On February 2 in France, La Chandeleur or “Crêpe Day” is celebrated with food and games. Alliance Française de Washington and Hillwood invite families to celebrate this holiday in festive French fashion by eating cr...
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Celebrate La Chandeleur
February 4, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
$15, $10 Children (2-18), $8 Hillwood and Alliance Française members, free for children under 2.
Young Architects Series: Tools of the Trade
Architectural Ideas for buildings often start with understanding the program of the building, site location & environmental factors. Through a series of sketches, students will learn how to measure and document a building site, develop a...
February 4, 2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
"The Big Orange Splot"
At this interactive reading of Daniel Pinkwater's story The Big Orange Splot children learn how one house can change a neighborhood.
February 7, 2012 - 10:30am
February 7, 2012 - 11:30am
$3 per person includes admission to Building Zone
Scrapbooking Your Memories
Artist Camilla Younger leads a workshop on scrapbooking memories. Remember to bring in your favorite photographs to be photocopied. Also bring fabric, yarn, ribbons, or other favorite materials.
January 29, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts
Bring your Girl Scouts to learn how architects, engineers, and designers are creating buildings that are both strong and environmentally friendly. Girls will construct green houses, engineer a bridge, design a public transportation ad, and more...
January 28, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
January 28, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Artful Conversations Winter Series: Artful Acrostics
Many museum visitors spend only seconds looking at a work of art. Find out what you can discover when you spend more than an hour exploring one work of art! Bring your observation skills, imagination, curiosity, and creativity to these guided...
January 21, 2012 - 10:30am
January 21, 2012 - 12:30pm
January 21, 2012 - 2:30pm
Family Sock Hop
Dance the night away at our Family Sock-Hop as we turn back the clock, and groove to the tunes of some of history's best dance crazes. Pizza and drinks are provided to make sure you have that energy to rock your socks off!
January 21, 2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drawing Nature
"... time spent drawing is a revelation." Sarah Simblet from Botany for the Artist. Unplug from your gadgets, pick up a pencil, and tune in to the beauty of the world around you. The act of drawing can transform passive attention to...
January 21, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:15am
The Wings of Ikarus Jackson
There is something puzzling about the new boy at school. Instead of a backpack, Ikarus Jackson has a feathery white set of wings and can fly. To get away from the kids who are taunting him for his uniquely feathered look, Ikarus soars through the...
February 2, 2012 - February 23, 2012
$18.00
Be a Junior Curator
"Work" as a curator over the three-day MLK Jr. holiday weekend! Inspired by its six generations of history and world-class collections, campers will create an original exhibit for the mansion's Visitor Center using artifacts from Tudor...
January 14, 2012 - January 16, 2012
Jewelry Making
Create jewelry for yourself, your friends and family. Learn basic steps in jewelry-making and experiment with different materials and designs while making earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
January 17, 2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mural Painting
Murals by Kids for Kids paints murals, inspired by artwork sent from children around the world, and returns the completed artwork with inspiration and love from the mural creators. Drop in to lend your voice and artistry to the latest project...
January 14, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
All Points West Chamber Music Ensemble
All Points West is a chamber collective of DC musicians whose mission is to make classical music accessible and exciting for their community. APW strives to break free from the constraints of the traditional concert hall, engaging young audiences...
January 14, 2012 - 11:00am
Bokamoso Youth in Performance
CHAW is pleased to sponsor an appearance by the youth of the Bokamoso Youth Centre in Winterveldt Township near Pretoria, South Africa who will talk and sing about their challenges and dreams. The Centre offers essential services to young South...
January 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
King in our Midst
Come to your National Cathedral for "King in our Midst," celebrating the legacy of Dr. King where he delivered his final Sunday sermon.
Featured performers for 2012 include the Malcolm X Dancers & Drummers, managed by...
January 16, 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:45pm
canned goods OR one new children's book
Magic Silver
Princess Bluerose is a gnome living deep in the Norwegian mountains with her small community. They are responsible for making the transition between day and night. This moment, the magic hour, depends on the magic silver that only these gnomes...
January 7, 2012 - 10:30am
January 8, 2012 - 11:30am
Model Airplane Workshop
Construct a rubber-band-propelled model airplane with the DC Maxecuters, and then try a test flight in the Great Hall. Cost per plane: $8, member; $14, non-member. Prepaid registration required. Ages 8 and up and Webelos Cub Scouts.
January 8, 2012 - 9:00am - 11:00am
$8, member; $14, non-member
Book of the Month Readings: Snowflake Bentley
An interactive reading of Jacqueline Briggs Martin's Snowflake Bentley. Make a snowflake while learning about shapes and patterns. No charge with paid admission to the Building Zone; drop-in program; recommended for ages 3 -- 5.
January 3, 2012 - 10:30am
January 3, 2012 - 11:30am
Sixth Annual Contemporary Photography Exhibition
The sixth annual Photography Exhibition features works from local and regional artists using a variety of photographic processes including black and white, color, traditional, alternative, material, and digital. Admission to the opening...
January 7, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Textile Museum - Mid-Winter Family Fest: Celebrate Africa!
In the cold of January, things will be warm at The Textile Museum as we celebrate the many arts and cultures of Africa at the third annual TM Mid-Winter Family Festival...
January 21, 2012 - 10:00am
FREE!
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