District Community Events
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GWEN IFILL TALK ON POLITICS, Ifill discusses
her book “The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.” 2 p.m., University of the District of Columbia, Moving Image Center, Building 38, second floor, Windows Lounge, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-274- 6098.
EVENING BOTANIC GARDEN TOUR, volunteer
Susan Olling leads a tour of outdoor native plants and tells folk tales and other stories re- lating to them, take water. 5:30 p.m., U.S. Bo- tanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. Free. 202-225-1116. “GIANT” FILM, George Stevens’s 1956 film about a Texas rancher who marries a Southern belle, starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, Carroll Baker and Dennis Hopper, based on an Edna Ferber novel. 6:30 p.m., Na- tional Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before each show. 202-783-3372.
“TELL NO ONE” FILM, 2006 thriller about a
pediatrician whose wife was slain, starring Kris- tin Scott Thomas and Jean Rochefort. 6:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. Free. 202-724-4752.
TOMB PLUNDERING TALK, Daniel Meyerson
discusses his book “In the Valley of the Kings: Howard Carter and the Mystery of King Tutank- hamun’s Tomb,” about the 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb by Carter, a British archaeolo- gist. 7 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. $15. 202-639-1770.
CAPITOL COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT, the
Navy Band’s Country Current. 8 p.m., U.S. Cap- itol, west side, East Capitol and First streets. Free. 202-433-2525.
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LESOLE SOUTH AFRICA PERFORMANCE, the
company performs tribal dances of the Zulu homelands. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., Smithso- nian, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $6; ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.
SHADOW PUPPET WORKSHOP, for ages 3-8,
Daniel Barash demonstrates shadow puppetry using two rod puppets and helps visitors create their own to take home. 10:15 a.m., National Air and Space Museum, Gallery 108, Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
PBS CHILDREN’S POETRY VIDEO, “My Ameri-
ca: A Poetry Atlas of the United States,” for age 4 and older, 1992 video featuring poets’ de- scriptions of regions of the United States. 11 a.m., Historical Society of Washington, 801 K St. NW. Free. 202-383-1828.
OLD POST OFFICE JAZZ PIANO CONCERT,
John Guernsey performs. Noon-2 p.m., Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-289-4224.
LOST ASSETS OF JEWS, public affairs special-
ist Miriam Kleiman discusses how Jewish as- sets were lost during World War II and what was done to restore them to their owners. Noon, National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. Free. 202-357- 5000.
ARTISTS AND CONSERVATORS, “Erasing
Boundaries Between Artists and Conservators,” Joyce Hill Stoner, director of the University of Delaware Preservation Studies Doctoral Pro- gram, discusses collaborations between artists and conservators, including her conservation experiences with artist Andrew Wyeth and his son. 6 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Mu- seum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633- 1000.
MOZART’S “DON GIOVANNI,” Jose Sacin per-
forms the title role with the Riverbend Opera’s semi-staged production. 7:30 p.m., St. Augus- tine’s Episcopal Church, Sixth Street and Maine Avenue SW. Free, donations welcome. 202- 484-6354.
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NAVY MEMORIAL BAND CONCERT, the Navy
Band’s Concert Band and specialty groups. 8 p.m., U.S. Navy Memorial Heritage Center, out- door plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-433-2525.
MILITARY BAND CONCERT, the Air Force
Band’s Max Impact ensemble performs. 8 p.m., U.S. Capitol, west side, East Capitol and First streets. Free. 202-767-5658.
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LINCOLN ASSASSINATION TALK, historian An-
thony Pitch discusses his book “ ‘They Have Killed Papa Dead!’ The Road to Ford’s Theatre, Abraham Lincoln’s Murder and the Rage for Vengeance” and recently discovered unpub- lished diaries, letters and journals that he used to write his book. Noon, National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. Free. 202-357-5000.
CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY AND LATIN
JAZZ, flutist Arch “AT” Thompson performs. Noon-1 p.m., Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-289-4224. HEIDI LATSKY DANCE, the New York City- based company performs excerpts from its multimedia production “GIMP.” 6 p.m., Ken- nedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
PLANTING DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS,
landscape architect Cheryl Corson discusses U.S. Botanic Garden plantings, how to select and arrange perennials and shrubs for size, col- or, texture, period of bloom and wildlife value and how to prepare for late-season plant sales and early-fall planting. Three-session work- shop: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 and Aug. 5, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. $95, registration required. 202-225- 1116.
TOUR AND DISCUSSION OF LINCOLN AND
FDR, a National Park Service ranger leads a walking tour and discusses Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt and how photography
affected their presidencies. 7-8 p.m., District of Columbia War Memorial, at the southwest edge of the World War II Memorial along Inde- pendence Avenue. Free. Call Lee Vogtman, 202-426-6841, Ext. 346.
CAPITOL MARINE BAND CONCERT, works by
John Philip Sousa, Charles Ives and Aaron Cop- land. 8 p.m., U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First streets. Free. 202-433-4011.
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“THE SUN IS MY FAVORITE STAR,” a mu-
seum staff member reads Frank Asch’s chil- dren’s book. 11 a.m., National Air and Space Museum, Sixth Street and Independence Av- enue SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKING HISTORY, “Earl
Shaffer: The Story of the First Appalachian Trail ‘Through-Hiker,’ ” archivist Cathy Keen discuss- es the long 1948 hike and shows some of Shaffer’s photographs and journals. Noon, Na- tional Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202- 633-1000.
RESTORING THE “IPSWICH HOUSE,” exhibi-
tion specialist Joe Criste discusses the partially reconstructed, 200-year-old former Massachu- setts house on exhibit. Noon, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitu- tion Avenue NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
“ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: LIFE THROUGH A LENS,”
for age 16 and older, Barbara Leibovitz’s 2006 documentary about her photographer sister. 12:30 p.m., Historical Society of Washington, 801 K St. NW. Free. 202-383-1828.
FARRAGUT SQUARE BAND CONCERT, a per-
formance by Gonzo’s Nose, take a blanket. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Farragut Square Park, 17th and K streets NW. Free. 202-463-3400.
ANDREW JACKSON PORTRAIT TALK, histori-
an Sidney Hart discusses Ralph Earl’s portrait of Jackson. 6 p.m., National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUMS, Soul in
Motion Players perform. 6-8 p.m., National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free, reserva- tions requested. 202-633-4470. CATHEDRAL GARGOYLE TOUR, for age 10 and older, a docent points out humorous and scary gargoyles and discusses their purpose, take binoculars and cameras. 6:30 p.m., Washing- ton National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massa- chusetts avenues NW. $10; age 12 and young- er, $5; families, $30. 202-537-6200. MARINE BAND CONCERT, works by John Philip Sousa, Charles Ives and Aaron Copland. 8 p.m., Sylvan Theater, on the Washington Monument grounds near 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-433-4011.
—Compiled by GERRI MARMER
dcextra@washpost.com
(to the attention of Gerri Marmer) Mail: Community Events, District Extra, The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington D.C., 20071. Details: Announcements are accepted on a space-available basis from public and nonprofit organizations only and must be received at least 14 days before the Thursday publication date. Include event name, dates, times, exact address, prices and a publishable contact phone number.
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BRIEFS, From Page 2
Street, the H8 bus will continue east on Irving Street. The bus stop on 14th, north of Irving, will be tempo- rarily moved to a stop south of Ir- ving near the CVS and Bank of America. Further 14th Street work from Newton Street to Columbia Road is scheduled in November. Reconstruc- tion of Irving Street, between 14th and 16th streets, will follow, with the entire project expected to be complete by late next spring. For information, go to www.
columbiaheights-streetscape.com
or visit the field office at 3247 Mount Pleasant St. NW, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Health Department Conducts Survey
The District’s Department of
Health is conducting a health infor- mation technology survey based on feedback from community members and stakeholders who attended a se- ries of policy meetings in March. The agency needs responses from residents, patients, consumers, health-care providers, third-party payers, community and faith-based organizations, trade and profession- al associations, employers, technol- ogy experts and health-service re- searchers as it develops a plan for implementing health information technology. To complete the survey, go to
doh.dc.gov.
New Farmers Market Opens at UDC
A new farmers market opened
Saturday at the University of the District of Columbia campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. The market, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays un-
til Nov. 14, offers fresh fruits and vegetables and plans to expand to in- clude free-range meats and dairy products.
Consumers can get both food for the table and food for thought, as the market also offers on-site consulta- tions on nutrition, financial literacy, gardening, parenting, home repair, water quality and more. Mid-Atlantic Growers and Con- sumers Cooperative, a D.C.-based organization of farmers and con- sumers from Pennsylvania, Mary- land, the District, Virginia and North Carolina, will manage the market with the university. “The creation of this market is exciting and unique because of our focus on supporting local farmers and providing access to healthy food alternatives for urban dwell- ers,” said market manager Quinton Robinson.
—Compiled by TERENCE McARDLE
District Extra Thursday, July 16, 2009
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