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    Events This Week

    EXHIBITION:January 5 - January 29, 2011

    Opening ReceptionFriday, January 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

    Studio Gallery2108 R Street NW

    The Magic of the Melting Pot:Immigration in America

    Shahla Arbabi, Joan Belmar, Jon Benjamin,Graham Boyle, Susan Cho, Natalie Guerrieri,

    Esther Hidalgo, Juan Hernandez, Linda Hesh,Cesar Maxit, Favianna Rodriguez, Lou Stovall,Aniekan Udofia, Solomon Wondimu

    Painters, Pacifists, Revolutionists and Dreamershave all contributed to the beauty of Art and

    Culture in America. Studio Gallery applauds theunique American spirit in this show featuring thediverse work of artists all informed or influenced

    by the immigrant experience.

    This show is made possible by a grant from the

    CrossCurrents Foundation and Theo andKonstantina Margas. Please check our Facebookpage and website for further updates.

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    Beat the Clock DC Happy Hour

    Event Date:

    Friday, January 7, 2011 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm

    Firefly

    Venue Address:

    1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20036

    United States

    See map: Google Maps

    www.firefly-dc.com

    Firefly has just launched Beat the Clock, a new happy hour featuring progressively timed andpriced drink specials. The happy hour is available every Monday through Friday, starting at 3pm,

    when select drinks are $1; the pricing increases in increments of $1 every hour, maxing out at $4 by

    7pm, and on Monday nights the pricing will stay at $4 until last call.

    Chef Danny Bortnick will also offer a selection of Seven Salty Snacks, all available for $5throughout the 3 to 7pm happy hour.

    In addition to the drink and food specials, Firefly will also serve 64 oz. growlers of Batch 19, a specialbrew made from a pre-prohibition era recipe, for $15 during happy hour and $20 after.

    Firefly is onwww.foursquare.com and encourages users to check-in for happy hour and otherspecials!

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    Fabricollage

    Stitched and Knitted Wall Hangings by Jeanette Herrick

    Reception

    Friday, January 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Woman's National Democratic Club

    1526 New Hampshire Avenue NW

    Washington DC 20036

    RSVP: (202) 232-7363 or

    [email protected]

    free event

    Constance Bergfors / Jennifer Freestone / Paul Ellis

    January 5 - 29, 2011

    Opening January 7, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

    Artist Talk 7:15 p.m.

    The Arts Club of Washington

    2017 I Street NWt

    Washington, DC 20006-1804

    (202) 331-7282

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    YouthBuild Public Charter School/ S.T.E.P. Up DC

    Open House

    Wednesday, January 5, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

    Blank Space SE

    1922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE

    (202) 365-8392

    Pay a visit to Anacostia's new destination for creativity and see an exhibition of photography courtesy of Critical

    Exposure. Urban Artistry will also perform from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    Check out the all-new beer selection at this Wednesdays

    complimentary tasting. On Friday, join us as we hop across theAtlantic & explore new wine trends in France.Salute!ZWK

    COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS

    Join ZWK for happy hour and enjoy our weeklypick of amazing new wines paried with ourartisanal cheeses.

    Zola Wine & Kitchen505 Ninth Street NWWashington, DC 20005

    Friday, January 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m.Zola Wine Presents: What's New From France

    J.P. Champagnon Fleurie Dom. La Cabotte Cotes du Rhone Dom. de Triennes St. Auguste Chateau Haut-Belian Bordeaux

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    Art Exhibit

    January 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

    Chevy Chase Community Center

    5601 Connecticut Avenue NW

    The Chevy Chase Community Center will have an art exhibit showcasing local artists. For more information, call

    Ralph Wright, Site Manager at (202) 282-2204.

    The ANSWER Coalition encourages its members and supporters to attend the event below.

    Community ForumCelebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s

    Opposition to War and Racism

    This Friday,

    January 7 at 7:00

    p.m.

    Justice Center

    617 Florida Avenue NW

    Shaw/Howard University

    Metro

    yellow/green line

    On January 15, we will celebrate the

    birth of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Politicians and the media will celebrate his "I have a dream" speech while never mentioning his

    staunch opposition to the Vietnam War or his passionate efforts to organize sanitation workers.

    Dr. King called for radical changes in the structure of our society to redistribute wealth and power.

    True compassion, he declared, is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an

    edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.

    Join us for a discussion on:

    The pro-worker legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The struggle against war and racism today Budget cuts planned by the D.C. Council

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    What we can do to fight back

    Sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation

    The Party for Socialism and Liberation is a member of the ANSWER Coalition Steering Committee.

    Events

    FIRST FRIDAY January Opening

    Friday, January 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

    Hillyer Art Space

    9 Hillyer Court NW

    Washington, DC 20008

    (202) 338-0680

    First Friday Openings are a collaborative effort to strengthen arts and culture in the

    beautiful, multi-cultural neighborhood that is Dupont Circle. On the First Friday of every

    month galleries in our community open their doors to multitudes of art enthusiasts from

    all walks of life for simultaneous openings. We encourage all to join us for our openingsand to circulate between our neighboring galleries, which host an ever-changing array of

    styles and media.

    At Hillyer Art Space First Fridays you will find a diverse cross-section of DC's artistic

    milieu, with an audience comprised of all ages that is representative of the multi-cultural

    neighborhood in which we are situated. Hillyer First Fridays are always complimented by

    a special musical element, provided either by a DJ or live musician to enhance the

    ambience. FF is the best way to end the week and the perfect pre-game to a weekend of

    adventure!

    EXHIBITION: KYAN BISHOPJan 7th 2011- Jan 28th 2011

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    Hillyer Art Space is pleased to announce an exhibition of work by Kyan Bishop.

    Her sculpture and installation work is often built by creating accumulations of simple,yet expressive forms that seek to provide an enriched understanding of the human

    experience. Repetition is an important aspect of her work and her interest in

    constructive processes creates a visual language that is unified by a sense of order

    and stability. While at times highly referential in nature, Bishop views her work as

    an intimate exploration of space and time as well as a reflection upon our rapidly

    changing landscape.

    Come to Bishop's Artists' Talk on Saturday January 15th, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    EXHIBITION: Leah Appel: Southern ApertureJan 7th 2011 - Jan 28th 2011

    Appel is a commercial and art photographer working in Washington DC. She received her

    BFA in Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. She

    enjoys working with different mediums of photography and is particularly interested in

    various alternative processes and larger film formats.

    The images in the Southern Aperture exhibtion are shot with a Holga camera, darkroom

    printed, then toned with an antique process called Berg printing to give them the earth

    colors that embody both the beauty and grittiness of the real South.

    MEMBERS' SHOW: DISPERSED

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    Jan 7th 2011- Jan 28th 2011

    Under the direction of our guest juror, Barbara Liotta, January's Members' show

    "DISPERSED"will showcase the work of Ellen Weiss, Lauren Kotkin, and Craig Kraft.The

    selected pieces will be shown in our newly revamped Members' Gallery, with new

    lighting! Congratulations to those selected and thanks to Barbara Liotta.

    Gallery Hours: 10am - 5pm Monday, 10am - 7pm Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 4pm Saturday.

    Otherwise by appointment

    Bell Wine & Spirits1821 M Street NWWashington, DC 20036(202) 223-4727

    Events Calendar

    Wine Tastings

    Friday, January 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

    Saturday, January 8, 12:00-3:00 p.m.

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    New Year's Concert

    at the Swiss Ambassador's Residence

    featuring tenor Gilbert-Michel Rolle

    accompanied by pianist George Peachey

    Please join us to ring in the New Year with Swiss born lyric tenor

    Gilbert-Michel Rolle, who will take us on a "Musical Voyage" ofsongs from around the world. As a published poet, the Tenor has alove of language and literature which shines clearly through hiswarm voice. The eclectic program transcends the boundaries ofstyles and languages with a selection of Rolle's foremost influencessince he began his studies in his native Fribourg. Compositions byCaldara, Schubert, Faur, Lalo, and Michel Legrand will becomplemented by African-American Spirituals and "Old Americansongs" from Aaron Copland. Mr. Rolle made his Carnegie Halldebut in 2003, returning to the world famous stage two years later.Since then, Mr. Rolle has maintained an international agenda withappearances on Swiss National Television.

    Pianist George Peachey received his musical training at the Catholic University of Americawhere he studied with Thomas Mastroianni and Fernando Laires, and at the Hochschule frMusik in Vienna, Austria, where he was a pupil of Michael Krist. Critics have called him "anexemplary accompanist" who plays with "sensitive expertise." He has performed at The KennedyCenter Terrace Theater, The Phillips Collection, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Walters ArtMuseum, and The Organization of American States, among many other venues.

    More information about Swiss tenor Gilbert-Michel Rolle at:wwww.gilbertrolle.com.

    Instead of Christmas cookies, this time we will share another Swiss tradition with you: Threekings cake with the coronation of kings and queens.

    When: Friday, January 7, 2011

    Time: 7:00 p.m.

    Location: Residence of the Ambassador of Switzerland

    2920 Cathedral Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20008

    Admission: Ticket price $15 for concert and reception.

    RSVP: [email protected]

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    Suzannah Vaughan: Tracing Form

    (January 7-February 12)

    Opening Reception

    Friday, January 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

    Flashpoint Gallery

    916 G Street NW

    Washington, DC 20001

    Flashpoint resident organization Solas Nua, the only organization dedicated exclusively to contemporary

    Irish art in the United States, will present their second exhibition in conjunction with Flashpoint Gallery.

    In Tracing Form, Irish artist Suzannah Vaughan will combine glass and cement sculptures with an

    installation of phosphorescent string. Informed by linear perspective and architectural drawings, the

    luminous installation will be suspended across the gallery space to create a three-dimensional drawing.

    Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-6:00 p.m. or by appointment.

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    Hotel Helix is Flashpoints 2010-2011 Hotel Partner. Barefoot Wine is Flashpoints 2010-2011 Wine

    Partner.

    International Campaign for Tibet presents:

    Electing Leaders without a Territory:Challenges to Tibetan Democracy in Exile

    Friday, January 7, 6:30 p.m.

    International Campaign for Tibet1825 Jefferson Place NWWashington, DC 20036

    RSVP:[email protected]

    Metro system: Red line, Dupont Circle or Blue/Orange lines, Farragut WestEvent is free and open to the public. Venue is not handicapped accessible.

    About the program:

    March 20, 2011 marks an important milestone for the Tibetan exile community as they will elect

    the head of government, the Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) and members of the Parliament. As

    the Dalai Lama moves to retire from his role in the Dharamsala-based Central Tibetan

    Administration (CTA), popularly known as the Tibetan Government in Exile, attention has

    focused on the authority and affairs of these elected leaders. The CTA provides many services

    of a government to people who reside in different countries, including in the United States. It has

    an executive branch, a legislature and a judiciary and functions under the guidelines of the

    "Charter of the Tibetans in Exile" that was passed by the Parliament in 1991. Given the nature

    of its existence and the fact that that its "constituents" are spread across several continents, the

    election process of the CTA has its unique challenges.

    In this session we will get a Tibetan and a Chinese perspective of Tibetan democracy in exile.

    Prof. Xia Ming and Mr. Nima R.T. Binara will discuss aspects of Tibetan democracy and the

    upcoming elections through their personal connections. Prof. Xia Ming is a Chinese scholar whohas visited Dharamsala several times and has written on Tibetan democracy in exile. Mr. Nima

    R.T. Binara is co-editor of the popular website The Tibetan Political Review that has been

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    monitoring the ongoing Tibetan election process and providing analysis of the process as well

    as the campaign statements by the candidates.

    About the speakers:

    Professor Xia Ming is Professor of Political Science, at the College of Staten Island and the

    Graduate Center, the City University of New York. He is a columnist for BBC World Service

    Chinese Section and China in Perspective electronic magazine. He is also an associate editorfor Modern China Studies journal. He holds a bachelor's and a master's degree from Fudan

    University and a Ph.D. degree from Temple University, USA. He once taught at Fudan

    University and served as a residential fellow at the Sigur Center for Asian Studies at the George

    Washington University, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and the East

    Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore. He was the recipient of the Bernard

    Watson Best Dissertation Award from Temple University (1997) and the recipient of the Dolphin

    Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement from the College of Staten Island (2003). He is

    the author of The Dual Developmental State: Development Strategy and Institutional

    Arrangements for China's Transition (Ashgate 2000) and Toward a Network Mode of

    Governance: The Provincial People's Congresses in China (Routledge 2008). He is also a co-

    producer of Oscar-nominated HBO documentary, "China's Unnatural Disaster, The Tears of

    Sichuan Province" (2009) and co-editor for The Crown of Thorn: Liu Xiaobo and the Nobel

    Prize, Hong Kong, Morning Bell Publisher, 2010 (in Chinese).

    Nima R.T. Binara is an Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice. He previously

    served as Senior Counsel to Intelsat Corp. and Associate at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton &

    Garrison LLP. He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School and his LL.M. in Public

    International Law from the London School of Economics. Prior to law school he worked at the

    China Public Policy Program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is

    a member of the American Bar Association, the board of directors of Tibet Justice Center, and

    the editorial board of The Tibetan Political Review. He is speaking in his personal capacity.

    Todd Stein, Director of Government Relations at ICT, will moderate the program. Prior to

    joining ICT, he worked for many years on Capitol Hill, primarily as a foreign and military policy

    aide for a bipartisan caucus and members of the House and Senate.

    Forthcoming exhibitionSaturnalia: New Works by Gallery Artists

    Opening reception with the artists

    Saturday, January 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

    Irvine Gallery

    1412 14th Street NW

    Washington, DC 20005

    To celebrate the New Year with a festival of new art, Irvine Contemporary presents Saturnalia, a group exhibitionof new works by gallery artists. The exhibition will include works by Teo Gonzlez, Melissa Ichiuji, Hedieh

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    Javanshir Ilchi, Alexa Meade, Susana Raab, and Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick.

    Teo Gonzlez, Cloudy Sky, New York, 2010. Acrylic

    on panel. 12 x 12 in.

    Alexa Meade, Double Take, 2010. C-print, artist's

    installation. 20 x 16 in. Detail.

    Wishing you all the best this holiday

    season and New Year

    Irvine Contemporary wishes you a very happy holidayseason and New Year. We are grateful for all our

    friends, colleagues, collectors, and artists, and for allwho have supported the gallery and our artists overthe past year.

    May all your days be merry and bright!

    Kahn & Selesnick, Three Musicians, 2009. Archival pigmentprint. 16 x 16 in.

    Stories from a Russian Province

    January 8, 9, 15, 16, 23

    National Gallery of Art

    East Building Auditorium

    4th Street at Constitution Avenue NW

    There is no charge for admission but seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors open

    approximately 30 minutes before each show time. Programs are subject to change.

    The year 2011 marks two full decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the start of a new identity for

    Russia. This eclectic collection of stunning documentary works, rather than dwelling on political issues, reflects on

    the psychological impact of the change on the Russian people. The idea of the province, the local "neighborhood," is

    the focus. Many works are produced by regional studios with filmmakers from the same social strata as theirprovincial subjects, betraying both a physical and an emotional distance from the "movers and shakers" of urban

    society. Interestingly, the series demonstrates above all that today's Russian documentarian inherits a deep sense

    of the culture and traditions rooted in Russian classical literature, rather than values derived from contemporary

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    cinema. Organized in association with Seagull Films, Alla Verlotsky, and Victoria Belopolskaya with the assistance

    of St. Petersburg Documentary Film Studios, Sverdlovsk Film Studio, and Vertov Studio. Special thanks to the Trust

    for Mutual Understanding and to Alexander Rodnyanskiy. Films are in Russian with subtitles, and in various

    formats.

    Washington Printmakers Gallery

    On view starting January 5:

    Bewick's Legacy: Six Contemporary British

    Wood Engravers

    Opening Reception

    Saturday, January 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

    Washington Printmakers Gallery

    Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

    8230 Georgia Avenue, 2nd Floor

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    (301) 273-3660

    Curated by Simon Brett:

    Neil Bousfield, Harry Brockway, Peter Lawrence, Hilary Paynter and Sue Scullard

    These amazing, labor-intensive prints start at $90! Most are under $250-an amazing

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    opportunity for print lovers and Anglophiles!

    Exhibition runs through January 30

    WPG Receptions made possible through the generous support ofBarefoot Wine.

    Directions:

    By metro: Take the Red line to the Silver Spring stop. From the station, follow Wayne Ave to Georgia Ave. From Wayne Ave and

    Georgia, the red Pyramid Atlantic building is 2 blocks to the right, on the right-hand side of Georgia at Ripley Street.

    Driving: The red Pyramid Atlantic building is on the South Bound (West) side of Georgia Avenue at Ripley Street, 2 blocks south of

    Wayne Avenue. A small parking lot in front of Pyramid Atlantic offers free parking, and there are several public garages within walking

    distance.

    Coming Up at The Fridge...

    Laura Elkins: White House Negligee

    through January 30th

    Opening Reception

    Saturday, January 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

    The FridgeRear Alley of 516 8th Street SE

    Washington, DC 20003

    The Fridge is pleased to announce the first exhibition of 2011, a solo exhibit by Laura Elkins entitled White House Negligee,aselection

    from The White House Collection, self-portraits as American First Ladies

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    Saturday, January 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

    City Gallery

    804 H Street NE

    Second Floor

    Washington, DC 20002

    (202) 468-5277

    City Gallery is very pleased to announce its first solo exhibition "Leaves, Words and

    Screens" by gallery member Ronnie Spiewak. Spiewak will exhibit new work and will

    awe visitors with her mastery of collage.

    In Spiewaks words:

    Collage has always been a satisfying vehicle for expressing my ideas and emotions.

    Scissors and exacto blades are among my most coveted tools, serving in effect, as my

    paintbrushes. They help create lines and shapes quickly and crisply giving the work the

    energy I seek. I am most comfortable when Im tearing, cutting and pasting paper

    onto paper. Paper also has a 3-dimensional quality that Im constantly exploring.

    Glossy black ink-saturated magazine paper sings. The color, plainness and usefulness

    of brown paper give it an earthy quality.

    I am also drawn to the calligraphy of foreign language newsprint with its beautiful

    array of symbols and marks. The mixture of languages becomes a metaphor for the

    eyes and ears of the world. Using Hebrew newsprint is a way to integrate my personal

    heritage into the work, reflecting on the culture of an ancient and simultaneously

    modern land.

    In my work, and in my life, Im interested in putting and keeping things in motion,

    much like a juggler. I create a complete image by using disparate pieces to make the

    whole. Its a selective process about incorporating, juxtaposing and eliminating. Its

    about finding and loosing. Its a method of working that reflects the ways I make

    choices in my daily living.

    My current work is inspired by nature, travel, words and people. Recently, I took a

    serendipitous departure into three-dimensional work, making stand-alone paper

    constructions. I have no idea where this turn will take me, but I tend to let my

    intuition guide me.

    About the artist:

    Ronnie Spiewak received her B.A. from Monmouth University in 1971 and her B.F.A.

    from the Corcoran School of Art in 1982. She has exhibited widely throughout the

    Greater Washington Metropolitan area for many years. She works at Passageways

    Studio in Riverdale, MD.

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    The Studio Theatre

    14th & P Street NW

    (202) 332-3300

    PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCESATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2:00 p.m.Pay-What-You-Can tickets are available day-of, in-person, from the box office beginningat 12 noon. Lines tend to form early. Cash only. Limit 2 per person.

    SYNOPSIS

    "Mr. McCraney's plays...are pumped full of a senses-heightening

    oxygen that leaves you tingling."

    - The New York Times

    Haunted by a father he never knew and dreams he can't recall, Marcus risks alienating his

    friends and family in his search for an identity he can call his own. The Studio Theatre brings

    The Brother/Sistertrilogy to a close with Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet, after thrilling

    audiences with The Brothers Size (2008) and In the Red and Brown Water(2010).

    Corner Store Arts

    Gallery Opening & Live Music

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    Diana Quinn

    "Bubble Splash" & "Musicians" series

    Gallery Opening and Live Music from

    The Fabulettes & Honky Tonk Confidential

    Saturday, January 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

    The Corner Store900 South Carolina Avenue SE

    Washingtom, DC 20003

    The Corner Store will host local musician Diana Quinns solo show of mixed media paintings in January, with the

    opening reception slated for January 8 at 6pm. Two of Quinns bands, the renowned country band Honky Tonk

    Confidential and the 60's girl group The Fabulettes will perform at the reception. Quinns bands will perform songs

    by the musicians depicted in her paintings. Quinn said, I love classic rock and country music thats some of the

    music my bands play, and it only makes sense that I paint the musicians who made it."

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    The Rockville Art Leaguevaried media

    Exhibit Dates: January 9February 1, 2011

    Meet the Artists & OpeningReception

    Sunday, January9, 20111:30 p.m.3:30p.m.

    Sunday Afternoon Concert Featuring: Sunday, January9, 20112:00-3:00 p.m.Phil and Maureen

    McCusker playingfrom the GreatAmericanSongbook.

    GLENVIEW MANSION ART GALLERYGlenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park

    603 Edmonston DriveRockville, Maryland 20851

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    John M. Adams / Finding ZeroJanuary 6 through February 27, 2011

    Opening Reception

    Sunday, January 9, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

    Athenaeum201 Prince Street

    Alexandria, Va 22314(703) 548-0035

    John M. Adams' abstract paintings are made even morehauntingly beautiful in the context of the classic

    Athenaeum Gallery. Please join us this Sunday from4:00 to 6:00 for a reception with the artist.

    Left: Detail: "Seep,"2009, 20" x 17", oil and acrylic

    on birch panel

    Admission is free.

    The NVFAA is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the AlexandriaCommission for the Arts.

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    An Evening of Street Art & Jazz

    Event Date:

    Monday, January 10, 2011 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Martin Luther King Jr Library

    Venue Address:

    901 G St NW

    Washington, DC 20001

    United States

    See map: Google Maps

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    Join us for the exhibit opening of Picture Equality by youth activist photography group CriticalExposure, and a King-era jazz concert with bassist Herman Burney and vocalist Akua Allrich in

    partnership with DC Jazz Festival.

    Light refreshments served (alcohol-free event).

    This event is part of the DC Public Library's King Week 2011. Check the website for more events:www.dclibrary.org/mlkweek

    Sudan: Post-Referendum Scenarios and the Way Forward

    Monday, January 10, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

    B1 Level Conference Room

    Center for Strategic and International Studies

    1800 K Street NW

    Washington, DC 20006

    A light breakfast will be served.

    Please RSVP promptly [email protected], as space is limited.

    Comfort Ero, Africa Program Director, International Crisis Group

    Fouad Hikmat, African Union and Sudan Special Advisor, International Crisis Group

    Please join International Crisis Group's Africa Program Director, Comfort Ero, and AU and Sudan Special Advisor, Fouad

    Hikmat, for a timely discussion on the current post-referendum challenges, the regional leadership response, and

    expectations for the final six months of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

    Rock & Rhone with The Wine Guys

    Monday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m.

    Borders

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    18th & L Streets NW

    The Wine Guys, Bob and Fred Luskin, present Rhone grape varietals at next Monday's seminar at Borders. Therocky soil of this region in Southern France imparts unique characteristics to its many grapes, some of

    which have been successfully adopted in other countries. The wines to be featured include:

    2004 Casa de la Sal

    2005 Ch Fortia Chateaunuef du Pape

    2009 Chateau de Segries

    2008 Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac

    2006 Ventana Syrah

    2008 Airfield Mustang (GSM+Cinsault, Counoise)

    2006 Ledgewood Creek GSM

    2008 Las Rocas Garnacha

    2007 d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache

    There is no fee for this unique tasting event where, as always, Bob and Fred will inform and entertain. Don'tforget to ask Fred about his Elvis impression!

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    "Eminent Progressives"

    Bradley Lecture by Steven Hayward

    Monday, January 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

    American Enterprise Institute

    Wohlstetter Conference Center, 12th Floor

    1150 17th Street NW

    Washington, DC 20036

    Register:http://www.aei.org/event/100278

    The Progressive Era and its "Ism," once given up for dead by intellectual historians, is back with a vengeance.

    Although still described as "a many-sided affair" full of "contradictions and confusions," Progressivism is the

    subject of renewed appreciation on the left and a fresh focus of criticism on the right. Employing the literary

    approach of Lytton Strachey's famous bookEminent Victorians, AEI's F. K. Weyerhaeuser Fellow Steven F. Hayward

    will present a series of character sketches of leading Progressive figures to illuminate the strengths and defects of

    the Progressive legacy.

    Agenda:

    5:15 p.m. - Registration

    5:30 p.m. - Introduction:

    Arthur C. Brooks, AEI

    Lecture:

    Steven F. Hayward, AEI

    Question and Answer

    7:00 p.m. - Adjournment and Wine and Cheese Reception

    Fiscal Undertow: How Public Schools Are Drowning State and Local Budgets, and

    What to Do about ItPOLICY FORUM

    Tuesday, January 11, 12:00 p.m.Luncheon to Follow

    The Cato Institute

    1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20001

    Cato events, unless otherwise noted, are free of charge. To register for this event, please

    [email protected] call (202) 789-5229 by noon, Monday, January 10, 2011. Please arrive early. Seating is

    limited and not guaranteed

    Featuring Patrick Byrne, CEO, Overstock.com, and Chairman, The Foundation for Educational Choice; Kil Huh, Director

    of Research, Pew Center on the States; and Adam Schaeffer, Policy Analyst, Center for Educational Freedom; moderated

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    by Robert Enlow, President, Foundation for Educational Choice; with introductions by Neal McCluskey, Associate

    Director, Center for Educational Freedom.

    Health care is the budget buster at the federal level, but K-12 education is what's poised to bankrupt state and localgovernments. Spending on public education eats up around half of the general budget in most states, and it's by far thepriciest single item. For every dollar raised by state and local governments for Medicaid, three dollars go to K-12schooling. As a result, combined state budget gaps in the high tens of billions of dollars are predicted through at least2012.

    That's the immediate problem. Just over the horizon, things look worse. State public-employee pension systems arefacing a trillion-dollar shortfall in their commitments, driven in large part by the massive costs of public-school employeebenefits.

    So exactly how bad is the education spending crisis? Is there anything we can do to avoid huge state and local taxincreases or a serious decline in the breadth and quality of educational services?

    Join us for a discussion of themost important state and local spending issue of 2011 ... and many years to come.

    Fundraiser to support "Museum of Censored Art"Tuesday, January 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

    American Ice

    917 V Street NW

    What Intellectual Property Issues Are Top of Mind for the 112th Congress?

    Legislative Panel

    Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

    Clyde's of Gallery Place

    707 Seventh Street NW

    Washington, DC 20001

    The breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by a discussion, beginning shortly after 8:30 a.m. and ending by 10:00a.m.

    Tickets to the event are free.

    This event is on the record and open to the public.

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    Register:http://ipbreakfast.eventbrite.com/

    Now is an exciting time for copyright and patent experts to gather in a neutral forum to discuss the policy, business, legal

    and technological issues surrounding intellectual property on the internet.

    BroadbandBreakfast.com is thus hosting a monthly Intellectual Property Breakfast Club, meeting on the Second Tuesday

    of the month to complement our successful Broadband Breakfast Club.

    The event will be hosted and moderated by Drew Clark, Chairman and Founder, BroadbandBreakfast.com, a news and

    events company building a community around broadband stimulus, the national broadband plan, and intellectual

    property. Drew Clark has a long-standing reputation for fairness and depth in his reporting. He worked for the National

    Journal Group for eight years, ran the telecommunications and media ownership project of the Center for Public Integrity,

    and was Assistant Director of the Information Economy Project at George Mason University. He has written widely on the

    politics of telecom, media and technology for a variety of publications, including the Washington Post, GigaOm, Slate, and

    Ars Technica. Drew launched BroadbandCensus.com in January 2008 as a means of providing objective information

    about broadband speeds, prices, availability, reliability and competition.

    Intellectual property advocates, policy-makers, journalists, top officials and the general public, all seeking to trade insights

    on these important issues, are invited to attend this event focusing on internet policy and intellectual property.

    The Intellectual Property Breakfast Club is a "widely attended event" under House of Representatives Rule 25, clause

    5(a)(4)(A).

    Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC: Networking 101 Event

    Event Date:

    Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 6:15pm - 8:30pm

    Price:

    $5.00

    Included Items:

    admission to the workshop and a ticket for one free drink at Blackfinn after the event.

    Center for Nonprofit AdvancementVenue Address:

    1666 K St NW Suite 440

    Washington, DC 20006

    United States

    See map: Google Maps

    http://nonprofitadvancement.org/

    Everything you always wanted to know about networking but were too afraid to ask.

    Join YNPNdc for this workshop on networking basics, where we'll cover fundamentals likehandshakes, conversation starters, and more in a fun and interactive program.

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    Tavis Smiley will pose some of Americas most challenging questions in a televised symposium featuring eight

    of the nations most influential thinkers, entertainers, politicians and business leaders Cornel West, David

    Frum, Dana Milbank, Arianna Huffington, Helene Cooper. Questions will include how does each American do

    his or her part to help us escape the reliance on fossil fuels? Are we becoming more and more accustomed to

    a sense of helplessness i.e. Katrina and the gulf oil spill? How do we rebuild cities with empty homes and no

    jobs? When does economic recovery reallyhappen? Have we become a nation that is good at destroying

    things i.e. school programs, health services, libraries and the salaries that go with them as states and

    cities face their worst cash squeeze since the Great Depression?

    We have some work to do my friends and todays panel represents the individuals at the forefront for change.

    Our journey to a brighter future begins now and todays conversation will provide the information you need

    wrestle with and evoke change.

    Mini "Stomp" Performance and Reception

    Event Date:

    Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    Social Safeway

    Venue Address:

    1855 Wisconsin Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    United States

    Phone: 20007

    See map: Google Maps

    www.safeway.com

    Georgetowns Social Safeway welcomes a special mini-performance of the internationally acclaimedhit show STOMP.

    Before the cast stompstheir way to Warner Theatre later this month, Georgetownsfavorite grocery retailer will invite some of the popular performers to play the store.

    Guests can enjoy a truly memorable time as STOMP cast members pull grocery itemsfrom the shelves to use as part of their percussive performance.

    Visit the Georgetown Safeway for a sneak preview of the show. All are welcome andphotography is permitted. Those 21 and over can also enjoy a concurrent wine and

    cheese tasting at the wine bar (4-7pm).

    In partnership with the STOMP Out Hunger campaign and the Capital Area FoodBank, Safeway will have bags of non-perishable food available for customers to

    purchase and donate to the food bank during the event.

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    The STOMP mini-performance takes place as part of the Georgetown Safeways grandopening year-long celebration. For details on this event and future events please visit:

    http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Georgetown-Safeway-Events

    You can catch STOMPs full show at Warner Theatre January 29-30. To get tickets ormore details please visit: http://www.stomponline.com

    Second Thursday Art Night: Wintry Mix

    Thursday, January 136-9pm, FREE Event

    Browse open studios, interact with artists, and enjoy refreshments!

    Candy buffet with sweets inspired by the colors of winter

    Target Gallery reception for Mixing Bowl

    The Art League Gallery reception for theAll-Media Membership Showand

    Understory, Alison Sigethy's solo show

    Modern dance performance by Karen Reedy Dance

    DIY snowflake craft and more!

    Target Gallery: Mixing Bowl

    January 8 - February 27

    Target Gallery explores the challenges, the struggles, the

    beauty, and the richness of the diversity that makes our

    country so unique.

    Opening Reception: 2nd Thursday Art Night, January 13, 6-

    8pm

    Jurors' Talk: 7pm, during reception

    Special Programming:

    Film Screening: "Beyond Borders", February 4, 7-9pmSpoken Word Event: February 10, 7pm

    The Art League Gallery: Understory

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    January 6 - February 7

    Environmental artist Alison Sigethy explores the often unnoticed, quiet beauty

    of the natural world.

    Sigethy will discuss her background, techniques, and use of recycled objects

    during an artist talk on Jan 20. Local story-teller Laura Bobrow will spin

    whimsical tales against the backdrop of the show on Jan 23.

    Reception & Karen Reedy Dance Performance: 2nd Thursday Art Night,

    January 13, 6:30-8pm

    Artist Talk: Thursday, January 20, 7pm

    Storytelling: Sunday, January 23, 1-2pm

    Gallery Shows and Other Events

    January 3 - 30

    Snuggling Up: Pots for Comfort Food

    Scope GalleryStudio 19

    Potters have cozied up to the idea of comfort, as they pan frigid food, offering functional forms to warm bellies and

    hearts.

    Tuesday, January 4, 6 to 8pm

    Understanding the War in Iraq: Diplomacy, History, and Oil

    Morrison House Presents: Robert Earle, Author

    Robert Earle will discuss his book, Nights in the Pink Motel: An American Strategist's Pursuit of Peace in Iraq , and

    share his views on the role history plays in international relations and diplomacy.

    January 4 - February 6

    Member Show

    Multiple Exposures GalleryStudio 312A fine art photography show featuring works by members of Multiple Exposures Gallery. The show is juried by Bruce

    Dale, award-winning photographer for National Geographic Magazine.

    January 4 - February 28

    Haiku and Prints

    Printmakers Inc.

    Studio 325

    Printmakers members pair up Haiku with their prints.

    January 5 - 31

    Working with Foils

    Enamelists GalleryStudio 28See the flash and beauty of pure silver and pure gold foil under transparent enamels, altering the color and

    enhancing the composition of each piece.

    January 6 - February 7All-Media Membership Show

    The Art League Gallery

    Room 21Works of all media and subject matter by Art League artists.

    Reception: Second Thursday Art Night, January 13, 6:30-8pm

    January 11 - February 13

    Hot Tropics

    Potomac Fiber Arts GalleryStudio 18Member artists present pieces for warmth in winter's freeze.

    Sunday, January 23

    Annual Jury Information Session

    2-3:30pm, Studio 31Artists must go through an annual jury process to become a Torpedo Factory artist. This optional meeting is a good

    opportunity for applicants to ask any questions they might have. The annual jury takes place this year February 28-

    March 3.

    Sunday, January 30Coffee + Critique + Conversation

    Multiple Exposures GalleryStudio 31210:30am-12pm, FREE

    Artists and art-lovers of all levels are invited to share new work, works in progress, portfolios, projects, ideas,

    questions, and more in a friendly and helpful "crit" every last Sunday of the month. Call the gallery for more

    information: 703-683-2205.

    Torpedo Factory Art Center82 Artist Studios 6 Galleries

    The Art League School Archaeology Museum

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    105 North Union Street

    Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 838-4565

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    Israel Baptist Church

    1251 Saratoga Avenue, NE,

    Washington, DC

    7:00pm

    FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED!!!

    Our General Body meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each

    month. To become involved on a committee or if you have any

    questions, please contact our branch office at (202) 667-1700 or e-mail us at [email protected].

    Thank you for your support and we look forward to your

    participation.

    NAACP

    World's Fair Use Day

    JANUARY 13, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    All events will take place at the Washington Post Conference Center, located at 1150 15th Street NW in

    downtown Washington D.C.

    Register:http://worldsfairuseday.org/rsvp

    World's Fair Use Day is an annual, day-long celebration of fair use, creativity and remix culture, brought to you by

    Public Knowledge.

    9:00am - 9:45am | On-site registration, breakfast

    9:45am - 10am | Introductory Remarks,Gigi B. Sohn, President, Public Knowledge

    10am - 10:30am | Keynote (speaker TBA)

    10:30am - 11:30am | Hip-Hop and Fair Use

    Kevin Driscoll, USC(moderator) Larisa Mann (DJ Ripley), UC Berkeley

    Ashok Kondabolu, Das Racist

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    Himanshu Suri, Das Racist Victor Vasquez, Das Racist

    11:30am - 12:30pm | Visual Art and Fair Use

    Ben Sisto(moderator) Joshua Caleb Weibley

    [Additional panelists TBA]

    12:30pm - 1:30pm | Lunch (provided)

    1:30pm - 2pm | Keynote (speaker TBA)

    2pm - 3pm | Playing Fair: Remix in the Gaming Community

    Josephine Dorado, The New School(moderator) Larry Oji, OverClocked Remix

    David Lloyd (DJ Pretzel), OverClocked Remix Jay Pavlina, Exploding Rabbit

    3pm - 3:30pm | Coffee break

    3:30pm - 4:30pm | I Did it For the Lulz: Fair Use and Internet Humor

    Tim Hwang, ROFLCon(moderator) Ben Huh, The Cheezburger Network

    [Additional panelists TBA]

    4:30pm - 6pm | Happy Hour

    Was Orwell Right?The Dark Side of the Internet

    Thursday, January 13,

    5:30-7:30 p.m.

    New America Foundation

    1899 L Street NW

    Suite 400

    Washington, DC 20036

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    Who really benefits from the internet and

    social media technology? Evgeny Morozov

    delves into this question in his new book, Net

    Delusion: The Dark Side of the Internet. He

    argues that, contrary to common belief, this

    new technology often empowers Big Brother

    far more than the individual. It is not the

    young protestors and dissidents but rather the regimes in Teheran and Beijing that are

    the Web's greatest beneficiaries.

    Please join us on Thursday, January 13, for a spirited conversation with Evgeny Morozov

    and Susan Glasser, Editor-in-Chief ofForeign Policy,to be followed by a cocktail hour tocelebrate the publication ofNet Delusion.

    Discussants

    Evgeny Morozov

    Author, The Net DelusionSchwartz Fellow, New America FoundationContributing Editor, Foreign Policy

    Susan GlasserEditor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy

    To RSVP for the event, click on the red button or go to the event page:

    http://www.newamerica.net/events/2010/net_delusion

    January 5 - January 30, 2011

    Opening Reception

    Wine Tasting and Live Music

    Friday, January 14, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

    Wine Tasting courtesy of Bistro Blanc

    Free and open to public

    Touchstone Gallery

    901 New York Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20001

    (202) 347-2787

    Gallery B Gallery A and CNEW WORK BY

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    OFF-KILTER

    Paintings by Leslie M.

    50 MEMBER ARTISTS

    Cordy Ryman:Windowboxing

    Brandon Morse:High Pressure System

    Opening Reception:Saturday, January 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Conner Contemporary Art1358 Florida Avenue NEWashington, DC 20002(202) 588-8750

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    CORDY RYMAN - Windowboxing(detail) 2010, acylic + enamel on wood.See website.

    Cordy Ryman: Windowboxing

    Brandon Morse: High Pressure System

    January 15 March 5, 2011

    Conner Contemporary Art is pleased to present two concurrent solo exhibitions featuring paintedsculptural assemblages by Cordy Ryman and real-time generative digital work by Brandon Morse.

    In Cordy Rymans first solo exhibition with the gallery, he presents a new series of playful works

    created with paint, wood, metal, Velcro and scraps recycled from his studio floor. Ryman, whose New

    York solo show was identified this fall as one of the sleepers of the season by Roberta Smith, is

    known for continuous experimentation in constructing, altering, and reconstructing painted geometric

    forms.

    As Ryman intuitively responds to the contours and material qualities of his media, he envisions the

    eventual habitation of his works on surfaces in architectural environments. The show title,

    Windowboxing (i.e., the solid border that wraps around a tv image when a widescreen picture is refit

    into a narrower format), suggests how the artists adaptive process may shape our perceptual

    experience. Rymans installations demonstrate this point. In Windowboxing, an expansive pattern of

    rectangular wood frames climbs across the surface of the longest wall inside the gallery, and, outside,

    in Kamco Wave, an array of boards wraps around a corner to engulf part of the courtyard. Each of

    these sculptures effects an improbable monumental presence in its context, challenging our ordinary

    sense of proportion and altering our perception of space.

    Conner Contemporary Art is located in the historic H Street Corridor/ Florida Avenue Arts district.Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10-5pm.

    INDUSTRY1358 Florida Avenue NE, 2d Floor

    Washington DC 20002

    (202) 399 1730

    Opening Reception

    January 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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    Shredded Collection Jens Praet, courtesy Angelika Annen / EcoDesign Home and Industry Gallery

    INDUSTRY GALLERY PRESENTS FOSSILIZED - FIRST SOLO US EXHIBITION OF JENS PRAET -

    DESIGNS MADE from SHREDDED MAGAZINES and DOCUMENTS -ART in AMERICA, CAPITOL

    FILE, DETAILS, FAST COMPANY & ROBB REPORT

    Exhibition features Nine Works - Tables, Consoles, Benches & Shelves - Five Made from Shredded

    Magazines & Four Made from Shredded Documents

    Washington, DC (December 30, 2010) - Industry Gallery presents Fossilized, the first solo USexhibition of work by Jens Praet, continuing until February 26, 2011. The Belgium-born,Florence-based Praet has shredded and recycled copies ofArt in America, Capitol File, Details,Fast Company and Robb Report mixed with clear resin to create five different designs -

    console, bench, side table, large table and large shelf - each in an edition of 12 with eachdesign made from a specific title. Corresponding works for all the designs, except the largetable, were also executed using shredded documents mixed with semi-transparent whiteresin to create the balance of the exhibition's nine works. Fossilized is part of the designer'sShredded Collection, which originated out of his concern about sustainability and the amountof waste paper being generated globally.

    Jens Praet is among the new generation of designers creatively addressing sustainability. Hisdesign vocabulary is streamlined, though rooted in classicism, and his work in Fossilized andthe Shredded Collection toys with the availability and accessibility of information. Forexample, a table made of shredded magazines - a form of communication - renders themagazines unusable as a source of information, but otherwise utile, perhaps as a magazinetable. Similarly, a console made from classified documents - information not meant forgeneral consumption - can be safely used in public because the data on the documents hasbeen shredded and rendered unreadable. Praet also plays with the notion of boutique versusindustrial design by re-purposing materials created for mass consumption into limited editionworks.

    The amount of magazines (named edition) or documents (White edition) used to create each

    work:

    Shredded Collection Console (Art in America & White editions), 11.1 pounds/5kg

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    Shredded Collection Bench (Capitol File & White editions), 6.65 pounds/3kg

    Shredded Collection Side Table (Details & White editions), 13.25 pounds/6kg

    Shredded Collection Large Table (Fast Company edition), 26.5 pounds/12kg

    Shredded Collection Large Shelf (Robb Report & White editions), 8.85 pounds/4kg

    "What started as a research project," says Praet, "turned out to be continuously growingfurniture collection that ended up transforming seemingly useless documents and leftovermagazines into useful objects. Paper waste returns to our living or working area as usablefurniture."

    According to the designer: "The shredded paper is mixed by hand with resin and put into amould to harden. Once hardened to a firmness similar to wood, the work is finished by hand.Though we use a mould in shaping the piece, each work is in fact hand made and unique,because the exact mixture of paper and/or magazines differs from one piece to the next,

    affecting the color and appearance."

    About Studio Jens Praet

    Jens Praet established studio Jens Praet, a design studio based in Panzano in Chianti (a smalltown near Florence, Italy), in 2007. Praet studied Industrial Design in Florence and attendedMaster classes at the Design Academy in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, under Droog Design'sco-founder Gijs Baker.

    About Industry Gallery

    Industry Gallery, based in the Atlas/H Street Arts District of Washington, DC, specializes in 21stcentury design. The gallery regularly holds single artist exhibitions representing a broadspectrum of design trends by international artists who create functional art from industrialmaterials. The gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday, 11AM - 5PM, and by appointment.

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Festival

    Saturday-Monday, January 15-17, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    American History Museum

    14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW

    Throughout the museum

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    For more than 30 years, the National Museum of American History has marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther

    King Jr. by remembering his legacy, as well as the contributions of thousands of other Americans to justice and

    freedom during the Civil Rights movement. Join us as we examine, celebrate, and reflect on the extraordinary

    courage and commitment of ordinary citizens determined to make the nation a better place.

    The program includes the museums award-winning interactive playJoin the Student Sit-Ins, which invites visitors

    to take the role of protesters during the sit-in movement that began at the Greensboro, North Carolina,

    Woolworths Lunch Counter (now one of the museums landmark objects). The words of Dr. King are brought to

    life in the dramatic presentation To the Mountaintopin the museums Flag Hall. Share your thoughts on what

    America has achieved in providing civil rights to all and on the challenges our nation still faces during the "Lift Your

    Voice" program.

    90 Years of New: Community Open House

    Saturday, January 15: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

    sunday, January 16: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    Phillips Collection

    1600 21st Street NW

    Washington, DC 20009

    (202) 387-2151

    The Phillips Collection kicks off its year-long 90th anniversary celebration with a weekend featuring free

    admission, the newly renovated Phillips house, special art installations, interactive tours, films, and complimentary

    champagne. A display of birthday cake designs by some of the finest chefs in Washington, D.C. includes the work of

    Cake Loves Warren Brown and Hooks Heather Chittum, among others. The Sunday Concert will have a discounted

    admission of $8.

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    Opening Reception

    Saturday, January 15, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

    A unique tasting menu and beverages will be paired with selected works.

    The Evolve Urban Arts Project is proud to announce our first exhibition of 2011, Flights

    of Fancy: Elements of Surrealism featuring six talented artists from the Studio Gallery in

    Dupont Circle. The DC-based artists -- Iwan Bagus, Peter Karp, Micheline Klagsbrun, Trix

    Kuijper, Joyce McCarten and Langley Spurlock -- all create works which embody or

    employ key elements of Surrealism.

    A link to the full press release is below.

    Gallery Hours

    Flights of Fancy: Elements of Surrealism runs through February 26, 2011. Our gallery

    hours are:

    Monday through Thursday: 1-5pm

    Friday: 1-7pm

    Saturday: 11am-2pm

    Other times are always available by appointment.

    Full Press Release

    Directions to the Gallery

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    Grand Reopening Free Weekend AdmissionSaturday, January 15, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    Sunday, January 16, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.The Phillips Collection1600 21st Street NWWashington, DC 20009

    Featuring the grand reopening of the newly renovated Phillips house, birthday cake designs by some of D.C.s finestpastry chefs, complimentary champagne, and more.

    In 2011, The Phillips Collection celebrates its 90th anniversary and launches the countdown to its centennial, beginning

    with a free weekend on Jan. 15 and 16 and marking the end of the year with an anniversary birthday bash on Nov. 5.

    Special installations and programs throughout the year debut stunning new acquisitions in contemporary art, engage

    artists in conversation with the collection, and tell the story of artistic innovation at the heart of the museum since Duncan

    Phillips opened its doors in 1921.

    The January 15-16 free weekend heralds the joyful reopening of the original Phillips house, closed for repair after a fire in

    early September. The Phillips welcomes visitors back to its intimate galleries where a spectacular new installation of

    masterworks from the permanent collection is on view, along with a special installation of Sir Howard Hodgkins most

    ambitious work to date, As Time Goes By(2009). Comprising starbursts of vibrant color, the two 20-foot-long, hand-

    painted etchings were recently acquired for the Phillipss permanent collection. Turner Prize winner Hodgkin had his first

    American exhibition at the Phillips in 1984.

    Work-of-art birthday cake designs by pastry chefs Rebekka Baltzell (Restaurant Eve), Rick Billings (ThinkFoodGroup),

    Peter Brett (Blue Duck Tavern), Warren Brown (Cake Love), Heather Chittum (Hook), Susan Gage (Susan Gage

    Catering), Chris Kujala (RIS), Travis Olson (1789), Melanie Parker (701), and Tom Wellings (Equinox) inspired by

    artworks in the Phillips will be on display for one weekend only. Visitors vote for their favorite by donating $1 in support ofPhillips education programs. The celebration continues in the museums caf by FoodArts, where visitors 21 and over will

    enjoy complimentary champagne while supplies last.

    Free tours throughout the weekend provide insight into art on view. Fast-paced relay tours spotlight 90 works of art in

    back-to-back talks, ten minutes eachvisitors can take in one or all, depending on their art appreciation stamina. For

    guests seeking a self-guided experience, the Phillips debuts a things to do in 90 minutes brochure. In the 90th

    Anniversary Reading Room, photographs, letters, and other archival materials will show how museum founder Duncan

    Phillips shaped, in his own words, an intimatemuseum combined with an experiment station. Visitors can also enjoy art-

    related films and the exhibition Side by Side: Oberlins Masterworks at the Phillips on its final weekend.

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    On January 17th 2011 Greater DC Cares will be honoring the life and

    work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by facilitating the MLK Day of

    Service!

    As you may know, I regularly lead projects for DC Cares and I am

    excited to lead other volunteers in honoring Dr. King and positively

    affecting change in our community. Please Join

    Me! http://mlkday2011.kintera.org/

    As usual, I have registered a team -WLG- on the MLK Day site. You

    will be asked to donate 4 hours of your time and $25 to the

    multifaceted positive projects DC Cares volunteers will be engaged in

    on January 17th. Your registration fee will help mitigate the cost of

    supplies, snacks for volunteers, and a MLK Day of Service T-Shirt!

    http://mlkday2011.kintera.org/

    Join Nearly 2,000 People in Service on MLK Day 2011!

    On Monday, January 17, Greater DC Cares, Target, and nearly 2,000 community members will unite in service to

    reflect the legacy of social justice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Join us as we honor Dr. King and support youth and education!

    When: Monday, January 17 from 9:30am-1:30pmkits to support area schools

    RegisterHERE- http://mlkday2011.kintera.org/

    Monday, January 17, 2011

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    Let Freedom Ring

    Patti LaBelle

    Let Freedom Ring Choir

    Rev. Nolan Williams Jr.

    A DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION IN THE CONCERT HALL

    The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University host a musical celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.s

    legacy. The concert featuring Grammy Awardwinning, platinum-selling vocalist Patti LaBelle also includesthe Let Freedom Ring Choir with Music Director, Rev. Nolan Williams Jr. Georgetown University will award

    the ninth annual John Thompson Legacy of a Dream Award to Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowerya leader in the

    American Civil Rights movement.

    Note: Free tickets will be given away two (2) per person in line in the Hall of Nations at 4 p.m. on Mon.,

    Jan. 17 on a first-come, first-served basis.

    SUNNY MEMORIES: The Fusion of Solar Technology and Industrial Design

    Exhibition

    January 18-February 8

    Opening Night

    Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.

    Washington Design Center

    300 D Street SW, 6th Floor

    Washington, DC 20024

    Free admission. To RSVP for the opening night with a reception to follow,

    please send an email [email protected].

    Sunny Memories is an international workshop created to innovate around the

    concept of 'dye-sensitized' solar cells. The exhibit presents unique and fashionable

    design objects as a result of the fusion between solar-cell technology and design.

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    You are cordially invited to a young professionals event

    hosted by the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI)

    on the evening of Wednesday, January 19.

    FPI YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FILM SCREENING:

    Mugabe and the White African

    Special Guest Peter Godwin

    Wednesday, January 19, 2011

    6:00 6:30 p.m.

    Networking Reception

    6:30

    7:00 p.m.Introduction by Peter Godwin

    7:00 8:30 p.m.

    Film Screening

    8:30 9:00 p.m.

    Audience Discussion

    The Heritage Foundation

    Allison Auditorium

    214 Massachusetts Avenue NE

    Click here toRSVP

    Film Overview (trailer) Michael Campbell is one of the few hundred white farmers left in Zimbabwe since President Robert Mugabe began

    his violent 'Land Reform' program in 2000. Since then, the country has descended into chaos. In 2008, Mike took the unprecedented step of

    challenging President Mugabe in an International Court; accusing Robert Mugabe and his government of racial discrimination and violations

    of basic human rights. This film is an intimate, moving, and often terrifying account of one man and his familys extraordinary courage in the

    face of overwhelming injustice and brutality. Set against the tumultuous 2008 Presidential elections, Mugabe and the White African follows

    Mike and son-in-law Ben Freeth's harrowing attempt to save their farm, and with it, the homes and livelihoods of 500 black workers and

    their families. After months of frightening threats and a horrific attack, the Courts judges finally rule on Mikes case. What will Mugabe's

    reaction be towards them for daring to bring the case?

    PRINCIPLE

    GALLERY

    Happy Holidays from all of us at Principle Gallery! As this year comes to a close, wewould like to thank you for your loyalty and friendship and wish you a wonderful start

    to the new year.

    Rett Ashby

    Opening ReceptionFriday, January 21, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

    Principle Gallery208 King Street

    Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 739-9326

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    We are thrilled to announce our first solo exhibition for Rett, who is both anaccomplished painter as well as a master frame maker. His paintings rarely remain in

    the gallery for more than a few days, so we're looking forward to having an entire bodyof work at once for the show!

    Washington Studio School proudly presents

    paintings by

    Tania KarpowitzPlease join us for the

    Artist's Reception

    Friday, January 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

    Washington Studio School

    2129 S Street NW

    Washington, DC 20008

    (202) 234-3030

    Work on view: January 10- Feb 11, 2011.

    Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm.This is a free event. RSVP NOT REQUIRED.

    About the Artist:

    Tania earned her Bachelor's of Fine Arts in painting at Boston University's School of Fine Arts. After studying painting in Rome for

    two years, she earned her Masters of Fine Arts at Indiana University, Bloomington. She then traveled to Madrid to paint for two years

    on a Fulbright grant.

    Tania's work has been exhibited in New York, Madrid, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities. One of her pai ntings

    hangs in the permanent collection of the Borowsky Gallery in Philadelphia, while many others hang in private collections.

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    Since 1996, Tania has lived in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband, the writer Andrew Wingfield. They have two sons. Tania

    teaches privately in her studio and offers courses and workshops through the Art League of Alexandria and Washington Studio

    School.

    Artist Statement: My work is about character study. My method develops through the continual pursuit of ways to make color, light,

    space, and gesture generate dramatic tension, tell stories, and pose provocative questions about the person I'm painting, even when that

    person is myself. Like Shakespeare's plays, the best portraits by Rembrandt and Velazquez show us how a painting can simultaneously

    capture individual character and resonate with significance that transcends the person depicted.

    For several years now I have been working with the nude to try and achieve this paradoxical effect in my own way. I never allow my

    models to be anonymous. I expect them to engage with me emotionally during our sessions together. I try to establish a sense of

    confidence in the studio, of trust and mutual intimacy, and the paintings I produce of a particular model are imbued with the chemistry

    peculiar to our interaction. (This chemistry lingers, I find, even when I am working on a particular painting alone in the studio.) Nude

    bodies gesture more easily than clothed bodies toward the realm of abstract meaning. With the nude, I strive to create studies of

    individuals that are also vivid meditations on themes such as reflection, transformation, and creativity.

    Photography RetrospectiveExhibit Opening by Owen Franken

    Friday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.Alliance Franaise

    2142 Wyoming Avenue NWWashington, DC 20008

    Opening Reception is free but reservations are required. This event is open to AF members and guests of

    the artist only. Call 202-234-7911 for reservations.

    Owen Franken's work covers over thirty years; traveling the world, eating good food and photographing

    everything in between. His photographs have appeared inNewsweek, theNew York Times, Forbes,

    BusunessWeek, Time andNational Geographic, as well as Saveur, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Food and Wine, and

    Travel and Leisure. He has traveled to over 100 countries, covered Woodstock, illustrated Chinese economicreform and the fall of the Berlin Wall, photographed Presidents Nixon to CLinton, Ted Kennedy's family. A

    native of Minnesota, Franken has developed a specialization in photographing food and wine in his country of

    residence, France.

    Exhibit runs through March 2.

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    Juan Pablo Horcasitas

    Piano Concert

    Playing works by Gluck, Sgambati,

    Beethoven, Zyman, Prokofiev, Gershwin and

    Wild

    Friday, January 28, 6:30 p.m.

    Mexican Cultural Institute

    2829 16th Street NW

    Washington, DC 20009

    Blocks from Columbia Metro Station Street

    parking available after 6:30 pm

    Admission is free and open to the public.

    RSVP [email protected]

    Mexican pianist Juan Pablo Horcasitas played

    his debut recital at the age of 9 in Mexico

    Citys Sala Chopin. Since then, he has

    astounded listeners with a superb stylistictone and an extensive repertoire that spans

    Baroque to Contemporary Latin-American

    music.

    He has played in major international venues

    including Carnegie Hall and the Steinway Hall

    in New York City, the Palacio de Bellas Artes

    in Mexico City, the Mexican Fine Arts

    Museum Center in Chicago and the Banesco

    Auditorium in Caracas, and has performed in

    festivals including the Suolahti International

    Music Festival in Finland.

    Join us for a delightful evening of piano music at

    the Mexican Cultural Institute.

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    "BIOMORPHIC"The Solo Show of Gigi Bio

    Opening Reception

    Saturday, January 29, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

    Art Whino Gallery

    122 Waterfront Street

    National Harbor, MD 20745Free and open to the public

    The word "Biomorphic" is a term commonly referred as organic, abstract shapes derived frombiology or living organisms. The word, "bio", means life; and "morphic", meaning transformation.In an art sense, it is a focus on the power of natural life and use of organic shapes & line work. As

    a person and artist, it was only natural for me to be inspired by life, with great emphasis on

    transition. Living in New York, I see life in an urban state of mind capturing the world in 360degree hyper views. Everyday, I am surrounded by culture, bustling streets, speeding traffic to

    buildings being torn & built back up in an instant.

    My view of the world is a product of the past colliding with the present. I aim to expose theemotional side of the city streets pushing the final image to abstraction & constructing a new view

    of the world. Each piece represents a world full of ambition, energy and movement. I aim to

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    recreate the world through multiple perspectives captured in various time frames. My artwork is

    greatly inspired by the world, but hidden between the layers is a narrative of life. My art is a prismof life, beauty and transformation.

    I expose the beautiful complexities of being human.

    Life is Art.

    Show end date: February 16

    About the Artist

    Gigi Bio was born on July 9, 1978 in Oakland, California. Ever since childhood, she was an creative

    being with aspirations for art, photography & design. In 2000, she graduated with an AA in Fine Art& Fashion Design from Florida Community College at Jacksonville. In 2003, Gigi graduated with a

    BFA in Fashion Design at Savannah College of Art & Design. She is a creative designer whospecializes in fashion illustration, women's wear, accessory and embroidery design. In addition to

    her fashion career, she is an artist specializing in digital photo collages mainly inspired by the city

    streets, architecture, graffiti and life. Currently, she is a freelance fashion designer, art & fashiondirector and visual artist.

    Her work was featured in exhibits and publications for "Street or Studio - The History of UrbanPhotography" at Tate Modern in London, UK and "Click - The Changing Faces of Brooklyn" atBrooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, NY. In 2010, her work was published in Slice Magazine Spring /

    Summer 2010 Issue 6: Metropolis. Most recently, she had her first solo show presented by White

    Train called "Utopia" at DIS Micro Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. She is affiliated with Galerie GeraldineZberro in Paris, France, Art Whino Gallery in Washington DC and White Train in NYC.

    She lives, breathes & creates in Brooklyn, New York.

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    The Kennedy Legacy

    Saturday, January 29, 2:00 p.m.

    Atrium

    Kennedy Center

    Believe the Kennedy legacy is timeless? Sit in on a panel of journalists and policy makers to discuss the enduring

    impact of President Kennedy's office. Also, view a screening of the film "John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightening, Day

    of Drums."

    Crystal Couture

    Tuesday, February 1-Saturday, February 5, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

    1750 Crystal Drive

    Arlinton, VA

    free

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    This year we will be Exotic and Elegant to Everything Everyday. The event will feature a cash bar, body painting,

    hair and makeup makeovers, henna, DJ entertainment, runway shows, and more. There will be 20 or more

    boutiques featured every evening and many will be selling their clothes right off the runway at great event prices.

    Inflated: How Money and Debt Built the American Dream

    (Wiley, 2010)BOOK FORUM

    Tuesday, February 8, 12:00 p.m.

    Luncheon to Follow

    The Cato Institute

    1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20001

    Featuring the author Christopher Whalen, Institutional Risk Analytics; with comments by Dean Baker, Center for

    Economic and Policy Research; and Alex Pollock, American Enterprise Institute; moderated by Mark Calabria, Cato

    Institute.

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    Extended Events