Sept. 21, 2004

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GW's Guide To Happenings Throughout Metropolitan Washington

Ongoing Events
GW Exhibition “GSEHD: A Century of Photos and Memorabilia” Gelman Library Special Collections hosts an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. The show is free and open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon–5 pm in Gelman Library room 207. For more information call 994-7283.

Exhibition “Baseball as America” The approximately 200 objects in this exhibition are traveling from Cooperstown’s National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for the first time. At the Natural History Museum through Oct. 3.

Exhibition “Kysa Johnson: Macro/Microscapes at The National Academy of Sciences” This free exhibition of Johnson’s paintings is composed of three conceptual bodies of work exploring of patterns in nature that are generally outside our ability to see. Inspired by images that might be found in science textbooks, Johnson takes images and symbols often associated with the teaching of science, engineering and medicine and places them within the context of fine art – considering her works to be landscapes, albeit at extreme scales. Through Dec. 6. Artist’s reception, Nov. 14, 1–2:30 pm. For more information call the National Academy of Sciences at 334-2436 or visit www.nationalacademies.org/arts/.

Exhibition “Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race” The exhibition examines Nazi Germany’s genocide against the Jews and the murder and persecution of millions of others. US Holocaust Memorial Museum through 2005. For more information call 488-6133 or visit www.ushmm.org/.

Exhibition “Insights” features 40 works by nine contemporary artists whose experimentation with subject matter and material offer a thoughtful look at the artistic process. At the National Museum of African Art in the Sylvia H. Williams Gallery through Nov. 28. For more information please call 357-2700 or visit www.nmaf.si.edu.

Exhibition “Cases: Porcelain from the Collections of the Correale Museum of Sorrento, Italy.” On display in three cases are 12 examples of 18th- and 19th-century porcelain from the Correale Museum in Sorrento, Italy. At the Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Dr., SW, through Nov. 4. For more information call 633-1000.

Tuesday / Sept. 21
Today in History 1784 — The nation’s first daily newspaper, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, began publication.

GW Lecture “The New Nuclear Danger” with Helen Caldicott, president, Nuclear Policy Research Institute, and recipient of the 2003 Lannan Foundation Prize for Cultural Freedom. 5:30–7 pm in 1957 E St., NW, room 213. Sponsored by the Elliott School of International Affairs and the National Council of Women’s Organizations. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. For more information call 994-4876.

$ Lecture “Window on the Reich: World War II Switzerland, Intelligence Center” In spring of 1943, with his country surrounded by the German Army, director of Swiss intelligence Roger Masson, saved the day by persuading the Nazis to shelve their invasion plans. Or did he? Swiss historian, former diplomat and military intelligence officer Pierre Th. Braunschweig, author of Secret Channel to Berlin; Joseph Hayes, the former Richard C. Helms Chair at the CIA; and James Srodes, author of Allen Dulles: Master of Spies, will discuss this period in history. H.E. Christian Blickenstorfer, Switzerland’s Ambassador to the United States, will offer introductory comments for the evening. 6:30 pm. General admission $23, Spy Ring members $19. Registration required. For more information call 393-7798, 1-866/SPYMUSEUM or visit www.spymuseum.org.

$ Exhibition “The Hittites: Superpower of the Ancient Near East” Historian Trevor Bryce presents recent archaeological finds from the Hittite capital of Hattusa and new information from recently discovered tablet archives that shed new light on Hittite history and civilization. 6:30–9 pm. General admission $35, members $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

$ Lecture “Full Bloom: The Art and Life of Georgia O’Keefe” Join biographer Hunter Drojojowska-Philp as she relates her access to previously unavailable Georgia O’Keefe materials and describes O’Keefe’s defining relationships and the effect of her husband’s infidelity. She also recounts the artist’s eventual relocation to New Mexico and the evolution of her signature paintings. 6:30 pm. General admission $15, members $12. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

GW $ Interview “An Evening with Robert Rubin” In a compelling evening, Robert Rubin is interviewed by Tom Brokaw, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, about his illustrious career and he offers his prescriptive economic analysis of Washington and Wall Street. 7 pm. General admission $20, members $15. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

$ Reading “Folger Poetry: A Celebration of Graywolf Press” For 30 years, Graywolf Press has been on the forefront of small press literary publishing, introducing and promoting the most exciting and creative writers of our times. Folger Poetry celebrates the press’ anniversary with readings by poets Thomas Sayers Ellis, Percival Everett, Fanny Howe and Vijay Seshadri. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $10. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., SE. For more information call 544-4600, E-mail webmaster@folger.edu or visit www.folger.edu.

Wednesday / Sept. 22
GW Lecture “After Iraq: New Strategies for the Persian Gulf” luncheon briefing on the “Alternative Frameworks for Gulf Security Project,” a report sponsored by the Stanley Foundation and the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis of NDU. Speakers include Michael D. Yaffe, academic dean, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies; Michael Kraig, program officer, policy analysis and dialogue at The Stanley Foundation; Judith Yaphe, senior analyst on Middle Eastern and Persian Gulf issues, directorate of intelligence; and Gordon Adams, director, Security Policy Studies Program, and professor of the practice of international affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs. Noon–2 pm. The Lindner Family Commons, 1957 E St., NW, room 602. Sponsored by GW’s Security Policy Studies and The Stanley Foundation. Seating is limited. RSVP to Rachel Wanner at rwanner@gwu.edu or call 994-7003 by Sept. 21.

$ Exhibition “Understanding the Jewish Holidays Through Their Stories” In an engaging evening, Diane Wolkstein, co-founder of the New York City Storytelling Center and author of 23 award-winning books of world folklore, tells us the stories that are a part of the holiday cycle and that reveal the heart of Judaism. 6 pm. General admission $20, members $15. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

Thursday / Sept. 23
Today in History 1863 — Mary Church Terrell, educator, political activist, and first president of the National Association of Colored Women, was born in Memphis, TN.

GW Lecture “The Naked Crowd: Balance Privacy and Security Through Law and Technology” GW Professor of Law Jeffrey Rosen leads the first Homeland Security, Emergency and Risk Management Forum of 2004–05, sponsored by GW’s Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management. 4–6 pm, Marvin Center 403. Refreshments served 4–4:30 pm. Free and open to the public, registration required. RSVP Greg Shaw, research scientist, The GW Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management, E-mail glshaw@gwu.edu or call 994-6736.

GW Lecture “The Korea-U.S. Alliance: Today and Tomorrow Speaker: The Honorable Han Sung Joo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea” 6–7:30 pm. The Lindner Family Commons, 1957 E St., NW, room 602. Sponsored by the Elliott School of International Affairs Ambassadors Forum series. Seating is limited, RSVP is required by Sept. 21. Send name, affiliation and contact information to rsvpesia@gwu.edu or call 994-4876.

GW Film Rome, Open City Winner of the 1946 Cannes Film Festival Best Picture Award, Roberto Rossellini’s Open City stars Anna Magnani and Aldo Fabrizi as an impoverished mother-to-be and a parish priest whose loyalties are tested by the sinister German forces that occupy their homeland during World War II. 6–7:30 pm. 1957 E St., NW, room 213. Sponsored by the Elliott School of International Affairs. Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come first served basis. For more information E-mail Angela Iovino at iovino@gwu.edu.

GW Lecture “Wagner and Suicide” Author John DiGaetani, professor of English, Hofstra University, explores a suicidal theme in Wagner’s life and operas, showing how manic-depressive illness affected his life and art. Free and open to the public. Funger Hall, 7:30 pm. Sponsored by The Wagner Society of Washington, DC. For more information call 301/907-2600 or visit www.wagner-dc.org.

Lunchtime Reading “You’re Stepping on My Cloak and Dagger” An informal chat followed by a booksigning from noon–1 pm. Roger Hall’s classic memoir of his adventures as an American Army officer assigned to the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. No registration necessary. For more information call 393-7798, 1-866/SPYMUSEUM or visit www.spymuseum.org.

$ Workshop “Finding a Needle in a Haystack” Writers in Washington (WIW) presents a workshop showcasing three expert researchers who will share their keys to successful research and its value in publication. Jim Srodes is an author of Franklin: The Essential Founding Father, Dream Maker: The Rise and Fall of John Z. DeLorean and Allen Dulles: Master of Spies; Liam Callanan is a writer and teacher who has contributed to Slate, the New York Times Book Review, and Washington Post Magazine in addition to writing the book The Cloud Atlas; and Thomas Mann a reference librarian in the main reading room of the Library of Congress for the past 23 years and the author of three books including Library Research Models and The Oxford Guide to Library Research. At the Western Presbyterian Church, 2401 Virginia Ave., NW, at 7 pm. Reservations are required. Admission: WIW members $10 in advance (a form for online payment is available at www.washwriter.org), $15 at the door; general admission $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Reservations 737-9500 or E-mail rsvp@washwriter.org. Please mention the event for which you are responding.

$ Concert “Dmitri Shostakovich: His Life, Music, and Relationship with Stalin National Symphony Orchestra” Cellist Yvonne Caruthers examines the life and music of Dmitri Shostakovich, drawing on recordings of Symphony Nos. 7 and 8. Musicologist and author Solomon Volkov shares his insights into the political realities of Shostakovich’s life, working conditions, and his relationship with Stalin. 6:30–9 pm. General admission $35, members $25. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

Friday / Sept. 24
Today in History 1896 — F. Scott Fitzgerald, best known for his classic American novel The Great Gatsby, was born in St. Paul, MN.

GW Lecture “Latino USA: A Cartoon History — Lalo Alcaraz” Alcaraz , the creator of the nationally syndicated daily comic strip, “La Cucaracha,” featured in over 75 newspapers including the Chicago Sun Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Seattle Times, San Diego Tribune, Dallas Morning News, among others, delivers a multimedia lecture presentation which features his razor sharp satirical perspective of Latino life in America, combined with sketching topical cartoons throughout this presentation. Marvin Center 3rd floor Amphitheatre, 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Services Center, Latino Celebration Student Programming Committee, Organization of Latino American Students. For more information contact Lindsay Good at 201/207-3776 or E-mail lg2007@gwu.edu.

Theatre The Matchmaker Tony Award-winning actress Andrea Martin has joined the company at Ford’s Theatre to play the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi. Through Oct. 24 For more information on Ford’s Theatre, please call 347-4833 or visit www.fordstheatre.org.

Saturday / Sept. 25
Today in History 1897 — Novelist William Faulkner was born in New Albany, MS.

$ GW Lecture “From Berlin to Baghdad: The Pitfalls of Hiring Enemy Intelligence” with Timothy Naftali, director of the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. 12:30–2 pm in The Voesar Conference Room, 1957 E St., NW, Suite 412. Sponsored by: The Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies Seating is limited. RSVP to Vedrana Hadzialic at ieresvh@gwu.edu or call 994-6342.

Sunday / Sept. 26
GW $ Performance Hema Malini Bollywood “Dreamgirl” Hema Malini performs a unique form of classical dance. Witness the beautifully choreographed visual depiction of a woman who developed the strength to bear the trials of life. This show benefits a charity helping women in India. Lisner Auditorium, 6 pm. Presented by AAPI Charity Foundation. Tickets $75, $70, $50, $35, $25, available at the Lisner Auditorium Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets and PhoneCharge 301/808-6900. GW students: Limited discount tickets available at the Lisner Box Office. For more information visit www.lisner.org/.

Monday / Sept. 27
Today in History 1939 — Professional golf’s all-time leading tournament winner Kathy Whitworth was born in Monahans, TX.

$ Exhibition “Dessert 101” White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier has made the White House a sweeter place for 25 years. Now he comes to the Smithsonian to reveal his “Five Golden Rules of Pastry.” Also enjoy some delectable desserts from his new cookbook, Dessert University. 7 pm. General admission $81, members $65. Madison Hotel, 15th & M streets, NW. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org

$ Exhibition “Behind the Scenes at the Washington National Opera with Placido Domingo!” Learn about the complex elements that go into planning a season and putting an opera on the stage, as Christine Sheppelmann, director of artistic operations, and key members of the Washington National Opera’s artistic administration, music, technical and costume staff take you behind the scenes to talk about everything from casting the operas, to preparing the singers for performances, to the rehearsal process, to the set construction, to costume design. Participants have a special opportunity to see the Nov. 11 Washington National Opera production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Travatore, sung in Italian with English surtitles, at the Kennedy Center Opera House. Warner Theater, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 7–9:30 pm. General admission $166, members $155. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org

$ Benefit Gala “Beginnings” Ron Carlson, Jennifer Egan, Pete Hamill, Colin Harrison, Jim Lehrer, Colum McCann, Azar Nafisi, Joyce Carol Oates, ZZ Packer, Grace Paley, Ann Patchett, Caryl Phillips, Porter Shreve, Monique Truong and Daniel Wallace lend their imagination to the theme, “Beginnings,” for the evening of readings, followed by a black-tie dinner in the Great Hall. Roger Mudd is Master of Ceremonies, 6:30 pm, $400. The proceeds will support the endowment of the PEN/Faulkner Awards and PEN/Faulkner’s Writers in Schools program. Underwriting for “Beginnings” is by Ford Motor Company. To receive an invitation, call 636-8743. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., SE. For more information call 544-4600, E-mail webmaster@folger.edu or visit www.folger.edu.

Tuesday / Sept. 28
Today in History 1542 — Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo of Portugal sailed into San Diego Bay, the first European sighting of California.

$ Lecture “Positive Approaches to Difficult Emotions” A leader in family relationships psychology, Harriet Lerner, offers insights and practical guidance for dealing with these difficult emotions in the most positive, productive, and compassionate ways possible. 7 pm. General admission $15, members $12. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

$ Lecture “Arthur Schlesinger on War and the Presidency” Viewing the decision to go to war as the gravest a leader can make, Arthur M. Schlesinger shares a lifetime of thinking about the presidencies of Jackson, Roosevelt, Kennedy and others to help us understand how the decision historically has been made. 7 pm. General admission $20, members $15. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Art Gallery, Jefferson Dr. & 12th St., SW. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org

$ Cinema Whales: A Giant Screen Adventure The first IMAX film from the National Wildlife Federation, Whales melds a stunning combination of art and science to deliver a fresh new perspective on these mysterious marine mammoths. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, Whales travels through the coastal waters of Alaska, Newfoundland, California, Patagonia, Hawaii, and Colombia, capturing the amazing grace of whales and providing surprising insights into their lives. Chris Palmer, president and CEO of National Wildlife Productions, Inc., introduces the film. Johnson IMAX Theater, Natural History Museum.7 pm. General admission $13, members $10, Children (under 10) $7. For tickets and information call 357.3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org

Thursday / Sept. 30
Today in History 1882 — The world’s first hydroelectric-power plant opened in Appleton, WI.

$ Concert Basque Rhythms with Kepa Junkera Noted Basque musicians, Kepa Junkera has performed with artists such as The Chieftains, Julio Pereira, and Carlos Nunez. The accordionist’s sextet, includes Angel Unzu (mandolin, guitars), Julio Andrade (double bass, cuatro, maracas), Blas Fernandez (drums), Harkaitz Martinez (txalaparta) and Igor Oxtoa (txalaparta). 7:30 pm. General admission $20, members $16. For tickets and information call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

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