member and use it to create your own baseball card.
Free
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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| 1:30 PM
Art + Coffee: Guided Tour
Luce Foundation Center Activity |
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Discover the treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during a guided tour. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea.
Free
Repeats most Saturdays and Sundays
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
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| 2 PM
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Demonstration and Lecture |
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Writer and artist Kadir Nelson demonstrates how he created his new children's book We Are the Ship, which tells the rich legacy of African Americans in modern-day baseball and their contributions to this uniquely American sport. This history begins in the 1920s up to its decline, after Jackie Robinson crossed over into the Major Leagues in 1947. Book signing follows. Cosponsored with the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Free; for information, call 202-383-1828
See related program June 21
Related Exhibition: Separate & Unequaled
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K Street, NW
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| 3 PM
Is it Authentic?
Lecture |
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How can you tell if an artwork was really made by a particular person or at a particular time? James Martin (founder, Orion Analytical) describes the process of investigating authenticity -- including connoisseurship, provenance research, and scientific examination and analysis. Orion Analytical is a consulting firm that examines and analyzes cultural property.
Free, first come, first served
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G St.)
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