May
17
Nature and the competition to survive
A tiny, unassuming orchid–so rare we will not tell you where to find it–leads a mysterious existence in a Virginia forest. Continue reading Nature and the competition to survive
May
16
“Erased: Limits and Borders”
Performance artist Harry Gamboa will discuss his groundbreaking work interpreting the contemporary urban Chicano experience May 26. Continue reading “Erased: Limits and Borders”
May
13
No stranger in Paradise
Laurie Penland’s hypnotic and horrifying video of a floating island of garbage should make us all think about our use of plastic. Continue reading No stranger in Paradise
May
12
Secretary Clough announces buyout opportunity
Federal employees may be eligible for a voluntary buyout or early retirement incentive. Continue reading Secretary Clough announces buyout opportunity
May
12
To Russia with jazz
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra is taking the King of Swing to the land of the czars. Continue reading To Russia with jazz
May
09
Spend the day on the Bay
Plunge into history, science and the Rhode River at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s annual open house. Continue reading Spend the day on the Bay
May
06
Beautiful but dumb: Giant clams
Clams are not known for their personalities, but these lovely creatures don’t need sparkling wit to be admired. Continue reading Beautiful but dumb: Giant clams
May
04
An old favorite returns to the National Zoo
He’s been around since 1967–a real dinosaur. Continue reading An old favorite returns to the National Zoo
May
04
Asia After Dark: We stand with Japan
Tickets are now on sale the first Asia After Dark program of 2011–A tribute to Japanese art and fashion with guest DJ Steve Aoki. Continue reading Asia After Dark: We stand with Japan
May
04
“Remembering the 1991 Disturbances in Mt. Pleasant”
The Smithsonian will host a public conversation about the causes and impact of the 1991 riots in Washington, D.C., sparked by a confrontation between police and Latino residents. Continue reading “Remembering the 1991 Disturbances in Mt. Pleasant”
