Jan
20

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 17 – 20, 2023

This is a sampling of approximately 2,730 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

Clip art banner with ICYMI in black speech bibble

Secretary Bunch

Younger generations now carry the ‘burden’ MLK Jr. once carried, Smithsonian secretary says  
NBC News – January 16, 2023

Art and Design

Smithsonian’s Asian Art Museum Mysteriously Axes Partnership With Hong Kong Trade Office After 27 Years  
artnet News – January 19, 2023

Castle Renovations

Fox 5 News @ 5  
WTTG-DC  – January 17, 2023

History, Culture, and Education

These upcoming Washington film festivals showcase stories from around the world  
The Washington Post – January 19, 2023

Museum of American History Unveils ‘Entertainment Nation’  
The Georgetowner – January 19, 2023

African American History Museum Hosts MLK Holiday, Black History Month Events  
The Washington Informer – January 13, 2023

The Smithsonian Will Restore Hundreds of the World’s Oldest Sound Recordings  
Smithsonian Magazine – January 13, 2023

What’s on Alexander Graham Bell’s Early Audio Recordings? The Mystery Might Finally Be Solved  
Mental Floss – January 19, 2023

Science and Technology

Billions of celestial objects captured by new survey of the Milky Way  
CNN – January 19, 2023

Zoo asks for dragon love on dragon appreciation day  
The Washington Post – January 16, 2023

While a Black Hole Shredded a Star, NASA’s Hubble Was Watching  
CNET – January 13, 2023

Various Subjects

Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023  
Smithsonian Magazine – January 17, 2023

Related posts:

Art Show submissionVolunteer Art Showcase: Shining a Light on the Smithsonian’s Resilience decorativeTwenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023 Lonnie Bunch being interviewed by Major Garrett in front of live audienceICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2023 1969 photo of the Castle's Great Hall with red carpetICYMI: Highlights from the week of Feb. 13 – 17, 2023

Posted: 20 January 2023
About the Author:

Madeleine “Maddie” Weyand-Geise recently joined OPA as the public affairs assistant, though she’s yet to step foot into the Castle as an employee. After starting work mid-pandemic, Maddie can’t wait for coworkers other than her aloe plant. Maddie comes to OPA with a background working in communications for local arts organizations and higher education. With degrees in art history and public relations, Maddie sees the Smithsonian as the perfect workplace to combine her passions for art, public access and education.