Smithsonian Associates January 2023 program guide

June 20-August 18

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At Smithsonian Associates, we describe our work as opening the world of the Smithsonian to our audiences. And, as the new year begins, it’s a wonderfully wide and dynamic one.

Programs in this month’s guide reflect many facets of today’s Smithsonian: to share the often-untold stories of American women’s history; to advance our planet’s sustainability; to serve as a trusted source that explores and grapples with what it means to be American; and to view our national history from a perspective that provides insights into understanding the past and the present as well as a foundation for shaping our shared future.

Follow the compelling stories of the diverse women who played a key role in the settlement of the American West (p. 3); those who spearheaded the battle for women’s equality (p. 12); and one who became the first unofficial acting president (p. 14).

Get an inside look at the giant panda program at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute from Brandie Smith, the zoo’s director, and one of its most dedicated supporters, philanthropist David M. Rubenstein (p. 31). Learn how some endangered species are making against-the-odds progress in their battles against extinction (p. 32).

Examine how 19th-century America was shaped by the often-turbulent experiences of immigrants from China (p. 7) and Ireland (p. 13) and how one seminal year in the 1960s defined a new sense of Black identity (p. 10).

Programs with these icons showcase Smithsonian’s world of knowledge and long-term initiatives

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I invite you to make your new year one of exploration, discovery, and learning. And remember, our door to the Smithsonian’s world is always open for you.

Frederica R. Adelman, Director adelmanf@si.edu

Unless noted, all programs are presented on Zoom; listed times are Eastern Time. Online registration is required.

From Carson to Oprah to Stephen Colbert A History of the TV Talk Show

From its start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats. Pioneering programs like “Today,” “Person to Person,” and “Tonight” established the basic features that have guided the format ever since, particularly the importance of the host—from Carson to Letterman, and Winfrey to Stewart—as the chief focus of the proceedings.

Media expert Brian Rose looks at the fascinating history of the television talk show and examines its changing appeal from decade to decade.

Thurs., Jan. 5, 12–1:15 p.m.; CODE 1J0-225; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World

In an exciting new look at the life and tomb of King Tutankhamun, Bob Brier explores the 100 years of research that have taken place since the boy-king tomb’s discovery in 1922.

Brier shares CT scans of Tutankhamun’s mummy that reveal more secrets of the young pharaoh. He also illuminates how the discovery of the tomb influenced Egyptian politics and, outside Egypt, the modern blockbuster exhibitions that raise great sums of monies for museums all began with Tutankhamun.

Brier’s book Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World (Oxford University Press) is available for purchase.

Tues., Jan. 10, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1D0-006; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Casanova’s Venice

The 18th-century Venice of the fabled adventurer Casanova was very different from the Venice of the Renaissance. In many ways he was emblematic of this time, in which the city endured a period of decline and decadence amid a spectacular cultural flowering. Its status had plummeted in the face of a changing political landscape in Europe and beyond.

Historian Monica Chojnack uses Casanova’s autobiography— considered an authentic look at European culture—to explore this tumultuous time and how Venetians responded socially, politically, and artistically to the decline of the Renaissance and the birth of a new era.

Wed., Jan. 11, 12–1:15 p.m.; CODE 1H0-752; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

David Letterman with guest Teri Garr, 1982

The Bucintoro Returning to the Molo on Ascension Day by Canaletto, 1732

Ian Fleming: The Creator of James Bond

Intending to produce “the spy story to end all spy stories,” Ian Fleming sat down at his typewriter in January 1952. Eight weeks later, the former naval intelligence officer had banged out the first draft of Casino Royale featuring a British Secret Service agent named James Bond. The book sparked a global sensation and launched the longest-running film franchise in history.

Author Daniel Stashower explores Ian Fleming’s life and legacy, while actor Scott Sedar, aka The Man with the Golden Voice, reads from Fleming’s most popular works. (Vodka martinis, Beluga caviar, and Morland cigarettes are optional.)

Wed., Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-741; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

“Ike”

Eisenhower from D-Day to the Defeat of Hitler’s Germany

In June 1944 Allied forces mounted the largest seaborne invasion in history, and in less than a year combined with the Soviet Red Army to defeat fascism in Europe. One man deserves credit for turning American, British, Canadian, Free French, Polish, and other Allied military commands into a single fighting force—Dwight Eisenhower.

Historian Kevin Matthews looks at how Eisenhower contended with rival armies, navies, and air forces. He led not as an “American general” but as an “Allied general”—a unique insight that led to the ultimate victory.

Thurs., Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-751; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West

They were hard-drinking and hard-living poker players and prostitutes; wives and mothers traveling in covered wagons; African-American women searching for freedom; Chinese sex workers sold openly on the docks of San Francisco; Native American women brutally displaced by white settlers. And all drew on reserves of courage in the face of tumultuous change.

Drawing on letters, diaries, and other contemporary accounts, historian Katie Hickman describes the women who participated in American history’s greatest mass migration.

Hickman’s book Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West (Spiegel & Grau) is available for purchase.

Tues., Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m.; CODE: 1CV-006; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

What time does the program end? Unless noted, Smithsonian Associates programs run 1 hour 15 min.–2 hours, including Q&A

Katie Hickman

Eisenhower with Allied commanders after the signing of the document of German surrender at Reims, May 1945

Adam Smith’s America

Originally published in 1776, Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations was lauded by America’s founders as a landmark work of Enlightenment thinking about national wealth, statecraft, and moral virtue.

Author Glory Liu traces how generations of Americans have read, reinterpreted, and weaponized the ideas of this humble philosopher from Scotland—and how Smith continues to be a vehicle for articulating perennial moral and political anxieties about modern capitalism today.

Her book Adam Smith’s America: How a Scottish Philosopher Became an Icon of American Capitalism (Princeton University Press) is available for purchase.

Thurs., Jan. 19, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-226; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Jamestown: The First 100 Years

While the early days of Jamestown were marred with struggle, conflict, and tragedy, the settlement would survive as the first permanent English colony in North America, from which the seeds of the United States grew.

Unearth the tumultuous first century of Jamestown with Mark Summers, the public historian for the Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project.

JAN 23 The Powhatan and the English: 1607–1618

JAN 30 The First Africans: 1619–1662

FEB 6 Inevitable Uprising: 1622–1646

FEB 13 Bacon’s Rebellion: 1675–1699

4 sessions; Mon., Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb. 13, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1CV-JTN; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Individual sessions: Mon., Jan. 23 (CODE 1CV-A07); Mon., Jan. 30 (CODE 1CV-B07); Mon., Feb. 6 (CODE 1CV-C07); Mon., Feb. 13 (CODE 1CV-D07); Members

The Yalta Conference

The Road to the End of World War II

The February 1945 conference at Yalta marked the second meeting of the “Big Three”—U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin—during the Second World War. At this second conference, their decisions focused more on the postwar world and the future of Europe after the final defeat of Nazi Germany.

Historian Christopher Hamner examines the strategic context of the Yalta conference and the implications of the discussions on both the end of the war and the postwar settlement.

Mon., Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-754; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Glory Liu

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Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, saving Captain John Smith’s life

Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference, 1945

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Richard the Lionheart and Saladin

A Rivalry of the Third Crusade

The rivalry between the English king Richard the Lionheart and the Muslim ruler Saladin at the time of the Third Crusade continues to fascinate us today—yet they never actually met.

Europeans had seized Jerusalem in 1099, establishing a Christian kingdom in the Holy Land. Saladin recaptured Jerusalem in 1187, setting the stage for a historic confrontation.

Historian Jennifer Paxton describes the epic clash between the Kurdish leader who had united much of the Muslim Middle East and the European king who was determined to recapture Jerusalem for Christendom.

Wed., Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-238; Members $30; Nonmembers $35

Allied Strategy and Operation Overlord

The Great WWII Campaign

Most Americans know the basic outlines of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, the greatest and most complex amphibious invasion in human history. After four and a half years of war, 160,000 British, Canadian, and American soldiers landed in occupied France under the command of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Not as well known, however, is the Allied strategy and planning that led to Operation Overlord.

U.S. troops advance over the seawall at Utah Beach, 1944

Military historian Kevin Weddle traces how U.S. and British leaders and their forces came together to fight in the greatest military operation in history.

Tues., Jan. 31, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-335; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

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King Richard at the Siege of Acre by Harold DeLay, 1922

Discovering Bordeaux

World-class wine, medieval villages, museums, and markets: The historic Bordeaux region of France is truly a feast for all five senses. From the quaint wine hills of Saint-Emilion along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela to La Cité du Vin, a museum spotlighting the history of winemaking from 6000 B.C. to today, PBS television host Darley Newman shares the best of France’s renowned wine region.

She spotlights the area’s archaeological marvels, historic landmarks, cultural treasures, multiple wine tastings, and outstanding local boulangeries —all amid UNESCO World Heritage sites and generous helpings of history. Wed., Feb. 1, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-236; Members $20; Nonmembers $25 Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

The Second Middle Passage: America’s Domestic Slave Trade

In the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War, an American slave trade rose to become more than twice the size of the first Middle Passage. More than one million enslaved African Americans from places like Maryland were forcibly sold to planters to work on cotton plantations in the Deep South.

Historian Richard Bell tracks the domestic slave trade and its impact on slavery’s expansion. He also discusses the unrelenting and often subversive resistance Black families mounted against enslavers’ attempts to divide them.

Tues., Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-241; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

Slave pen of Price, Birch, & Co., Alexandria, Virginia ca. 1860–1865

Discovering Türkiye

PBS television host Darley Newman shares great places to discover in Türkiye (the now-official name for Turkey) whether you’re visiting bustling bazaars in Istanbul or venturing off the beaten path.

In Istanbul, marvel at the dazzling Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Galata Tower. In Şanlıurfa, walk through Göbeklitepe, an archaeological site older than Stonehenge. In Izmir and Urla along Türkiye’s Aegean coast, visit the oldest known olive oil workshop in Anatolia and view UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ephesus and Pergamum. Newman’s travel insights provide a guide to discovering the diversity and wonders of historic and contemporary Türkiye. Thurs., Feb. 16, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-237; Members $20; Nonmembers $25 Hot-air balloons at sunset, Cappadocia, Türkiye

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I Do Solemnly Swear A History of Supreme Court Nominations

In 1789, President George Washington nominated the first five justices to the Supreme Court, a result of the 1789 Judiciary Act. Of the 165 nominations since then, there have been a total of just 126 nominations confirmed and only 116 justices who sat on the country’s highest court.

While the Senate has generally deferred to the president’s choices, nominations have often come under scrutiny, and the process has sometimes been a tumultuous affair.

Historian Christopher Brooks surveys the Supreme Court’s history and nominations process and how politics have shaped today’s Court.

Thurs., Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1CV-009; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

“The Chinese Question”

Gold Rushes and Global Politics of Exclusion

Stonehenge: An Epic Enigma

Some 5,000 years ago, a Neolithic civilization in southern England began to erect the world’s most famous prehistoric standing-stone monument. Its builders left no written records, so why and how Stonehenge was constructed remains a mystery.

Modern scientists are slowly unlocking Stonehenge’s secrets, from the source of the smaller pillars (central Wales) to its purpose (a daily calendar or eclipse calculator). Whatever its true purpose, the stone circle remains a uniquely iconic enigma visited by 800,000 people each year.

Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope magazine, discusses these new developments and the enduring mystery of Stonehenge.

Wed., Feb. 8, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1L0-504; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Goldmining between 1848 and 1899 created wealth for many. But friction between Chinese and white settlers on the goldfields of California, Australia, and South Africa created the “Chinese Question”: would the United States and the British Empire outlaw Chinese immigration?

Historian and author Mae Ngai tells the story of Chinese people who left their homeland in pursuit of gold, the laws that excluded them from immigration and citizenship, and the consequences that still persist.

Ngai’s book The Chinese Question: The Gold Rushes and Global Politics (W.W. Norton & Company) is available for purchase.

Tues., Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1CV-008; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

The Chinese Question by Thomas Nast for Harper’s Weekly, 1871

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ADI.SIMIONOV

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

There are 1,154 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the world. Each of them offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of complex civilizations, empires, and religions. Historian Justin M. Jacobs offers an in-depth overview of five of the most intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites from around the world, from Iraq to Brazil. Each lavishly illustrated program goes far beyond the typical tourist experience by incorporating the insights of the latest scholarship and research.

FEB 15 Samarra and the Abbasid Caliphate

FEB 22 Angkor Wat

MAR 1 Philippine Rice Terraces of Ifugao

MAR 8 Sacred Sites of Tibet

MAR 15 Brasilia, the Utopian Capital of Brazil

5 sessions: Wed., Feb. 15, Feb. 22; March 1, March 8, March 15, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-242; Members $100; Nonmembers $125

Individual sessions: Wed., Feb. 15 (CODE 1J0-242A); Wed., Feb. 22 (CODE 1J0-242B); Wed., March 1 (CODE 1J0-242C); Wed., March 8 (CODE 1J0-242D); Wed., March 15 (CODE 1J0-242E); 6:45 p.m.; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe

In August 410, the imperial city of Rome was sacked by the army led by Alaric the Goth. It was an event that came to symbolize the decline and fall of the western Roman empire, and after Alaric’s death his followers established the first Germanic state inside the old imperial frontiers: the Visigothic kingdom of Aquitaine.

In this wide-ranging talk, historian David Gwynn explores the dramatic histories of Gothic kingdoms through the surviving art and monuments and the writings of those who lived under Gothic dominion.

Wed., Feb. 15, 12–1:15 p.m.; CODE 1J0-234; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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Angkor, Cambodia

Philippine rice terraces, Ifugao

Catedral Metropolitana, Brasilia

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GRAY

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An Anatomy of Addiction

Medical historian Howard Markel traces the careers of two brilliant young doctors— Sigmund Freud, neurologist, and William Halsted, surgeon—showing how their powerful addictions to cocaine shaped their enormous contributions to psychology and medicine.

Markel examines the physical and emotional damage caused by the then-heralded wonder drug and how each man ultimately changed the world in spite of it—or because of it. One became the father of psychoanalysis; the other, of modern surgery.

Markel is the author of An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted, and the Miracle Drug Cocaine.

I N SI DE S C I ENCE Wed., Feb. 22, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-235; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Frederick Douglass: Autobiographer

In 1845, the great civil rights leader Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) published his bestselling Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. It made his reputation and remains his most widely read work. But Douglass would continue to tell his life story over the next five decades.

Join Douglass scholar Robert S. Levine as he considers the significant changes and additions Douglass made to his later autobiographies and how, for Douglas, autobiography was personal and political, and arguably his most powerful way of making claims for Blacks’ civil rights.

Thurs., Feb. 23, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-346; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

1966: Black Power Challenges the Civil Rights Movement

Join journalist Mark Whitaker for an exploration of the momentous year of 1966, in which a new sense of Black identity expressed in the slogan “Black Power” challenged the nonviolent civil rights philosophy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis.

Whitaker offers portraits of the movement’s major characters and new details and insights from key players and journalists who covered the story. He also explains why the lessons of 1966 still resonate today.

Whitaker’s book Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement (Simon & Schuster) is available for purchase.

Tues., Feb. 28, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-348; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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Sigmund Freud

William Halsted

JENNIFER S. ALTMAN

Mark Whitaker

Frederick Douglass, 1840

Scotland and England: An Imperfect Union?

Scotland is the only part of the island of Britain never to have been conquered by England. Yet Scotland has always had to reckon with its powerful southern neighbor, and the current campaign for Scottish independence demonstrates that the question of Scottish sovereignty is far from settled.

Historian Jennifer Paxton explores the remarkable story of the struggle to define Scottish identity over the past thousand years, as the country went from proudly independent kingdom to junior partner within Great Britain. Recent political events, including the Brexit vote, have caused some Scots to reevaluate the position of their country within the United Kingdom.

9:30 a.m. The Making of Scotland

11 a.m. The Wars of Independence and the Rise of the Stuarts 12:15 p.m. Break

1:15 p.m. The Union with England and the Jacobite Threat 2:45 p.m. The Making (and Unmaking?) of the British Sat., Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1M2-237; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Live from Turkey

Exploring Ancient Anatolia: A Turkish Odyssey

Anatolia’s colorful history has left a windfall of riches—ancient ruins, ornate Byzantine churches, elegant mosques, and splendid Ottoman palaces. Serif Yenen, a Turkish-born tour guide and author, highlights the heritage and splendor of ancient Turkey through an examination of some of its cultural gems, from Neolithic settlements and giant Roman temples to Christian rock-cut churches and the early Ottoman Empire’s stunning Great Mosque.

MAR 1 Neolithic and Bronze Ages

MAR 8 Iron-Age, Hellenistic, and Roman Periods

MAR 15 Christianity in Anatolia

MAR 22 The Turkish Period’s Capitals

4 sessions: Wed., March 1–22, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1J0-239; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

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Ulu Cami mosque in Bursa, completed ca. 1399

Facade of the Library of Celsus at Ephesus, completed ca. 117

Edinburgh Castle

In-person Program The Studio House

A Setting for an Ambassador for the Arts With reception at the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia

The distinctive Studio House on Washington, D.C.’s, Sheridan Circle was built in 1903 for Alice Pike Barney, an artist, playwright, civic leader, and philanthropist. Barney held regular salons in the Studio House, where she brought together artists, writers, politicians, diplomats, and other prominent guests. In 1960, Barney’s daughters donated the house to the Smithsonian, and eventually it became the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia. Join independent researcher Mona Khademi for an evening at the Studio House as she shares stories about Barney; traces the house’s Smithsonian connections; and looks at its life as an embassy. Afterward, enjoy a light reception—and imagine yourself as a guest at one of Alice Pike Barney’s salons.

Thurs., March 2, 6:45 p.m.; The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia, CODE 1L0-506; Members $65; Nonmembers $80

Spring in the South of France

A Virtual Tour of the Region’s History, Culture, and Sights

Everyone from ancient Romans to Post-Impressionist artists to movie stars has been lured to the enchanting South of France. Its abundance of lavender-laced valleys, glittering seashores, medieval hill towns, and lively cities, all bathed in translucent light, are downright seductive. Journey with travel writer Barbara Noe Kennedy in a virtual exploration of Provence and the Côte d’Azur, including the region’s most intriguing sights, historical aspects, food and wine, and art. Among the locales are the formerly gritty city of Marseille, the Gothic palaces of Avignon, the sunny beaches of the French Riviera, and the gorges known as Europe’s Grand Canyon.

MAR 2 Marseille and Aix-en-Provence MAR 30 Avignon and the Vrai Provence MAY 4 Côte d’Azur

JUN 1 Off the Beaten Path

4 sessions: Thurs., March 2, March 30, May 4, and June 1, 7 p.m.; CODE 1CV-SFR; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Individual sessions: Thurs., March 2 (CODE 1CV-A10); Thurs., March 30 (CODE 1CV-B10); Thurs., May 4 (CODE 1CV-C10); Thurs., June 1 (CODE 1CV-D10); 7 p.m.; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

American Women and the Fight for Equality

Perspectives on a Century

The 19th Amendment enfranchising 26 million white and Black women became law on August 26, 1920. However, it did not enfranchise all women or even protect the rights of those women who could vote. Today, women are still grappling with how to use the vote and their political power to expand everything from civil rights to reproductive rights.

Drawing on her new book, Formidable, author Elisabeth Griffith discusses how the diversity of the women’s movement mirrors America.

Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920 –2020 (Simon & Schuster) is available for purchase.

Thurs., March 9, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-244; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Marseille

Côte d’Azur

Avignon

Verdon Gorge

Alice Pike Barney Studio House, 1933

Cuban History: Cycles of Hope and Heartache

More than 20 years ago, scholar Damián Fernández posited that Cuban history moves in cycles of “desire and disenchantment.” From the Cuban wars for independence through the Cuban Revolution and beyond, Cubans have often felt on the verge of fulfilling their nation’s destiny, only to find their hopes were misplaced or betrayed.

Historian Michael J. Bustamante charts these ups and downs from 19th-century Cuba to the present. He also reflects on the dramatic pivot from the hope inspired by the normalization of U.S.-Cuban relations between 2014 and 2016 to the disillusionment that followed.

Thurs., March 9, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-761; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley

During the Civil War, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley was the site of fierce conflicts, both on and off the battlefield. Historian Jonathan Noyalas examines how the region’s slaves faced their many challenges and how they supported the Union war effort by serving as scouts, spies, and laborers and by fleeing slavery to enlist in the United States Colored Troops.

Noyalas is the director of the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University. His book Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era (University Press of Florida) is available for purchase.

Tues., March 14, 7 p.m.; CODE 1CV-012; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Lost Opportunities

The Troubled History of African American and Irish Relations

The individual histories of African Americans and Irish Americans have each been fraught with discrimination and hardship. Despite both groups having faced oppression and societal scorn as second-class citizens, they often found themselves at odds during the 19th century, with the competition for housing and jobs creating racial tensions.

Historian Christopher Brooks discusses the parallel histories of African Americans and Irish Americans, the unlikely kinship of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell, and how natural allies became historical rivals.

Wed., March 15, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1CV-011; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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African American Union soldier with family, 1863

Manhattan Draft Riots, armed rioters clashing with Union Army soldiers, 1863

Edith Wilson

The First (Unelected) Female President

While this nation has yet to elect its first woman as president, just over a century ago a woman became the first unofficial acting president. In 1919, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson effectively acted as president when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, was incapacitated. Beautiful, brilliant, charismatic, catty, and calculating, she was a complicated figure who reshaped the position of first lady into one of political prominence.

Rebecca Boggs Roberts, a leading historian who focuses on women’s suffrage and power, takes an unflinching look at the woman whose ascent mirrors that of many powerful American women.

Tues., March 14, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-343, Members $20; Nonmembers $25

How the Internet Changed the Media

Media expert Brian Rose examines the many ways the Internet has radically transformed the “old” media of newspapers, magazines, the recording industry, film, radio, and television. He traces how this digital revolution took place in such a short period of time and what lies ahead in the era of “new” media.

Rose explores questions such as whether there will be printed newspapers 10 years from now; if newsstands and bookstores will disappear as fast as record stores; if movie theaters will exist in their present form; and whether prime-time television will vanish. Thurs., March 16, 12-1:15 p.m.; CODE 1J0-247; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

The Heart of John Brown

On the night of October 16, 1859, John Brown and his followers attacked the federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia—part of a plan to stir an enormous revolt that could destroy American slavery. But Brown and his accomplices were soon caught and Brown was hanged having failed to free a single enslaved person.

Why do Brown’s failed actions still matter? Historian Richard Bell argues that Brown’s execution made him a martyr among Northerners and paved the way for Lincoln’s unprecedented election, the secession crisis, and the coming of the Civil War.

Thurs., March 16, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-249; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

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John Brown by Augustus Washington

Rebecca B. Roberts

Tudor London

A Dynasty’s Imprint on History

There are few periods of British history that command greater curiosity and interest than the years associated with the Tudor dynasty (1485–1603). Although this significant ruling family spanned only three generations, it produced some of the most memorable monarchs of any age or place.

Historian Cheryl White examines four historical themes that were significant to the promoting of the indelible Tudor imprint upon history, inviting participants to engage with the intriguing but often dangerous court life of Henry VIII, witness the dramatic religious and social challenges wrought during the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I, and experience the progressive but cautious Renaissance court of Elizabeth I, whose patronage of the arts gave her name to an entire age of world history.

9:30 a.m. Introduction: London Landscapes and Landmarks

11 a.m. Royal Fortresses, Castles, and Palaces

12:15 p.m. Break

1:15 p.m. The Dark Side of Tudor London: Prisons, Tortures, Execution Sites

2:45 p.m. The Tudor Religious Landscape of London

Sat., March 18, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1M2-248; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

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The ceiling of the Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace

PHOTO BY DAVID ILIFF. LICENSE: CC BY-SA

Portrait of Queen Mary I of England, by Antonis Mor, 1554

Stories from a Single Image True Tales from the Life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Alice Roosevelt Longworth, sitting in her Baker electric car, pours from a thermos. Three men look up at her expectantly: Secretary of State Philander Knox, an unidentified man, and Secretary of Commerce Charles Nagel. They’re all at Fort Myer, Virginia, for the Wright brothers’ Military Flyer trials in July 1909. The historic flights were a social calendar highlight of the year for the cream of Washington society.

In a richly illustrated presentation, master storyteller Paul Glenshaw speaks with historian Callan Shea as he peels back the fascinating layers in this deceptively simple image.

Thurs., March 23, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-344; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Magna Carta: A Blueprint for Democracy

Magna Carta originated in 1215 as what was essentially a failed peace treaty between King John of England and his barons. Centuries later it transformed into a document held by the Founding Fathers as a foundational cornerstone of citizens’ rights in this country.

Thomas J. McSweeney, a law professor at William and Mary Law School, explores the document’s evolution beginning in the 13th century through its role in 17th- and 18th-century revolutions. He surveys some of the major historic debates about Magna Carta and whether it is a good model for the guarantee of rights in a republic.

Wed., March 22, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-760; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

An Enemy of the People? Niccolò Machiavelli in Context

Florentine statesman Niccolò Machiavelli’s 1513 treatise, The Prince, was not long, but its perceived message has lost little potency 500 years later. After all, it advised leaders that the iron fist is far more effective in governing than the velvet glove—that is, fear trumps human kindness.

Author Ross King places Machiavelli in the context of his times and examines his more positive legacy and influence. Although an English cardinal had described him as an enemy of the human race, Machiavelli’s lessons on leadership, liberty, virtue, and good government are worth re-examining today.

Wed., March 29, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-758; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Alice Roosevelt Longworth; Secretary of State Philander Knox, an unidentified man, and Secretary of Commerce Charles Nagel at Fort Myer, Va., July 1909

King John signs the Magna Carta

Portrait of Machiavelli by Santi di Tito

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Wonder Tales from Japan

Whether they’re called fairy tales or something else, magical stories are found the world over. Like their Western counterpart, Japan’s fantastical stories—otogi-banashi—are part of the body of stories folklorists call “wonder tales”: They contain supernatural elements, are set in the land of once upon a time, and feature marvelous situations.

The Changing Face of Television

YouTube, Bingeing, Streaming, and Beyond

“The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child,” The Japanese Fairy Book, 1908

Folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman explore traditional tales from Japan and how contemporary Japanese creators are taking a clue from the West as they combine the enchantments of wonder tales and fairy tales in modern genres like anime (animation) and manga (comics).

Mon., April 3, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-249; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Watching television used to be a fairly simple enterprise: You turned on the set and selected one of 500 cable channels. Now, more and more viewers are watching online-only channels like Netflix or Disney+. Many younger viewers prefer devices such as their laptops or their phones. And tens of thousands of kids and teenagers have started their own TV networks on YouTube, bypassing regular programming altogether. Drawing on video clips to illustrate his talk, media expert Brian Rose explains why the old days of simply “watching TV” are fast disappearing.

Thurs., April 13, 12–1:15 p.m.; CODE 1J0-250; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

Cultural Heritage Sites of India

From India’s elaborately decorated Ajanta Caves to the splendor of the Taj Mahal, UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites offers a spectacular window into South Asia’s past. Art historian Robert DeCaroli highlights historic palaces, grand temples, royal mausoleums, and more that showcase how India’s rich religious traditions have inspired the creation of many of the subcontinent’s abundant historically and culturally significant destinations.

9:30 a.m. Rock-cut Wonders

11 a.m. Sacred Sites (Part 1)

12:30 p.m. Break

1:30 p.m. Sacred Sites (Part 2)

2:45 p.m. Seats of Power

Sat., April 22, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1J0-252; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

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A TOP SOMMELIER'S GUIDE TO WINE

Winter Wine Adventures

Expand your knowledge of wine with sommelier Erik Segelbaum in delectable wine-tasting adventures. Each immersive program includes a curated personal tasting kit to enhance the experience.

Cold-Weather Wines from Hot Climates

Shed your mask, gloves, and parka and settle in before a cozy fireplace with a glass (or six) of hot-climate wines guaranteed to warm your soul. This in-depth tasting of products from some of the hottest climates in the world explores the various flavor markers and impacts of warm regions on finished wines. Segelbaum delves into body, concentration, flavor, and extract, as well as how climate influences the way these factors present in your glass.

Fri., Jan. 20, 6 p.m.; CODE 1L0-497; Members $65; Nonmembers $75

Road Trip: Wines of the Iberian Coast

The Iberian peninsula is home to some of the world’s greatest wines. Whether on the Atlantic coast of Portugal or the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Iberian vineyards near the water are benchmarks for extraordinary quality. Trade the winter blues for emerald waves and explore an immersion into some of the most exciting wines of western Europe.

Fri., Feb. 17, 6 p.m.; CODE 1L0-498; Members $65; Nonmembers $75

Black sand vineyards in La Geria, the wine region of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Island Time: Exploring

Wines

from the World’s Best Island Regions

No wine is an island, but many world-class wines are from islands. Discover the various island winemaking regions and how a proximity to oceans and seas leads to consistent flavor elements in the finished products. Segelbaum explores the similarities and differences between cold-water and warm-water island appellations and shares tips on how to identify and taste the specific flavor markers of islandproduced wines.

Fri., March 17, 6 p.m.; CODE 1L0-499; Members $65; Nonmembers $75

3 wine-tasting sessions: Fri., Jan. 20, Feb. 17, and March 17, 6 p.m.; CODE WINE2023; Members $175; Nonmembers $200 Wine-tasting kit information: The cost includes curated personal tasting kits with enough wine for one person to sample the full lineup of wines. Additional participants must register individually to receive their own tasting kits, which is an essential component of the series. Each session has separate kits available during two scheduled pick-up times the day before the program and the day of the program, 12–4 p.m. at The Eastern wine bar in the Capitol Hill neighborhood (360 7th Street SE; Metro: Eastern Market, Orange, Silver and Blue Lines). Due to state and federal laws, wine kits may not be shipped. NOTE: Patrons receive additional wine tasting kit pick-up information by email prior to each session.

La Rioja, Spain, near San Vicente de la Sonsierra village

VOICES: Highlighting people who share their unique perspective on the world today

Rick Steves on Eating in Italy

A Cultured Conversation with Fred Plotkin

Italy draws hungry visitors who come to savor its superb cuisine. But then they are dazzled by the depth and variety of foods and wines from its 20 regions.

Travel expert Rick Steves joins Fred Plotkin, a specialist in Italian cuisine and culture, for a deep dive into many of Italy’s secret culinary pleasures. Their shared insights about Italy’s hidden gems ensure that a trip there is unforgettable—as well as delicious.

The co-authored book, Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers (Avalon), is available for purchase.

Thurs., Feb. 2, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1M2-250; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

Spices 101: Ginger

Ginger, with its rasping heat and woody notes, is perhaps Asia’s most important spice. It’s certainly one of the oldest.

In the millennia since it spread across the Malay Archipelago, ginger has woven its way into cuisines around the world and earned a reputation variously as a symbol of wealth, the drink of paradise, a fiery aphrodisiac, and an antiemetic to combat nausea. Eleanor Ford, food writer and author of The Nutmeg Trail: Recipes and Stories Along the Ancient Spice Routes, explores ginger’s history, lore, science, and flavor—and how best to use it in home kitchens.

Wed., Feb. 8, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1NV-021; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

In-person Program

Sapporo-Style Ramen: A Regional Rage

With Lunch at Haikan

While ramen is one of the most common foods in Japan, Japanese foodies take their ramen seriously: There are approximately 32 regional variations, and with more than 1,000 ramen shops, the city of Sapporo is one of the most competitive ramen markets in Japan. Distinctive ramen characteristics there include a rich, Chintan (chicken) stock; thick, curly, chewy, and flavorful aged noodles; and preparation in a wok.

The go-to places for Sapporo-style ramen in D.C. are the Bantam King, Daikaya, and Haikan restaurants. Join the team behind the popular eateries, including partner-chef Katsuya Fukushima and partner Daisuke Utagawa, as they demonstrate how they prepare Sapporo ramen and how best to enjoy it. Then, get a taste of ramen when you sit down for lunch at Haikan.

Sat., March 4, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.; Haikan, 805 V St., NW; CODE 1L0-507; Members $85; Nonmembers $100

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Rick Steves with Fred Plotkin

Reading and Understanding James Joyce’s Ulysses

What makes James Joyce’s classic novel from 1922, Ulysses, one of the best-known yet also— because of its mighty challenges—the least read of perhaps all the world’s most recognizable books? It’s a work that would, in Joyce’s own words, “…keep the professors busy for centuries.”

Join Joseph Luzzi, a professor of comparative literature at Bard College, in a deep dive into this fascinating novel, unpacking its mysteries and exploring its insights on a dizzying array of subjects: from ancient literature and modern fiction to Irish politics, Joyce’s own “exilic” biography, and the vigorous literary avant-garde of the early 20th century.

10 a.m. A Tale of Two Characters (Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom)

11:15 a.m. A Day in the Life

12:15 p.m. Break

12:45 p.m. Pushing the Limits

2 p.m. Molly’s World Sat., Jan. 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; CODE 1J0-241; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

The Best of Ballet Music

The Soul of Movement

Dance is as old as we are, but ballet is a much more recent evolution. By tracing ballet’s rapid journey from the French court of the Sun King to an internationally beloved art form, we find its path travels directly through the magnificent scores of composers like Debussy, Stravinsky, Copland, and, of course, Tchaikovsky.

Popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin uses her unique live piano demonstrations, and both historic and contemporary film clips, to illustrate how the music from such dance masterpieces as Giselle, Swan Lake, L’après-midi d’un faune, Petrushka, and Appalachian Spring became a treasured part of our cultural landscape.

JAN 12 From the Ballet de la Nuit to Swan Lake

JAN 26 Modern Ballet Masters from Paris to the U.S. 2 sessions: Thurs., Jan. 12 and 26, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-329; Members $50; Nonmembers $60

In-person Program

Aperitivo: Italy’s Magical Pre-dinner Hour With Tasting

Kick off the evening as the Italians do, with the aperitivo—an informal gathering of friends for a pre-dinner cocktail, socializing, and hors d’oeuvres.

Food historian Francine Segan dishes on the tradition’s delicious history, iconic cocktails like the Negroni, Bellini, Aperol Spritz and Americano, its many regional appetizer specialties, and how the aperitivo continues to play an important role in Italy’s social life.

A reception afterward offers tastings of regional specialties and recipes for aperitivo cocktails and easy-to-prepare classic Italian appetizers.

Wed., March 22, 6:45 p.m.; Ripley Center; CODE 1D0-008; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

Leopold Bloom’s lunchtime stop, Davy Byrne's Pub, Dublin

Swan Lake, 2008 production by the Royal Swedish Ballet

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For the Love of

Schubert

He was the first of the true Romantic composers and possessed an effortless melodic gift that has stirred lovers of music for 200 years. Within Franz Schubert’s unique sense of harmony, secrets of Romantic expression are unveiled, achieving an intimacy unknown to the great composers who preceded him.

Schubert was one of the supreme contributors to the classical repertoire of chamber music, solo piano, and symphony while remaining unsurpassed among composers of song. He accomplished these things in the tragically short life span of 31 years (1797–1828), living in Vienna at the time of Beethoven and in a state of relative obscurity and destitution.

Classical music and opera expert Saul Lilienstein shares his abiding love for this composer as he provides a chronological overview of Schubert’s life and great achievements in lectures highlighted by musical recordings and film clips.

JAN 10 The Precocious Teenager, 1814–1817

JAN 17 On His Own in Vienna, 1817–1821

JAN 24 The Race Against Time Begins, 1822–1825

JAN 31 The Days Grow Short, 1826–1827

FEB 7 A Final Year, 1828

5 sessions: Tues., Jan. 10–Feb. 7, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-246; Members $85; Nonmembers $95

Introduction to Music Theory

With Conductor Ernest Johnson

Learn the language and elements of musical notation and composition in this interactive online course led by music educator and conductor Ernest Johnson.

Johnson guides exercises and assignments geared to developing the foundation every musician needs: the aural and visual understanding of pitch, rhythm, harmony, and form. Topic areas include an overview of the elements of music and music terminology; notation of pitch and rhythm; and ear training, the ability to hear, identify, and notate pitches, intervals, melodies, and chords. A variety of audio and musical score clips are presented to support lesson material.

The course includes online and print resources to support and enhance musical learning, including an interactive workbook, Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, and a subscription to the Noteflight Learn website. Students use online music software programs to notate and hear musical elements presented in each session. Basic computer skills are required.

8 sessions: Tues., Jan. 17–March 7, 6:30 p.m.; limited to 20 students; CODE 1P0-768; Members $235; Nonmembers $260; price includes workbook (and shipping) and 6-month online subscription to Noteflight.

The Wife of Bath

Ever since her triumphant debut in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the Wife of Bath, arguably the first recognizably real woman in English literature, has obsessed readers— from Shakespeare to James Joyce to Zadie Smith. Few literary characters have matched her influence or capacity for reinvention in poetry, drama, fiction, and film.

Literary scholar Marion Turner tells the fascinating origin story of Chaucer’s favorite character, how she related to contemporary real women, and how she has been represented since the 14th century.

Turner’s book The Wife of Bath: A Biography (Princeton University Press) is available for purchase.

Fri., Jan. 20, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-331; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Franz Schubert by Wilhelm August Rieder, 1875

Marion Turner

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Cinema and the Cities: Capturing the Urban Metropolis on Film

Armchair traveling—particularly if the armchair is in a cinema—is an irresistible way to experience the world’s great cities. In the right hands a city becomes an actual character in a film, its locations carefully selected and photographed not only for visual effectiveness but to enhance the narrative’s emotional impact.

In this entertaining series, film historian Max Alvarez presents movie scenes focusing on how the same world-famous city is portrayed, depending on the narrator’s message: Is it one of welcome or warning?

Specific location information is provided for many memorable and legendary scenes captured by filmmakers throughout the past century.

JAN 23 New York on Film

JAN 30 Paris on Film

FEB 6 Los Angeles: City of Angels (and Demons)

FEB 13 When (Filming) in Rome

4 sessions: Mon., Jan. 23–Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-332; Members $100; Nonmembers $110

Cocktails, Lipstick, and Jazz Fashion and the 1920s New Woman

Beaded fringe bounced to the syncopated sounds of jazz, while illegal gin sloshed in long-stemmed glasses. The New Woman of the ’20s was smart, bold, and sophisticated. The bull market prevailed, and it didn’t matter what you bought: Stocks only went up. On the surface it was a glittering moment in time.

Design historian and curator Elizabeth Lay examines the exoticism and the new morals that influenced make-up and fashion during the decade through images, music, and short video clips.

Tues., Jan. 24, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-333; Members $20; Nonmembers $25 Where there's smoke there's fire by Russell Patterson

How To Write a Fairy Tale

Everyone thinks they know what a fairy tale is. There are castles, a prince or two, maybe a curse to break. But what are the necessary pieces that make a story recognizable as a fairy tale? And how might you write one of your own?

Using folkloristics, fairy-tale studies, and narrative theory, folklorists and writers Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman reveal the structures and rules that underpin the fairy tale—and show you how to recreate and break them in your own writing.

Tues., Jan. 24, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-229; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday

Feminist Fairy Tales

Who Needs a Prince?

You might have heard something like this: “Fairy tales are so sexist. All these girls needing a prince to save them!”

In fact, scholars have grappled with questions such as why so many famous fairy-tale heroines are waiting to be rescued— and whether they really need rescuing at all. This work has even spurred the creation of new fairy tales that reflect contemporary mores in old stories.

Folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman explore how scholarly discussions of sex and gender have transformed the art of the fairy tale as we know it.

Mon., March 13, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-245; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Inside Shakespeare

Celebrating 400 Years of the Bard’s First Folio

Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment

Clues to Reading Russian Novels

Some say Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is the greatest of all novels. Others say The Brothers Karamazov. Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson’s nomination is Crime and Punishment

Jenkinson provides both a reading and an interpretation of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment and offers clues to a successful appreciation of how Russian novels work. He begins with a quick biographical survey of Dostoevsky and then goes straight to the heart of the novel, published in 1866. Bring your buried secrets and guilty conscience!

Wed., Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-334; Members $30; Nonmembers $35

The year 2023 marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the collection of his completed works. His plays have been part of our lives—quoted in the taverns of 16th-century London, sparking the theatre riots of 19th-century New York City, performed in the American Wild West, and filling stages and screens across the globe today.

Tudor and Shakespeare scholar Carol Ann LloydStanger goes “inside Shakespeare” to examine the playwright and his plays through a series of illustrated lectures, an analysis of his use of language, and clips of Shakespearian productions.

9:30 a.m. What Makes Shakespeare “Shakespeare”? 11 a.m. The Histories: “All is true”?

12:15 p.m. Break

1:15 p.m. The Tragedies: “For in that sleep of death”

2:45 p.m. The Comedies: What “might well have made our sport a comedy?”

Sat., Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1M2-245; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Fyodor Dostoevsky (detail) by Vasily Perov, 1872

Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman

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Evocative Concert Music from Europe’s Northern Countries

Geography, geology, wind and weather, legend and language: all play a role in shaping the artistic vocabulary of national identity, and none more so than the countries situated around the wild waters of the Baltic, North, and Norwegian seas.

The best-known composers from this region have long held a cherished place in our concert halls. Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Carl Nielsen, and Arvo Pärt are among those who shaped our understanding of their varied cultures. Their music explores mysterious folklores, vast frozen land- and seascapes, spiritual beliefs, and turbulent histories.

Popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin explores both well- and lesser-known masterpieces from the ancient nations of the North.

FEB 14 Composers of Norway

FEB 21 Denmark’s Classical Heritage

FEB 28 Finland: Lakes, Forests and Shore

MAR 7 Far Across Oceans: Iceland, Sweden, Estonia

4 sessions: Tues., Feb. 14–March 7, 12–2 p.m.; CODE 1K0-337; Members $95; Nonmembers $105

The Grapes of Wrath

Novelist John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is one of the greatest works of American fiction. Enraged by the treatment of migrant farm workers in California’s Central Valley during the Great Depression, Steinbeck wrote the novel in just 100 days. It was acknowledged as a masterpiece of fiction: Steinbeck won both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. But the book also aroused a great deal of controversy and condemnation.

Join humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson for a spirited discussion of The Grapes of Wrath and why its deeply felt themes resonate today.

Tues., Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-338; Members $30; Nonmembers $35

Gene Kelly

Singing and Dancing in the Rain

Gene Kelly is one of the most engaging and influential dancers to ever set foot in Hollywood. At a time when most movie dancing was basically a showcase for elegant partners in motion, Kelly transformed not only the nature of male dancing but also the crucial role of the camera in making dance come alive on the big screen.

In a program illustrated with video clips, media expert Brian Rose surveys Kelly’s remarkable achievements and enduring impact on Hollywood dancing.

Thurs., Feb. 23, 12–1:15 p.m.; CODE 1J0-238; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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Edvard Grieg

In-person concerts

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Smithsonian Chamber Music Society: 2023 Season

The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati

Join the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society for the unparalleled experience of hearing two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series. Axelrod String Quartet members Marc Destrubé, James Dunham, and Kenneth Slowik perform with guest violinists in programs that illustrate the breadth of the quartet repertoire while being unified through the inclusion of a Beethoven quartet in F Major on each program.

Sat., Feb. 25 and Sun., Feb. 26: Haydn: Quartet in C Major, Op. 20, No. 2; Shostakovich: Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83; Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1; with guest violinist Shelby Yamin

Sat., April 1 and Sun., April 2: Mozart: Quartet in G Major, K387 Bartók: Quartet No. 1, Op. 7; Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1; with guest violinist Mark Fewer

Sat., April 29 and Sun., April 30: Haydn: Quartet in D Minor, Op. 76, No. 2, “Fifths”; Britten: Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36; Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 135; with guest violinist Joseph Puglia

3-concert series: CODE BPS4 (Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.); CODE BPS5 (Sundays, 6:30 p.m.); Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, American History Museum; Members $66; Nonmembers $90

Individual concerts: Sat., Feb. 25 (CODE 1P0-769); Sun., Feb. 26 (CODE 1P0-772); Sat., April 1 (CODE 1P0-770); Sun., April 2 (CODE 1P0-773); Sat., April 29 (CODE 1P0-771); Sun., April 30 (CODE 1P0-774); Members $27; Nonmembers $35

All performances are in the Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, American History Museum

Axelrod Quartet (clockwise from left): Marc Destrubé, violin; James Dunham, viola; Kenneth Slowik, violoncello

In-person concerts

The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society: 2023 Season

More Musical Delights in the 2023 concert season

All performances are in the Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, American History Museum

The 2023 Haydn Quartet Academy

The 12 scholarship Haydn Fellows of the Academy join their four faculty colleagues for a marathon concert of eight quartets from Haydn’s Opp. 64, 71, and 74. Fri., Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m.; no tickets required

Viennese Classics

The Smithsonian Chamber Players

Veteran Smithsonian Chamber Players violinist Ian Swensen and fortepianist Kenneth Slowik join talented younger artists Keats Dieffenbach, viola; Wade Davis, cello; and Sam Suggs, bass in two of the best-loved masterpieces of the Viennese classical period composed just one decade apart: Beethoven’s Trio in D major, Op. 70, No. 1, “Ghost”; and Schubert’s Quintet in A Major, “Trout”. Sat., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.; CODE 1P0-776; Members $25; Nonmembers $35

A Celebration of Marin Marais

The Smithsonian Chamber Players

Marin Marais (1656–1728) was a preeminent French master of the bass viola da gamba. The program includes works for one, two, and three viols, with accompaniment provided by the colorful team of viol, theorbo, and harpsichord.

The players are Kenneth Slowik, Rebecca Landell-Reed, and Catherine Slowik, viol; Lucas Harris, theorbo; and Webb Wiggins, harpsichord.

Sat., March 18, 7:30 p.m.; CODE 1P0-777; Members $25; Nonmembers $35 Sun., March 19, 7 p.m.; CODE 1P0-778; Members $25; Nonmembers $35

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Smithsonian Chamber Music Society concerts are held in the intimate Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, American History Museum

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In-person concerts

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra 2022–2023 Concert Series

Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 32-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History.

Mamie Smith, Bessie Smith, and the Centennial Year of Race Records

The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Ensemble delves into the vocal styling of legendary blues singers Mamie (“Queen of the Blues”) Smith and Bessie (“Empress of the Blues”) Smith. Both artists were highly touted in the 1920s for their groundbreaking Okeh Race Record recordings. Singer Ekep Nkwelle performs“Crazy Blues” (1920), “Gulf Coast Blues” (1923), and “Jenny’s Ball” (1931).

Sat., Feb. 18, 7 p.m.; Baird Auditorium, Natural History Museum; CODE 1P0-779; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

The Oscars

Before the big Academy Awards night rolls around on March 12, what’s more enjoyable than comparing your picks with other movie fans? Washington City Paper film critic Noah Gittell hosts an evening focusing on all things Oscar, from Academy Awards history and trivia to discussions of this year’s nominations and behind-the-scenes stories. He sorts through all of the story lines, rumors, and gossip, so that when the telecast begins, you’ll be the most knowledgeable guest at your Oscar party. Cast your vote for the winners in several major categories, with the most accurate predictions eligible for prizes after the awards are presented.

Tues., March 7, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-243; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

What Does It Mean To Live a Good Life?

Philosophical Evenings

What better way to spend four March evenings than by pondering one of the central questions of the Western philosophical tradition: What does it mean to live a good life? Learn how some of the greatest philosophers of all time have approached this fundamental question and how the question lives on today.

Discussions are led by philosophy scholar Michael Gorman

MAR 7 Plato and Aristotle on the Life of Reason

MAR 14 Augustine and Aquinas on the Life of Reason...with Divine Help

MAR 21 Modern Approaches: Hume, Kant, Mill

MAR 28 Modern Moral Philosophy in Question

4 sessions: Tues., March 7–28, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-251; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

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Charlie Young

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in concert

JACLYN NASH

A Celebration of French Music

France is an immeasurable powerhouse of cultural achievement. Through French politics and history, philosophy, fine arts, and cuisine, our lives continue to be influenced by the Gallic vision of society. And in many ways, the history of French music is also the history of Western music. But what makes French music French?

Popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin combines lectures and piano demonstrations to explore the social, political, religious, and cultural influences that shaped the output of France’s great composers. She presents a selection of the greatest works in the literature from early 12th-century polyphony by Léonin and Pérotin; exquisite work by Guillaume de Machaut (14th century) and Josquin des Prez (15th century); the 19thcentury massive scale and spectacle of Hector Berlioz and Georges Bizet; and modernity defined by Satie, Milhaud, Poulenc, and Messiaen.

MAR 21 700 Years in 2 Hours

MAR 28 Excess, Outrage, and Virtuosity

APR 4 Passing the Flame

APR 11 Modernism Smashes Old Idols

4 sessions: Tues., March 21–April 11, 12–2 p.m.; CODE 1K0-345; Members $95; Nonmembers $105

Barbra Streisand: She’s All That

She’s all-daring and all-voice, magnificent and maddening, improbable and irreplaceable. We might sometimes poke fun at her (she does) or say she’s “last year,” but when she starts to sing, she can still your heart or lift you over the moon. She’s a sorceress of song who covers pop tunes, show tunes, movie tunes, and Sondheim with ease. And then there are her movies—funny, tender, or over the top.

Documentary filmmaker and writer Sara Lukinson’s abundant clips make this a fun night to spend with La Streisand. Thurs., March 28, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-347; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Lithographic poster for the premiere of Georges Bizet's opera Carmen, 1875

Promotional photos for the 1964 release of Streisand’s album People

1912 Ballets Russes program depicting Vaslav Nijinsky in L'après-midi d’un faune, composed by Claude Debussy

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Unless noted, all programs are presented on Zoom; listed times are Eastern Time. Online registration is required.

New Series

The Geology of Western National Parks

Join geologist Kirt Kempter as he explores the geology of Western National Parks over the course of 2023, with an in-depth look at one location every month. He begins with Big Bend in west Texas, where the volcanic underpinnings and landforms of this stunning national park reveal Big Bend’s explosive past.

Each program’s content is enhanced by geologic maps, photos, and Google Earth imagery.

JAN 9 Big Bend, Texas

FEB 6 Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands, New Mexico MAR 6 Grand Canyon, Arizona

I N SI DE S C I ENCE 3 sessions: Mon., Jan. 9, Feb. 6, and March 6, 7 p.m.; CODE 1NV-GEO; Members $60; Nonmembers $75

Individual sessions: Mon., Jan. 9 (CODE 1NV-017); Mon., Feb. 6 (CODE 1NV-018); Mon., March 6 (CODE 1NV-019); 7 p.m.; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

A Garden Odyssey

In Search of the World’s Most Creative Gardens

When Baltimore landscape designer Scott C. Scarfone received a 2002 research fellowship from Philadelphia’s famous Chanticleer Garden, he knew exactly how to spend the year-long fellowship: traveling the world searching for the most exquisite and creatively designed gardens—and then studying their every aspect.

Join Scarfone as he shares illustrated stories about some of the most prolific gardens ever created, including England’s Great Dixter gardens; Italy’s Renaissance-era gardens; Japan’s ancient gardens of Kyoto and Nara; and Morocco’s remarkable sculpture gardens.

Wed., Jan. 18, 7 p.m.; CODE 1NV-020; Members $25; Nonmembers $30 Great Dixter gardens

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Chisos Mountains, Big Bend, Texas

Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Jardin Majorelle in Morocco

How To Nourish Your Mental Health

Food has power to nourish your mind, supporting emotional wellness through both nutrients and pleasure. In her new book, Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being, journalist Mary Beth Albright draws on cutting-edge research to explain the connection between food and mood, revealing how eating triggers biological responses that affect humans’ emotional states both immediately and long-term.

In conversation with chef Carla Hall, Albright interprets complex studies from the new field of nutritional psychology and offers straightforward suggestions on how to develop a healthful eating pattern for life.

Eat & Flourish (Countryman Press) is available for purchase.

Wed., Jan. 18, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1L0-500; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

A Journey into the Brain

The brain has fascinated and puzzled scientists and philosophers for thousands of years. Although we know a great deal about the brain, there is still so much more to learn. For example, we still do not have effective treatments and cures for many neurological and psychiatric disorders, and our understanding of how the brain generates consciousness is unclear.

Neuroscientist Eric Chudler leads a fascinating interactive journey into the brain. He offers insights into our current understanding of its basic function and structure, and suggests the directions future brain research may take.

I N SI DE S C I ENCE Thurs., Jan. 26, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-230; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

In-person and Online Program

A Panda Story

Celebrating Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

With David M. Rubenstein

April 16, 2022, marked the 50th anniversary of the arrival of giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute—the start of a decades-long giant panda program. Philanthropist and former Smithsonian Board of Regents member David M. Rubenstein has played an instrumental role in supporting that program since 2011.

In conversation with Brandie Smith, the zoo’s director, Rubenstein discusses panda care and what might be next for the National Zoo’s pandas.

In Person and Online: Mon., Jan. 30, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1L0-496; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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David Rubenstein visits Bei Bei at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Botanical Gardens: A World Tour

Indulge in a colorful midwinter escape as horticultural experts lead a series of virtual visits that highlight the beauty of notable botanical gardens in settings as far-flung as Singapore, the United Kingdom, the eastern United States, and Japan. In vibrant visuals they explore how each garden has taken a unique approach to design and interpretation as they celebrate plant collections, conservation, education, and the distinctive environments and landscapes in which they bloom.

FEB 5 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Eden Project

FEB 12 Singapore Botanic Gardens and Norfolk Botanical Garden

FEB 19 Temple Gardens of Kyoto, Japan

3 sessions: Sun., Feb. 5, 12, and 19, 4 p.m.; CODE 1NV-BOT; Members $60; Nonmembers $75

Individual Programs: Sun., Feb. 5 (CODE 1NV-A13); Sun., Feb. 12 (CODE 1NV-B13); Sun., Feb. 19 (CODE 1NV-C13); 4 p.m.; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

Galápagos Islands: Darwin’s Smoking Gun

Once the Galápagos Islands were a way station for whalers and pirates. Then this archipelago 600 miles west of the coast of Ecuador found a new identity when a young British man, Charles Darwin, visited in 1835. Ever since, its ecologically unique assemblage of animals and plants has provided examples of the ongoing nature of evolution by natural selection.

Biologist John Kricher and photographer Kevin Loughlin discuss the fauna and flora of the Galápagos Islands, as well as the remarkable human history on the islands.

Their book Galápagos: A Natural History (Princeton University Press) is available for purchase.

I N SI DE S C I ENCE Tues., Jan. 31, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-231; Members $20; Nonmembers $25 Sunset on Española Island, one of the oldest Galápagos Islands.

Back from the Brink Lessons from Wildlife Species Defying Extinction

The news about wildlife is dire—more than 900 species have been wiped off the planet since industrialization. But there are also glimmers of hope and lessons to be learned from animals that have defied the global trends.

Environmental scholar Christopher J. Preston draws on stories from researchers, Indigenous people, and activists as he examines how populations of some species— from bears in Italy to Atlantic whales—are coming back.

His book Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think About Animals (MIT Press) is available for purchase.

I N SI DE S C I ENCE Mon., Feb. 27, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1D0-007; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Photo, Kevin Loughlin

Palm House in Kew Gardens, London

Singapore Botanic Gardens A Temple Garden in Kyoto

Assateague: A Natural History Primer

Garden educator and naturalist Keith Tomlinson leads a virtual tour of Assateague Island National Seashore and neighboring Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The barrier islands have their own ecology, with ephemeral landscapes bound by the coastal plain and the restless Atlantic Ocean. Marine and continental biomes converge to create natural spaces that attract visitors seeking recreational opportunities including remote beach hiking, birding, biking, and camping. Appealing as well are glimpses of the managed free-ranging herds of horses.

Tomlinson also explores unique maritime forests, dune communities, and intertidal wetlands, as well as the island’s fascinating human history.

I N SI DE S C I ENCE Thurs., March 30; 7 p.m.; CODE 1NV-025; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

Black Holes 101

Black holes are bizarre cosmic objects whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them. And although you might guess that Einstein came up with the concept of black holes, the idea can be traced back to the late 1700s. But Einstein did develop the notion that three-dimensional space and time are part of a single framework to describe the known universe and how black holes shape it.

Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope magazine, discusses how cosmologists still grapple with how best to describe and study them.

I N SI DE S C I ENCE Wed., March 29, 6:45 p.m; CODE 1L0-505; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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Wild horses at Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

Artist's concept of the most distant supermassive black hole ever discovered

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Certif icate Prog ram i n World Art H i story

Art is all around us. It excites us, enriches our lives, and enlivens our imaginations. But to truly appreciate any work of art, we need to understand the context and culture in which it was produced. That’s why Smithsonian Associates offers an exciting certificate program in World Art History.

The wide-ranging offerings are designed to provide a global perspective on art and architecture and draw on the Smithsonian’s world-class collections and the rich resources of other Washington institutions.

You love art. Now become the expert you’ve always wanted to be.

The core courses and electives in our program are selected from among Smithsonian Associates’ ongoing courses, seminars, study tours, and Studio Arts classes. Look for “World Art History Certificate” throughout the program guide to see current listings. Complete the program requirements at your own pace. Credits are counted from the day of program registration and are not given retroactively.

Register now and receive invitations for special tours and informal gatherings with course leaders and other program participants.

To learn more about the Smithsonian Associates certificate program in World Art History, visit SmithsonianAssociates.org/ArtCertificate

Left column, from the top: Fresco of the Libyan Sibyl, ca. 1511, Sistine Chapel, by Michelangelo; Taj Mahal, completed 1643, Agra, India; The Young Ladies of Avignon, 1907, by Pablo Picasso; Equestrian ceramic figure, ca. 13th–15th centuries, Mali*; Second column: Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, 2010, by Frank Gehry, Las Vegas; The Calf-Bearer, ca. 570 B.C.; Athens, Greece; Frida Kahlo by Magda Pach, 1933*; Before the Ballet, ca. 1892, Edgar Degas

*from Smithsonian museum collections

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Unless noted, all programs are presented on Zoom; listed times are Eastern Time. Online registration is required.

SmithsonianAssociates.org/artcertificateArt-full Fridays | Live from Italy, with Elaine Ruffolo

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

The Three Greatest Paintings in Florence

For centuries, the city of Florence nurtured an unceasing succession of great artists. No other place can rival it for the quantity of first-rate, locally created works of art.

You might wonder, which of the hundreds and hundreds of Renaissance masterpieces in Florence are considered the most significant? Join Renaissance art historian Elaine Ruffolo for an in-depth look at three paintings and learn why she considers them the most important in the city. Can you guess which?

Fri., Jan. 20, 12–1:15 p.m.; CODE 1H0-757; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

Gallery of the Academy of Florence

Frederic Church’s Olana

A Masterwork of American Landscape and Design

Frederic Church (1826–1900) was America’s preeminent landscape artist of the 19th century, whose “great paintings” of the 1850s and 1860s (Niagara, Heart of the Andes, Icebergs) achieved international acclaim. Beginning in 1860, he spent the last 40 years creating Olana in Hudson, New York, a 250-acre designed landscape with panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

Today, Olana is the country’s most intact artist’s environment and a National Historic Landmark. Sean Sawyer, president of the Olana Partnership, provides an overview of this landmark in American preservation history.

Fri., Jan. 6, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1NV-015; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

World Art History Certificate core course: Earn 1 credit

The Women Who Made Art History

From the Renaissance to the 21st Century

We live in a moment in which formerly marginalized groups of artists, including people of color and women, are being celebrated. But for centuries, women were conspicuously underrepresented in—and indeed almost absent from—art history books. Yet despite the multitude of barriers that kept women from achieving prominence, a critical mass—from Artemisia Gentileschi and Judith Leyster to Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, and many more—did find their way into the annals of art history.

Art historian Judy Pomeranz explores the works and lives of female artists who made significant marks on the course of art history.

JAN 10 Renaissance to mid-19th Century

JAN 17 Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century

JAN 24 Modern Artists up to the mid-20th Century

JAN 31 Abstract Expressionists and Those Who Came After 4 sessions: Tues., Jan 10–31, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-753; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

PETER AARON/OTTO

Mother and Child (A Goodnight Hug) by Mary Cassatt, 1880

Write Into Art

Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art

Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Join Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s popular Writing Salon, for online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through close looking, word-sketching, and imaginative response to prompts.

The sessions spotlight a diverse range of visual art chosen to inspire writers of all experience levels to deepen their process and practice. Each workshop has a limited enrollment to maximize interaction among the instructor and students.

JAN 10 Place: Unveil Layers

JAN 17 Time: Flashback and Forward

JAN 24 Character: Discover Dimensions

JAN 31 Story: Imagine Possibilities

FEB 7 Poetry: View from Above

5 sessions: Tues., Jan. 10–Feb. 7, 10–11:30 a.m.; CODE 1K0323; Members $175; Nonmembers $185

Individual sessions: Tues., Jan. 10 (CODE 1K0-324); Tues., Jan. 17 (CODE 1K0-325); Tues., Jan. 24 (CODE 1K0-326); Tues., Jan. 31 (CODE 1K0-327); Tues., Feb. 7 (CODE 1K0328); 10–11:30 a.m.; Members $40; Nonmembers $45 Mary Hall Surface

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

The Transformation of Christ in Art

From the Catacombs to Caravaggio

The depiction of Jesus in Western art underwent dramatic transformation from the earliest known images through the Baroque period of early modernity. What unique social and artistic influences shaped these changes? The answers are far more complex than mere artistic representation.

Historian Cheryl White examines diverse depictions of Christ’s images across time in the context of their socio-cultural environments. Her survey begins in Rome’s ancient catacombs and continues through Da Vinci’s Last Supper and Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment.

Wed., Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-247; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

Spanish Art and Architecture: A Treasury of Delights

The art and architecture of Spain as seen in the works of El Greco, Goya, Velazquez, Picasso, and Gaudi offer a window into the influences that define the country’s history and national identity. Art historian Joseph Cassar highlights artists and structures that exemplify Spain’s distinctive cultural heritage.

10 a.m. El Greco and Velazquez

11:15 a.m. Goya and Picasso

12:15 p.m. Break

12:45 p.m. Santiago de Compostela and the Alhambra

2 p.m. Gaudi in Barcelona

Fri., Jan 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; CODE 1H0-756; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Mid-century Modern

Sleek, Stylish, and Accessible

Mid-century Modern architecture in the United States was a reflection of the International Style that originated with the Bauhaus movement in Europe following World War I. The style gained wide following among upscale and custom-built homes but also encompassed thousands of homes designed for GIs returning from World War II. It was also spread by design principles and color palettes saturating everything from kitchen appliances to furniture and airline paint schemes.

Join Bill Keene, a lecturer on architecture and urban studies, for a discussion of the wider implications of Mid-century Modern design trends.

Fri., Jan. 13, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1NV-016; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

Mary and Christ (detail) from The Last Judgment by Michelangelo

Dulles Airport, designed by Eero Saarinen, is an example of Mid-century Modern architecture

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picaso, 1907 Annunciation by El Greco

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

Renaissance Rome

The return of the papacy in the 15th century transformed Rome from a dilapidated town littered with ruins to a city at the center of the Renaissance movement in Europe. The pope and cardinals spent lavishly as Bramante, Michelangelo, and Raphael were given one commission after another to complete and beautify the city of God. Michelangelo, who elevated both painting and sculpture to an unprecedented level of beauty, expression, and power, transformed Rome into the leading art capital of Europe.

Rocky Ruggiero, a specialist in early-Renaissance art, examines this pivotal time in art history as it swept across Rome.

10 a.m. Renaissance Ambassadors to Rome 11:15 a.m. Michelangelo and the High Renaissance in Rome 12:15 p.m. Break 1:15 p.m. Raphael: The Prince of Painters 2:45 p.m. Building St. Peter’s Sat., Jan. 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1J0-228; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Art Crimes: Iconic International Art Heists

Is the case ever really closed? Join one of the most famous art detectives in the world to hear tales from the trenches of the most notorious art heists in modern history.

Expert on art fraud, award-winning author, and former FBI agent Robert Wittman provides an up-close vantage point for the engrossing reconnaissance strategies behind the cases he worked on personally or followed as the FBI’s art-crime specialist— collaborating with agencies such as Scotland Yard and the Norwegian National Police. He also provides behind-the-scenes insights into cases that remain unsolved today.

Wed., Feb. 1, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1K0-330; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

Astrology in Renaissance

Art Representation and Meaning

The study and practice of astrology re-entered Western Europe in the early 12th century, primarily via Spain, where Arabic and Jewish scholars had preserved ancient astrology. Controversies over the Arabic theory of planetary conjunctions, especially that of 1484, which predicted the end of the Christian religion, helped to drive European developments in the practice of astrology and its representation in art. Art historian Claudia Rousseau explains what astrology actually is, how it works, and its mathematical basis, as well as how it was represented in art in the Renaissance era.

Thurs., Feb. 9, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-232; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

The Pietà by Michelangelo

The Scream by Edvard Munch was stolen and recovered in 1994

NATIONAL GALLERY, OSLO

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World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

Marisol: A Pop Art Superstar

She was glamorous, sophisticated, and wickedly funny. Marisol Escobar, known simply as “Marisol” (1930–2016), survived a traumatic childhood to become a successful female Pop artist and darling of 1960s New York’s avant-garde. Her life-sized, carved and painted wood portraits of world leaders, Hollywood celebrities, and herself combine brilliant draftsmanship with a keen sense of color and texture.

Art historian Nancy G. Heller examines Marisol’s major works to define her place within the broader context of Pop Art and 1960s American society.

Thurs., Feb. 9, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-242; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit War and Pieces

The Met Cloisters and the Lens of History

At the 1938 public opening of The Met Cloisters—the branch of the Metropolitan Museum devoted to the art of medieval Europe—not a word was spoken about the threat of war looming over the continent. Yet, ironically, The Met Cloisters’ very foundations stand in witness to the devastating impact of centuries of war and revolution on artistic heritage.

Barbara Drake Boehm, Met Cloisters curator emerita, considers some of its artworks against the backdrop of history, with special attention both to the dangers that beset them and the circumstances that preserved them.

Fri., Feb. 10, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1NV-014; Members $25; Nonmembers $30

The Regency World of Jane Austen

Art, Architecture, Culture

Emma Woodhouse, Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Elliot, and the Dashwood sisters may be fictional heroines, but their creator Jane Austen set their adventures in romance against the very real social and historical backdrop of Regency England.

Art historian Bonita Billman brings the era to life during a delightful day of cultural time travelling. She surveys Regency manners and fashions, the personalities who dominated the public imagination, and the stylish spa town of Bath, where many of Austen’s characters made appearances. Her discussions of customs and manners, interior decoration and fashion, and social life and everyday life provide a cultural context for those characters.

9:30 a.m. The Period’s Personalities

11 a.m. Regency Portraiture

12:15 p.m. Break

1:15 p.m. Late-Georgian Architecture

2:45 p.m. The Fabric of Regency Life

Sat., Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1M2-239; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

What time does the program end? Unless noted, Smithsonian Associates programs run 1 hour 15 min.–2 hours, including Q&A

Marisol Escobar

Drawing of Jane Austen by her sister Cassandra, 1810

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY LONDON

The Gothic Chapel

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit Ancient Art Collections of Rome

In this new quarterly series, Renaissance art expert Rocky Ruggiero spotlights the significant collections of Rome’s sometimes-overlooked museums.

Many of Rome’s lesser-known museums contain some of the world’s most important Greco-Roman art. From the Equestrian Monument of Marcus Aurelius in the Capitoline Museums to Emperor Augustus’ giant Ara Pacis (“Altar of Peace”) in the museum that takes its name from the work, to the most significant collection of Etruscan art in the world at the Villa Giulia, Ruggiero, Renaissance art expert, explores the ancient art collections of Rome’s most important museums of antiquities.

Mon., Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1J0-233; Members $30; Nonmembers $35 The façade of the Ara Pacis Augustae

Lunchtime with a Curator

Decorative Arts Design Series

Join curator Elizabeth Lay, a regular lecturer on the topics of fashion, textiles, and American furniture, for image-rich lectures focusing on decorative arts and design topics.

England’s Fashion Museum Bath holds one of the world’s great collections of historical and contemporary fashionable dress. In a special transatlantic conversation, Lay speaks with Rosemary Harden, senior curator and Fashion Museum manager, about the museum’s world-famous collections.

Throughout history, beds conveyed wealth and status and, for many, were the most expensive object in the home. Textile historian Natalie F. Larson looks at the variety of sleeping arrangements from slave dwellings and Indigenous populations to the homes of middle-class and upwardly aspiring Virginians.

Finally, learn how textile conservation is a form of cultural diplomacy, cultivating and honoring people and heritage. Textile conservationist Julia M. Brennan describes how she has worked to build cultural bridges by engaging in both high-profile and grassroots projects to help set up conservation labs, train local specialists, and preserve local and regional textile heritage.

FEB 13 The Glorious Collection of the Fashion Museum Bath

FEB 27 Sleeping Around Virginia

MAR 13 Textile Diplomacy

3 sessions: Mon., Feb. 13, 27, and March 13, 12–1 p.m.; CODE 1K0-339; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

Individual sessions: Mon., Feb. 13 (CODE 1K0-340); Mon., Feb. 27 (CODE 1K0-341); Mon., March 13 (CODE 1K0-342); 12–1 p.m.; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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The Fashion Museum, Bath

Julia Brennan and master batik makers review a historic batik reproduction owned by the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta.

A Visit from the Old Mistress by Winslow Homer, 1876

In-person Program

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1/2 credit

Winslow Homer

Capturing an America in Transformation

Painter Winslow Homer (1836–1910) was raised in the years before the Civil War and came of age in a nation in crisis. Like Twain and Whitman, he captured the landscape of a rapidly changing country.

Author William R. Cross examines Homer’s role in American culture as a witness to the times in which he lived and the challenge of achieving a just and equitable society.

Cross’s biography Winslow Homer: American Passage (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) is available for purchase and signing.

Wed., Feb. 22, 6:45 p.m.; McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum; CODE 1L0-503: Members $20; Nonmembers $25

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

Wildfire: The Life and Works of Edmonia Lewis

Edmonia Lewis, born free in upstate New York in 1844, was an American sculptor of Native American (Mississauga Ojibwe) and African-American heritage. Known by her Ojibwe name, “Wildfire”, she spent most of her life in Rome working with a group of expatriate female Neoclassical artists. Her marble sculptures attracted prominent European patrons.

Edmonia Lewis by Henry Rocher

Art historian Nancy G. Heller discusses the renewed interest in her work and her place in art history.

Thurs., Feb. 23, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-243; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

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World Art History Certificate core course: Earn 1 credit

Understanding Contemporary Art

From

Pop to Pluralism

Avant-garde American art of the 1960s was dominated by two contradictory impulses. On one side, a group of young artists returned to representational art, but with a cool and decidedly modern twist known as Pop. At the same time, the so-called minimalists created a new kind of abstraction, paring down their works to just a few carefully considered colors and forms.

Then, beginning in the 1970s, artists explored an enormous range of new materials, techniques, and styles. That pluralistic experimentation encompassed forms from conceptual and super-realist art to environmental and performance art, all of which still resonate today.

Art historian Nancy G. Heller looks at the roots and later influences of radical American art from the last five decades.

FEB 28 Soup Cans and Comic Strips: The Revolutions of Pop Art and Minimalism

MAR 7 Introduction to Pluralism: The Extremes

MAR 14 Taking Art Out of the Gallery and Museum

MAR 21 Feminist Art and the Influence of Identity Politics

MAR 28 Erasing Boundaries: Redefining Art

5 sessions: Tues., Feb. 28–March 28, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-244; Members $85; Nonmembers $95

Miss Lillian, 1977, by Andy Warhol

Jeff Koons’ sculpture Puppy in front of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

GEORGES JANSOONE

Masterworks by Renoir, Cézanne, and

Matisse

at the Barnes Foundation

Drawing on what is considered one of the greatest postImpressionist and early modern art collections in the world, Barnes Foundation educator Penny Hansen guides live virtual tours through the galleries, examining in depth the paintings of three revolutionary artists.

Using high-definition Deep Zoom technology developed by the Barnes, Hansen provides astonishingly close-up views of the canvases, revealing their paint surface, brushstrokes, and details in ways that bring the art and the artist vividly to life. All programs provide the chance to interact with Hansen in a Q&A session.

MAR 9 Matisse

MAR 16 Renoir

MAR 23 Cézanne

3 sessions: Thurs., March 9, 16, and 23, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1NV-BAR; Members $75; Nonmembers $90

Individual sessions: Thurs., March 9 (CODE 1NV-022); Thurs., March 16 (CODE 1NV023); Thurs., March 23 (CODE 1NV-024); 12–1:30 p.m.; Members $30; Nonmembers $35

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

The Tale of Shuten Doji

The 14th-century Japanese legend about warrior Raik’s conquest of a terrifying, flesh-eating ogre is recounted in The Tale of Shuten Doji. During the Edo period (ca. 1600 –1868) the story’s popularity inspired many painted scrolls, folding screens, wood-block prints, and other media.

The tale may appear to be a typical retelling of warrior heroes battling savage demons, but a closer look reveals a more complex picture of socially marginalized groups and notions of otherness. Art historian Yui Suzuki focuses on illustrations that convey the story’s conventional and cryptic meanings.

Tues., March 14, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-246; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

J.M.W. Turner and the Art of the Sublime

British artist J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) is known for innovative landscape paintings that captured nature’s power and drama. His radical techniques allowed him to create unprecedented imagery that still appears modern today.

Art historian Tim Barringer places a selection of Turner’s works in historical context. He reveals how Turner’s art reflected his belief in “the sublime,” an artistic theory that contrasted the power of nature with the fragile condition of mankind, and how in paintings such as Rain, Steam and Speed (1844) he evoked the drastic transformations caused by the Industrial Revolution.

Thurs., March 30, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1H0-759; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit (for each program session)

Women in the Fields by PierreAuguste Renoir, 1919

Nature morte au crane, by Paul Cézanne, 1896-98

Le bonheur de vivre (detail), by Henri Matisse, 1906

The Tale of Shuten Doji, Edo period, 17th century

Rain, Steam and Speed–The Great Western Railway by J.M.W. Turner, 1844

FREER GALLERY OF ART / CHARLES LANG FREER ENDOWMENT

World Art History Certificate core course: Earn 1 credit

The History of Western Architecture

Tracing the history of Western architecture is like looking back at a long trail of footprints in the sand. Each step marks a particular moment of the journey, just as architectural movements and styles mark distinct moments in Western history. By examining four distinct historical periods in Western architecture, art historian Rocky Ruggiero traces the development of architectural styles, traditions, trends, and forms beginning in the ancient world and continuing through to the present day.

MAR 21 The Ancient World

MAR 28 The Medieval World

APR 4 The Early Modern and Baroque Worlds

APR 11 The Modern World

4 sessions: Tues., March 21–April 11, 6:45 p.m.; CODE 1J0-248; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

Ancient Egypt Through its Art and Architecture

The secret to understanding the daily life and culture of ancient Egypt under its great rulers and pharaohs is right before our eyes—in its art and architecture. Examinations of these vast treasures reveal how they influenced Egyptian cultural identity and how religion shaped artistic production.

Using evidence from the most recent archaeological discoveries, Egypt specialist Jacquelyn Williamson surveys the social and historical realities of this civilization from its early pyramids through its art created under King Akhenaten, who upended centuries of tradition to create new artistic conventions.

9:30 a.m. Understanding Egyptian Art: The Origins of an Artistic Tradition

11 a.m. Wonder and Majesty: The Art of the 4th Dynasty

12:15 p.m. Break

1:15 p.m. The Elegance of Discord and the Beauty of Empire

2:45 p.m. The Art of Heresy: Akhenaten and Nefertiti

Sat., March 11, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; CODE 1M2-240; Members $80; Nonmembers $90

Egyptian goddess Maat, 664–332 B.C.

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit

Thomas Gainsborough:

Beyond the Blue Boy

British artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) was widely known and admired for his fluid handling of paint in his portraits and landscapes. He and rival Joshua Reynolds dominated portrait painting in the 1770s and 1780s.

The largely self-taught, witty, convivial Gainsborough’s patrons included musicians, actresses, artists, the aristocracy, and the royal family. He became famous in the United States when one of the Gilded Age’s notoriously wealthy robber barons purchased the iconic Blue Boy (1770).

Art historian Bonita Billman examines Gainsborough’s career and his influence on painting. Thurs., March 23, 12–1:30 p.m.; CODE 1M2-252; Members $20; Nonmembers $25

The Great Sphinx monument (1397–1388 B.C.) and a pyramid at Giza

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA

The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough, 1770

Athenian Treasury at ancient Delphi

La Salve Bridge over the Nervion River, Bilbao, Spain

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STUDIO ARTS

STUDIO ARTS

Current CDC and Smithsonian Covid-19 guidelines will be followed for in-person classes, which could include self-health checks and social distancing. Please see SmithsonianAssociates.org for details.

In-person Classes are taught by professional artists and teachers. View detailed class descriptions and supply lists at SmithsonianAssociates.org/studio. View portfolios of work by our instructors at SmithsonianAssociates.org/art instructors.

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Beginning Drawing

This course, a valuable introduction for beginners, teaches the basic skills needed as a strong foundation for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, volume, and perspective, with an emphasis on personal gesture marks.

IN PERSON: Tues., Jan. 17-March 7, 10:30 a.m.; George Tkabladze; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0MX; Members $255; Nonmembers $285

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

Popular theory holds that the right brain is primarily responsible for the intuitive understanding of visual and spatial relationships. This class improves the way people see and record objects on paper by working through a set of visual exercises that help build the ability to draw.

IN PERSON: Wed., Jan. 18–March 8, 6:30 p.m.; Shahin Talishkhan; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NA; Members $235; Nonmembers $265

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World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1/2 credit

John Singer Sargent: Figure and Landscape

John Singer Sargent was the late-19th century’s most sought-after portrait painter. But his personal love was landscape and figurative work. Gain insight into Sargent’s philosophy, color palette, and materials through lectures, demonstrations, and an instructor-led museum tour and talk. Then, create your own Sargentinspired painting.

IN PERSON: Sat., Feb. 4–March 25, 10 a.m.; Adrienne Wyman; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0PW; Members $265; Nonmembers $295

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NEW CLASSES

The Painterly Gel Plate

Printmaking using a gel plate offers a multitude of options for combining materials and techniques to achieve distinctive results. Learn simple techniques for transferring images to the plate for printing, layering, masking, and brushwork.

IN PERSON: Wed., Jan. 25–Feb. 15, 1 p.m.; Sharon Robinson; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0QM; Members $165; Nonmembers $185

The Figure in Painting and Collage

Combine traditional acrylic painting techniques with collage to produce figurative pieces with texture and depth. Experiment with collaging into painted surfaces, as well as painting on collaged surfaces to develop abstract likenesses. Learn simple methods of drawing features.

IN PERSON: Sat., Feb. 18–March 25 (no class March 11), 1 p.m.; Sharon Robinson; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0QN; Members $205; Nonmembers $235

By Sharon Robinson

By Sharon Robinson

NEW CLASS

Breakfast in the Loggia by John Singer Sargent

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Knitting for Beginners Learning the Basics

Have you marveled at beautiful hand-knit garments, wishing that you could create one? Learn the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. Practice basic skills and start an optional knitting project during class.

IN PERSON: Tues., Feb. 7–March 14, 6:30 p.m.; Ann Richards; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0PQ; Members $155; Nonmembers $185

Freestyle Embroidery Basics

In this workshop, beginners are introduced to surface freestyle hand embroidery. In this style, the stitches are applied freely, disregarding the weave or structure of the ground cloth. Learn how to select and prepare fabric using a simple design, ready the hoop, and begin stitching.

IN PERSON: Sat., March 18, 11 a.m.; Heather Kerley; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0RC; Members $55; Nonmembers $65

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Mosaic Jewelry

Learn to create mosaic jewelry in this daylong workshop. Topics include jewelry-base selection, adhesive choice, and suitable tesserae. Gain experience in precision cutting, artistic laying techniques, and working on a small scale as you create two silver-plate mosaic pendants.

Explore the Smithsonian

Collection: Knitting

Explore knitted objects from the Natural History Museum’s collection. Learn about the techniques, traditions, and tales connected to hand-knit pieces such as Greenlandic doublethumbed mittens and scarves made from Alaskan musk ox wool.

IN PERSON: Fri., March 10, 1 p.m.; Ann Richards; details and supply list on website; Museum Support Center, Suitland, MD; CODE 1V0-0RN; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

IN PERSON: Sat., March 11, 10:30 a.m.; Bonnie Fitzgerald; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V00RD; Members $85; Nonmembers $95

By

An Orchid Afternoon: Intermediate Orchid Care

Enjoy a fun, relaxing afternoon learning about orchid care. The advanced class culminates with an orchid mounting activity using materials supplied in class. Students may also bring in their own orchids for a question-and-answer session.

IN PERSON: Sat., March 25, 2 p.m.; Barb Schmidt; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0RE; Members $90; Nonmembers $100

By Heather Kerley

Bonnie Fitzgerald

Phalaenopsis orchid

Knitted dolls, Natural History Museum

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Creative Sculptural Relief

This class introduces the principles of relief sculpture, which is a bridge between twoand three-dimensional art forms. Explore different styles and methods of relief, addressing perspective and depth as you build works from clay or plasticine up and out of a flat surface.

IN PERSON: Tues., Jan. 17–March 7, 2 p.m.; George Tkabladze; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0NY; Members $255; Nonmembers $285

Clay Portrait

Develop basic sculpting skills in this introduction to the concepts and techniques of sculpting the human head. Work from a plaster cast portrait or a live model. Through Instructor demonstrations and hands-on practice, develop skills in using different techniques and tools and understanding proportion and problem-solving.

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Introduction to Photography

Whether you want to work in digital or film, this course offers a solid foundation for new photographers ready to learn the basics. Topics include camera functions, exposure, metering, working with natural and artificial light, and composition. Critiques of assignments enhance the technical skills you learn.

IN PERSON: Tues., Jan. 17–March 7, 6:30 p.m.; Andargé Asfaw; details on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0QS; Members $225; Nonmembers $255

By Andargé Asfaw

Introduction to Studio Portraiture

Produce a portfolio of student and model portraits in this class that focuses on basics such as posing a subject; using highlight and shadow; high key and low keylighting; using a flash meter; and understanding strobe lighting.

By George Tkabladze

IN PERSON: Tues., Jan. 17–March 7, 6:30 p.m.; George Tkabladze; details and supply list on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0NZ; Members $285; Nonmembers $315

IN PERSON: Tues., Jan. 17–March 14, (no class Feb. 14) 6:30 p.m.; Marty Kaplan; details on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0PC; Members $245; Nonmembers $275

By Marty Kaplan

On-Location Photography

By Joe Yablonsky

Learn to capture our vibrant capital city and sharpen your way of thinking about shooting outdoors in a course that focuses on deploying a minimal amount of equipment and a lot of fresh perspective. Sessions includes lectures, Metro accessible field trips, loosely structured assignments, and useful critique sessions.

IN PERSON: Sun., Jan. 22–Feb. 26, 1:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; Ripley Center; CODE 1V0-0PK; Members $195; Nonmembers $225

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STUDIO ARTS

STUDIO ARTS

Unless noted, all programs are presented on Zoom; listed times are Eastern Time. Online registration is required.

Online Classes are taught by professional artists and teachers. View detailed class descriptions and supply lists at SmithsonianAssociates.org/studio View portfolios of work by our instructors at SmithsonianAssociates.org/art instructors

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NEW CLASS

Creative Mind Mapping

Visual Journaling: Creativity Workout

SOLD OUT

Take your ideas from banal to beautiful by learning how to create mind maps worthy of framing. Choosing from three different styles of mind mapping, incorporate easy mixed-media techniques to illustrate your thoughts and goals, which can be applied to list making, bullet journaling, visual notetaking, and an organized action plan.

By Mïa Vollkommer

ONLINE: Mon., Jan. 23 and 30, 6:30 p.m.; Mïa Vollkommer; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NC; Members $75; Nonmembers $95

Color Theory and Practice

Explore the basics of color theory including temperature, value, and harmony-creating color schemes. In three hands-on projects, learn to use a color wheel with tinting and toning, color charts, and color harmony studies. Inclass demonstrations highlight color matching techniques.

SOLD OUT

ONLINE: Thurs., Jan. 26–Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.; Theresa Ottenson; details and supply list on website; CODE: 1V0-0ND; Member $155; Nonmember $175

By Theresa Ottenson

By Renee Sandell

In a class focused on artistic experimentation, learn to strengthen creative muscles and deepen skills in visual expression. Explore visual thinking, including working from memory, observation, imagination, narrative, and experimental approaches. Create expressive visual journaling pieces and engage in markmaking and mapping exercises.

ONLINE: Sat., Jan. 28, 1 p.m.; Renee Sandell; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NE; Members $75; Nonmembers $85

Color Theory and Chroma-psychology Workshop

Learn to choose and apply color to create art that invites reactions from viewers. Use a color wheel to clarify your understanding of color basics. Then, create color combinations with pencils for a practical understanding of color theory.

ONLINE: Thurs., Feb. 9, 1 p.m.; Lori VanKirk Schue; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PU; Members $55; Nonmembers $65

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1/2 credit

Composition

Composition is one of the most important of elements of any artwork. Examine fundamental concepts of composition and their practical application in studio-art practice. Develop tools to enrich your own work as well to analyze and appreciate visual art in general. Create several collages based on artworks and themes discussed in class.

ONLINE: Mon., Feb. 27–March 20, 10:30 a.m.; Shahin Talishkhan; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PV; Members $155; Nonmembers $175

Moroccan Café by Matisse, 1913

NEW CLASSES

Seeing More: Visual Fitness Workouts

Beginning Drawing

Engage creativity and boost insight in hands-on and interactive art “workouts” that strengthen artistic muscles by decoding (reading) and encoding (expressing) visual meaning. Create a personal set of expressive visual pages.

By Renee Sandell

ONLINE: Thurs., Feb. 16–March 9, 1:30 p.m.; Renee Sandell; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QU; Members $185; Nonmembers $205

Creating a Sustainable Arts Practice

Art can inspire us in so many ways, but is it possible to have an eco-friendly creative practice?

Through instructor-led discussion and hands-on exercises, explore the possibilities for creating work that is sustainable in every sense of the word.

By Heidi Rugg

ONLINE: Thurs., March 9 and 16, 6:30 p.m.; Heidi Rugg; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0RM; Members $75; Nonmembers $95

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Portrait Drawing

Colored Pencils

SOLD OUT

This course, a valuable introduction for beginners, teaches the basic skills needed as a strong foundation for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, volume, and perspective, with an emphasis on personal gesture marks.

ONLINE: Mon., Jan. 23–March 20, (no class Feb. 20) 6:30 p.m.; Josh Highter; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NB; Members $255; Nonmembers $285

Colored pencil is an often overlooked medium that is finally coming into its own. For fine art or illustration, these simple tools can produce lovely nuances to bring your art alive with rich, vibrant color and a dizzying range of effects. Learn basic methods and strategies to create wonderful artwork, guided by the instructor.

ONLINE: Thurs., Feb. 16 and 23, 1 p.m.; Lori VanKirk Schue; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PS; Members $95; Nonmembers $115

By Lori VanKirk Schue

Introduction to Scientific Illustration–

Watercolor and Ink

By Eric Westbrook

SOLD OUT

Capturing an individual’s likeness is a time-honored and essential tradition in art. Learn the basic steps in creating a convincing portrait using charcoal or graphite. The class explains such concepts as the universal proportions of the face and how to observe and record a subject’s unique features.

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18–Feb. 22, 7 p.m.; Eric Westbrook; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0MZ; Members $205; Nonmembers $235

By Natalia Wilkins-Tyler

Learn to use watercolor and ink to illustrate specimens from nature. Develop your skills applying techniques such as composition, working with color, and recording fine detail in nature journaling, watercolor painting, drawing, and creating stand-alone biological Illustrations.

ONLINE: Tues., Feb. 21–March 14, 6:30 p.m.; Natalia Wilkins-Tyler; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PT; Members $155; Nonmembers $175

Children’s Book Illustration

Creating illustrations for a children’s manuscript is loads of fun once you get to know the basics. Learn the foundations of interpreting a story through pictures; fitting illustrations to the storyline; transforming reality into whimsy; and understanding an author’s vision for the story and its characters.

By Lori VanKirk Schue

ONLINE: Thurs., March 9 and 16, 1 p.m.; Lori VanKirk Schue; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QT; Members $95; Nonmembers $115

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Decorative Letters in Watercolor

The art of stylized lettering adds a distinctive element—a personal touch—to journal pages, greeting cards, envelopes, invitations, and recipe cards. This class, suitable for all skill levels, offers students an introduction to creating altered block letters, building script letters, botanical borders, and illuminated initials with vines and flourishes.

ONLINE: Tues., Jan. 17–March 7, 10:30 a.m.; Lubna Zahid; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NF; Members $265; Nonmembers $295

By Lubna Zahid

Color Stories Journal

By Susan Vitali

STUDIO ARTS

STUDIO ARTS

Sumi-e Watercolor for Beginners

Working with watercolor, use beautiful and minimal brush strokes to depict the wonders of the natural world in the traditional Japanese style of Sumi-e or “black ink painting.” Sumi-e is meant to convey the subject’s Ch’i or vital energy.

ONLINE: Tues., Feb. 21–March 21, 6 p.m.; Susan Vitali; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QL; Members $145; Nonmembers $175

NEW CLASSES

Rustic European Doorways in Watercolor

Old weathered doorways are perfect subjects for a watercolor painting. Learn to capture brick-, stone-, and stucco-covered old walls, textured wooden doors, window dressings, and glass panes. Give your watercolor a painterly look with compelling shapes, lost and found edges, and mingling colors.

By Cindy Briggs

ONLINE: Thurs, Feb. 16 and 23, 6:30 p.m.; Cindy Briggs; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PX; Members $95; Nonmembers $115

Quick Sketch European Tour: France and Spain

Discover how colors connect to many facets of your life. Practice simple and playful acrylic painting techniques incorporating all the colors of the spectrum, plus black and white. Then, begin to record personal stories in a journal to use through life.

By Sushmita Mazumdar

ONLINE: Tues., Jan. 24–March 21, 5 p.m.; Sushmita Mazumdar; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NM; Members $155; Nonmembers $185

By Cindy Briggs

Expand your watercolor skills as you capture scenes from France and Spain on your virtual journey through Europe’s historic cities and rustic landscapes. Use simplified drawing techniques as you create spontaneous works of art. The exercise is great for journaling, studies, and gifts.

ONLINE: Sat., March 11 and 18, 10 a.m.; Cindy Briggs; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QV; Members $155; Nonmembers $175

By Susan Vitali

Floral Compositions for Painting and Drawing

A key element to successful art, composition is often ignored until a work is well under way. Discover new layout plans and confidently bypass old ways of thinking as you create inspiring floral compositions. Color, the principles of design, and elements of art are covered in the workshop.

ONLINE: Sat., March 18, 12 p.m.; Susan Vitali; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QW; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

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Collage and Mixed–Media

Search and Rescue: Back from the (Creative) Edge

Breathe new life into your unfinished or “failed” collages or paintings. Use papers, paint, and other materials to create a variety of compositions to transform your pieces. Topics include design analysis, techniques for adding texture, pattern and dimension, negative painting, cropping, and alternative formats.

By Sharon Robinson

ONLINE: Mon., Jan. 23 and 30, 6:30 p.m.; Sharon Robinson; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PY; Members $95; Nonmembers $115

Accordion Book Structures

By Marcie Wolf-Hubbard

Get an introduction to the materials, tools, and technologies used in the versatile and accessible technique of collage and assemblage. Find inspiration in artists who worked in collage including Joseph Cornell, Romare Bearden, and Gertrude Greene. Then, develop your own collage, mixedmedia, or assemblage projects.

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18–March 8, 1:30 p.m.; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NN; Members $245; Nonmembers $275

Collage and Mixed–Media

Animals and Nature

With an emphasis on imagery from the natural world, learn to sketch animals and objects, then combine your drawings with painting and additional elements and textures to create whimsical or serious mixed-media art.

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18–March 8, 6:30 p.m.; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NP; Members $245; Nonmembers $275

By Marcie Wolf-Hubbard

By Katie Platte

Create two finished accordion books that can be used as blank canvases for drawings, mixed media work, collage, or as a model for a more complex, printedbook edition. They are ideal for displaying artworks.

ONLINE: Sat., Feb. 25, 10 a.m.; Katie Platte; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PZ; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

The Art of Paste Painting

Create beautiful decorative papers that can be used in books, collage, cards, and more with paste painting, which uses mark-making tools to manipulate pigmented paste. Begin creating on a large, flat surface. Be precise with graining tools and specific patterns—or enjoy the wonder of freeform color mixing.

By Lorrie Grainger Abdo

ONLINE: Thurs., Feb. 23, 6 p.m.; Lorrie Grainger Abdo; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QP; Members $65; Nonmembers $75

NEW CLASSES

Crepe Paper Flowers:

Cosmos, Peony, and Iris

Fashion three different flowers in this 3-session workshop. As the instructor explains basic construction techniques, create petals and leaves with and without wire, and with different stamens, for a cosmos, peony, and iris.

By Karen Cadogan

ONLINE: Sat., Jan. 28–Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m.; Karen Cadogan; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NR; Members $165; Nonmembers $185

By Marcie Wolf-Hubbard

Warmups

Art

Art warmups can be students’ starting point for a new artwork or an opportunity to explore new materials and techniques. Students work with positive and negative space, make quick sketches, go beyond the color wheel, and use mixed-media techniques to build layers and texture.

ONLINE: Fri., March 3–17, 1 p.m.; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0RL; Members $165; Nonmembers $185

Basic

Weaving on

STUDIO ARTS

STUDIO ARTS

Newsprint Collage (Continued)

Students who completed the Newsprint Collage Workshop now have the opportunity to further develop their collage practice. Experimenting with materials, students continue to explore and express through collage their ideas about current and world affairs. Instruction is tailored to the individual student in a class that fosters lively discussion and supportive feedback.

By Kate Lewis

ONLINE: Tues., March 7–21, 10:30 a.m.; Kate Lewis; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QX; Members $175; Nonmembers $195 Mixed-Media

Handmade Cards: Hello Friend

Don’t be caught at the last minute looking for the right card for family members and friends. Create simply elegant greeting cards while learning tips and techniques of card making including card construction, sentiments, foreground, background, and embellishments.

ONLINE: Sat., March 18, 10 a.m.; Karen Cadogan; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QY; Members $75; Nonmembers $85

By Karen Cadogan

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the Rigid Heddle Loom

The versatile and portable rigid heddle loom is a great entryway into weaving. Learn how to prepare (dress) the loom for weaving along with basic hand-control techniques including: flat tapestry; raised tapestry; open-lace work; pickup; plane weave; and several finishing techniques. The instructor provides step-by-step instructions, demonstrations, and feedback.

ONLINE: Tues., Jan. 17–Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.; Tea Okropiridze; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NU; Members $185; Nonmembers $215

The Language of Textiles

From high fashion to traditional folk art, textiles have a language of their own. Students learn how to express their own designer’s voice through textile designs. Topics covered include translating a concept into a creation, working with pre-existing (upcycled) textiles to create new designs, and treating textiles as sculpture via pleating and folding techniques.

By Kate Lewis

ONLINE: Mon., Feb. 27–March 13, 10:30 a.m.; Kate Lewis; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QB; Members $175; Nonmembers $195

NEW CLASSES

Handwork Basics for Today’s Quilter

Master basic hand-stitching techniques and begin creating your own quilt designs. Learn to make templates for a pieced design, piece 3-way and 4-way intersections and curves, assemble a quilt top with borders and sashing, finish edges, and more. Appliqué, embroidery, choosing color, and design strategies may also be explored.

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18–Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m.; Lauren Kingsland; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NV; Members $135; Nonmembers $165

Take a Break to Knit: Strip Knitting

Learn the versatile strip-knitting technique and create portable projects of all sizes. Knit single and halfskeins into large, beautiful pieces and easily collaborate with other knitters on gifts and special projects. Explore techniques, proportions, colorways, and stitch patterns.

ONLINE: Fri., Feb. 3–24, 12:30 p.m.; Ann Richards; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QA; Members $85; Nonmembers $105

Weaving Plaid on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Learn to warp the ridged heddle loom for a plaid design and create a woven structure with a repeating sequence. Explore weaving and experiment with a variety of techniques while creating a scarf or table runner.

By Tea Okropiridze

ONLINE: Tues., March 7–21, 6 p.m.; Tea Okropiridze; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0RA; Members $105; Nonmembers $125

Introduction to Bobbin Lace

Handmade bobbin lace has been around since the 16th century. All bobbin lace is made with two moves, with four bobbins at a time. Learn the basics of the craft, from winding the bobbins to making four small lace projects, in this introductory class.

ONLINE: Wed., March 1–22, 12 p.m.; Karen Thompson; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QC; Members $205; Nonmembers $225

By

When Good Patterns Go Bad Avoiding and Fixing Knitting Mistakes

Learn how to detect knitting errors sooner and how to fix them. From dropped stitches to difficult pattern instructions to twisted stitches and more, learn a protocol to follow when you’re stuck on a knitting project.

ONLINE: Sun. March 5, 1 p.m.; Ann Richards; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QD; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

Mind and Body Centering Through Art

Feeling balanced contributes to our sense of well-being and promotes resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Centering art practices can be an effective tool in helping to restore this sense of equilibrium. Learn how to create calming geometric designs and how to use them for contemplation and relaxation practices.

By

ONLINE: Wed., March 1-22, 1:30 p.m.; Lauren Kingsland: details and supply list on website: CODE 1V0-0QZ; Members $85; Nonmembers $105

Karen Thompson

Lauren Kingsland

STUDIO ARTS CULTURE

Color Theory for Embroidery Artists

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The Art of Floral Design

By Heather Kerley

Find your personal sense of color confidence while learning to apply color to embroidery. Learn colortheory vocabulary through exercises and embroidery hoop experiments. Extract palettes from found images and translate them into stitched creations.

ONLINE: Thurs., March 9–23, 12:30 p.m.; Heather Kerley; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0RB; Members $75; Nonmembers $95

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Introduction to Afghan

Manuscript

Illumination

By Arrin Sutliff

Explore the spectrum of floral design in this class that covers such practical areas as sourcing (with a focus on sustainability), making the most of seasonal flowers, creating centerpieces, wiring techniques, and photographing your work.

ONLINE: Wed., Feb. 8–March 15, 7:30 p.m.; Arrin Sutliff; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PA; Members $155; Nonmembers $185

Orchids for Beginners

Join an orchid care expert for a fun, informative afternoon about America’s favorite household plant. Learn about the origins of our love for orchids, how they grow in their native environments, and pick up beginner care instructions to keep your orchids blooming at home. In a hands-on activity, repot a Phalaenopsis orchid, which is easy to raise indoors.

By Sughra Hussainy

Learn the elements of goldleaf manuscript illumination in the Afghan tradition. Create geometric, vegetable, and floral motifs using graph and tracing paper and transfer designs onto fine-art paper. Then, color the designs with opaque watercolors, outline them in black ink, and use as ornamentation for calligraphy and manuscripts.

ONLINE: Sun., Jan. 22–March 12, 1 p.m.; Sughra Hussainy; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NX; Members $245; Nonmembers $275

Calligraphy

Introduction to the Italic Hand

In class exercises, become familiar with the elegant Italic script, developed from antique Latin texts and inscriptions during the 15th century. The versatile and legible hand-written italic alphabets remain popular and translate well into many practical and artistic applications.

ONLINE: Sat., Jan. 21–March 11, 1:30 p.m.; Sharmila Karamchandani; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0NW; Members $235; Nonmembers $265

ONLINE: Sat., Feb. 18, 2 p.m.; Barb Schmidt; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0PB; Members $35; Nonmembers $45

Introduction to Beading

Create your own hand-crafted jewelry. Cover the basics of beadstringing, wire-working, and pearl knotting, along with the names and uses for common hand tools, wire, stringing materials, and findings. Make up to two necklaces, two to three pairs of earrings, and one single-strand necklace or bracelet using the pearl-knotting technique.

By Mïa Vollkommer

ONLINE: Sat., Jan. 21–Feb. 4, 12 p.m.; Mïa Vollkommer; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0QE; Members $195; Nonmembers $215

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Mosaics for Beginners

If you’re curious about mosaics, weekly lectures, demonstrations, and work-along periods provide a solid creative and technical foundation. Select from 8 unique patterns designed by the instructor. Work either in glass tiles or unglazed porcelain.

ONLINE: Tues., Feb. 21–March 14, 6:30 p.m.; Bonnie Fitzgerald; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QF; Members $155; Nonmembers $175

By Bonnie Fitzgerald

Creative Instagram

Content for Artists and Entrepreneurs

Introduction to Photography II

This course is ideal for students who are interested in expanding their understanding of photography fundamentals. Sessions focus on lighting, composition, shooting techniques, gear, and photo-editing software.

By Andargé Asfaw

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18–March 8, 6:30 p.m.; Andargé Asfaw; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PE; Members $225; Nonmembers $255

Photo 101

Natural-Light Photography

Find out how to optimize your Instagram profile and create fun and engaging posts. The Canva platform and Life Lapse (stopmotion) apps are used in this class. Download them on your smartphone or tablet prior to the first class (each comes with a 30-day free trial)

By Sandra Cerna

ONLINE: Fri., Feb. 24–March 24, 12 p.m.; Sandra Cerna; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QG; Members $85; Nonmembers $115

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Beginner

Introduction to Photography

Whether you want to work in digital or film, this course offers a solid foundation for new photographers ready to learn the basics. Topics include camera functions, exposure, metering, working with natural and artificial light, and composition. Critiques of assignments enhance the technical skills you learn.

By Andargé Asfaw

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18–March 8, 10:30 a.m.; Andargé Asfaw; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PD; Members $225; Nonmembers $255

Light can make or break your photos. Understand the essentials of shooting in a natural-light setting as you learn to gauge the direction of light; recognize degree of diffusion; minimize (or emphasize) lens flare; control conditions with lens hoods, and more.

ONLINE: Thurs., Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PG; Members $45; Nonmembers $55

Understanding Your Digital Mirrorless or SLR Camera

Learn how digital SLRs or mirrorless cameras can help you achieve better picture quality and control. Sessions cover ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and depth of field; raw vs. jpeg files, white balance and auto focus modes. Several photos can be uploaded before the second session, which features suggestions for possible improvement.

By Eliot Cohen

ONLINE: Sun., Jan. 22 and 29, 9:30 a.m.; Eliot Cohen; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PJ; Members $265; Nonmembers $285

The Joy of Photography

Learn how to use your digital SLR or mirrorless camera as a creative tool, gain skill in technical aspects of photography—and find yourself concentrating more on composing beautiful images. Topics include aperture, shutter speed, ISO, the exposure triangle, focal length, metering, white balance, and composition.

ONLINE: Mon., Jan. 23–March 6 (no class Feb. 20), 6:30 p.m.; Marty Kaplan; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PL; Members $185; Nonmembers $215

Introduction to Lightroom

Focus and Depth of Field

Sharpen your knowledge of focus and depth of field through in-class discussion and homework assignments. Gain a better understanding of focus modes, area modes, and hyperfocal distance/focusing. Learn the variables that contribute to depth of field including “fast” lenses, depth of field tables, and preview button.

ONLINE: Wed., Jan. 18 and 25, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PF; Members $90; Nonmembers $110

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Mastering Exposure

Adobe Lightroom is a useful program for organizing and editing either RAW or JPEG image files. The workshop offers users an overview of Lightroom, with a focus on working with the Library and Develop modules. Functions such as importing, exporting, deleting, and grouping files; sorting and ranking files for quality; and attaching keywords for easy retrieval are covered.

By Joe Yablonsky

Develop a greater understanding of the complex relationship among aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Topics covered include exposure modes, exposure compensation, filter exposure factors, bracketing, metering modes, histograms, the zone system, dynamic range, eliminating camera shake, tripods, and flash concepts.

By Eliot Cohen

ONLINE: Sat., Feb 18 and Sun., Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m.; Eliot Cohen; details on website; CODE 1V0-0QK; Members $275; Nonmembers $295

Introduction to iPhone Photography

iPhone cameras are continually improving and replacing pointand-shoot cameras with convenient and easier ways to capture, post produce, and share images. Learn how to use a well-designed secondary camera app to further improve the basic iPhone’s camera.

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By Peggy Feerick

ONLINE: Sat., Feb. 18 and Sun., Feb. 19, 10 a.m.; Peggy Feerick; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0QJ; Members $75; Nonmembers $95

ONLINE: Thurs., Jan. 26–Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; CODE 1V0-0PM; Members $185; Nonmembers $215

Photographic Creativity, Design, and Composition

Achieving a balance of visual tension in an image is fundamental in photography. Gain a better understanding of compositional elements and their applications through lectures and assignments focusing on extended shutter speeds, light graffiti, bokeh templates, and macro photography.

By Joe Yablonsky

ONLINE: Wed., Feb. 1–March 1, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; CODE 1V0-0QH; Members $185; Nonmembers $215

ART SCI ENCE

NEW CLASSES

The Art of Black-andWhite Photography

Learn how to create powerful black-and white images. Through lecture, demonstration, and work sharing, discover how to previsualize black-and-white images; compose scenes emphasizing texture, line, and contrast; and use software such as Lightroom Classic and Silver Efex Pro.

By Lewis Katz

ONLINE: Mon., Feb. 6–March 6 (no class Feb. 20), 6:30 p.m.; Lewis Katz; CODE 1V0-0QR; Members $125; Nonmembers $145

Photography Next Steps: The Personal Project

STUDIO ARTS

STORY STUDIO ARTS

Vision, Craft, Expression: A Photographic Seminar

Learn to effectively combine composition and editing techniques to express your artistic ideas, optimize your camera usage, improve your eye, and develop a thoughtful editing approach. In group discussions, explore ways to communicate the ideas and emotion you want in your photographs.

By Eliot Cohen

ONLINE: Mon., Feb. 27–March 20, 7 p.m.; Eliot Cohen; details on website; CODE 1V0-0RF; Members $300; Nonmembers $320

Architecture and Public Art Photography

By Patricia Howard

Photographers ready to advance or refine a body of work explore editing and sequencing personal projects through discussion and writing. View the work of other photographers and fellow students. Then, begin creating an effective photographic series.

ONLINE: Sat., March 4–25, 12 p.m.; Patricia Howard; details and supply list on website; CODE 1V0-0RJ; Members $135; Nonmembers $155

Photographing Pets and People

Learn to create photo portraits of family, friends—and passersby—and their pets. Draw on tips from photojournalism and street photography as you learn how to use available natural light in your photos. Studio photography topics are not included in this class. Draw on personal interests through homework assignments.

ONLINE: Wed., March 8 and 15, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; CODE 1V0-0RK; Members $90; Nonmembers $110

Learn how to take great photographs of architecture and public art. Class discussions include techniques and camera settings for cityscapes, individual buildings, architectural details, contemporary public art, monuments and memorials, and cemetery statuary.

ONLINE: Thurs., March 2–16, 6:30 p.m.; Joe Yablonsky; details on website; CODE 1V0-0RG; Members $125; Nonmembers $145

iPhone Photography II

This workshop provides additional hands-on practice to students who have completed Introduction to iPhone Photography including achieving better exposure (using the ProCamera app), understanding advanced technical methods and terms, and using editing and organization apps.

ONLINE: Sat., March 4 and Sun., March 5, 10 a.m.; Peggy Feerick; details and supply list on website; CODE: 1V0-0RH; Members $75; Nonmembers $95

By Peggy Feerick

Smithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn on buses at all times and may also be required at various indoor sites.

Study Tours are designed for people who want more than just a getaway, Smithsonian Associates expert-led tours offer one-of-a-kind travel experiences.

An Artful Weekend in New

York

The Whitney, the Met, and the Neue Galerie

Enjoy an art-filled weekend escape to Manhattan that gives you plenty of time to take in several of the most intriguing exhibits on view in three cultural powerhouses—and a night on the town to enjoy as you like.

Art historian Ursula Rehn Wolfman leads the visit, which highlights early 20th-century artists and their works. A special feature of the excursion is a private visit to the renowned Neue Galerie New York—before opening hours—to view the Ronald S. Lauder Collection, which presents selections from the collection of the museum’s co-founder and president.

The Whitney Museum of American Art’s major exhibition, At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism, showcases art produced between 1900 and 1930 by American modernists. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cubism and the Trompe l’Oeil Tradition exhibition offers a radically new view of Cubism by demonstrating its engagement with the age-old tradition of trompe l’oeil painting.

While the Neue Galerie focuses on Austrian and German art and culture of the early 20th century, the Ronald S. Lauder Collection includes around 500 selections of Greek and Roman antiquities, medieval art, arms and armor, and Italian gold-ground and Old Master paintings, many on view to the public for the first time.

Participants stay at the Art Deco-era Hotel Edison in the heart of the Theater District—a perfect location for visiting the TKTS booth for discount tickets to a show on Saturday evening. Sat., Jan. 21, 8 a.m. to Sun., Jan. 22, 10:30 p.m.; by bus; CODE 1CN-TMG; Members $605; Nonmembers $805; single-room supplement $100

Bus Tour

The Philadelphia Flower Show 2023

The Garden Electric

The spark of joy that comes while giving or receiving flowers inspires the theme of this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, The Garden Electric. Started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the show is the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event.

In addition to showcasing acres of garden displays, the show introduces plant varieties and garden and design concepts and features competitions, gardening presentations, and demonstrations. Led by Sara Do-Zhu, horticulturist at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, step into this world of natural beauty in a day spent at the show.

Mon., March 6, 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; by bus; detailed tour information on website; CODE 1CD-006; Members $180; Nonmembers $230

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Bus Tour

Neue Galerie

Artist’s rendering of the Bloom Bar

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

A New Year of Delightful Destinations

Smithsonian Associates Overnight Tours for 2023

Our study tours are designed for people who want more than just a getaway: They offer one-of-a-kind experiences combined with opportunities to gain new insights into the topics that fascinate you. Whether you’re a fan of history, art, music, nature, or architecture—or simply love exploring new places— these expert-led excursions offer a year’s worth of tempting travels. Several of our most popular tours return to the schedule, offering you another chance to join us on these adventures—before they sell out again!

All Eyes on Pittsburgh Sun., Mar. 26–Tues., Mar. 28 (on sale now; see p. 60)

An art-filled three days— highlighted by the 58th Carnegie International exhibition—shows off how the city of smokestacks and steel has been reborn as a cultural capital.

Leader: Richard Selden

An Artful Weekend in New York Sat., Jan. 21–Sun., Jan. 22 (on sale now; see p. 57)

Enjoy an escape to Manhattan that includes the Whitney Museum, Neue Galerie, Metropolitan Museum of Art—and a night on the town for yourself.

Leader: Ursula Rehn Wolfman

By Popular Demand

The Best of Brooklyn Sun., Apr. 16–Mon., Apr. 17 (on sale Feb. 1)

Brooklyn offers plenty of delights for lovers of art, music, nature, and food. An arts journalist and former Brooklynite introduces you to several of its top attractions.

Leader: Richard Selden

Frank

Wright: Masterworks in the Midwest Sun., May 21–Thurs., May 25 (on sale now; see p. 61)

This tour for architecture lovers includes Chicago-area visits to Unity Temple and the Robie House, a gem in Wright’s signature Prairie style, and the Wisconsin sites of his estate, Taliesin, and the Jacobs House, the first of the innovative Usonian residences.

Leader: Bill Keene

A Mountain Rail Extravaganza

Fri., June 2–Sun., June 4 (on sale March 1)

Stunning spring vistas, vintage locomotives, and West Virginia history are on the itinerary for a weekend spent riding the Cass Scenic Railroad and other mountain routes.

Leader: Joe Nevin

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A Berkshires Summer Sampler

Sun., July 30–Thurs., Aug. 3

The scenic and historic Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts are alive with music, art, and theatre. A 5-day tour offers a splendid sampling of cultural attractions in the region.

Leader: Richard Selden

Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota

Sat., Sept. 16–Wed., Sept. 20

Fly west and experience the wild beauty of the Dakota Territory that shaped young Theodore Roosevelt’s course as a conservationist and naturalist.

Leader: Melanie Choukas-Bradley

Fall in the Shenandoah

Oct. 2023

Celebrate the beauty of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park as you hike its trails and take in the panoramas from Skyland, your historic lodge nestled along Skyline Drive.

Leader: Keith Tomlinson

The Neustadt Collection and Queens Museum August

2023

Opulence is the focal point for a weekend in New York with visits to the Queens Museum and the Neustadt—the premier collection of works and archives of Tiffany glass.

Leaders: Elizabeth Lay, Lindsy Parrott

The Corning Museum of Glass Wed., Nov. 1–Sat., Nov. 4

This glass-lover’s dream tour offers a true insider’s experience at the renowned museum, including many curator-conducted sessions.

Leader: Bill Keene

Note: All tour dates and content are subject to change.

Discover Queens Sun., Nov. 12–Mon., Nov. 13

Our series of explorations of New York City’s outer boroughs continues with a visit to the largest of all.

Leader: Richard Selden

Travel insurance is advised for overnight and multi-day tours. Travel insurance provides additional coverage against unforeseen incidents that require last-minute cancellations. If you wish to purchase travel insurance, you can do so on your own. Smithsonian Associates does not do this for you. Overnight tours are non-refundable.

Tours operate rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, tours may be rescheduled, please call our 24-hour automated hotline at 202-633-8687 for updated tour information prior to your tour.

DAVID SCHLEGEL

Bus Tour

Smithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn on buses at all times and may also be required at various indoor sites.

Bus Tour

Montgomery Meigs in Washington

Beyond the Civil War

Montgomery Meigs is best known as the quartermaster general of the Union Army during the Civil War. Less known, however, is that he also was an engineer, architect, inventor, patron of the arts, and a Smithsonian regent. As such, Meigs left an indelible impression on the face of the capital city, from the dome of the U.S. Capitol to the Smithsonian Arts and Industries building, and more. Explore his legacy during a full day of history and architecture in Washington, D.C., led by history, urban studies, and architecture lecturer Bill Keene.

The tour visits the Arts and Industries Building, the National Building Museum, Battleground National Cemetery, and the Commissary Sergeant’s Quarters at Fort Myer, as well as views other buildings and works by Meigs.

Fri., March 24, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; by bus; CODE 1CD-007; Members $160; Nonmembers $210

All Eyes on Pittsburgh

The centerpiece of this art-filled three-day visit to Pittsburgh—a city of smokestacks and steel reborn as a cultural capital—is the 58th Carnegie International exhibition, held every three to five years at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The latest edition displays the work of more than 30 artists, both rising stars and celebrated figures. In addition, the tour led by arts journalist Richard Selden visits alternative-art venue the Mattress Factory, the museum devoted to Pittsburghborn pop-art king Andy Warhol, and the former estate of industrial baron and art collector Henry Clay Frick, an associate of Andrew Carnegie.

The itinerary includes a walking and tasting tour of Pittsburgh’s revived market center, the Strip District; a ride on the 1877 Duquesne

to view a panorama of downtown; and lunch at the National Aviary.

of Julian Abraham “Togar” installation from Rijksakademie Open Studios, Amsterdam, 2021 at the 58th Carnegie International

Sun., March 26, 8 a.m.–Tues., March 28, 10 p.m.; by bus; detailed tour information on website; CODE 1CN-PIT; Members $1,045; Nonmembers $1,375

Incline cable car

National Building Museum

Battleground National Cemetery

The Duquesne Incline overlooking downtown Pittsburgh

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INTERNATIONAL

ARTS

Smithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn on buses at all times and may also be required at various indoor sites.

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1 credit

5-Day Tour

Frank Lloyd Wright: Masterworks in the Midwest

Frank Lloyd Wright left an indelible signature on the American Midwest: a legacy of buildings that trace the arc of his career as one of the world’s most significant and innovative architects. A 5-day tour led by historian Bill Keene offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a close-up look at a wide range of Wright’s designs in Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as visits to seminal works by other architects of the early and mid-20th century.

Highlights of the tour are visits to four of the eight Wright masterworks on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Unity Temple, his first religious structure; the Frederick C. Robie House, a gem in Wright’s signature Prairie style; Taliesin, Wright’s home, studio, school, and estate in Wisconsin; and the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House, his first work of Usonian domestic architecture.

In addition to site visits, an architectural boat tour of Chicago places Wright’s designs in the context of the history-making works by the myriad architects who defined its urban identity. And even the tour’s hotel in Wisconsin has a Wright connection–literally. The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is linked by skywalk to the waterfront civic center designed by Wright in 1938, a project that took 59 years to become a reality.

Program begins Sun., May 21, 6 p.m., with dinner in Chicago, and ends Thurs., May 25 with an afternoon transfer to the Chicago Airport; detailed tour information on website; CODE 1NN-MID; Members $2,295; Nonmembers $2,695; single-room supplement $450

IMPORTANT NOTE: Flights are not included; participants make independent flight arrangements to Chicago. Once the tour has reached its minimum registration, participants will be notified and encouraged to purchase airline tickets. This will occur no later than 60 days prior to the start of the program. Additional information will be sent via email. Participants are advised to purchase trip insurance from a provider of their choice.

Travel insurance is advised for overnight and multi-day tours. Travel insurance provides additional coverage against unforeseen incidents that require last-minute cancellations. If you wish to purchase travel insurance, you can do so on your own. Smithsonian Associates does not do this for you. Overnight tours are nonrefundable.

Highlights of this unique visit designed for architecture lovers Illinois

• Unity Temple (Oak Park)

• The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (Oak Park)

• Frederick C. Robie House (Chicago)

• The Edith Farnsworth House (Plano; designed by Mies van der Rohe)

• Backstage visit at the Auditorium Theater (Chicago; designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler)

• Architectural boat tour of Chicago

Wisconsin

• SC Johnson Administration Building and Research Tower (Racine)

• Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House (Madison)

• Taliesin and Hillside School (Spring Green)

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park

Taliesin and Hillside School, Spring Green

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Unless noted, all programs are presented on Zoom; listed times are Eastern Time. Online registration is required.

Program Planner (New listings

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Courses, Performances, and Lectures—Multi-Session

Mon., Jan. 9, Feb. 6, and March 6

The Geology of Western National Parks 30 Tues., Jan. 10–Feb. 7

For the Love of Schubert 22 Tues., Jan. 10–31

The Women Who Made Art History .......................................................35 Tues., Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, and Feb. 7

Write Into Art 36 Thurs., Jan. 12 and Jan. 26

The Best of Ballet Music 21 Tues., Jan. 17–March 7

Introduction to Music Theory ..................................................................22 Mon., Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, and Feb. 13

Jamestown: The First 100 Years 4 Mon., Jan. 23–Feb. 13

Cinema and the Cities ...............................................................................23 Sun., Feb. 5, 12, and 19

Botanical Gardens: A World Tour 32 Mon., Feb. 13, 27, and March 13

Lunchtime with a Curator ..................................................................40 Tues., Feb. 14–March 7

Evocative Concert Music 25

Lectures and Seminars—Single Session

Thurs., Jan. 5 From Carson to Oprah 2 Fri., Jan. 6 Frederic Church's Olana 35 Tues., Jan. 10 Tutankhamun 2 Wed., Jan. 11 Casanova’s Venice 2 Ian Fleming ........................................................................3 Christ in Art 37 Thurs., Jan. 12 “Ike”: D-Day to the Defeat of Germany 3 Fri., Jan. 13 Spanish Art and Architecture 37 Mid-century Modern 37 Sat., Jan. 14 Reading and Understanding Ulysses 21 Tues., Jan. 17 Brave Hearted ..............................................................3 Wed., Jan. 18 A Garden Odyssey 30 How To Nourish Your Mental Health 31 Thurs., Jan. 19 Adam Smith’s America 4

Wed., Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8, March 15

UNESCO World Heritage Sites 8 Sat., Feb. 25, April 1, and April 29

Saturday series: The Axelrod String Quartet 26 Sun., Feb. 26, April 2, and April 30

Sunday series: The Axelrod String Quartet 26 Tues., Feb. 28–March 28

Understanding Contemporary Art 41 Wed., March 1–22

Exploring Ancient Anatolia 11 Thurs., March 2, March 30, May 4, and June 1 Spring in the South of France 12 Tues., March 7–28

What Does It Mean To Live a Good Life? 28 Thurs., March 9, 16, and 23

Masterworks at the Barnes Foundation 42 Tues., March 21–April 11

A Celebration of French Music 29 Tues., March 21–April 11

The History of Western Architecture 43

Fri., Jan. 20 Cold-Weather Wines from Hot Climates.............19

The Wife of Bath .......................................................22 Greatest Paintings in Florence 35 Sat., Jan. 21 Renaissance Rome 38 Mon., Jan. 23 The Yalta Conference 4 Tues., Jan. 24 Fashion and the 1920s New Woman 23 How To Write a Fairy Tale .......................................23 Wed., Jan. 25 Richard the Lionheart and Saladin .........................5 Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment 24 Thurs., Jan. 26 A Journey into the Brain 31 Sat., Jan. 28 Inside Shakespeare 24 Mon., Jan. 30 A Panda Story 31 Tues., Jan. 31 Allied Strategy and Operation Overlord ................5 Galapagos Islands .....................................................32

Program

Wed., Feb. 1 Discovering Bordeaux 6 Art Crimes 38 Thurs., Feb. 2 Rick Steves 20 Sat., Feb. 4 Viennese Classics (SCMS) 27 Tues., Feb. 7 The Second Middle Passage ....................................6 “The Chinese Question” .............................................7 Wed., Feb. 8 Stonehenge: An Epic Enigma 7 Spices 101: Ginger 20 Thurs., Feb. 9 Astrology in Renaissance Art 38 Marisol 39

Fri., Feb. 10 War and Pieces: The Met Cloisters ....................39 Sat., Feb. 11 Jane Austen ....................................................................39 Mon., Feb. 13 Ancient Art Collections of Rome 40 Wed., Feb. 15 Gothic Kingdoms 8 Thurs., Feb. 16 Discovering Türkiye 6 Fri., Feb. 17 Wines of the Iberian Coast 19 Sat., Feb. 18 Centennial Year of Race Records (SJMO) 28 Tues., Feb. 21 The Grapes of Wrath ................................................25 Wed., Feb. 22 An Anatomy of Addiction 10 Winslow Homer 41 Thurs., Feb. 23 I Do Solemnly Swear 7 Frederick Douglass: Autobiographer 10 Gene Kelly 25 Edmonia Lewis ................................................................41 Sat., Feb. 25 Scotland and England 11 Mon., Feb. 27 Back from the Brink 32 Tues., Feb. 28 1966: Black Power 10 Thurs., March 2 The Studio House 12

Tours-In Person—Single and Multi-Session

Sat., Jan. 21 An Artful Weekend in New York 57 Mon., March 6 The Philadelphia Flower Show 2023 57 Fri., March 24 Montgomery Meigs .................................................60

Studio Arts

Sat., March 4 Sapporo-Style Ramen: A Regional Rage 20 Tues., March 7 The Oscars 28 Thurs., March 9 American Women: the Fight for Equality 12 Cuban History 13 Sat., March 11 Ancient Egypt ............................................................43 Mon., March 13 Feminist Fairy Tales .................................................24 Tues., March 14 Slavery and Freedom 13 Edith Wilson 14

The Tale of Shuten Doji 42 Wed., March 15 African American and Irish Relations 13 Thurs., March 16 The Heart of John Brown ........................................14

How the Internet Changed the Media ................14 Fri., March 17 Exploring Wines from Island Regions 19 Sat., March 18 Tudor London 15

A Celebration of Marin Marais (SCMS) 27 Sun., March 19 A Celebration of Marin Marais (SCMS) 27 Wed., March 22 Magna Carta: A Blueprint for Democracy 16 Aperitivo: Italy’s Magical Pre-dinner Hour ........21 Thurs., March 23 Alice Roosevelt Longworth 16 Thomas Gainsborough 43 Tues., March 28 Barbra Streisand: She’s All That 29 Wed., March 29 Niccolò Machiavelli in Context 16 Black Holes 101 33 Thurs., March 30 Assateague ................................................................33 J.M.W. Turner 42 Mon., April 3 Wonder Tales from Japan 17 Thurs., April 13 The Changing Face of Television 17 Sat., April 22 Cultural Heritage Sites of India 17

Sun., March 26 All Eyes on Pittsburgh 60 Sun., May 21 Frank Lloyd Wright ..........................................................61

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All Smithsonian Associates online programs, study tours, and Studio Arts classes: If you wish to cancel or exchange tickets for any ticket order costing more than $40, please contact Customer Service via email at least two weeks before the program date to request a credit. Please note that there is a $10 cancellation fee, as well as a cost adjustment when there is a price difference if you are applying your credit to another program.

CHANGES I N PUBLISHE D SCHE DU LES Smithsonian Associates reserves the right to cancel, substitute speakers and session topics within a course, and reschedule any program, if needed. Occasionally, a time or date of a program must change after it has been announced or tickets have been reserved. Participants are

Courses: To receive credit to your Smithsonian Associates account for a course, (excluding Studio Arts classes), please contact Customer Service via email at least two weeks before the first session. Credit will also be issued within two weekdays after the first session, provided that Customer Service is contacted within that period. Credit will be prorated to reflect the cost of the first session. No credit will be given after the second session.

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Viewing Smithsonian Associates Online programs on Zoom

If you have not yet downloaded Zoom go to www.zoom.us/download and download the latest version of the Zoom desktop application.

Because Internet speeds vary, try to use a hardwired internet connection (ethernet cord) to your computer. Limit the number of devices and close other applications in use while viewing, and avoid any high bandwidth activities.

You will receive two emails after registering for a program: The first is an immediate automatic confirmation of your purchase from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org and a second one from no-reply@zoom.us at least 24 hours prior to the program date with a link to your online program on Zoom.

Click the Zoom link sent to you via email (“Click Here to Join”). It will automatically open a web page asking you to launch the Zoom application. Click “Open Zoom Meetings.”

Once the meeting is open in Zoom, maximize the window by clicking “Enter Full Screen” in the top right corner. Also, make sure your speakers are on.

SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES ONLINE

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