District Community Events May 15-22, 2008 (2024)

ART TALK, curator Emily D. Shapiro discusses John George Brown's painting "The Longshoremen's Noon" (1879). 6:30 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. Free with museum admission of $6; 6 and younger, free. 202-639-1774.

LEVI JEANS LECTURE, historian Lynn Downey discusses the history and global culture of the garments. 6:30 p.m., Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. $8, reservations required. 202-667-0441, Ext. 64.

"HISTORY OF JEWISH WASHINGTON," Nathalie Lavine leads a discussion and shows slides of historically important sites. 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Free, reservations requested. 202-789-0900 or info@jhsgw.org.

"WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL," performances by top jazz artists. Catherine Russell, 7 p.m. today; Maria Anadon, 7 p.m. tomorrow; Vicki Randle, 7 p.m. Saturday, Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $35 each; three-concert package, $94.50. 202-467-4600.

"3:10 TO YUMA" WESTERN FILM, Glenn Ford, Van Heflin and Felicia Farr star in the 1957 adaptation of Elmore Leonard's story of an attempt to get a vicious bandit to prison. 7 p.m., Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free; reservations recommended. 202-707-5677.

"THE GREAT GATSBY" BOOK DISCUSSION, a librarian leads a discussion of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. 7:30 p.m., Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. Free. 202-282-3139.

Friday 16

"HANSEL AND GRETEL" OPERETTA, for ages 5-10, a performance by the Washington National Opera. 10:30 a.m., Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE; 1:30 p.m., Benning Interim Library, 4101 Benning Rd. NE. Free. 202-645-0755, 202-442-7740.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT, the Noontime String Orchestra in a performance of works by Telemann, Pepusch, Mascagni and Vivaldi. 1 p.m., Levine School of Music, 2801 Upton St. NW. Free. 202-686-8000, Ext. 1019.

SAXOPHONE COMPETITION, female saxophonists compete for a chance to perform at the 2009 Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

"WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL," pianist Helen Sung, vocalists Sheila Jordan and Maria Anadon and Sherrie Maricle and Five Play. 7 p.m., Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $35. 202-467-4600.

Saturday 17

RICHARD WAGNER SYMPOSIUM, musicologist Saul Lilienstein, conductor and University of Maryland professor James Ross and concert pianist Jeffrey Swann lead a symposium on "Wagner and the Orchestra," about the German composer's influence from Berlioz and others, his innovative use of instruments and orchestration and more, sponsored by the Wagner Society. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Goethe Institute, 812 Seventh St. NW. Free, reservations required. 202-289-1200, Ext. 3 and Ext. 167, or rsvp@washington.goethe.org.

TURTLE PARK FESTIVAL, pony rides, moon bounce and slides, games, music, sports clinics, crafts, bake sale and food; proceeds benefit park renovation and maintenance. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Turtle Park, 45th and Van Ness streets NW. Donations requested; fees for some activities. 202-282-2198.

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY, archivist Reginald Washington and American Legacy magazine staff member Deborah Daniels discuss basic research and techniques, the use of oral history, pedigree charts and more. 10:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., National Archives, Pennsylvania Avenue entrance near Seventh Street NW. $20, reservations required. 202-357-5333.

TUDOR PLACE AND DUMBARTON OAKS TOURS, Gail Griffin, director of Gardens and Grounds, Dumbarton Oaks, and Tudor Place horticulturalist Mary K. Crow lead tours and discuss the evolution of the gardens and the challenges of their preservation. 11 a.m., Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW. $12. 202-965-0400, Ext. 109.

HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL, hula performances by Halau, hands-on demonstrations of Hawaiian art and language, music and storytelling, films and more. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth and Independence SW. Free. 202-633-1000.

"FIESTA ASIA" STREET FESTIVAL, live music, interactive displays and demonstrations, health screenings, martial arts performances, traditional and contemporary Asian art and foods, sponsored by Asia Heritage Foundation. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Third and Sixth streets. Free. 202-470-0899 or http://www.asiaheritage.org.

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S INTERNATIONAL FAIR, Mrs. Shakespeare story time, fashion show with costumes from many countries, food, music, dancing, moon bounce, face painting and hands-on arts. Noon-3 p.m. at the playground area between the Southeastern campus and Amidon Elementary School, Sixth and I streets SW. Free, donations benefit the university's student book fund. 202-478-8268.

"SHE SAID/SHE SAYS," a live multimedia educational program featuring the Metta Quintet and celebrating the achievements and music by women in jazz since the early 20th century. 4 p.m., Kennedy Center, Family Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $15. 202-467-4600.

COLLEGIATE ALL-STARS JAZZ PERFORMANCE, alto saxophonist Ashley Baker, vocalist Christie Dashiell, bass player Judith Goldbach, pianist Julie Brav and drummer Shirazette Tinnin. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

"BIRTH OF A NASIAN," for age 18 and older, spoken-word duo Kate Rigg and Lyris Hung of Slanty Eyed Mama perform original music and politically tinged comic monologues about race, culture, identity and contemporary Asian American urban life. 7 p.m., Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free. 202-633-1000.

"WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL," vocalist Sophie Milman, percussionist Cindy Blackman, drummer Allison Miller, vocalist/percussionist Vicki Randle and the Montclair Women's Big Band. 7 p.m., Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $35. 202-467-4600.

Sunday 18

CONVERSATION WITH WILLIAM RASPBERRY, the journalist discusses race and civic life in the United States with cathedral dean Samuel Lloyd. 10 a.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200.

ROCK CREEK PARK HIKE, for age 8 and older, a National Park Service park ranger leads a rigorous two-mile walk on the Teddy Roosevelt Trail to Pulpit Rock. 11 a.m., Peirce Barn, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. Free.

NSO FAMILY CONCERT, for age 5 and older, Leonard Slatkin conducts Michael Daugherty's "Troyjam," based on Anne Carson's retelling of Homer's epic "The Iliad," with different families of instruments recreating the Trojan War battle between Achilles and Hektor; "Kids' Chat" follows the 3 p.m. performance. 1 and 3 p.m., Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. $15. 202-467-4600.

WALKING TOUR OF JEWISH WASHINGTON, a staff member from the Jewish Historical Society leads a stroll through the historic Seventh Street neighborhood, with stops at four historic synagogues. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. $15; reservations required. 202-789-0900 or info@jhsgw.org.

JAPANESE CHORUS: "THE SOUL OF WATER," the Japanese Choral Society of Washington, the Seiyuukai Sakura from Japan and soloists perform the Saburo Takata and Kikuo Takano five-piece choral suite. 2 p.m., American University, Abramson Family Recital Hall, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. $20; students, $15. 202-885-3634 or http://www.american.tix.com.

MARINE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE RECITAL, a performance of works by Ernst von Dohnanyi, Quincy Porter, Ravel and Mozart. 2 p.m., Marine Barracks Annex, John Philip Sousa Band Hall, Seventh Street and Virginia Avenue SE. Free. 202-433-4011.

MIGRATORY BIRD WALK, for age 12 and older, a National Park Service ranger leads a 1 1/2 -mile walk and teaches hikers the art of listening as a means of finding migratory birds, binoculars recommended. 2 p.m., Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW. Free. 202-895-6070.

MENDELSSOHN'S "ELIJAH" CONCERT, J. Reilly Lewis conducts the Cathedral Choral Society, baritone Nmon Ford and other soloists in a performance of the oratorio. 4 p.m. Pre-concert discussion on the importance of the Old Testament prophet to the three Abrahamic faiths. 2:30 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. $20-$80. 202-537-5527 or http://www.cathedralchoralsociety.org.

"ROMANCING THE STRING: MY LIFE IN FIBER," artist John Garrett discusses his 35 years of working with textiles. 3 p.m., Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

DESIGNER SOUNDS TRIO RECITAL, with soprano Rachael Goldman and baritone Michael Nansel performing selections including Brahms and Broadway; followed by a reception and exhibit of tapestries and drawings by artist Dirk Holger. 4 p.m., Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. 202-363-4900.

CLASSICAL MUSIC RECITAL, students from Rice University's Shepherd School of Music perform works by Brett Keuper Abigana, Carlos Salzedo and Gyorgy Ligeti. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Family Theater, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

THE GREAT NOISE ENSEMBLE, Armando Bayolo conducts a performance of works by Chambers, Goins Rudin and others. 6:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, West Building Garden Court, 600 Constitution Ave. NW. Free. 202-842-6941.

CLASSICAL MUSIC RECITAL, violinist Nurit Bar-Josef, violist Daniel Foster, cellist David Hardy and pianist Lambert Orkis perform works by Jaffe, Beethoven and Schuman; a discussion with the musicians follows. 7:30 p.m., Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $35. 202-467-4600.

Monday 19

CLASSICAL MUSIC RECITAL, students from the Northwestern University School of Music perform works by Tchaikovsky, Andre Jolivet, Franz Waxman, Henri Tomasi and Chopin. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Family Theater, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

"IN SPITE OF THE GODS: THE RISE OF MODERN INDIA," a librarian leads a discussion of the Edward Luce book. 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Free. 202-727-1161.

Tuesday 20

"WILD ZAPPERS!" the all-male deaf dance group performs hip-hop, disco and other styles that depend on vibrations; the performers will show the audience how to applaud. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., Tuesday-Wednesday, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $6; ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.

CHILDREN'S READING PROGRAM, Mike Rose in "Magic, Wit and Bugs," an interactive performance that encourages summer reading. 10:30 a.m., Benning Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE; 1:30 p.m., Capitol View Library, Central Avenue and 50th Street SE. Free. 202-724-4787, 202-645-0755.

ARCHIVES RECORDS LECTURE, archivist Paula Larich discusses the records of the National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel, the agency that provided the federal government with information about scientists and engineers during the Cold War. 11 a.m., National Archives, Pennsylvania Avenue NW entrance near Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.

CLASSICAL MUSIC RECITAL, Friday Morning Music Club members perform works by Bach, Zamboni and others. Noon, Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. Free. 202-333-2075.

"THE GREAT GATSBY" DISCUSSION, a librarian leads a discussion of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel about infatuation and greed among the privileged. Noon, West End Library, 1101 24th St. NW. Free. 202-724-8707.

CLASSICAL PIANO RECITAL, Estela Telerman performs tango music and works by Argentine composers. 12:10 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. Suggested donation, $5. 202-347-2635, Ext. 18.

"THE MALTESE FALCON" FILM, Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor and Peter Lorre star in the 1941 murder mystery based on the Dashiell Hammett novel. 4 p.m., Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. Free. 202-282-3139.

CREATIVE WRITING, for ages 12-19, author and educator Tariq Omari Walton discusses how to create and develop characters and story lines. 4 p.m., Anacostia Interim Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Free. 202-698-1190.

ORCHESTRA CONCERT, performances by winners of the National Symphony Orchestra Young Soloists Competition. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

"WELCOME TO SHIRLEY: A MEMOIR OF AN ATOMIC TOWN" BOOK TALK, author Kelly McMasters discusses her book about growing up in Shirley, N.Y., one of the original "Superfund" cleanup sites. 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-282-3080.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE FILM, "The Little Colonel" (1935), co-stars Lionel Barrymore, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Hattie McDaniel, in the story of a girl in post-Civil War Kentucky who is rejected by her family when she decides to marry a Northerner. 7 p.m., Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free; reservations recommended. 202-707-5677.

MUSIC OF THE WORLD, the Adrian Gaspar Trio performs jazz and other styles; arrive early for cash bar featuring Austrian wine. 7:30 p.m., Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. Free, reservations required. 202-895-6776 or rsvp@austria.org.

Wednesday 21

CHILDREN'S READING PROGRAM, Mike Rose in "Magic, Wit and Bugs," an interactive performance that encourages summer reading. 10:30 a.m., Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE; 1:30 p.m., Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE. Free. 202-698-1190, 202-645-4297.

CORCORAN JAZZ RECITAL, performance by the John Cusick Jazz City Trio. 12:30 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. Free. 202-639-1774.

MUSIC AND TEA, performances by faculty and students, with tea and light refreshments. 1:30 p.m., Levine School of Music, 2801 Upton St. NW. Free, reservations required. 202-686-8000, Ext. 1068.

"THE BIG SLEEP" FILM NOIR, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall star in the Howard Hawks mystery about blackmail, deception and gambling. 6 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

JAZZ RECITAL, students from the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music perform works by Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hammerstein and others. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

"THE FUTURE OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE," journalist David Broder moderates a panel that will include Judith Best, George Edwards III, Gordon Wood, Ed Goeas and Mark Mellman. 7 p.m., National Archives, Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.

"THE GREAT GATSBY" DISCUSSION, a librarian leads a discussion of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel about infatuation and greed among lives of privilege. 7 p.m., Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Interim Library, 945 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Free. 202-671-0212.

"MISSISSIPPI GAMBLER" FILM, Tyrone Power, Julie Adams and Piper Laurie star in the 1953 adventure set in the antebellum South; with the cartoon "Confederate Honey," a spoof on "Gone With the Wind." 7 p.m., Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. $5. 202-547-6839.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE FILM, "The Littlest Rebel" (1935), co-stars John Boles and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson in the story of a Yankee soldier who helps a rebel officer visit his family. 7 p.m., Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free; reservations recommended. 202-707-5677.

Thursday 22

CHILDREN'S READING PROGRAM, Mike Rose in "Magic, Wit and Bugs," an interactive comedy that encourages summer reading. 10:30 a.m., Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW; 1:30 p.m., Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. Free. 202-541-6300, 202-541-6100.

"THE JOURNEY OF LYNDON JOHNSON," a documentary; question-and-answer session led by Harry McPherson, special counsel to the president from 1965 to 1969. Noon, National Archives, Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.

SOUNDS OF THE FOREST, for age 6 and older, a National Park Service ranger discusses the challenges facing birds that live in the noisy urban environment. 4 p.m., Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW. Free. 202-895-6070.

ROCK CONCERT, performance by Everyone but Pete. 5-7 p.m., Farragut Square Park, 17th and K streets NW. Free. 202-463-3400.

ACOUSTIC STRING MUSIC RECITAL, performance by students from the Berkley College of Music. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Family Theater, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

"THE GREAT GATSBY" FILM, the 1974 adaptation starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. 6 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Free. 202-727-1222.

"WHAT HAPPENS TO STOLEN ART?" Bonnie Magness-Gardiner, manager of the FBI's art theft program, talks about theft and fraud in the art world. 6:30 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

INTERNET SAFETY SEMINAR, Gregory S. Smith, author of "How to Protect Your Children on the Internet: A Road Map for Parents and Teachers," discusses online predators, inappropriate content and personal data protection. 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-282-3080.

-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER

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