THE WASHINGTON POST • FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010
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it means to be like him beyond his iconic look. Tours run hourly Monday-Saturday 10 to 3 and Sunday noon to 4. Visitors center is open Monday-Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 and Sunday 11:30 to 5:30. Upshur Street and Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-829-0436.
www.lincolncottage.org. $12, $6 ages 6 to 12. Buy one, get one adult ticket free for D.C. residents with I.D.; free for active military personnel through Labor Day.
REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM “Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges,” through Sept. 26. “Druid Hill Park: A Community’s Pride,” through Dec. 5. The stories and imagery of African Americans and the park after the end of Jim Crow laws. Open Wednesday-Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5. 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 443-263-1800. www.
africanamericanculture.org. $8, $6 senior citizens and ages 7-17, age 6 and younger free.
RENWICK “The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts From the Japanese American Internment Camps, 1942-1946,” through Jan. 30. A showcase of arts and crafts created in World War II Japanese internment camps. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. americanart.
si.edu. Free.
S. DILLON RIPLEY CENTER “The Healing Power of Art: Works of Art by Haitian Children After the Earthquake,” through Oct. 17. Children express their feelings about the earthquake through art. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-1000.
www.si. edu/ripley.
www.africa.si.edu. Free.
SEWALL-BELMONT HOUSE Collection of women’s suffrage and equal rights memorabilia. Open for hourly tours Saturday noon to 4, Thursday-Friday 11 to 3. 144 Constitution Ave. NE. 202-546-1210.
www.sewallbelmont.org. Suggested donation $5.
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM“Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Remembering the Running Fence,” through Sept. 26. Before erecting 7,503 vinyl gates in New York’s Central Park in 2005, Christo and Jeanne-Claude became the world’s best-known environmental artists for sprawling projects such as 1972-76’s “Running Fence.” See original components, sketches and photographs of the 24.5-mile fence that weaved across northern California. “Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell From the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg,” through Jan. 2. Rockwell paintings collected by the two filmmakers. Open daily 11:30 to 7. Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Free.
SMITHSONIAN CASTLE “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection,” through Oct. 11. A collection of pins worn by the former U.S. secretary of state. “Editor’s Picks: The Best of Smithsonian Magazine’s Seventh Annual Photo Contest,” through Feb. 28, 2011. Thirty of the best photographs of more than 45,000 submissions in five categories: altered images, Americana, the natural world, people and travel. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-1000.
www.si.edu/visit/ infocenter/
sicastle.htm. Free.
TEXTILE MUSEUM “Art by the Yard: Women Design Mid-Century Britain,” through Sept. 12. An examination of the changes in textile design post-World War II. Open indefinitely: displays of textiles and carpets from around the world. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 1 to 5. 2320 S St. NW. 202-667-0441. www.
textilemuseum.org. Suggested donation $5.
TUDOR PLACE The National Historic Landmark and house museum offers a decorative arts collection, 5.5-acre garden and the largest George and Martha Washington collection outside the founding father’s home. Special tour on domestic service every Thursday at 11. Open Sunday noon to 4, Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 4. 1644 31st St. NW. 202-965-0400.
www.tudorplace.org. House tour $8, $6 seniors, $3 students, free for age 6 and younger; garden tour $2.
U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN “Plants in Culture” and “Hawaii at the USBG.” Explore the collection of more than 4,000 plants and a tropical rain forest. Open daily 10 to 5. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.
www.usbg.gov. Free.
U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL WALTERS ART MUSEUM
Take me out to the very old ballgame: “Checkmate! Medieval People at Play” at Baltimore’s Walters Art Museum, shows games from the Middle Ages, including “Ghistelles Calendar Flanders,” circa 1301.
MUSEUMOpen indefinitely: “A Dangerous Lie: Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” “Genocide Emergency: Darfur, Sudan.” “Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story.” “State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda.” The exhibit reveals how the Nazi Party used modern techniques to sway millions with its vision for a new Germany. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW. 202-488-0400.
www.ushmm.org. Free.
U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM “Becoming a Bonsai,” through Sept. 12. See how a common myrtle tree can be transformed into a bonsai through pruning, wiring and repotting. Various tools used by bonsai masters will also be on display. Open daily 8 to 5. 3501 New York Ave. NE. 202-245-2726.
www.usna.
usda.gov. Free.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ART MUSEUM“Man Ray, African Art, and the Modernist Lens,” through Oct. 10. Photographs by Man Ray that look at African objects as fine art in stead of artifacts. The photos will be presented alongside some of their subjects. 155 Rugby Rd., Charlottesville. 434-924-3592.
www.virginia.edu/ artmuseum. Free.
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS “Chuck Close: People Who Matter to Me,” through Oct. 17. A variety of media and portraits by the artist, with a focus on composer Philip Glass. “Jun Kaneko,” through Dec. 12. Sculpture by the ceramicist including massive heads. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 to 5, Thursday 11 to 8. 2800 Grove Ave., Richmond. 804-340-1400.
www.vmfa.state.va.us. Free.
WALTERS “Checkmate! Medieval People at Play,” through Oct. 10. An exhibit introducing visitors to the games of medieval times. “Great Illustrations: Drawings and Books From the Walters’ Collection,” through Oct. 10. An exhibition from the 1800s, including drawings, watercolors and books. Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 to 5. 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000.
www.thewalters.org. Free.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS “Circuit of the Summer Hills,” through Jan. 2. “Konnichiwa! A Tour of Japanese Culture,” through Nov. 7. “Tell Tale Hearts, Ravens and Black Cats: An Artistic Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe,” through Nov. 7. An exhibition of paintings, prints and sculpture that visually represent the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Open Tuesday-Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 4, Sunday 1 to 5. 91 Key St., Hagerstown, Md. 301-739-5727.
www.wcmfa.org. Free.
WHITE HOUSE VISITORS CENTER Open indefinitely: “Furnishing the Nation’s Home: Treasures From the President’s House.” “White House Pets.” “The Presidential Seal.” Open daily 7:30 to 4. 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free.
WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE FOR AMERICA MEMORIAL “When Janey Comes Marching Home,” through Sept. 5. Collection of 44 large photographs of women who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars; with oral history excerpts. Open indefinitely: World War II and Korean War artifacts and memorabilia. Open daily 8 to 7. Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Bridge and Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington. 800-222-2294, 703-892-2606. www.
womensmemorial.org. Free.
WOODROW WILSON HOUSE Displays in his home evoke President Wilson’s administration and his era. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 to 4. 2340 S St. NW. 202-387-4062. www.woodrowwilsonhouse. org. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, $3 students.
Galleries and Art Spaces
K—Opening show
THE DISTRICT AARON GALLERY “Gallery’s Own: An Exhibition of Gallery and New to Gallery Artists,” through Tuesday. Paintings, sculptures and works on paper from the gallery’s collection. 1717 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-234-3311.
ADDISON/RIPLEY “Portray,” through Friday. An exhibit exploring portraiture with mixed media. 1670 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-338-5180.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE “Monumental Moment,” through Wednesday. Yacouba Tanou presents his photographs of the Washington Monument through the seasons. 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. 202-234-7911.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY “Picturing the Potomac,” through Wednesday. Paintings by artists at the Potomac River School focusing on locations along the river. 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-244-3244. 202-885-1000.
CARROLL SQUARE “Travelogue,” through Friday. Works by Elsie Hull, Ruth Pettus, Foon Sham and Polly Townsend. 975 F St. NW. 202-624-8643.
CHEVY CHASE PAVILION “Trees of Life II,” through Sept. 6. Zenith Gallery presents a mixed-media show featuring trees in all their forms. 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-783-2963.
K CITY GALLERY “Night Goat and Other Flights of Fancy,” Sunday through Sept. 25. Ellen Cornett explores the work of Lewis Carroll with pastel and pen and ink. First juried exhibition, through Saturday. An exhibition juried by Jack Rasmussen, director of the American University Museum. 804 H St. NE, No. 1. 202-468-5277.
D.C. ARTS CENTER “1460 Wall Mountables,” through Sunday. Artists are welcome to purchase a space on the gallery’s wall. 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833.
EMBASSY OF JAPAN “Trio of Elements: A Collaboration of Wood, Clay and Silk,” through Friday. Japanese-style works by Tadao Arimoto, Yoichi Nakajima and Will Singleton. 1155 21st St. NW. 202-238-6949. 202-238-6901.
FLASHPOINT “The Cinecitta Chapel,” through Sept. 4. Matthew Mann’s paintings combine the 14th century with modern, gun-slinging cowboys. 916 G St. NW. 202-315-1305.
K FOUNDRY “Abstract Blues,” Wednesday through Sept. 26. Paintings by Donna K. McGee that draw inspiration from the recent oil spill. “Dupont Circle Series,” “Community of Fire” and members’ art show, through Sunday. Local artists take inspiration from the gallery’s neighborhood for an exhibit of wood-fired pottery and artwork. 1314 18th St. NW. 202-463-0203.
FOXHALL Summer showcase, through Sept. 4. Botanical watercolors by Mary-Clare Cornwallis and landscapes by Cinda Train Longstreth. 3301 New Mexico Ave. NW. 202-966-7144.
GALLERY 10 “Cool,” through Saturday. Local artists portray “cool” through their works. 1519 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-232-3326.
GALLERY PLAN B “Take You Home,” through Sunday. Works by Jason Wright, a professional skydiver who trains Navy Seals. 1530 14th St. NW. 202-234-2711.
GOETHE-INSTITUT “Gute Aussichten,” through Sept. 3. Eight German graduate photography students explore the possibilities of photography. 812 Seventh St. NW. 202-289-1200.
HAMILTONIAN GALLERY “New Fellows Introductory Exhibition,” through Sept. 4. This exhibition introduces the five 2010 Fellows selected in April. 1353 U St. NW. 202-332-1116.
HOMEBODY Steve Alderton, through Monday. The Capitol Hill artist presents two series on abstract expressionism and expressionistic art. 715 Eight St. SE. 202-544-8445.
HONFLEUR “Capturing the Spirit,” through Sept. 10. Bruce McNeil’s photographs of the Anacostia River. “East of the River,” through Sept. 10. Mixed-media works by Anacostia residents. 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-580-5972.
INTERNATIONAL ARTS & ARTISTS’ HILLYER ART SPACE “Ruptured Walls: Flower Paintings” and “Germination Projects,” through Saturday. Corwin Levi’s painting of flowers with Pam Rogers’s works showing human growth through germination. 9 Hillyer Ct. NW. 202-338-0680.
IRVINE “Introductions 6: The Annual Exhibition of New Works by Recent Art College Graduates,” through Sept. 4. Local graduates present their work. 1412 14th St. NW. 202-332-8767.
K JANE HASLEM “Works by Washington Artists,” Wednesday through Sept. 25. Monotypes and prints by Elizabeth Peak and paintings by Carol Fletcher. 2025 Hillyer Pl. NW. 202-232-4644.
JERUSALEM FUND “The Light Thread. The Dark Thread,” through Sept. 10. Sculptural paintings by Anna Kipervaser, referring to the Koran. 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958.
K STUDIO “Sculpture+,” Wednesday through Sept. 25. Metal sculptures by Brian Kirk use geometric shapes and forms, while his stone and glass castings take on a more natural look. “Small Boxes . . . Some on Fire” and “Recent Work,” through Sept. 25. Lori Anne Boocks’s paintings include nearly illegible text implies a story in her works; Jan Williem van der Vossen’s compositional essays take inspiration from organic and physical shapes. “Portraits out of Time” and “Toy Lifes,” through Monday. Eric Westbrook’s images inspired by the human figure and face and Mark Giaimo’s narrative still life paintings. 2108 R St. NW. 202-232-8734.
VIVID SOLUTIONS DC “Anacostia: Never Far From Home,” through Sept. 10. An interactive exhibition looking at the history of Anacostia. 2208 Martin Luther King Ave. SE. 202-631-6291.
WATERGATE “Corner Paintings,” through Sept. 15. Multi-surfaced paintings utilizing mirrors placed in the corners of the walls by John McMahon. 2552 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-4488.
ARTWORKS @ 7TH“Fishes and Dishes,” through Sunday. Watercolors, ceramics and collages by Gerry Wood and Ellen Robinson. 9128 Bay Ave., North Beach. 410-286-5278.
MARYLAND
K ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE “Heather Boaz, Thomas Pergola and Nicole Shiflet: AACC Visual Arts Adjunct Faculty Show,” Wednesday through Sept. 29. A variety of works by members of the school’s staff. Cade Center Gallery, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. 410-777-7028. 410-777-7028.
ANNE SMITH ANTIQUES “West of the Mississippi,” through Saturday. The exhibit includes 19th- and 20th-century paintings about the American West. 222 W. Read St., Baltimore. 410-230-0580.
ANNMARIE GARDEN “Green: Art With the Earth in Mind,” through Friday. More than 65 works of art exploring the impact of humans on the Earth. 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640.
K ARTISTS’ GALLERY “Women,” Monday through Sept. 24. Women of various ages and lifestyles are portrayed through Ann C. Eid’s photographs and Kathleen Schuman’s paintings. “Vanishing Howard County: A Collaborative Art Exhibition Pursuing the Themes of Conservation and Preservation in Howard County,” through Nov. 1. An exhibit focusing on landscapes and scenes in the area. “Local Color,” through Friday. A juried exhibition of works by local artists. American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Cir., Columbia. 410-740-8249.
ARTISTS’ GALLERY “Rock and Wall” and “Bridges,” through Sunday. Paintings of cliffs and stone walls by Nancy McLaughlin and bridges by Margie Smeller. 4 E. Church St., Frederick. 301-696-8187.
ARTSITES GUILD FOR JUDAIC ART “L’Chaim, to Life,” through Monday. A celebration of special occasions such as birth and marriage through various media. 2200 Baltimore Rd., Rockville. 301-593-0273.
ATRIUM GALLERY “Play of Color,” through Sept. 11. An exhibition of works by five emerging women artists. 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. 301-891-7100.
THE ART LEAGUE GALLERY AT NATIONAL HARBOR “Alice,” through Sept. 5. C.M. Dupre tells the story of Alice through artwork and their titles. 120 American Way, Oxon Hill. 703-999-8928.
BOHRER PARK ACTIVITY CENTER Pâté Painters exhibit, through Sept. 6.
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