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Verizon Center
601 F Street
http://www.verizoncenter.com/
Through Sunday, October 14, 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
49th Annual Washington International Horse Show
Enjoy show jumping, dressage, terrier races and more at this family fun equestrian event. Tickets are $15 - $70 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. Anytime packages are available for $100, excluding VIP tickets.
Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 pm
Maroon 5
Join the Grammy Award-winning group for their North American tour, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long," with special guests, The Hives. Tickets are $50.50 and $40.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT.
Sunday, October 28, 7:45 pm
WWE presents Cyber Sunday Pay-Per-View
Don't miss John Cena, Edge, Randy Orton, Triple H, The Great Khali Batista and other WWE superstars. Tickets are $200, $90, $70, $50, $30 and $20 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
 Tuesday, October 30, 8:00 pm
Stevie Wonder
The music icon hits the stage for this once in a lifetime concert event. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 12 at noon. Tickets are $128, $98 and $68 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
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Boston Properties, Inc.
Jean Efron Art Consultants, LLC
505 9th Street
202.223.1626
Through January 2008, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Paula Crawford Painting Exhibition
An exhibition of a small cross-section of the artist's recent studio practice. For more information, contact Jean Efron at Jean Efron Art Consultants, LLC, at 202.223.1626 or e-mail info@efronart.com.
League of Washington Theatres
P.O. Box 21645
202.638.4270
http://www.lowt.org/
Thursday, October 18
Free Night of Theater 2007
Discover DC's dynamic theater scene for free at 16 Washington-area theatres, including these three Downtown theaters: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington Improv Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. For tickets, visit http://www.lowt.org/.
PNC Bank National Place
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue
202.393.2324
Friday, October 19 - Friday, November 2
PNC Bank Community Artist Showing
Select artwork from local community artists will be on display during branch hours. Also enjoy free refreshments and sweepstake giveaways. For more information, contact Jennifer Yelverton, Princeton Partners event manager, at 609.452.8500 x167.
Natalie Zanin's Historical Strolls
10th and E Streets
301.588.9255
Friday, October 19 and 26 and Sunday, October 28, 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 20 and 27, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
The Ghost Story Tour of Washington Dramatic Walking Tour
An interactive tour of the city's ghostly legends with eyewitness accounts. Meet at Vermont and Eye Streets, across from the McPherson Square Metro Station. $10 adults, $5 children under 16. For more information, call 301.588.9255, e-mail mail@historicstrolls.com or visit http://www.historicstrolls.com/.
Landmark E Street Cinema
555 11th Street
202.452.7672
Thursday, October 25, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2007 Black Docs Film Series
See the exclusive underground film, "Off The Chain: A Shocking Expose On America's Forsaken Breed," followed by a discussion with filmmaker Bobby J. Brown ("The Wire") and the president and vice president of The Humane Society of America. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.urbanfilmseries.com/ or at the Landmark Theatre box office. For more information, call 202.409.7240.
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Civilian Art Projects
406 7th Street
202.607.3804
http://www.civilianartprojects.com/
Through Saturday, October 20
Fall 2007 Exhibition Launch
Kick-off the fall season with works from two Washington, DC, artists - Noelle K. Tan and Erick Jackson. Preview the show at http://www.civilianartprojects.com/.
Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab
916 G Street
202.315.1318
http://www.flashpointdc.org/
Through Saturday, November 17
Georgia Deal: Evade, Elude, Escape
An exploration of personal narratives through a variety of integrated mixed media.
National Gallery of Art
4th Street and Constitution Avenue
202.737.4215
http://www.nga.gov/
Films
Saturday, October 13
Aaron Copland: Music for American Movies
Program consisting of three rarely screened productions featuring musical scores composed by Copland during the 1930s and 1940s.
 Saturday, October 20 and 27
Edward Hopper and American Movie Culture
Three screenings followed by discussions exploring a range of intersections between Edward Hopper and American cinema.
Gallery Talks
Friday, October 12; Wednesday, October 17, 24 and 31, 1:00 pm
Monday, October 15, 22 and 29; Friday, October 19, Noon
Edward Hopper
Staff lecturers, National Gallery of Art (50 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Friday, October 12, Noon
Tuesday, October 23 and 30; Thursday, October 25; and Sunday, October 28, 1:00 pm
J.M.W. Turner
J. Russell Sale and David Gariff, lecturers, National Gallery of Art (60 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Sunday, October 14, 11:30 am
Edward Hopper: Introductory Slide Overview
Staff lecturers, National Gallery of Art (50 minutes). East Building Art Information Desk.
Monday, October 15, 2:00 pm
Talks by Conservators: "Deciphering the Artist's Intent in a Portrait by Frans Hals"
Carol Christensen, lecturer, National Gallery of Art (30 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Tuesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 17, Noon
"Portrait of a Lady" by Rogier van der Weyden
Sally Shelburne, lecturer, National Gallery of Art (30 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Tuesday, October 16 and 23; Monday, October 29, 2:00 pm
Portraiture in France, England, and America: 1750-1900
Wilford W. Scott, lecturer, National Gallery of Art (60 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Thursday, October 18, 1:00 pm
Fall in the Sculpture Garden
Sally Shelburne, lecturer, National Gallery of Art (60 minutes). Sculpture Garden Pavilion.
Friday, October 26 and Monday, October 29, 1:00 pm
"The Roman Theatre at Taormina" by Louise-Joséphine Sarazin de Belmont
Lynn Pearson Russell, lecturer, National Gallery of Art (20 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31, Noon
The Baroque Woodcut
J. Russell Sale, lecturer, National Gallery of Art (50 minutes). West Building Rotunda.
Lectures
Sunday, October 14, 2:00 pm
The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888-1978
Sarah Greenough, curator and head of the department of photographs, National Gallery of Art; and Robert E. Jackson, collector. Booksigning to follow. East Building Auditorium.
Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm
The Triumph of Modernism: India's Artists and the Avant-Garde, 1922-1947
Partha Mitter, professor emeritus of art history, University of Sussex. Booksigning to follow. East Building Auditorium.
Sunday, October 28, 2:00 pm
"Enshrined in Mystery, and the Object of Profound Speculation:" The Double Life of J.M.W. Turner
Gillian Forrester, associate curator of prints and drawings, Yale Center for British Art. East Building Auditorium.
Lecture Series
Turner's London
This four-part series led by staff lecturer Philip Leonard examines patronage, collecting and their effects on the booming London art market during Turner's lifetime. East Building Auditorium.
Saturday, October 13, 10:15 am and 11:30 am
The Rise of Public Art Museums
Wednesday, October 17 and Saturday, October 20, 10:15 am and 11:30 am
The Regency Style
Lecture Series
Overview of Western Art: Medieval to Modern
Explore painting, sculpture and architecture development from the Middle Ages to the 20th century with J. Russell Sale.
Saturday, October 13, 10:15 am and 11:30 am
Fifteenth-Century Northern Renaissance Art
Thursday, October 18 and Saturday, October 20, 10:15 am and 11:30 am
Early Fifteenth-Century Italian Renaissance Art
Thursday, October 25 and Saturday, October 27, 10:15 am and 11:30 am
Later Fifteenth-Century Italian Renaissance Art
Touchstone Gallery
406 7th Street, 2nd Floor
202.347.2787
http://www.touchstonegallery.com/
Through Sunday, November 4
Rosemary Luckett - "This Land-Our Land"
Sculptures and mixed media drawings are presented in a lively interplay between 2-D and 3-D expression.
Friday, October 12, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Opening Reception: Rosemary Luckett - "This Land-Our Land"
Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Daytime Reception: Rosemary Luckett - "This Land-Our Land"
Through Sunday, November 4
Jean Sheckler Beebe - "Lost and Found"
A group of paintings and collages, featuring figurative work completed in the last two years.
Friday, October 12, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Opening Reception: "Lost and Found"
 Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Daytime reception: "Lost and Found"
Through Sunday, November 4
Antonia Macedo - "People: New Configurations"
A series of photos using the photographer's distinctive style of printing of a single image from two separate slides.
Friday, October 12, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Opening Reception: "People: New Configurations"
Zenith Gallery
413 7th Street
202.783.2963
http://www.zenithgallery.com/
Through Sunday, November 25
Whittled with Wit and Whimsy
A zany exhibition of paintings, paper maché, beaded sculptures, cast bronze and wood by artists who take their humor seriously. Held in the alternative gallery space located at 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meet the Artists: Whittled with Wit and Whimsy
Through Sunday, November 4
Is Seeing Believing?
New works by Joan Konkel transforming commonplace materials into works of art.
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The Willard InterContinental
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue
202.628.9100
http://www.washington.interconti.com/
Saturday, October 13, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Children's Art Workshop with Legendary Illustrator and Creator of "Eloise"
Join Mr. Hilary Knight, the artist behind Kay Thompson's "Eloise," for a special
workshop for children in Downtown's Pershing Park. Space is limited. Open to children ages eight - 12. The cost is $35 per child. Materials are included and parents are welcome to observe. To register, contact The Corcoran College of Art and Design at 202.639.1820 and reference illustration with Hilary Knight (AA0230). Sponsored by The Trust for Museum Exhibitions, The Corcoran College of Art and Design and the Willard InterContinental Hotel.
Barnes & Noble
555 12th Street
202.347.0176
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Tuesday, October 16, 23 and 30, 10:15 am
Children's Storytime
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm
Fictional Classics Book Group
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm
Verse, Vibes and Bites hosted by Sistah Joy
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 pm
Author Event - David Paul Kuhn: "The Neglected Voter: White Men and the Democratic Dilemma"
Friday, October 26, 6:30 pm
Author Event - Donna Hill: "Wicked Ways"
Olsson's
418 7th Street
202.638.7610
http://www.olssons.com/
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm
Jay Winik - The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800
The New York Times bestselling author combines remarkable events in history into one extraordinary moment that changed the course of civilization.
Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pm
Nick Hornby - Slam, A Novel
In his latest book, the author of "About a Boy" tells the poignant story of a teenage boy unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood and the decisions he must make.
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm
John Hart - Down River, A Novel
The author of the New York Times bestselling "The King of Lies" returns to Rowan County in his newest novel.
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 pm
Jay Inslee & Bracken Hendricks - Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy
Readers meet the innovators that will build the world's most powerful solar energy systems, its most advanced wind energy turbines and its most sophisticated hybrid cars.
 Thursday, October 25, 7:00 pm
David Michaelis - Schulz and Peanuts, A Biography
Based on years of research and unprecedented access to Charles M. Schulz's studio, business archives, personal letters and drawings, Michaelis presents an epic biography of the beloved cartoonist and the unforgettable characters he created.
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| MUSEUMS, MEMORIALS AND MONUMENTS |
Goethe-Institut Washington
812 7th Street
202.289.1200
www.goethe.de/washington
Through Tuesday, October 30
Life and Nothing Else
An exhibition of young Afghan photographers sheds light on society and culture in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 pm
Monuments, Memorials, and the Culture of Memory
Marc Pachter, director of the National Portrait Gallery, and Thomas Lutz, head of the Memorial Museums Department of the Topography of Terror Foundation in Berlin, participate in a discussion on monuments, museums and the culture of memory. Free admission. To RSVP, call 202.289.1200 ext. 169.
Films
Friday, October 12, 6:30 pm
DC Labor Film Festival - "Losers and Winners"
Michael Loeken and Ulrike Franke's documentary on German efficiency and Chinese industriousness is screened as part of the Festival. General admission is $6 and $4 for Friends of the Goethe-Institut and Union members.
Monday, October 15, 6:30 pm
"Luther" - Stories from the Past (Damals in Europa) Film Series
Biography retelling the life of Martin Luther, a 16th-century theologian whose convictions paved the way for the beginning of the Christian Reformation.
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Reel Affirmations 17, Washington DC's International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Gay and lesbian documentaries from around the world are featured at venues throughout the city. The Goethe-Institut will screen "Vivre" (Germany, 2007, 102 minutes, German and Dutch with English subtitles), the story of three women told in three parts and "Shelter Me (Riparo)" (Italy, 2007, 98 minutes, Italian with English subtitles), which portrays three people compelled to deal with issues raised by sexual orientation, coming of age and immigration. For more information, call 202.986.1119
Thursday, October 18 and Monday, October 22, 6:30 pm
Short Films About Afghanistan
Two evenings of films are presented to provide insight into the circumstances of everyday people living through turmoil in Afghanistan. A panel discussion will follow each film.
Saturday, October 27, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Klassisches Oktoberfest
An all-day program featuring illustrated and animated poetry films from medieval to modern times and a lecture on illustrations in youth literature. A catered luncheon will follow. Advance registration is required for both the reception and event. No tickets sold at the door. To RSVP, contact John Loth at jloth@cox.net or 703.242.8840.
Monday, October 29, 6:30 pm
"Mother Courage and Her Children" (Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder) - Stories of the Past (Damals in Europa) Film Series
Based on one of the most famous plays written by Bertolt Brecht, the film, "Mother Courage and Her Children (Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder)," tells the story of a woman living during the Thirty Years' War.
International Spy Museum
800 F Street
202.EYE.SPY.U
http://www.spymuseum.org/
Through September 2008, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Operation Spy (TM)
In one action-packed hour, participants take on the role of U.S. intelligence officers on an international mission to locate a missing nuclear device before it falls into the wrong hands. This intense experience combines live-action, video characters, themed environments, special effects and hands-on activities. Tickets are $14 for ages 12 and older and $24 for combination tickets for Operation Spy and the permanent exhibit. Advance tickets are recommended. For more information, visit http://www.opspy.com/.
Films
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm
"Syriana"
Corruption and power drive the plot in this multi-layered thriller starring George Clooney. Afterwards, join former CIA case officer Robert Baer, whose twenty-year career in the Directorate of Operations serves as the inspiration for the film. Program will be held at the National Portrait Gallery (8th and G Streets). Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for members of The Spy Ring®.
Koshland Science Museum
6th and E Streets
202.334.1201
http://www.koshland-science.org/
Thursday, October 18, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Understanding Stem Cells: Science and Policy
John Gearhart of Johns Hopkins University discusses stem cell research and its potential for medical advances. Jonathan Moreno of the University of Pennsylvania examines the scientific and ethical issues surrounding stem cells. Admission is $5. For more information, call 202.334.1201 or e-mail ksm@nas.edu.
Museum of Natural History
10th Street & Constitution Av
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