Thursday, December 4, 2008
No Sales Tax in DC from Black Friday - Dec. 7
Twice a year, the D.C. government grants a reprieve from the 5.75 percent sales tax on clothing, shoes and accessories that cost less than $100. The tax holiday began on Black Friday and continues through Dec. 7. For details, call the Office of Tax and Revenue at 202-727-4829 or visit http://cfo.dc.gov/otr.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
National Christmas Tree Lighting
The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is the beginning of a three week Washington, DC Christmas tradition. Nationally known entertainers and a military band perform and the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world.
2008 Live Entertainment:
country music star, Rissi Palmer
multiple Grammy winner Jon Secada
popular Nashville singer/songwriter Phil Vassar
Washington-based dance troupe Step Afrika!
U.S. Army Chorus’s SFC Steve Cramer appearing as Santa Claus
4-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher, who came to national attention as one of the ten finalists in this year’s “America’s Got Talent” competition. The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” under the baton of Colonel Thomas Rotondi, Jr. will be this year’s featured service band, with The Enterprise High School Encores from Enterprise, Alabama providing vocal support to the guest artists as well as solo performances of holiday favorites.
Date and Time: December 4, 2008, 5 p.m.Location: The Ellipse near The White House. The closest Metro stations to the White House are Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square.
2008 Live Entertainment:
country music star, Rissi Palmer
multiple Grammy winner Jon Secada
popular Nashville singer/songwriter Phil Vassar
Washington-based dance troupe Step Afrika!
U.S. Army Chorus’s SFC Steve Cramer appearing as Santa Claus
4-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher, who came to national attention as one of the ten finalists in this year’s “America’s Got Talent” competition. The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” under the baton of Colonel Thomas Rotondi, Jr. will be this year’s featured service band, with The Enterprise High School Encores from Enterprise, Alabama providing vocal support to the guest artists as well as solo performances of holiday favorites.
Date and Time: December 4, 2008, 5 p.m.Location: The Ellipse near The White House. The closest Metro stations to the White House are Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Islam: Empire of Faith on UCDC-TV
Islam: Empire of FaithSponsor: UCDC Center Forums
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Monday, October 13th - Wednesday, October 15th, 9AM
From the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the rise of the caliphs and the glories of the Ottomans, Islam: Empire of Faith illuminates the first thousand years of an often neglected and misunderstood civilization. Historical re-enactments, a remarkable exposition of Islamic art, artifacts and architecture, and interviews with scholars recount the rise of early Islamic civilization and its profound impact on Western culture and world history.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Charlie Wilson's War on UCDC-TV
Charlie Wilson's WarSponsor: Prof. Yoshinaka
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Friday, October 10th - Monday, October 13th
In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas who seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees. However, prodded by his major conservative supporter, Joanne Herring, Wilson learns about the plight of the people are suffering in the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. With the help of the maverick CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, Wilson dedicates his canny political efforts to supply the Afghan mujahideen with the weapons and support to defeat the Soviet Union. However, Charlie Wilson eventually learns that while military victory can had, there are other consequences and prices to that fight that are ignored to everyone's sorrow.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Free Jazz Concert
Alex Han and Beyond the Construct perform a fusion of rhythm and blues, funk and hip-hop at 6:00PM at the Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage. For more information call 202-467-4600.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
This Week on UCDC-TV
BulworthSponsor: Prof. Yoshinaka
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Friday, October 3rd - Monday, October 6th at 8AM
"Bulworth"
A political comedy that features a funny and magnetic Warren Beatty as the discouraged politician Bulworth, who has organized his own assassination but, after a three day bender of not sleeping, decides that he wants to live after all. He begins to tell the complete truth at all times, not caring about the potential repercussions of his offensive, yet honest, remarks.
Programming on Channel 6 repeats continuously during its scheduled airtime.
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Candidate on UCDC-TV
The CandidateSponsor: Prof. Yoshinaka's The US Congress class
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Friday, September 26 - Wednesday, October 1st at 8AM
"The Candidate" (1972):
Bill McKay (Robert Redford), an idealistic young lawyer and son of a famous governor, is pressured into running for the United States Senate against the popular incumbent, with the assurance that he will lose and not have to give up his integrity or ideals. However, as the campaign deepens, he finds himself giving in, allowing himself to be manipulated as the polls slowly change and swing in his favor. Soon his backers decide that they want him to win after all. By the time Election Day arrives, McKay has become the person that he used to speak so vehemently against.
Programming on Channel 6 repeats continuously during its scheduled airtime.
Friday, September 19, 2008
2008 National Book Festival
The National Book Festival, hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, will be held on Saturday, September 27th, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be more than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators and poets who will talk about and sign their books. National Book Festival Pavilions will be set up for Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Children & Teens, Poetry, and Home & Family. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-707-1550.
Washington DC Charitiy Walks
Georgetown - September 20, 2008. This 5K or 1K Walk along the historic C & O Canal will begin at the Shops at Georgetown Park, Washington, DC. Over 500 walkers are expected to attend this non-competitive event that focuses on increasing awareness about kidney disease, those at risk and the need for organ donation. The event is free and open to the public, although individual participants and teams are encouraged to raise money for National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, which is especially important considering the Washington, DC metropolitan area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the United States. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Tyler Bowers Email: tbowers@kidneywdc.org. Phone: (202) 244-7900
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Washington, DC - Sunday, September 28, 2008. This 4 mile, no fee, non-competitive walk with family activities aims to raise funds for those with kidney disease, awareness for those at risk, and hope for those affected by kidney disease. The walk will begin and end at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Potomac River as you follow the scenic route along the C&O Canal Path. Enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment from Mix 107.3. A walk route of one mile is available for those who would like a shorter stroll. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Walk begins at 8 a.m. Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008 Time: 7:30 Check-in beginsPlace: Washington Harbour, 3000 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
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Washington, DC - Sunday, September 28, 2008. This 4 mile, no fee, non-competitive walk with family activities aims to raise funds for those with kidney disease, awareness for those at risk, and hope for those affected by kidney disease. The walk will begin and end at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Potomac River as you follow the scenic route along the C&O Canal Path. Enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment from Mix 107.3. A walk route of one mile is available for those who would like a shorter stroll. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Walk begins at 8 a.m. Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008 Time: 7:30 Check-in beginsPlace: Washington Harbour, 3000 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival
The 9th annual DC Asian Pacific American (APA) Film Festival runs September 25 through October 4, 2008 at locations throughout the DC area, including Landmark's E Street Cinema, Navy Memorial Theater, Goethe-Institut, and Freer Gallery of Art. The festival will showcase 14 features and over 45 short films will be shown, supplemented by Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and special events. Come and participate--it's a great way to meet locals around the area for networking opportunities! For a complete schedule of films and descriptions, check out http://www.apafilm.org.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Adams Morgan Day Festival 2008
Adams Morgan Day Festival 2008 will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Sunday, September 14, from noon untill 7pm. The Arts on Belmont opens at 10:00am.
Adams Morgan has a rich and vibrant arts and cultural community which is recognized for its diversity in cultures, countries, indie businesses and neighborhood. The Adams Morgan Day Festival celebrates the creativity that comes from the synergy of diverse cultures. First held in 1978, this regional festival celebrates international cultures and creativity, arising from the “melting pot” quality of the unique Adams Morgan neighborhood. Stroll the colorful storefronts and sidewalk cafes and enjoy the neighborhood scale away from the mall.
Arts on Belmont showcases original work of artists and artisans along a shady, tree-lined street. Artists bring glassware and metalwork, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, photography and more!
Vendors Galore! Food vendors offering cuisines for all palettes, and international specialty items, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, and unique gifts.
Adams Morgan has a rich and vibrant arts and cultural community which is recognized for its diversity in cultures, countries, indie businesses and neighborhood. The Adams Morgan Day Festival celebrates the creativity that comes from the synergy of diverse cultures. First held in 1978, this regional festival celebrates international cultures and creativity, arising from the “melting pot” quality of the unique Adams Morgan neighborhood. Stroll the colorful storefronts and sidewalk cafes and enjoy the neighborhood scale away from the mall.
Arts on Belmont showcases original work of artists and artisans along a shady, tree-lined street. Artists bring glassware and metalwork, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, photography and more!
Vendors Galore! Food vendors offering cuisines for all palettes, and international specialty items, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, and unique gifts.
USC Graduate Study Interest Reception
Interested in graduate school? Consider the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education.
The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education will be hosting a Graduate Study Interest Reception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, September 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join Dr. Kristan Venegas, Master's Programs Director, and admissions staff for an informational reception at the USC Office in Washington, D.C. If you can join them, kindly respond by Friday, September 12 to Joyce at rsoeadm@usc.edu or 213-740-0224. Refreshments will be served.
The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education will be hosting a Graduate Study Interest Reception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, September 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join Dr. Kristan Venegas, Master's Programs Director, and admissions staff for an informational reception at the USC Office in Washington, D.C. If you can join them, kindly respond by Friday, September 12 to Joyce at rsoeadm@usc.edu or 213-740-0224. Refreshments will be served.
Hoops for the Homeless 2008
Join Magic Johnson, Gilbert Arenas and dozens of other celebrities on September 13th, at the Verizon Center for Hoops for the Homeless 2008, sponsored by Freddie Mac
Young Soldiers invites all youth between 12-17 to sign-up for Hoops for the Homeless at the Verizon Center, which is happening on Saturday, September 13. The event is hosted by Magic Johnson and Gilbert Arenas in an effort to help the homeless. They can register after each service or call 301-773-7325 and bring a canned good on the day of the event.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $10 + Canned goods for admission
Metro: (Gallery Place/Chinatown) to the Verizon Center.
For more information call:
301-773-7325
Young Soldiers invites all youth between 12-17 to sign-up for Hoops for the Homeless at the Verizon Center, which is happening on Saturday, September 13. The event is hosted by Magic Johnson and Gilbert Arenas in an effort to help the homeless. They can register after each service or call 301-773-7325 and bring a canned good on the day of the event.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $10 + Canned goods for admission
Metro: (Gallery Place/Chinatown) to the Verizon Center.
For more information call:
301-773-7325
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Every Friday, the National Gallery of Arts Sculpture Garden offers free jazz concerts in the Sculpture Gardens. Experience an eclectic mix of top Washington-area jazz artists. Concerts take place in front of the pavilion café next to the grand reflecting pool and fountain.
Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial, Smithsonian and Judiciary Square.
Dates: Every Friday, September 12 to October 3, 2008
Time: 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Pavilion Café at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 7th and Constitution NW, Washington, DC. Admission: Free
Performance Schedule
September 12 - 5-6:30 Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders, 6:30 - 8:30 The U.S. Navy Commodores (Swing Jazz)
September 19 - Warren Wolf (Vibes)
September 26 - 5-6:30 The Rob Levit Trio, 6:30 – 8:30 The U.S. Navy Commodores (Swing Jazz)
October 3 - The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Presents Frédéric Yonnet (Harmonica)
September 19 - Warren Wolf (Vibes)
September 26 - 5-6:30 The Rob Levit Trio, 6:30 – 8:30 The U.S. Navy Commodores (Swing Jazz)
October 3 - The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Presents Frédéric Yonnet (Harmonica)
Penn Quarter Arts on Foot Festival
The Penn Quarter Arts on Foot Festival is a visual and performing arts festival featuring Washington, DC theaters, museums, and arts at a variety of venues in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC. The festival becomes an art walking tour with area restaurants, theaters, galleries, museums, and more than 80 visual artists participating and dozens of Downtown attractions hosting visual art exhibits, performances, workshops, demonstrations, films, concerts and children's activities.
Date and Times:September 13, 2008, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Penn Quarter, between 4th and 14th Sts., Pennsylvania Ave. and L St.Washington, DC. Metro Stations Near Penn Quarter: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center, Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter, Federal Triangle, Mt. Vernon Sq/7th Street-Convention Ctr, and Judiciary Square
(Article by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
Date and Times:September 13, 2008, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Penn Quarter, between 4th and 14th Sts., Pennsylvania Ave. and L St.Washington, DC. Metro Stations Near Penn Quarter: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center, Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter, Federal Triangle, Mt. Vernon Sq/7th Street-Convention Ctr, and Judiciary Square
(Article by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
Washington DC 4th Annual 9/11 Unity Walk
In a powerful statement reminiscent of Gandhi's Walks, every church, synagogue, mosque and temple on Embassy Row opens their doors to each other and symbolically the world. People of all faiths will come together on September 14th for the 4th Annual 9/11 Unity Walk, the signature event in Washington, DC for building bridges between faiths.
When: Sunday, September 14
Time: 1:30pm
Where: Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW Washington, DC 20016 (Corner of Massachusetts and Macomb St. NW)
(by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
When: Sunday, September 14
Time: 1:30pm
Where: Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW Washington, DC 20016 (Corner of Massachusetts and Macomb St. NW)
(by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
The Pentagon Memorial Dedication
The Pentagon Memorial will be officially dedicated and open to the public on September 11, 2008. To commemorate the Pentagon Memorial's public opening, the Navy Band and the Sea Chanters Chorus will perform a musical tribute from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the stage adjacent to the Memorial.The Pentagon Memorial commemorates the 184 lives lost in the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Memorial Location I-395 at Boundary Channel Drive Washington DC. The site is accessible from the Pentagon Metro Station. Parking is not available on site. Visitors can park at the Pentagon City Mall at 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, which is a short walk to the Pentagon.
(Article by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
Memorial Location I-395 at Boundary Channel Drive Washington DC. The site is accessible from the Pentagon Metro Station. Parking is not available on site. Visitors can park at the Pentagon City Mall at 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, which is a short walk to the Pentagon.
(Article by Rachel Cooper, About.com)
Friday, August 29, 2008
Labor Day Events
The National Archives will be displaying the Treaty of Paris, the document that ended the American Revolution, beginning August 29. It will remain on view through September 3, which is the 225th anniversary of its signing. For more information, call 866-272-6262.
Carter Barron Blues Festival, Saturday, August 30, at noon at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 4850 Colorado Avenue, NW. Free but tickets are required. Call (202) 426-0486. (Metro: Take the S2 or S4 Metrobus from 16th & N Streets, NW)
On Saturday, August 30, from 2-10:00 p.m., The Kennedy Center will have more than 25 area theater companies hold reading and open rehearsals of plays and musicals that will be performed in the 2008-2009 theater season. The event is free. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. For more information call (202) 467-4600 or 800-444-1324. (Metro: Foggy Bottom)
NSO Capitol Concert, Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. on the west lawn of U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First Streets. Emil de Cou will be conducting the orchestra. This is a free event. For more information call 202-467-4600.
Carter Barron Blues Festival, Saturday, August 30, at noon at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 4850 Colorado Avenue, NW. Free but tickets are required. Call (202) 426-0486. (Metro: Take the S2 or S4 Metrobus from 16th & N Streets, NW)
On Saturday, August 30, from 2-10:00 p.m., The Kennedy Center will have more than 25 area theater companies hold reading and open rehearsals of plays and musicals that will be performed in the 2008-2009 theater season. The event is free. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. For more information call (202) 467-4600 or 800-444-1324. (Metro: Foggy Bottom)
NSO Capitol Concert, Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. on the west lawn of U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First Streets. Emil de Cou will be conducting the orchestra. This is a free event. For more information call 202-467-4600.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Washington DC Restaurant Week
There’s no better time to taste what’s new on the Washington, DC restaurant scene than Washington, DC Restaurant Week. From August 11 through August 17, dozens of the city’s top restaurants will offer three-course, fixed price lunch and dinner specials priced at $20.08 (lunch) and $30.08 (dinner). For a list of participating restaurants visit www.opentable.com.
Summertime Weekly Performances & Events in DC
Weekdays from 12-1:30 p.m. (through September 28) Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. From salsa to strings and blues to swing, you’re in for an entertaining treat at Live! Savor world-renowned entertainment in a variety of flavors, such as African dance, Celtic folk songs, jazz, hip hop, Latin swing and pop rock. Every lunchtime performance is a crowd-pleaser and it’s free. (202) 312-1300 or http://www.itcdc.com/. (Metro: Federal Triangle)
Mondays 6:00 & 7:30 p.m., National Theatre, Helen Hayes Gallery, 321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (202) 783-3372 or http://www.nationaltheatre.org/. Monday showcase features local performers, original plays, singers, musical ensembles, dance, drama and comedy. Tickets are free but required and are distributed a half-hour before the show on the day of the performance. (Metro: Metro Center)
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. (through August), U.S. Navy Band Summer Concert Series, US Capitol, west side. (202) 433-2524 or http://www.navyband.navy.mil/. The U.S. Navy Band and specialty groups perform a series of concerts on the steps of the west side of the U.S. Capitol. Free. (Metro: Capitol South). Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. (through August). U.S. Navy Band performs at the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (202) 433-2524 or http://www.navyband.navy.mil/. (Metro: Archives/Memorial)
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (through August 15), “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, presents its outdoor concert series at the U.S. Capitol, West Terrace. These concerts feature light classics, country music, and popular band favorites.
(202) 433-4011 or http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/.
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. (through August 9), Sunset Serenades at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW (202) 673-4482 or http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/. Enjoy free summer concerts featuring local artists performing a wide variety of music, including jazz, blues, folk, rock/pop, reggae, and more (Metro: Woodley Park/Zoo)
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (through August 23), Farragut Sounds in the Square, Connecticut Avenue & K Street, NW. (202) 463-3400 or http://www.gtbid.com/. Thousands of office workers, tourists and residents relax to music in the renovated Farragut Square. (Metro: Farragut West)
Fridays at 5:00 p.m. (through August 31), Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th Streets, NW, (202) 737-4215 or http://www.nga.gov/. Enjoy summer evenings of jazz in the National Gallery of Arts Sculpture Garden. Experience an eclectic mix of top Washington-area jazz artists. Concerts take place in front of the pavilion café next to the grand reflecting pool and fountain. (Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial)
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., the Freer and Sackler Art Galleries offer an extended evening of contemporary art exhibitions and other cultural activities. Extended hours are through August 9. (Metro: Smithsonian)
Mondays at sunset, July 14-August 11, 2008, Screen on the Green, National Mall between 4th & 7th Streets, NW, (877) 262-5866. Recline in the heart of Washington, DC on a summer night, gazing at a gigantic movie screen and enjoy a classic film. This summer’s last two movies are “The Apartment” (1960) and “Superman” (1978). (Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial)
Fridays at dusk, (through August 22), All Bond movies are being featured, rain or shine, at Gateway Park, located at N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway just two blocks from Rosslyn. (Metro: Rosslyn) Call The Events Line (703-276-7759) or go to http://www.rosslynva.org/.
(Source: The Washington Post & the Web)
Mondays 6:00 & 7:30 p.m., National Theatre, Helen Hayes Gallery, 321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (202) 783-3372 or http://www.nationaltheatre.org/. Monday showcase features local performers, original plays, singers, musical ensembles, dance, drama and comedy. Tickets are free but required and are distributed a half-hour before the show on the day of the performance. (Metro: Metro Center)
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. (through August), U.S. Navy Band Summer Concert Series, US Capitol, west side. (202) 433-2524 or http://www.navyband.navy.mil/. The U.S. Navy Band and specialty groups perform a series of concerts on the steps of the west side of the U.S. Capitol. Free. (Metro: Capitol South). Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. (through August). U.S. Navy Band performs at the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (202) 433-2524 or http://www.navyband.navy.mil/. (Metro: Archives/Memorial)
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (through August 15), “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, presents its outdoor concert series at the U.S. Capitol, West Terrace. These concerts feature light classics, country music, and popular band favorites.
(202) 433-4011 or http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/.
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. (through August 9), Sunset Serenades at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW (202) 673-4482 or http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/. Enjoy free summer concerts featuring local artists performing a wide variety of music, including jazz, blues, folk, rock/pop, reggae, and more (Metro: Woodley Park/Zoo)
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (through August 23), Farragut Sounds in the Square, Connecticut Avenue & K Street, NW. (202) 463-3400 or http://www.gtbid.com/. Thousands of office workers, tourists and residents relax to music in the renovated Farragut Square. (Metro: Farragut West)
Fridays at 5:00 p.m. (through August 31), Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th Streets, NW, (202) 737-4215 or http://www.nga.gov/. Enjoy summer evenings of jazz in the National Gallery of Arts Sculpture Garden. Experience an eclectic mix of top Washington-area jazz artists. Concerts take place in front of the pavilion café next to the grand reflecting pool and fountain. (Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial)
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., the Freer and Sackler Art Galleries offer an extended evening of contemporary art exhibitions and other cultural activities. Extended hours are through August 9. (Metro: Smithsonian)
Mondays at sunset, July 14-August 11, 2008, Screen on the Green, National Mall between 4th & 7th Streets, NW, (877) 262-5866. Recline in the heart of Washington, DC on a summer night, gazing at a gigantic movie screen and enjoy a classic film. This summer’s last two movies are “The Apartment” (1960) and “Superman” (1978). (Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial)
Fridays at dusk, (through August 22), All Bond movies are being featured, rain or shine, at Gateway Park, located at N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway just two blocks from Rosslyn. (Metro: Rosslyn) Call The Events Line (703-276-7759) or go to http://www.rosslynva.org/.
(Source: The Washington Post & the Web)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
KAPLAN TEST PREP Free GMAT Sample Class
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Free GMAT Sample Class
Thursday, July 24th, 6:30-8:30pm
Kaplan Center, 2025 M St NW
Come to this free event and learn valuable strategies and methods to raise your GMAT score, including:
*Explore techniques for getting a higher GMAT score
*Crucial test day strategies
*An overview of Kaplan’s GMAT course and materials
Call or visit us online today to register!
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Free GMAT Sample Class
Thursday, July 24th, 6:30-8:30pm
Kaplan Center, 2025 M St NW
Come to this free event and learn valuable strategies and methods to raise your GMAT score, including:
*Explore techniques for getting a higher GMAT score
*Crucial test day strategies
*An overview of Kaplan’s GMAT course and materials
Call or visit us online today to register!
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KAPLAN TEST PREP Free Law School Insider Event
DEVELOP YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
Free Law School Insider Event
Get a behind-the-scenes look at law school admissions.
You will have the opportunity to:
* Hear admissions officers from Georgetown Law, George Washington Law, and George Mason Law discuss putting together an application that gets you in
*Participate in a sample LSAT class– explore strategies for getting a higher LSAT score & crucial test day strategies
*Learn what factors schools consider and how to improve your chances of admission
Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00pm
Dupont Circle Kaplan Center
2025 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
RSVP with name and phone number to DC.Law.Insider@gmail.com
1-800-KAP-TEST kaptest.com
Free Law School Insider Event
Get a behind-the-scenes look at law school admissions.
You will have the opportunity to:
* Hear admissions officers from Georgetown Law, George Washington Law, and George Mason Law discuss putting together an application that gets you in
*Participate in a sample LSAT class– explore strategies for getting a higher LSAT score & crucial test day strategies
*Learn what factors schools consider and how to improve your chances of admission
Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00pm
Dupont Circle Kaplan Center
2025 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
RSVP with name and phone number to DC.Law.Insider@gmail.com
1-800-KAP-TEST kaptest.com
KAPLAN Test Prep and Admissions Free GRE Sample Class
TRY OUR CLASS—FOR FREE
Free GRE Sample Class
Thursday, July 17th, 6:30-8:30pm
Kaplan Center, 2025 M St NW
Come to this free event and learn valuable strategies and methods to raise your GRE score, including:
* Advanced Math techniques for Quantitative Comparisons
*Strategies for new GRE question types, Numeric Entry and Text Completion
*An overview of Kaplan’s GRE course and materials
Call or visit us online today to register!
1-800-KAP-TEST kaptest.com
Free GRE Sample Class
Thursday, July 17th, 6:30-8:30pm
Kaplan Center, 2025 M St NW
Come to this free event and learn valuable strategies and methods to raise your GRE score, including:
* Advanced Math techniques for Quantitative Comparisons
*Strategies for new GRE question types, Numeric Entry and Text Completion
*An overview of Kaplan’s GRE course and materials
Call or visit us online today to register!
1-800-KAP-TEST kaptest.com
Thursday, July 10, 2008
2008 Capital Fringe Festival
July 10—27 at sites across Washington
Downtown DC will come to life with its second Capital Fringe Festival. There will be numerous performing artists and groups—600 individual performances in over 30 venues within the eighteen days. For more information on schedule of events call 202-315-1303 or visit capitalfringe.org to download the print version of the Festival Guide.
Downtown DC will come to life with its second Capital Fringe Festival. There will be numerous performing artists and groups—600 individual performances in over 30 venues within the eighteen days. For more information on schedule of events call 202-315-1303 or visit capitalfringe.org to download the print version of the Festival Guide.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Student Pugwash USA
Join other Washington interns and leading experts to discuss today’s top science and technology topics!
CUTTING CARBON IN 2009
CUTTING CARBON IN 2009
Climate Change and the Next Administration
Friday July 11, 200812 noon- 1:15 pmPizza and drinks will be served
Young voters passionate about the environment are looking to the next generation of policymakers for solutions to this issue. What impact might the '08 elections have on climate change policy solutions? Are the candidates' goals for reducing carbon emissions feasible? What global initiatives are achievable in the near future?
Speakers:
MANIK ROYDirector, Congressional AffairsThe Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Second Speaker TBA
(Metro stations: Farragut North or Farragut West)
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Science, Technology, & U.S. Power (July 18)
Learn more about Student Pugwash's 2008 Science & Tech Election Guide and Multimedia Contest for Cash
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center
Free Performances Every Day, No Tickets Required
Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted. For information call (202) 467-4600 or visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/. (Metro: Foggy Bottom)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tutu Jones and the Soul Crew
Guitarist Tutu Jones exemplifies the sound of South Dallas where blues and soul meet to create a special Texas mix. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Mark Halata and Texavia
Once named Texas State Accordion Champion, Mark Halata leads this Houston-based Czech polka band with a country music flair. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Bhutan Song and Dance
“Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon” comprises Bhutanese religious festivals and traditional dances. The dramatic, masked dances date back to the 16th century. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
James “Slim” Hand
Over the past 40 years, this country music artist has been plying his craft in countless smoky dives and dance halls. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Jazz Envoys
The four musicians that make up the Jazz Envoys—bassist Giovanni Bermudez, vocalist Alexandra Cabanilla, pianist Victor Hugo Espinosa, and drummer Juan Posso—were selected through a rigorous audition process conducted by a panel of adjudicators from various Quito music institutions. Presented in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Ecuador.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Hip-Hop Theater Festival
Hosted by legendary poet Sonia Sanchez, this special evening features poets from two slam poetry groups, Brave New Voices College Tour and the DC Writers Corps Slam Team, and the progressive music group Triflava. Presented in cooperation with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bobby Radcliff
Bruce Ewan
Washington, D.C. veteran performer Bruce Ewan joins his guitar hero brother Bobby Radcliff. Having been a part of the D.C. blues scene for years, the two musicians bring a true “Blues Brothers” experience to the Grand Foyer.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Stageworks Festival
Students from the largest young artist festival in North America—participants hail from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia—perform opera, musical theater, jazz, cabaret, chamber music, and more.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Donato Soviero Quartet
Led by guitarist and composer Donato Soviero, this quartet swings with jazz standards and original tunes.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The Plateros
This family band from the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation in New Mexico crank out blues and rock music. Part of the NMAI Summer Music Series, presented in cooperation with the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute Orchestra
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Conducted by Elizabeth Schulze, the orchestra performs a program that includes Dvo?ák’s Carnival Overture, Smetana’s “The Moldau,” and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish.” Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers
Participants in this intensive, three-week training program perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English, as well as Italian art songs.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Eastern Music Festival Piano Program
Selected students from this superior summer program for pre-professional musicians perform a variety of works.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Green Mic
IN THE CONCERT HALLg
Poetry slam champions, aged 13-25, from throughout the U.S. speak truth to power about global warming. Part of the Brave New Voices Youth Speaks! 11th International Youth Poetry Slam.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Roy Carrier
A living legend from Southwest, Louisiana, Carrier entertains with Cajun, Creole, and zydeco tunes.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Leo Blanco
This Venezuelan pianist, composer, and arranger blends South American, Middle Eastern, and African rhythms into his eclectic jazz style. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Eric Gratz
Sejoon Park
Renowned rising star violinist Eric Gratz teams with award-winning pianist Sejoon Park to perform classical works by Mozart, Brahms, and Franck.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 21, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Zionaires
For 54 years, this uplifting gospel group from Princess Anne, Maryland has shared their joyful singing. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Chancel Choir
Based at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this group provides the backbone of the church’s music program.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Jamie Coon
This singer/songwriter has been nominated for both “Best New Artist” and “Best Pop Recording” in this year’s Native American Music Awards, fusing classic rock, country, and soul. Part of the NMAI Summer Music Series, presented in cooperation with the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute Orchestra
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Conducted by Elizabeth Schulze, the orchestra performs Thomas’s Overture to Mignon and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ahwach of Aday
Ahwach is the the communal dance specific to the Berber Amazigh population of Morocco, from the village of Aday. This secular art combines dance, poetry, and songs unique to each tribe and is sometimes coed, and sometimes strictly male.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps
A fusion of talent and vision, these marching musicians have grown to become a perennial Drum Corps International (DCI) World Champion Finalist, reaching the DCI Finals 22 times in the Corps’ 33-year history.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Belgrade Piano Duo
Founded in 1997 by Daniela Bratkovic and Janko Djokovic, the duo performs works by Josif Marinkovi?, Ivan Jevti?, Mihailo Živanovi?, and more. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Alfredo Naranjo
This master vibraphonist leads an ensemble of accomplished musicians in Latin jazz and danceable beats. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted. For information call (202) 467-4600 or visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/. (Metro: Foggy Bottom)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tutu Jones and the Soul Crew
Guitarist Tutu Jones exemplifies the sound of South Dallas where blues and soul meet to create a special Texas mix. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Mark Halata and Texavia
Once named Texas State Accordion Champion, Mark Halata leads this Houston-based Czech polka band with a country music flair. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Bhutan Song and Dance
“Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon” comprises Bhutanese religious festivals and traditional dances. The dramatic, masked dances date back to the 16th century. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
James “Slim” Hand
Over the past 40 years, this country music artist has been plying his craft in countless smoky dives and dance halls. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Jazz Envoys
The four musicians that make up the Jazz Envoys—bassist Giovanni Bermudez, vocalist Alexandra Cabanilla, pianist Victor Hugo Espinosa, and drummer Juan Posso—were selected through a rigorous audition process conducted by a panel of adjudicators from various Quito music institutions. Presented in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Ecuador.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Hip-Hop Theater Festival
Hosted by legendary poet Sonia Sanchez, this special evening features poets from two slam poetry groups, Brave New Voices College Tour and the DC Writers Corps Slam Team, and the progressive music group Triflava. Presented in cooperation with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bobby Radcliff
Bruce Ewan
Washington, D.C. veteran performer Bruce Ewan joins his guitar hero brother Bobby Radcliff. Having been a part of the D.C. blues scene for years, the two musicians bring a true “Blues Brothers” experience to the Grand Foyer.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Stageworks Festival
Students from the largest young artist festival in North America—participants hail from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia—perform opera, musical theater, jazz, cabaret, chamber music, and more.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Donato Soviero Quartet
Led by guitarist and composer Donato Soviero, this quartet swings with jazz standards and original tunes.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The Plateros
This family band from the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation in New Mexico crank out blues and rock music. Part of the NMAI Summer Music Series, presented in cooperation with the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute Orchestra
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Conducted by Elizabeth Schulze, the orchestra performs a program that includes Dvo?ák’s Carnival Overture, Smetana’s “The Moldau,” and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish.” Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers
Participants in this intensive, three-week training program perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English, as well as Italian art songs.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Eastern Music Festival Piano Program
Selected students from this superior summer program for pre-professional musicians perform a variety of works.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Green Mic
IN THE CONCERT HALLg
Poetry slam champions, aged 13-25, from throughout the U.S. speak truth to power about global warming. Part of the Brave New Voices Youth Speaks! 11th International Youth Poetry Slam.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Roy Carrier
A living legend from Southwest, Louisiana, Carrier entertains with Cajun, Creole, and zydeco tunes.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Leo Blanco
This Venezuelan pianist, composer, and arranger blends South American, Middle Eastern, and African rhythms into his eclectic jazz style. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Eric Gratz
Sejoon Park
Renowned rising star violinist Eric Gratz teams with award-winning pianist Sejoon Park to perform classical works by Mozart, Brahms, and Franck.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 21, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Zionaires
For 54 years, this uplifting gospel group from Princess Anne, Maryland has shared their joyful singing. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Chancel Choir
Based at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this group provides the backbone of the church’s music program.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Jamie Coon
This singer/songwriter has been nominated for both “Best New Artist” and “Best Pop Recording” in this year’s Native American Music Awards, fusing classic rock, country, and soul. Part of the NMAI Summer Music Series, presented in cooperation with the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute Orchestra
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Conducted by Elizabeth Schulze, the orchestra performs Thomas’s Overture to Mignon and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ahwach of Aday
Ahwach is the the communal dance specific to the Berber Amazigh population of Morocco, from the village of Aday. This secular art combines dance, poetry, and songs unique to each tribe and is sometimes coed, and sometimes strictly male.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps
A fusion of talent and vision, these marching musicians have grown to become a perennial Drum Corps International (DCI) World Champion Finalist, reaching the DCI Finals 22 times in the Corps’ 33-year history.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Belgrade Piano Duo
Founded in 1997 by Daniela Bratkovic and Janko Djokovic, the duo performs works by Josif Marinkovi?, Ivan Jevti?, Mihailo Živanovi?, and more. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Alfredo Naranjo
This master vibraphonist leads an ensemble of accomplished musicians in Latin jazz and danceable beats. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Independence Day Celebrations
(From Washingtonpost.com)
National Independence Parade: 11:45 a.m. on Constitution Avenue NW from Seventh to 17th streets.
A Capitol Fourth: Actor Jimmy Smits hosts. Performers include Huey Lewis and the News, Taylor Hicks, Jerry Lee Lewis and the National Symphony Orchestra; Tchaikovsky’s "1812 Overture," with cannon fire, 8 p.m. Fireworks, 9:10 p.m. Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First streets; fireworks on the Washington Monument grounds, Independence Avenue and 15th Street NW. For more information call 202-619-7222.
Wreath Laying: Tomb of Elbridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and vice president, 10 a.m., Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. Free. For more information call 202-543-0539.
National Archives: Performance by the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps; a reading of the Declaration of Independence, with actors portraying Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, 10 a.m., Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near Seventh Street. For more information call 202-357-5000.
The Smithsonian Metro Station will be closed July 4. Stations nearby include Metro Center, Gallery Place-Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle and L'Enfant Plaza.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Summer 2008 Forum/Science/Arts Speakers
Monday, June 16th
Bruce E. Cain
Executive Director, UC Washington Center
‘Recapping the Primary Election Season’
Monday, July 7th
Dan Sheehy
Director, Smithsonian Folkways
‘Publishing World Music at the Smithsonian’
Wednesday, July 9th
Dr. Jack Werner
Professor, Opthamlogy, UC Davis
‘Aging Through the Eyes of Monet’
Monday, July 14th
IGCC/Stanley Foundation Panel
Anoush Ehteshami, Professor of International Relations and Head of the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University
Michael Kraig, Director of Policy Analysis and Dialogue at the Stanley Foundation
Riccardo Redaelli, Director of the Middle East Program at the Landau Network
‘US Options Towards Iran’
Tuesday, July 15th
Dr. Gaya Dowley
NIDA—National Institutes for Health
‘A Career Path Leading to NIH’
Monday, July 21st
Anne Kornblut
Journalist, The Washington Post
Monday, July 28th:
Veronica Li, Author
Shari Rak, Professional musician
Monday, August 4th
Scientists in Public Service Panel
Jacques Read, Scientist, Department of Energy
Steve Koehn, State Forester for Maryland
Bruce E. Cain
Executive Director, UC Washington Center
‘Recapping the Primary Election Season’
Monday, July 7th
Dan Sheehy
Director, Smithsonian Folkways
‘Publishing World Music at the Smithsonian’
Wednesday, July 9th
Dr. Jack Werner
Professor, Opthamlogy, UC Davis
‘Aging Through the Eyes of Monet’
Monday, July 14th
IGCC/Stanley Foundation Panel
Anoush Ehteshami, Professor of International Relations and Head of the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University
Michael Kraig, Director of Policy Analysis and Dialogue at the Stanley Foundation
Riccardo Redaelli, Director of the Middle East Program at the Landau Network
‘US Options Towards Iran’
Tuesday, July 15th
Dr. Gaya Dowley
NIDA—National Institutes for Health
‘A Career Path Leading to NIH’
Monday, July 21st
Anne Kornblut
Journalist, The Washington Post
Monday, July 28th:
Veronica Li, Author
Shari Rak, Professional musician
Monday, August 4th
Scientists in Public Service Panel
Jacques Read, Scientist, Department of Energy
Steve Koehn, State Forester for Maryland
Thursday, June 19, 2008
What is Creativity and How Do I Get Some?
UCDC Monday Night Forum - Monday, July 28th
Three prominent DC artists discuss the nature of creativity as it applies to the visual, performing and literary arts. Come join visual artist Lynden Cline, musician Shari Rak and author Veronica Lee as they tackle the ages-old question of what stimulates creativity in artistic endeavors.
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
Three prominent DC artists discuss the nature of creativity as it applies to the visual, performing and literary arts. Come join visual artist Lynden Cline, musician Shari Rak and author Veronica Lee as they tackle the ages-old question of what stimulates creativity in artistic endeavors.
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
Dan Sheehy, Director of Smithsonian Folkways
UCDC Monday Night Forum - Monday, July 7th Did you know that the Smithsonian Institution has its own record label? Dan Sheehy, Director of Smithsonian Folkways talks about the challenges and excitement of running a major publisher of world music.
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
Utopia - A Picture Story
An exhibition of Australian indigenous batik prints at the Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The exhibition is open from June 10th through August 29th, 10am - 2pm, weekdays. A photo ID is essential for entry.
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
Friday, June 6, 2008
Student Pugwash USA & Scientists & Engineers for America
Policy Portal:
A Science & Tech Policy Series for Interns
Join other Washington interns and leading experts to discuss today’s top science and technology topics!
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Student Pugwash USA & Scientists and Engineers for America Present
Science, Technology, and the 2008 Elections:
How the Upcoming Elections Will Impact Science & Technology Policy
Thursday June 12, 2008
12 noon- 1:30 pm
A light lunch will be served
How can your vote influence the upcoming presidential and congressional elections to advance science, technology, and health policies that will benefit us all? How can scientists, engineers, and those in related fields promote policies that will advance U.S. interest and global development in the next decade?
Speakers:
Rep. Rush Holt
12th District of New Jersey
Henry Kelly
President
Federation of American Scientists
Meeting hosted at:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
(Nearest Metro station: Dupont Circle)
Seating is limited. RSVP online or to contact@spusa.org by June 11!
Want more information about our upcoming Policy Portal events?
Email contact@spusa.org.
Attend all our Policy Portal Programs!
Nuclear Energy: Fight the Power? (June 20)
Changing the Healthcare Debate in '08 (June 27)
Cutting Carbon in '09: Climate Change & the Next Administration (July 11)
Science, Technology, & U.S. Power (July 18)
Learn more about Student Pugwash's 2008 Science & Tech Election Guide and Multimedia Contest for Cash
See What your Representatives and Candidates think about Science at SEA’s SHARP Network
A Science & Tech Policy Series for Interns
Join other Washington interns and leading experts to discuss today’s top science and technology topics!
***************************
Student Pugwash USA & Scientists and Engineers for America Present
Science, Technology, and the 2008 Elections:
How the Upcoming Elections Will Impact Science & Technology Policy
Thursday June 12, 2008
12 noon- 1:30 pm
A light lunch will be served
How can your vote influence the upcoming presidential and congressional elections to advance science, technology, and health policies that will benefit us all? How can scientists, engineers, and those in related fields promote policies that will advance U.S. interest and global development in the next decade?
Speakers:
Rep. Rush Holt
12th District of New Jersey
Henry Kelly
President
Federation of American Scientists
Meeting hosted at:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
(Nearest Metro station: Dupont Circle)
Seating is limited. RSVP online or to contact@spusa.org by June 11!
Want more information about our upcoming Policy Portal events?
Email contact@spusa.org.
Attend all our Policy Portal Programs!
Nuclear Energy: Fight the Power? (June 20)
Changing the Healthcare Debate in '08 (June 27)
Cutting Carbon in '09: Climate Change & the Next Administration (July 11)
Science, Technology, & U.S. Power (July 18)
Learn more about Student Pugwash's 2008 Science & Tech Election Guide and Multimedia Contest for Cash
See What your Representatives and Candidates think about Science at SEA’s SHARP Network
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
"The American Presidents" Photo Exhibit
Washington, D.C. — “The American President,” an exhibit of compelling news photos from the Associated Press, will be on view at the National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, from June 3 to July 12. The display will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.The exhibit shows American presidents at war and at ease, in victory and in defeat, confronting national crises and facing personal scandals, running for office and leading the country on the world stage.
Amid the extraordinary voter interest in the 2008 race for the White House, the new exhibit helps illustrate one constant in the ever-shifting media landscape. The coverage of the White House by AP reporters and photographers has been the dominant source of presidential news across the U.S. and around the world.
“The American President” features a number of the AP’s Pulitzer Prize-winning images, including Paul Vathis’ view of John F. Kennedy conferring gravely with his predecessor, Dwight D. Eisenhower, at Camp David after the unsuccessful Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961; Ron Edmonds’ rapid sequence documenting the 1981 assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, and White House photos taken by J. Scott Applewhite and others during Bill Clinton’s 1998 impeachment battle.
The more than 80 photos in the exhibit underscore the need for the AP photojournalists assigned to cover the White House to always keep their eyes on the president, so they won’t miss those revealing, unexpected moments that could easily dominate thousands of front pages and Web sites around the world.
“The American President” includes memorable shots from the AP Images photo library, which contains more than 10 million film and digital images, and pictures taken in this year’s run for the White House by Senators Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama.
For further information, visitors may call the National Press Club, at 202-662-7516, or e-mail mcooke@press.org.
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Poster History at National Portrait Gallery
Arts & Humanities Spotlight
See "Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture" an exhibit of 60 posters highlighting the history of the poster from 1860 to the present. This exhibition includes everything from the 1865 "Wanted" poster for Lincoln assassin Johns Wilkes Booth to Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in the smash movie hit Pirates of the Caribbean.
Where: National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Streets, NW
When: Through Feb. 8, 11:30 AM to 7 PM Daily
Admission: Free
Friday, March 7, 2008
(Week 8) March 3 – March 9
Monday, March 3 – Tuesday, March 4
El Che – Professor Cline
"El Che", investigates a legend. Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna represents one of the most enduring images of a political leader. His legendary character has been an inspiration for millions, yet many condemn him--sometimes bitterly. For all, he is a subject of controversy and passion. This fascinating film examines the myth of the 'most idolized revolutionary of the 20th century' (NY Times) and contains:
- his voyages of discovery through Latin America -the meeting with Fidel Castro, when an instantaneous friendship was born
-His travels around the world as Cuba's ambassador, sent by Castro to meet Krushchev, Nasser, Nehru, Tito, Mao...
-His days as victorious leader of guerrilla warfare and a cold blooded revolutionary [sic]
-His various disguises worthy of a Hollywood thriller -The disastrous episode in the Congo
-Film footage of his tragic end in Bolivia at 39
Wednesday, March 5
TBD
Thursday, March 6
TBD
Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9
Fail Safe - Professor Hart
A technical malfunction in the Pentagon's strategic control system causes an erroneous order to be sent to a B-58 squadron on a routine mission instructing the bombers to fly beyond their fail safe points. At this point the flight crew are trained to cease communications and prepare to fulfill their objective by bombing Moscow. As the planes near their target, the crisis deepens and together the Americans and Soviets decide on a final desperate solution. Whereas Dr. Strangelove's black comic plot revolves around a similar situation, Fail Safe, which was made at exactly the same time and also distributed by Columbia, is a very serious take on the possibility of mutual destruction. With Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Larry Hagman.
El Che – Professor Cline
"El Che", investigates a legend. Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna represents one of the most enduring images of a political leader. His legendary character has been an inspiration for millions, yet many condemn him--sometimes bitterly. For all, he is a subject of controversy and passion. This fascinating film examines the myth of the 'most idolized revolutionary of the 20th century' (NY Times) and contains:
- his voyages of discovery through Latin America -the meeting with Fidel Castro, when an instantaneous friendship was born
-His travels around the world as Cuba's ambassador, sent by Castro to meet Krushchev, Nasser, Nehru, Tito, Mao...
-His days as victorious leader of guerrilla warfare and a cold blooded revolutionary [sic]
-His various disguises worthy of a Hollywood thriller -The disastrous episode in the Congo
-Film footage of his tragic end in Bolivia at 39
Wednesday, March 5
TBD
Thursday, March 6
TBD
Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9
Fail Safe - Professor Hart
A technical malfunction in the Pentagon's strategic control system causes an erroneous order to be sent to a B-58 squadron on a routine mission instructing the bombers to fly beyond their fail safe points. At this point the flight crew are trained to cease communications and prepare to fulfill their objective by bombing Moscow. As the planes near their target, the crisis deepens and together the Americans and Soviets decide on a final desperate solution. Whereas Dr. Strangelove's black comic plot revolves around a similar situation, Fail Safe, which was made at exactly the same time and also distributed by Columbia, is a very serious take on the possibility of mutual destruction. With Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Larry Hagman.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
UCDC TV Schedule (Week 8 - February 25 - March 2)
Monday, February 25 – Tuesday, February 26
City of God – Professor Cline
Celebrated with worldwide acclaim, this powerful true story of crime and redemption has won numerous prestigious awards around the globe! The streets of the world’s most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro’s “City of God,” are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go, and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 10. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with a different eye: the eye of an artist. In the face of impossible odds, his brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a window into his world and ultimately his way out.
Wednesday, February 27
Super-Size Me - Professor Brandes
Why are Americans so fat? Find out in Super Size Me, a tongue in-cheek - and burger in hand -- look at the legal, financial and physical costs of America's hunger for fast food. Ominously, 37% of American children and adolescents are carrying too much fat and 2 out of every three adults are overweight or obese. Is it our fault for lacking self-control, or are the fast-food corporations to blame? Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock hit the road and interviewed experts in 20 U.S. cities, including Houston, the "Fattest City" in America. From Surgeon Generals to gym teachers, cooks to kids, lawmakers to legislators, these authorities shared their research, opinions and "gut feelings" on our ever-expanding girth. During the journey, Spurlock also put his own body on the line, living on nothing but McDonald's for an entire month with three simple rules: 1) No options: he could only eat what was available over the counter (water included!) 2) No supersizing unless offered 3) No excuses: he had to eat every item on the menu at least once It all adds up to a fat food bill, harrowing visits to the doctor, and compelling viewing for anyone who's ever wondered if man could live on fast food alone. The film explores the horror of school lunch programs, declining health and physical education classes, food addictions and the extreme measures people take to lose weight and regain their health. Super Size Me is a satirical jab in the stomach, overstuffed with fat and facts about the billion-dollar industry besieged by doctors, lawyers and nutritionists alike. "Would you like fries with that?" will never sound the same!
Thursday, February 28
TBD
Friday, February 29 – Sunday, March 2
Breach - Professor Hart
In February, 2001, Robert Hanssen, a senior agent with 25 years in the FBI, is arrested for spying. Jump back two months: Eric O'Neill, a computer specialist who wants to be made an agent is assigned to clerk for Hanssen and to write down everything Hanssen does. O'Neill's told it's an investigation of Hanssen's sexual habits. Within weeks, the crusty Hanssen, a devout Catholic, has warmed to O'Neill, who grows to respect Hanssen. O'Neill's wife resents Hanssen's intrusiveness; the personal and professional stakes get higher. How they catch Hanssen and why he spies become the film's story. Can O'Neill help catch red-handed "the worst spy in history" and hold onto his personal life?
City of God – Professor Cline
Celebrated with worldwide acclaim, this powerful true story of crime and redemption has won numerous prestigious awards around the globe! The streets of the world’s most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro’s “City of God,” are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go, and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 10. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with a different eye: the eye of an artist. In the face of impossible odds, his brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a window into his world and ultimately his way out.
Wednesday, February 27
Super-Size Me - Professor Brandes
Why are Americans so fat? Find out in Super Size Me, a tongue in-cheek - and burger in hand -- look at the legal, financial and physical costs of America's hunger for fast food. Ominously, 37% of American children and adolescents are carrying too much fat and 2 out of every three adults are overweight or obese. Is it our fault for lacking self-control, or are the fast-food corporations to blame? Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock hit the road and interviewed experts in 20 U.S. cities, including Houston, the "Fattest City" in America. From Surgeon Generals to gym teachers, cooks to kids, lawmakers to legislators, these authorities shared their research, opinions and "gut feelings" on our ever-expanding girth. During the journey, Spurlock also put his own body on the line, living on nothing but McDonald's for an entire month with three simple rules: 1) No options: he could only eat what was available over the counter (water included!) 2) No supersizing unless offered 3) No excuses: he had to eat every item on the menu at least once It all adds up to a fat food bill, harrowing visits to the doctor, and compelling viewing for anyone who's ever wondered if man could live on fast food alone. The film explores the horror of school lunch programs, declining health and physical education classes, food addictions and the extreme measures people take to lose weight and regain their health. Super Size Me is a satirical jab in the stomach, overstuffed with fat and facts about the billion-dollar industry besieged by doctors, lawyers and nutritionists alike. "Would you like fries with that?" will never sound the same!
Thursday, February 28
TBD
Friday, February 29 – Sunday, March 2
Breach - Professor Hart
In February, 2001, Robert Hanssen, a senior agent with 25 years in the FBI, is arrested for spying. Jump back two months: Eric O'Neill, a computer specialist who wants to be made an agent is assigned to clerk for Hanssen and to write down everything Hanssen does. O'Neill's told it's an investigation of Hanssen's sexual habits. Within weeks, the crusty Hanssen, a devout Catholic, has warmed to O'Neill, who grows to respect Hanssen. O'Neill's wife resents Hanssen's intrusiveness; the personal and professional stakes get higher. How they catch Hanssen and why he spies become the film's story. Can O'Neill help catch red-handed "the worst spy in history" and hold onto his personal life?
Friday, February 15, 2008
The University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC) and
the UC Washington Center
Cordially invite you to a discussion with the author of:
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Bush Military Buildup
Prof. Daniel Wirls
Professor of Politics, UC Santa Cruz
Monday, February 25, 2008, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
University of California Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW,
Cordially invite you to a discussion with the author of:
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Bush Military Buildup
Prof. Daniel Wirls
Professor of Politics, UC Santa Cruz
Monday, February 25, 2008, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
University of California Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW,
Washington, D.C. 20036
From 2000 to 2008 defense spending increased over 70 percent. That might not seem like a lot for a nation at war, were it not for the fact that the 70 percent increase does not include the over $500 billion separately appropriated since 2002 to cover the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The attacks of September 11, 2001 not only triggered a declaration by the Bush administration of a “global war on terror,” they also facilitated, under the cover of that conflict, a military buildup separate from the funding for the war on terror -- one of the largest increases in military spending in the country’s history. This buildup is one of the most important legacies of the Bush presidency and yet one of the less understood and least controversial. The politics of war protected and obscured its size and significance. Daniel Wirls is author of, among other works, Buildup: The Politics of Defense in the Reagan Era (Cornell 1992) and The Invention of the United States Senate (Johns Hopkins, 2004).
Please join us to hear Prof. Wirls discuss the background and politics of the buildup and its implications for future budgets.
Please RSVP, acceptances only, to Joseph R. McGhee at the IGCC Washington office: Phone (202) 974-6295; Fax (202) 974-6299; email: joseph.mcghee@ucdc.edu.
Monday, February 11, 2008
UCTV Week 6 (February 11 - February 18)
Monday, February 11 – Tuesday, February 12
Blow – Professor Cline
Based on a true story, Blow chronicles the high-speed rise and fall of George Jun (Johnny Depp) who became the largest importer of Colombian cocaine in the United States, forever changing the face of drugs in America. Set in the decadent 70s and 80s, Blow traces George Jung’s partnership with Pablo Escobar, one of the most infamous and dangerous drug lords in history.
Wednesday, February 14
Mostly Martha - Professor Brandes
Mostly Martha is a rich addition to the recent banquet of movies about food. Martha (Martina Gedeck), the domineering chef at a fancy restaurant, has her rigid routine broken when her sister dies in a car wreck, leaving behind her 9-year-old daughter Lina (Maxime Foerste). Martha takes the girl in, but has no gift for maternal expression; she offers Lina food, but Lina refuses to eat. Meanwhile, her control over her kitchen is threatened when her boss hires a buoyant Italian named Mario (Sergio Castellitto) to assist, and Martha finds herself flailing in an effort to reestablish control of her life. While Mostly Martha may not hold many surprises, the writing, direction, and particularly the acting are as sumptuous and sensual as the cooking and eating. The relationship between Martha and Lina is portrayed with all its awkwardness and complications intact; the result is wonderfully affecting.
Thursday, February 15
The Natural History of the Chicken – Professor Carter
Most people best know the chicken from their dinner plates -- whether as thigh, wing or drumstick. Consumers barely pause a moment to consider the bird's many virtues. Filmmaker Mark Lewis (Cane Toads: An Unnatural History and Rat) expands the frontiers of popular awareness and delightfully reveals that this small, common and seemingly simple animal is as complex and grand as any of Earth's creatures.
Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17
Dr. Strangelove - Professor Hart
Stanley Kubrick’s celebrated 1964 black comedy about the cold war. U.S. Air Force General Jack Ripper goes completely and utterly mad, and sends his bomber wing to destroy the U.S.S.R. He suspects that the communists are conspiring to pollute the "precious bodily fluids" of the American people. The U.S. president meets with his advisors, where the Soviet ambassador tells him that if the U.S.S.R. is hit by nuclear weapons, it will trigger a "Doomsday Machine" which will destroy all plant and animal life on Earth. Peter Sellers portrays the three men who might avert this tragedy: British Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, the only person with access to the demented Gen. Ripper; U.S. President Merkin Muffley, whose best attempts to divert disaster depend on placating a drunken Soviet Premier and the former Nazi genius Dr. Strangelove, who concludes that "such a device would not be a practical deterrent for reasons which at this moment must be all too obvious". Will the bombers be stopped in time, or will General Jack Ripper succeed in destroying the world?
Monday, February 18
Traffic – Professor Cline
It’s the high-stakes, high-risk world of the drug trade as seen through a well-blended mix of interrelated stories: a Mexican policeman (Benicio del Toro) finds himself and his partner caught in an often deadly web of corruption; a pair of DEA agents (Don Cheadle and Luis Guzman) work undercover in a sordid and dangerous part of San Diego; a wealthy drug baron living in upscale, suburban America is arrested and leans how quickly his unknowing and pampered wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) takes over his business; and the U.S. President’s new drug czar (Michael Douglas) must deal with his increasingly drug-addicted teenage daughter.
Blow – Professor Cline
Based on a true story, Blow chronicles the high-speed rise and fall of George Jun (Johnny Depp) who became the largest importer of Colombian cocaine in the United States, forever changing the face of drugs in America. Set in the decadent 70s and 80s, Blow traces George Jung’s partnership with Pablo Escobar, one of the most infamous and dangerous drug lords in history.
Wednesday, February 14
Mostly Martha - Professor Brandes
Mostly Martha is a rich addition to the recent banquet of movies about food. Martha (Martina Gedeck), the domineering chef at a fancy restaurant, has her rigid routine broken when her sister dies in a car wreck, leaving behind her 9-year-old daughter Lina (Maxime Foerste). Martha takes the girl in, but has no gift for maternal expression; she offers Lina food, but Lina refuses to eat. Meanwhile, her control over her kitchen is threatened when her boss hires a buoyant Italian named Mario (Sergio Castellitto) to assist, and Martha finds herself flailing in an effort to reestablish control of her life. While Mostly Martha may not hold many surprises, the writing, direction, and particularly the acting are as sumptuous and sensual as the cooking and eating. The relationship between Martha and Lina is portrayed with all its awkwardness and complications intact; the result is wonderfully affecting.
Thursday, February 15
The Natural History of the Chicken – Professor Carter
Most people best know the chicken from their dinner plates -- whether as thigh, wing or drumstick. Consumers barely pause a moment to consider the bird's many virtues. Filmmaker Mark Lewis (Cane Toads: An Unnatural History and Rat) expands the frontiers of popular awareness and delightfully reveals that this small, common and seemingly simple animal is as complex and grand as any of Earth's creatures.
Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17
Dr. Strangelove - Professor Hart
Stanley Kubrick’s celebrated 1964 black comedy about the cold war. U.S. Air Force General Jack Ripper goes completely and utterly mad, and sends his bomber wing to destroy the U.S.S.R. He suspects that the communists are conspiring to pollute the "precious bodily fluids" of the American people. The U.S. president meets with his advisors, where the Soviet ambassador tells him that if the U.S.S.R. is hit by nuclear weapons, it will trigger a "Doomsday Machine" which will destroy all plant and animal life on Earth. Peter Sellers portrays the three men who might avert this tragedy: British Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, the only person with access to the demented Gen. Ripper; U.S. President Merkin Muffley, whose best attempts to divert disaster depend on placating a drunken Soviet Premier and the former Nazi genius Dr. Strangelove, who concludes that "such a device would not be a practical deterrent for reasons which at this moment must be all too obvious". Will the bombers be stopped in time, or will General Jack Ripper succeed in destroying the world?
Monday, February 18
Traffic – Professor Cline
It’s the high-stakes, high-risk world of the drug trade as seen through a well-blended mix of interrelated stories: a Mexican policeman (Benicio del Toro) finds himself and his partner caught in an often deadly web of corruption; a pair of DEA agents (Don Cheadle and Luis Guzman) work undercover in a sordid and dangerous part of San Diego; a wealthy drug baron living in upscale, suburban America is arrested and leans how quickly his unknowing and pampered wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) takes over his business; and the U.S. President’s new drug czar (Michael Douglas) must deal with his increasingly drug-addicted teenage daughter.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
UCTV Shedule for Week 5
Week 5) February 4 – February 10
Monday, February 4
The Official Story – Professor Cline
Set during the Argentine Dirty War of the 1970s, where the government “disappeared” -- imprisoned, tortured, and killed -- Argentine citizens whom they considered subversives, this film won the 1985 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. A fictional Buenos Aires couple with an adopted child personalize the story of children of the disappeared.
Tuesday, February 5
Ratatouille – Professor Carter
A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely - and certainly unwanted - visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
Wednesday, February 6
Eat, Drink, Man, Woman - Professor Brandes
This film tells the story of a retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu (Sihung Lung) and his family living in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. At the start of the film, he lives with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. The three daughters represent three stereotypes of woman: the oldest one an old maid school teacher with a broken heart, the middle one the career woman who is afraid of commitment, the youngest one the school girl who is growing up to be a woman. As the film progresses, each daughter encounters new men. When these new relationships blossom, the stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes. The film concludes with a surprise ending involving the chef himself. Directed by Ang Lee.
Thursday, February 7
Maria Full of Grace – Professor Cline
María Alvarez (Catalina Sandino-Moreno), a bright, spirited 17 yr old, lives with three generations of her family in a cramped house in rural Colombia. Desperate to leave her job stripping thorns from flowers in a rose plantation, María accepts a lucrative offer to transport packets of drugs—which she must swallow—to the United States. The ruthless world of international drug trafficking proves to be more than María bargained for as she becomes ultimately entangled with both drug cartels and immigration officials. The dramatic thriller builds toward a conclusion so powerful it could only be based on a thousand true stories.
Friday, February 8 – Sunday, February 10
The Day the Earth Stood Still - Professor Hart
Robert Wise’s groundbreaking 1951 Sci-Fi film. A spaceship lands in Washington DC, capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction. Now being remade with Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connolly and Kathy Bates. Klaatu barade nikto.
Monday, February 4
The Official Story – Professor Cline
Set during the Argentine Dirty War of the 1970s, where the government “disappeared” -- imprisoned, tortured, and killed -- Argentine citizens whom they considered subversives, this film won the 1985 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. A fictional Buenos Aires couple with an adopted child personalize the story of children of the disappeared.
Tuesday, February 5
Ratatouille – Professor Carter
A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely - and certainly unwanted - visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
Wednesday, February 6
Eat, Drink, Man, Woman - Professor Brandes
This film tells the story of a retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu (Sihung Lung) and his family living in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. At the start of the film, he lives with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. The three daughters represent three stereotypes of woman: the oldest one an old maid school teacher with a broken heart, the middle one the career woman who is afraid of commitment, the youngest one the school girl who is growing up to be a woman. As the film progresses, each daughter encounters new men. When these new relationships blossom, the stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes. The film concludes with a surprise ending involving the chef himself. Directed by Ang Lee.
Thursday, February 7
Maria Full of Grace – Professor Cline
María Alvarez (Catalina Sandino-Moreno), a bright, spirited 17 yr old, lives with three generations of her family in a cramped house in rural Colombia. Desperate to leave her job stripping thorns from flowers in a rose plantation, María accepts a lucrative offer to transport packets of drugs—which she must swallow—to the United States. The ruthless world of international drug trafficking proves to be more than María bargained for as she becomes ultimately entangled with both drug cartels and immigration officials. The dramatic thriller builds toward a conclusion so powerful it could only be based on a thousand true stories.
Friday, February 8 – Sunday, February 10
The Day the Earth Stood Still - Professor Hart
Robert Wise’s groundbreaking 1951 Sci-Fi film. A spaceship lands in Washington DC, capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction. Now being remade with Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connolly and Kathy Bates. Klaatu barade nikto.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Robert T. Matsui Prize
ROBERT T. MATSUI PRIZE IN WRITING ON PUBLIC SERVICE
Winter 2008 Competition Announcement
This writing competition, sponsored by the Robert T. Matsui Foundation for Public Service and the UC Washington Center Director’s Office affords UCDC program participants the opportunity for formal reflection on their experiences in public service. Students submitting winning entries will be known respectively as the gold, silver, and bronze winners of the Robert T. Matsui Prize in Writing on Public Service and will received the following cash prizes:
Gold: $500.00
Silver: $250.00
Bronze: $250.00
About Representative Matsui and the Matsui Foundation
The Honorable Robert T. Matsui, a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and the U.C. Hastings College of Law, lived a life of unwavering commitment to public service, including during more than a quarter century representing Sacramento in the United States House of Representatives until his passing in 2005. For more information about his life and legacy, please visit: http://www.rtmfoundation.org/
The Competition
Written entries should be five to ten double-spaced pages of reflection on public service values and the student’s internship experience. Submissions will be judged based on: (1) quality of writing or narrative; and (2) insightful comment on or exploration of the spirit of public service that Representative Matsui exemplified through his career and life.
Timeline & Mechanics: Deadline: March 3, 2008
For the winter quarter 2008, submissions are due via e-mail to Roya Soleimani (roya.soleimani@ucdc.edu) by midnight on March 3, 2008. In fairness to all participants, late entries will not be accepted.
Winter 2008 Competition Announcement
This writing competition, sponsored by the Robert T. Matsui Foundation for Public Service and the UC Washington Center Director’s Office affords UCDC program participants the opportunity for formal reflection on their experiences in public service. Students submitting winning entries will be known respectively as the gold, silver, and bronze winners of the Robert T. Matsui Prize in Writing on Public Service and will received the following cash prizes:
Gold: $500.00
Silver: $250.00
Bronze: $250.00
About Representative Matsui and the Matsui Foundation
The Honorable Robert T. Matsui, a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and the U.C. Hastings College of Law, lived a life of unwavering commitment to public service, including during more than a quarter century representing Sacramento in the United States House of Representatives until his passing in 2005. For more information about his life and legacy, please visit: http://www.rtmfoundation.org/
The Competition
Written entries should be five to ten double-spaced pages of reflection on public service values and the student’s internship experience. Submissions will be judged based on: (1) quality of writing or narrative; and (2) insightful comment on or exploration of the spirit of public service that Representative Matsui exemplified through his career and life.
Timeline & Mechanics: Deadline: March 3, 2008
For the winter quarter 2008, submissions are due via e-mail to Roya Soleimani (roya.soleimani@ucdc.edu) by midnight on March 3, 2008. In fairness to all participants, late entries will not be accepted.
UC Center Forum
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
The UC Washington Center Presents:
Conversations with the Secretary: An Evening with Former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich
Saturday, February 2, 2008
6 - 7:30PM
Multi-Purpose Rooms A/B/C
This event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and Alumni of the UC Washington Center
Please RSVP to Roya Soleimani (roya.soleimani@ucdc.edu) by January 31st to attend!
The UC Washington Center Presents:
Conversations with the Secretary: An Evening with Former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich
Saturday, February 2, 2008
6 - 7:30PM
Multi-Purpose Rooms A/B/C
This event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and Alumni of the UC Washington Center
Please RSVP to Roya Soleimani (roya.soleimani@ucdc.edu) by January 31st to attend!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Next Stop NEW HAMPSHIRE!!
Join Executive Director Bruce Cain in the auditorium to view the New Hampshire Primary as the 2008 Presidential hopefuls face the second battlefield in the
“Granite State”!
Tuesday, January 8th
7pm-9pm
First Floor Auditorium and Lobby
- Make Your Own Predictions
- Watch the Returns as They Come In
- Hear about the Campaign Blunders
Light Refreshments Will Be Served
“Granite State”!
Tuesday, January 8th
7pm-9pm
First Floor Auditorium and Lobby
- Make Your Own Predictions
- Watch the Returns as They Come In
- Hear about the Campaign Blunders
Light Refreshments Will Be Served
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