Dateline for Feb. 19 — March 3, 2002

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Ongoing Events
Exhibition “Twin Towers Remembered” at the National Building Museum through March 10. For more than 30 years, New York-based photographer Jose Vergara documented the World Trade Center’s iconic Twin Towers. Free. For more information, call 272-2448 or visit www.nbm.org.

$ Theatre “La verdad sospechosa (The Truth Can’t Be Trusted)” A comedy of errors with a new world flavor at GALA at the Warehouse though March 17. Ticket prices vary. Call 234-7174 or visit www.galatheatre.org.

Exhibition “A Century of Drawing” at the National Gallery of Art through April 7. Presenting for the first time the most outstanding 20th-century drawings in the National Gallery, including promised gifts from private collections. For more information call 737-4215 or visit www.nga.gov.

$ Exhibition “Secret Games: Wendy Ewald, Collaborative Works with Children, 1969–99” at the Corcoran Gallery of Art through April 8. Thirty years worth of photos exploring the visual imaginations of children around the world. Ticket prices vary. Call 639-1822 or visit www.corcoran.org.

$ Exhibition “Skyscrapers: The New Millennium” at The Octagon Museum through April 28. The exhibition examines more than 30 high-rise buildings that have been completed in the past five or six years. Admission is $5, $3 for students and seniors. Call 638-3105 for more information.

Exhibition “Corridos sin Fronteras: A New World Ballad Tradition” will be on display through April 28 at the Arts and Industries Building. This music-based exhibition recreates the historical development of the ballad over the past 200 years. Call 357-2700 or visit www.si.edu for more information.

Exhibition “Making the Grade: African Arts of Initiation” at the National Museum of African Art through May 5. Displays of the diversity of arts associated with coming-of-age rituals. Free. For more information, call 357-2700 or visit www.si.edu.

$ Exhibition “Corot to Picasso: European Masterworks” at The Phillips Collection (1600 21st St., NW) through May 12. Nearly 60 European paintings and sculptures will be on display from masters such as Seurat, Gauguin, Courbet, Mondrian, and Monet. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call 387-2151 or visit www.phillipscollection.org.

Exhibition “Peter Rabbit’s Garden” will be on display until May at the National Museum of Natural History, marking the 100th anniversary of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Call 357-2700 or visit www.si.edu for more information.

Exhibition The Vogel Collection Works from the 40-year span of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s careers. Through June 23 at the National Gallery of Art. Free. Call 737-4215 or visit www.nga.gov.

Exhibition “Technology as Catalyst: Textile Artists on the Cutting Edge” at the Textile Museum through July 28. The exhibit explores the interconnected role of hi-tech equipment and handwork in the creation of textiles. For more information, call 667-0441 or visit www.textilemuseum.org.

Exhibition “Year of the Horse: Chinese Horse Paintings” will be on display until Sept. 2 at the Freer Gallery of Art. These rarely seen works on silk and paper date from the 14th to the 19th century. Call 357-2700 or visit www.si.edu for more information.

Exhibition “Precious Memories: The Collectors’ Passion” at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture through Sept. 30. The exhibit explores the work of seven cultural historians who have emerged as major collectors of African American art, memorabilia, and archival objects offering insight into the black experience in America.

Exhibition “On Track: Transit and the American City” on view through Oct. 27 at the National Building Museum. Explore the spatial, political, technological, and human dimensions of rail transit’s relationship to cities. For more information, call 272-2448 or visit www.nbm.org.

Exhibition “From Monastery to Marketplace: Tradition Inspired Modern Ethiopian Painting” will be on display until January 2003 at the National Museum of Natural History. Call 357-2700 or visit www.si.edu for more information.

Exhibition “Slates, Slide Rules, and Software: Teaching Math in America” will be on display indefinitely at the National Museum of American History. Call 357-2700 or visit www.si.edu for more information.

Exhibition “The Allure of Orchids,” the Seventh Annual Joint Orchid Exhibit presented by the US Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian Institution, explores the siren-like nature and striking beauty of the this exotic flower. Through April 8 at the US Botanic Garden Conservatory.

Exhibition “Sip My Ocean,” a video by Swiss-born artist Pipilotti Rist, is part of an exhibit entitled “Outer & Inner Space” at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts through March 17. For information call 804/204-2700.

TUESDAY / FEB. 19
GW Event “Algeria: 10 Years of Terrorism” at the Elliott School Commons, Stuart Hall, Room 103 from 5:30–7 pm featuring guest speaker Ali Akkache, US correspondent for Radio Algeria. Sponsored by the Elliott School of International Affairs.

$ Concert The Kirov Opera of St. Petersburg, Russia will present two of its most famous productions, Khovanschina and Macbeth, through Feb. 24 at the Kennedy Center. For more information call 467-4600 or visit
www.kennedy-center.org.

WEDNESDAY / FEB. 20
GW Concert University Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert sponsored by the Department of Music beginning at 8 pm at Lisner Auditorium. Free. For more information, call 994-6245.

$ Concert The Washington Ballet performs “Icons! Tudor. Taylor. Tharp.” at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater through Feb. 24. Tickets cost $32–$70. For tickets and information, call 467-4600 or visit www.kennedy-center.org.

THURSDAY / FEB. 21
GW Sports Men’s Basketball versus Dayton at the Smith Center beginning at 7:30 pm.

$ Gallery Talks Surrounded by Art — Staff Show “Artists’ Perspectives” with Chuck Dufor, Jazz Piano. Enjoy gallery talks and jazz music at during Artful Evenings programs at The Phillips Collection every Thursday from 5–8:30 pm. Free parking for museum members at International Marketplace at the Hilton Washington Embassy Row (Thursday evenings only). Discount parking for non-members at Embassy Row Hilton (one block away); after 5 pm present your Artful Evenings ticket stub to the garage attendant. Admission is $5, free for members. Sponsored by WGMS 103.5 FM, WAMU 88.5 FM, www.washingtonpost.com, and Washington Hilton Embassy Row.

GW Concert The Kronos Quartet in “Nueva Collection” at Lisner Auditorium beginning at 8 pm. Sponsored by the Washington Performing Arts Society, this concert celebrates popular Latin music icons with a portfolio of arrangements of string quartet music. Tickets cost $25–$35 and can be purchased by calling 432-SEAT. For more information, visit www.wpas.org.

FRIDAY / FEB. 22
GW Discussion “Does the Constitution Stop at the Border?” The Law School and Elliott School of International Affairs present this joint discussion about the rights of terrorists and alien detainees beginning at 5 pm in the Moot Court Room, 2000 H St. Panelists include Leon Fuerth (ESIA) and Sean Murphy (LAW). The panel will be moderated by Amitai Etzioni.

GW Concert Faculty Artist Series: Piano Trio at Western Presbyterian Church beginning at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Tickets cost $6 for general admission, $4 for staff and alumni, and $2 for students. Call 994-6245 for tickets and more information.

$ Theater “Macbeth” presented by Upstart Crow Productions through Feb. 24 at the Cramer Center in Manassas. Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled for 8 pm and Sunday’s show begins at 2 pm. Visit www.vpstartcrow.org for ticket prices and availability.

SATURDAY / FEB. 23
GW Sports Men’s Basketball versus Richmond at the Smith Center beginning at noon.

GW Sports Women’s Tennis versus Davidson at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex beginning at noon.

GW Event “Foggy Bottom Ball” presented by The George Washington University Board of Trustees and President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg celebrates the University’s 90th anniversary in the community at 8 pm at the Swissôtel Washington in The Watergate. Black tie invited. Tickets are $40. Call 994-1600.

$ Theater “She Stoops to Conquer” at the Folger Theatre through March 31. Tickets cost $25–$41. Performance times vary. Call 544-7077 or visit www.folger.edu for more information.

$ Concert Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, The George Mason University Center for the Arts new “house band,” will perform selections from jazz greats Count Basie and Duke Ellington beginning at 8 pm. Tickets cost $32, $24, $16. Call 703/218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.

SUNDAY / FEB. 24
$ Concert Sunday Gospel Series Enjoy the Corcoran Gallery’s famous Gospel Brunch in the Cafe des Artistes from 11 am–2 pm every Sunday. Seating is first come, first served; reservations accepted for groups of six or more. Corcoran members receive a 10 percent discount. For more information call 639-1786.

Event “Black History Month Quilt Celebration” Celebrate Black History Month with a day inspired by African American quilts from noon–4 pm. Listen to Baba Jamal Koram’s stories at 1 pm, followed by Sangmele’s concert of African American music at 3 pm. Meet quilters Kyra Hicks, Barbara Pietila, Sandra Smith, and the Daughters of Dorcas and Sons. Supported by the Windgate Charitable Foundation. Renwick, Grand Salon. For information, call 357-2531.

$ Concert Men and Women of the Gospel Mass Choir will perform at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall beginning at 3 pm. The choir will be joined by special guest Myrna Summers. Tickets cost $20–$45 and can be purchased by calling 467-4600.

$ Concert The WDR Symphony Orchestra of Colgne, under the direction of Semyon Bychkov, makes its only DC-area appearance on its first US tour at George Mason University Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $50, $42, and $25. Call 703/218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.

MONDAY / FEB. 25
MV Concert Members of the National Symphony Orchestra Quartet will be performing selections by Joseph Haydn and Bele Bartok at the Mount Vernon Hand Chapel at 7 pm. Admission is free. Call 242-6684 or E-mail
farcus@gwu.edu for more information.

$ Dance Joffrey Ballet of Chicago presents both classical and cutting-edge work in the Opera House at the Kennedy Center through March 3. For more information call 467-4600 or visit www.kennedy-center.org.

TUESDAY / FEB. 26
GW Forum “Pre and Post Sept. 11 Profiling: The Real Enemy” sponsored by the Black Student Union beginning at 7 pm at the Marvin Center Ballroom.

$ Theater “Copenhagen,” a Tony Award-winning play, at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater through March 24. For tickets and showtimes, call 467-4600 or visit www.kennedy-center.org.

WEDNESDAY / FEB. 27
GW Sports Women’s Tennis versus Maryland at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex, at 2 pm.

GW Conference The George Washington Institute of Public Policy (GWIPP), in cooperation with the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), is hosting its first satellite teleconference from the Jack Morton Auditorium in the MPA building at 3 pm. This event is sponsored by the US Department of Commerce, and features David Sampson, assistant secretary for economic development in an interactive video conference. The event is open to all, but reservations are requested. The audience members must be seated by 2:30 pm. The event will conclude at 4 pm. For more information contact Patricia Atkins, 994-8438, (patkins@gwu.edu) or Peggy Tadej, 457-0710, ext. 24, (tadej@narc.org).

$ Theatre “Black Gal Needin to Be Loved” at the Corcoran Gallery of Art at 7 pm. Recalls the political and social struggles of African women. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for the public. Call 639-1822 or visit www.corcoran.org.

THURSDAY / FEB. 28
$ GW Theater “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” the stage version of the daring movie. Feb. 28–March 3. Contact the Department of Theatre and Dance at 994-6178 for more information about performance locations and times.

Film “Take a Break at the Renwick.” In honor of Black History Month, view the film “Beyond Wood: Portrait of an Artist” and about woodturner Frank Cummings III. Cummings’ work is featured in the exhibition, “Wood Turning since 1930,” which opens at the Renwick Gallery on March 15. Begins with a gallery talk at 1 pm in the Renwick lobby. For information call 357-2531.

$ Gallery Talks Curator’s Perspective — Linda Muehlig with Howard Feinstein, Jazz Piano Enjoy gallery talks and jazz music at during Artful Evenings programs at The Phillips Collection every Thursday from 5–8:30 pm. Free parking for museum members at International Marketplace at the Hilton Washington Embassy Row (Thursday evenings only). Discount parking for non-members at Embassy Row Hilton (one block away); after 5 pm present your Artful Evenings ticket stub to the garage attendant. Admission is $5, free for members. Sponsored by WGMS 103.5 FM, WAMU 88.5 FM, www.washingtonpost.com, and Washington Hilton Embassy Row.

$ Reception “Evening in Indonesia: Shadow Puppets” at the Embassy of Indonesia at 6:30 pm. There will be art, music, and snacks. Tickets are $45 for members and $55 for the public. Call 639-1822 or visit www.corcoran.org.

Exhibition “Metropolis in the Machine Age” will be on display through Sept. 2 at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. These nearly 40 works from the 1910s through 1930s revisit avant-garde art that welcomed urban expansion and technology.

FRIDAY / MARCH 1
GW Sports Men’s Tennis versus Towson at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex, at 4 pm.

$ Theater “The Shakespeare Stealer” at the Kennedy Center through March 17. The show, intended for ages 9 and up, tracks the plight of a young orphan living in 16th century London. For tickets and showtimes, call
467-4600 or visit www.kennedy-center.org.

SATURDAY / MARCH 2
Event St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria beginning at 12:30 pm. Among the many participants include the ceremonial band of the US Navy.

SUNDAY / MARCH 3
GW Sports Women’s Lacrosse Inaugural Game versus Marist at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex beginning at noon.

GW Recital Tina Chancey: French Baroque at Western Presbyterian Church beginning at 2 pm. Tickets cost $6 for general admission, $4 for staff and alumni, and $2 for students. Call 994-6245 for tickets and more information.