THE WASHINGTON POST • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
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“LESSONS OF MODERN ROME,” a presentation on the city’s architecture by curator G. Martin Moeller Jr. Noon, National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Free, registration required. 202-272-2448. ART LECTURE, Kristin DeGhetaldi discusses “Where Science Meets Art.” 6 p.m., National Gallery of Art, West Building, Sixth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-737-4215. AIR FORCE BAND JAZZ CONCERT, the Airmen of Note perform classics from the 1940s. 5-7 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000 or 202-767-5658. ART RECEPTION, for “Revenants,” a collection of photographs by Oskar Schmidt; subjects include sparsely furnished rooms and introverted females. 6-8 p.m.; exhibit continues through Oct. 29, Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW. Free. 202-289-1200. “EMPIRE OF THE SUN” Steven Spielberg’s 1987 film about a British boy who becomes separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion of China early in World War II. 6:30 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000. 3-D IMAX FILMS, “Bugs 3-D: Tropical Rainforest Adventure” (2003) and “Journey of Man” (2000), a musical celebration featuring the Cirque du Soleil; some of the troupe’s acrobats will appear at the screening. 7 p.m., National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. $15. 202-633-3030. LANTERN WALK, led by a National Park Service ranger. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 and 30. Meet at the Washington Monument Lodge, 15th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. Don Stanko, 240-375-4857. “CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION,” Annie Baker’s Obie Award-winning play about relationships forged during acting class. 8 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 17, Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. $35-$65, discounts for students, seniors and military. 202-332-3300 or
www.studiotheatre.org.
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CIVIL WAR HISTORY, “The Import of a Dispatch: Special Order 191,” a National Park Service ranger discusses the Sept. 9, 1862, order that led to the bloodiest day in U.S. history. 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; and 3 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Lincoln Memorial, 23rd Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free.
Garrett Radke, 202-233-3520. PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY, a National Park Service ranger discusses George Washington’s farewell address to the nation. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Washington Monument, 15th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. Robert Steele, 202-438-9574. “HYDROPONICS: THE FUTURE OF FARMING,” a presentation by Mary Ellen Taylor of Endless Summer Harvest on computer-controlled agricultural environments that are pesticide-free and use 90 percent recycled water. Noon, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. Free, registration required. 202-225-1116 or
www.usbg.gov. ARCHIVES “CONSTITUTION DAY,” starting at 1 p.m., the first 223 guests on the 223rd anniversary of the document will be treated to birthday cake and an audience with a Dolley Madison reenactor describing early-19th century White House entertainment practices. At 2:30 p.m., there will be a screening of the PBS docudrama “Dolley Madison.” National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Ninth Street NW. Free. 202-357-5000. CHAMBER MUSIC, the Kemper Road String Quartet performs compositions by William Grant Still, with narration by Anthony DelDonna and Rufus Jones. 1:15 p.m., reception follows. Georgetown University, McNeir Hall, 37th and O streets NW. Free. 202-687-3838. (The event is in conjunction with an exhibit on display at the university’s Lauinger Library.) WORLD WAR II HISTORY, a National Park Service ranger discusses “900 Days: The Siege of Leningrad.” 6 p.m., National World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. Paul OBrian, 202-438-7066.
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SOUTHERN AVENUE FARMERS MARKET, produce from local growers. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 20, 1310 Southern Ave. SE. 202-574-6000 or www.
ward8farmersmarket.com. “THE UGLY DUCKLING,” for age 4 and older, Bright Star Theatre performs the Hans Christian Andersen classic. 9:30 and 11 a.m., National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. One free ticket per person; distribution begins 30 minutes before each show. 202-783-3372. JEWELRY WORKSHOP, Kathleen Manning helps create five basic earring designs using such things as pieces of chain and chandelier parts. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. $75. 202-633-4866. “WHEN I WISH UPON A STAR,” a planetarium program for age 5 and
older; a National Park Service ranger leads a tour of the autumn sky. 1 p.m., Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW. Free. 202-895-6070. GUIDED BIKE RIDE, a three-hour ride led by a National Park Service ranger, with stops to discuss historical events such as the assassination of President James A. Garfield. Take a bike, helmet and water. 1 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW. Free. Michael Kelly, 202-359-2662. LIBRARY SCRABBLE, for all ages, Randy Taylor demonstrates how the board game can help improve reading, spelling and memory skills. 1 p.m., Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. Free. 202-541-6025.
USING HERBS WITH LEMON, a presentation by the Herb Society of America on the uses of lemon-scented and flavored herbs in teas, cooking, arrangements and more. 1-4 p.m., National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE. Free. 202-245-2726. GOHAR VARDANYAN, CLASSICAL GUITARIST, performance featuring baroque works by Scarlatti, Joaquin Rodrigo and others. 3 p.m., Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Free. 202-633-1000. “ALAMAR,” Pedro González-Rubio’s 2010 film about an Italian boy’s extended visit to fishing villages near Mexico’s fabled Banco Chinchorro; in Spanish with English subtitles. 4 p.m., National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-842-6799.
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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN COMPETITION, student teams from Catholic University, Howard University, Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland design and build structures that will be judged. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Free. 202-272-2448. CAPITOL HILL OUTDOOR CONCERTS, vintage country by Karen Collins and Backroads, 10:30 a.m.; acoustic roots by Janine Wilson and Max Evans, 1 p.m. Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue SE. Free. 202-547-6217. REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORY, in a presentation on “Moments That Defined a Revolution,” a National Park Service ranger discusses the significance of the month of September. 11 a.m.; 1 p.m.; and 3 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW. Free. Garrett Radke, 202-233-3520. PARK TOURS ON HORSEBACK, for age 12 and older, a National Park Service ranger-led one-hour ride
along a creek. Horses provided. 11 a.m. Sundays, Rock Creek Park Horse Center, 5100 Glover Rd. NW. $40, reservations required. 202-895-6070 or 202-362-0117. ZOO FIESTA, Latin American music and dance performances, with food and crafts; a zookeeper will talk about Latin American residents. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-633-4470. GUIDED BIKE RIDE, a three-hour ride led by a National Park Service ranger, with a stop to discuss the Sept. 14, 1901, assassination of President William McKinley. Take a bike, helmet and water. 1 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW. Free. Michael Kelly 202-359-2662. CATHEDRAL GARGOYLE TOUR, a docent leads a tour and discusses the purposes served by gargoyles; take binoculars. 2 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues NW. $10; age 12 and younger, $5. 202-537-6200. “CHAVEZ RAVINE: A LOS ANGELES STORY,” Jordan Mechner’s story of the early 1950s displacement of a close-knit Mexican American community to make way for redevelopment. By 1952, the neighborhood was a ghost town; voter approval of a baseball stadium occurred six years later. 2 p.m., Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. Free. 202-633-4866. GUIDED BIKE RIDE, a two-hour ride led by a National Park Service ranger, with stops to discuss historical truths and myths, such as George Washington’s wooden teeth. Take a bike, helmet and water. 2:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW. Free, reservations required. Bethany Bagent, 202-359-1529. VERGE ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE, a program of music by Wesley Fuller, David Smooke and others. 4 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. $20. 202-639-1770. VIVALDI PROJECT PERFORMANCE, John Hsu conducts all six of C.P.E. Bach’s symphonies; the string orchestra will use period instruments. 4 p.m., National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. $25; students, $15. 703-980-8840. “LAKE TAHOE,” Fernando Eimbcke’s 2008 film about a teenager searching for answers amid strange small-town events; in Spanish with English subtitles. 4:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-842-6799. 105 VOICES OF HISTORY NATIONAL CHOIR, traditional choral works, spirituals, gospel and jazz. 5 p.m., Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. $20-$50. 202-467-4600.
BRANDON CAMPHOR & ONEWAY, 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
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“GEORGE WASHINGTON’S DREAM,” a National Park Service ranger discusses a vision that the future first president wrote about in 1785. 1 p.m., National World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. Jan Buerger, 202-497-1397. “WILL FERN LAUGH, GASP, WOW!” an interactive program of comedy and magic. 6 and 7:30 p.m., National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. One free ticket per person; distribution begins 30 minutes before each show. 202-783-3372. FIDDLER JIM “TEXAS SHORTY” CHANCELLOR, 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600. ARCHITECTURE LECTURE, Warren Byrd discusses the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and other work done by his firm. 6:30 p.m., National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. $20. 202-272-2448. “VALLEY OF THE INNOCENT,” Branwen Okpako’s 2003 film about an African-German orphan who becomes a police inspector and uses Stasi files to search for her parents. In German with English subtitles. 6:30 p.m., Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW. $7; seniors and students, $4. 202-289-1200. STEVE ROSS “PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ,” the cabaret performer sings and plays the part of Fred Astaire to tunes by Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others. 7 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. $25. 202-639-1770. PIPE ORGAN CONCERT, Juilliard graduate Chelsea Chen performs original works based on Asian folksongs and her own “Super Mario Fantasy.” A reception follows. 8 p.m., Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, 421 Seward Sq. SE. Free, donations appreciated. 202-546-1000.
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“AN END TO THE BEGINNING OF ALL WARS,” a National Park Service ranger International Peace Day presentation and tour of the Roosevelt Memorial. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., FDR Memorial, Ohio Drive NW. Free. Niki Williams, 202-233-3520. MUSEUM QUILTING PROGRAM, volunteers from the Annapolis Quilt Guild demonstrate techniques and discuss the museum’s textile collection. 11 a.m., National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free.
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