| |  | | |  White House Historical Association The White House Historical Association is a private, non-profit educational organization focused on enhancing the public's appreciate for the White House. Founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the Association commissions the annual White House Christmas Tree Ornament, publishes books and produces programs. The proceeds of all of these activities helps the Association preserve the artifacts and history of the White House. On April 4, enjoy a program with the authors of The Stephen Decatur House: A History, a book published by the Association. Purchase your tickets today for an evening that explores the history, architecture, genealogy, and includes a tour of the renovated slave quarters in the Decatur House. | |  | |  Votes for Women Day This Saturday, March 16, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and its partners host a day filled with activities honoring Women's History Month. The event also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which officially gave women the right to vote. Guests will hear stories of Americans who used their voices to inspire change, make a mini-banner, enjoy a scavenger hunt and more. Admission is free. The event is from 10 am to 3 pm. | |  Dear America: Exhibit by Lubna Zahid Visit the Gandhi Memorial Center to see the work of Lubna Zahid, a classically trained artist who works in mixed media. Influenced by contemporary and classical calligraphy in Urdu, Arabic and Persian, her pieces include texts in these languages. She experiments with bold renditions of Islamic decorative forms such as the Shamsa. The exhibit opens with a reception this Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 pm. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. | |  St. Patricks Day Festival with Solas Nua & Michael Brunnock In this special St. Patrick's Day solo show at the Mansion on O & O Street Museum, singer Michael Brunnock shares music from Ireland, including family songs and stories. David Byrne cast him to sing the role of an Irish musician whose voice guides Sean Penn in the filmThis Must Be the Place. Michael has won an Italian Oscar (Di Donatello) for the best original song If It Falls and has written and performed music for Italian movies Noi 4 and Manuel. He is now finishing a song cycle based on poetry. Tickets for the concert are $25; the show begins at 6 pm. | |  Friday, March 15 Event - The Stakes of the Francophonie in Africa
Alliance Francaise Concert - Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
The Barns at Wolf Trap Exhibit - Inside Today's FBI
Newseum Theater - Into the Woods
Ford's Theatre Saturday, March 16 Tour - Investigation: Detective McDevitt
Ford's Theatre Event - Meet the Artist: Peter Wadell
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum Event - Fundraiser for HI USA and World Central Kitchen
Hostelling International DC Event - Nowruz: A Persian New Year Celebration
Freer|Sackler Sunday, March 17 Exhibit - Celebrating China and the Year of the Pig!
Madame Tussauds Exhibit - Full Bleed: A Decade of Photobooks and Photo Zines by Women
National Museum of Women in the Arts Film - Mori: The Artist's Habitat
Freer|Sackler Event - Kids Concert and Family Happy Hour with the Bright Siders
Hill Center Monday, March 18 Event - Monday Mingle: Martinis & Magic
The Mansion on O & O Street Museum Exhibit - To Be A Woman
Korean Cultural Center Tour - Open House
The L. Ron Hubbard House Tuesday, March 19
Exhibit - The Way We Wear
Embassy of Australia Event - Tudor Tot Tuesdays: Spring Sessions
Tudor Place Exhibit - Voice Array
Mexican Cultural Institute Tour - Open House
Old Korean Legation Museum Wednesday, March 20 Event - Film and Talk: The Green Lie
Austrian Cultural Forum Event - The Second City: It's Not You, It's Me
The Barns at Wolf Trap Event - The Windsock Arms
College Park Aviation Museum Film - The Migrant Sooty Falcons in Oman
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Thursday, March 21 Exhibit - John Lennon: The Green Album
Smithsonian National Postal Museum Event - One Destiny
Ford's Theatre Exhibit - Hoops
National Building Museum Exhibit - One Year: 1968, An American Odyssey
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Exhibit - Celebrating New American Gardens
U.S. Botanic Garden |
Newsletter for March 15 to March 21, 2019 
