| ART EXHIBITION |
| All Horizons : Québec Design : Tous Azimut |
| Discover why Montréal was recently designated a UNESCO City of Design. The Embassy of Canada is hosting a stunning showcase of the most recent creations by fifteen Québec designers and a Finnish nod to Québec design. Organized with the Design Center of the Université du Québec à Montréal.
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Complementing the exhibition, Apartment Zero will showcase more than 100 industrial design objects by Québec designers, ranging from lighting and glass to textiles and furniture. |
| Embassy: | Canada |
| Event Dates: | Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1969 - Sunday, Apr. 15, 2007
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| Location: | At the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery : 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington DC, Washington, DC 20001 |
| Admission: | Free |
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| THEATRE |
| Shakespeare's Richard III, directed by Michael Kahn |
| In Richard III, Shakespeare creates a self-proclaimed villain battling to obtain and retain the crown. A ruthless Machiavellian, Richard seduces and slaughters his enemies and relatives, becoming so tainted with blood that "sin will pluck on sin." Michael Kahn directs this gripping tragedy, one of Shakespeare's earliest and most enduring successes. Geraint Wyn Davies returns to play the dazzling title role. The Baltimore Sun praises Kahn for turning the Shakespeare Theatre Company "into the closest thing this country has to Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company." The production is part of the citywide celebration Shakespeare in Washington.
There are four Canadians in this production: Geraint Wyn Davies who plays Richard III, Margot Dionne in the role of Queen Elizabeth, Donald Carrier who plays Earl Rivers and James Ricks in the role of the Second Murderer.
Runtime: approximately 3 hours 10 minutes
with one intermission. |
| Embassy: | Canada |
| Event Dates: | Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1969 - Sunday, Mar. 18, 2007
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| Location: | At the Lansburgh Theatre : 450 7th Street NW, Washington DC 2004 |
| Reservation or RSVP: | To order ticket visit : www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/details.aspx?id=96&source=l |
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| ART EXHIBITION |
| ¡Merengue! Visual Rythms |
| The Art Museum of the Americas, the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jiménes, and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, are pleased to announce the opening of ¡Merengue! Ritmos Visuales / Visual Rhythms.
This exhibit, organized by Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes in the Dominican Republic and curated by Sara Hermann –and previously shown at the Museo del Barrio in New York City along Manhattan’s Museum Mile, explores the pictorial representation of merengue, the dance and music genre which, interwoven throughout the nation's history, has come to define Dominican culture and identity. |
| Embassy: | Dominican Republic |
| Event Dates: | Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1969 - Sunday, May. 27, 2007
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| Location: | At the Art Musuem of Americas : 201 18th Street, NW, Washington DC 20006 |
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| ART EXHIBITION |
| At the Gates of Paradise: Art of the Guaraní of Paraguay |
| Artistic expressions of the Guaraní Indians of Paraguay, from the colonial period to the present. 65 pieces include statuary, both sacred and secular, photographs, videos, and contemporary art. |
| Embassy: | IDB Cultural Center |
| Event Dates: | Thursday, Sep. 08, 2005 - Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
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| Location: | IDB Cultural Center Art Gallery, 1300 New York Avenue NW, near Metro Center |
| Admission: | Free and open to the public. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Info: 202 623 3774 |
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| EXHIBITION |
| Rodney Graham: A Little Thought |
| Vancouver artist, writer, actor and musician Rodney Graham is acclaimed for his artistry in a variety of media. His exhibition, A Little Thought, is a mid-career retrospective that focuses on the evolution of his film, video and sound works. Combining an array of photographs, sculpture, text and audio pieces, this exhibit offers a fascinating look at Graham's work through projections and installations. Graham is considered one of the most celebrated artists in the international contemporary art scene and A Little Thought is set to be a must-see exhibition. |
| Embassy: | Canada |
| Event Dates: | Saturday, Sep. 10, 2005 - Friday, Dec. 23, 2005
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| Location: | Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. |
| Reservation or RSVP: | none required |
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| EXHIBITION |
| Sauma (Design as Cultural Interface) |
| Innovative contemporary design from Finland. The works in the exhibition explore new approaches to usability, user experience, and the design process itself. |
| Embassy: | Finland |
| Event Dates: | Friday, Oct. 07, 2005 - Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Location: | Embassy of Finland 3301 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC |
| Admission: | Free Admission |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Check hours at 202-298-5886 info line, for more info call 202-298-5800 |
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| EXHIBITION |
| Boots on the Ground |
| Canadian military members depicted in actions in Canada and abroad and seen through the eyes of Canadian artists: Ardell Bourgeois, Douglas Bradford, Jacques Hamel, John Horton, Gertrude Kearns, Allan MacKay, Karole Marois, Katherine Taylor, Ian Wall. The works have been produced under the Pilot Project of the new Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP). Monday through Friday only. |
| Embassy: | Canada |
| Event Dates: | Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005 - Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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| Location: | Canadian Embassy Art Gallery |
| Admission: | Free to Public |
| Reservation or RSVP: | none required |
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| FILM |
| Women in Cinema: Made in Mexico (Fridays) |
| Five Mexican movies directed by women (In Spanish with English subtitles). |
| Embassy: | Mexican Cultural Institute |
| Event Dates: | Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005 - Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, see website for show times
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| Location: | The National Museum of Women in the Arts: 1250 New York Avenue NW |
| Admission: | See Website |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Call National Museum of Women in the Arts, at 202-783-5000 |
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| STAGE PERFORMANCE |
| "For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again", by Michel Tremblay |
| "For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again" is a hilarious and beautiful work from Canada's most widely produced playwright. As Michel Tremblay's most autobiographical work, this is a touching and funny tribute to his mother. Through a series of vignettes from childhood on, we discover that words are Nana's biggest gift to her son. He inherits a love of language and humour, discovers the truth that lies behind illusions, and comes to understand the power of imagination. |
| Embassy: | Canada |
| Event Dates: | Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 - Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005
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| Location: | MetroStage in Alexandria Virginia |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Call 1-800-494-8497 for tickets |
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| "You Are Here" by Daniel MacIvor |
| Set among the infidelities of movie directors, starlets and magazine writers, "A one woman show with twelve characters" is how playwright Daniel MacIvor describes this OBIE Award winning drama. One of Canada's most respected theater artists, MacIvor has written a soul-bearing story of a woman's attempt to share with the audience the connections between who she was and what she has become. But once her tale begins, the characters involved begin appearing even when she does not want them to as she loses control — and the story of her life begins to tell itself. |
| Embassy: | Canada |
| Event Dates: | Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005 - Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005
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| Location: | 1365 H Street, NE |
| Admission: | See website for ticket information |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Tickets required |
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| EXHIBITION |
| The History of Radio in Venezuela |
| Presented by the Museo de la Radio. |
| Embassy: | Venezuela |
| Event Dates: | Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 - Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005
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| Location: | 1099 30th Street NW Washington DC 20007 |
| Reservation or RSVP: | RSVP 202-342-6828 |
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| ART EXHIBIT |
| Isabelle Babington |
| Isabelle Babington is French, lives and works in Washington since 1998 and spends long summers in France, bringing her art material wherever she goes. She has participated in group exhibits in Strasbourg, France; Montréal, Canada; and at La Maison Française in Washington last year. Exhibit open through January 9, 2006. |
| Embassy: | Alliance Francaise |
| Event Dates: | Friday, Nov. 04, 2005 - Monday, Jan. 09, 2006
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| Reservation or RSVP: | See www.alliancefr.org for details |
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| STAGE PERFORMANCE |
| Russian Revelry |
| Showcasing the incredible artistry of Russia's greatest domra virtuoso Alexander Tsyganov with the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra. Svetlana Nikonova, conductor, and soloists Andrei Saveliev, balalaika Anya Titova, soprano |
| Embassy: | Washington Balalika Society |
| Event Dates: | Saturday, Nov. 05, 2005, 7:30 PM
Sunday, Nov. 06, 2005, 3:00 PM
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| Location: | Nov. 6: Ernst Cultural Center, N. VA Turnpike, Annandale VA. Nov. 5: The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles St., Baltimore MD |
| Admission: | $20 general, $18 seniors and students |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Order by credit card or check: www.balalaika.org, Order by mail: WBS, 7421 Calamo, Street, Springfield, VA 22150 Phone, group orders, information: Call 703-644-9151 |
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| Norwegian Immigrant Soldiers in the American Civil War |
| Did you know that more than 6.000 Norwegian immigrants fought in the American Civil War? Norwegian historian Karl Jakob Skarstein presents the background on the Norwegian Immigrant Soldiers at the Smithsonian, Mon., Nov. 7, 6.30 pm.
It is little known that more than 6,000 Norwegian immigrants fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Some 1,000 were killed in battle or died of disease in wretched hospitals, but because most of their letters and diaries were written in Norwegian, their story remained unheard until now.
Norwegian historian Karl Jakob Skarstein is writing a book based on their stories.
In this lecture, he describes the soldiers’ background and their reasons for joining Lincoln’s army. Providing fascinating glimpses of their experiences on the front, Skarstein tells of the Norwegian 15th Wisconsin Infantry, which fought desperately against hopeless odds at Stones River and Chickamauga. He also relates the dramatic tales of Norwegians who fought at Chancellorsville, at Gettysburg, and in Sherman’s southern campaign. |
| Embassy: | Norway |
| Event Dates: | Monday, Nov. 07, 2005, 6:30 PM
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| Location: | The Smithsonian Institution |
| Admission: | Resident Members, $15; Senior Members $13, General Admission $18 |
| Reservation or RSVP: | www.norway.org |
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| EXHIBITION |
| Commemorating the Life and Work of Dag Hammarskjöld |
| From November 7 through 11, the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University will host an exhibit in conjunction with the Embassy of Sweden commemorating the life and work of Dag Hammarskjöld, who served as a secretary-general of the United Nations from 1953 until his death in September 1961.
The exhibit is an interactive display that will be open to the public and located in the first floor lobby of the Elliott School. The multimedia presentation highlights Hammarskjöld's work with the United Nations and his efforts for global peace and security, as well as his life's dedication to civil service. |
| Embassy: | Sweden |
| Event Dates: | Monday, Nov. 07, 2005 - Friday, Nov. 11, 2005
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| Location: | Elliott School of International Affairs, 1957 E Street, NW |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Call 202/467-2600, or visit www.swedenabroad.com/washington |
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| CONCERT |
| Madeline Adkins, Violin and Daniel Schlosberg, Piano |
| Embassy: | Romania |
| Event Dates: | Tuesday, Nov. 08, 2005, 8:00 PM
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| Location: | EMBASSY OF ROMANIA, 1607 23RD STREET, NW |
| Admission: | $50/ Buffet |
| Reservation or RSVP: | For reservations, call (202) 625-2361; Order easily on www.embassyseries.org |
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| LECTURE/SLIDESHOW |
| Le dernier Eden, Interview of Jacques Crosnier by Claude Porsella, RFI, with slide presentation. |
| l’Océanie, appelée aussi le Pacifique sud. L’auteur de cet ouvrage, Jacques Crosnier, Haut fonctionnaire des Nations Unies, a eu dans le cadre de ses fonctions à visiter toutes ces îles et territoires. Il livre ses impressions et son témoignage sur des scènes plus proches du roman que de la réalité quotidienne. Followed by reception and book signing. |
| Embassy: | Alliance Francaise |
| Event Dates: | Wednesday, Nov. 09, 2005, 6:30 PM
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| Location: | L'Alliance Francaise |
| Admission: | General Admission $6, AF Members $4. |
| Reservation or RSVP: | Please see www.alliancefr.org |
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| ART EXHIBIT |
| November Art Exhibition |
| This month, seven artists converge and form a diverse show, incorporating photographs, ceramics, and paintings. Dae-Seung Seo, photographer, snaps portrait images with private possessions, capturing a personal feeling towards the subject. Jenna Klimchak uses bold colored lines and space to accentuate the simple, everyday objects in her mixed media. Jae Hong Joo paints figure portraits and still life, using distinct lines and minimal color. This creates a unified piece that lacks the modern appeal. SunHee Oh’s images focus on the elements of contrasts and complements of photography and paintings. Don Hung Chung is an international ceramist, whose pieces integrate the theme of bilateral relationship – between the divided North and South Korea or between a man and a woman. Minseok Kwan’s ceramics emphasizes the structure of lines, which the artist describes as mirroring human situations. Saeng Youl Park creates functional ware which evokes different interpretation from his audiences. Exhibit opening 11/10/2005. |
| Embassy: | Korea |
| Event Dates: | Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005 - Thursday, Dec. 01, 2005
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, 6:00- 11:00 PM
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| Location: | The Korean Cultural Service, located at 2370 Massachusetts Ave, NW; Washington DC 20008 |
| Admission: | Free |
| Reservation or RSVP: | No reservation required, for more information call 202-797-6346 |
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| CONCERT |
| Ensemble Millennium, Baroque music from the Guatemalan Highlands |
| Performance of 16th-19th century cantatas and sacred works recently unearthed by Guatemalan musicologist and conductor Dr. Dieter Lehnhoff, arranged for voice, violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord. Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Guatemala |
| Embassy: | IDB Cultural Center |
| Event Dates: | Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, 6:30 PM
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| Location: | Enrique V. Iglesias Conference Center, 1330 New York Avenue NW, near Metro Center |
| Admission: | Free and Open to the Public. Photo ID required |
| Reservation or RSVP: | First-come, first-seated. Info: 202 623 3558 |
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| STAGE PERFORMANCE |
| Cavalia |
| For the first time on stage, the equestrian arts are infused with unprecedented magic and emotion in CAVALIA, an innovative multimedia extravaganza. Homage to the poignant history and fascinating bond between human beings and horses, CAVALIA is a poem written in the language of sound, image and extraordinary performance. Blending dramatic visual effects, live music, dance and acrobatics with the bold presence of over thirty magnificent horses - including the incredible Lusitanian Stallions - CAVALIA raises the bar for spectacular entertainment in the 21st century. |
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| Event Dates: | Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005 - Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005
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| Location: | Under the "White Big Top" in Pentagon City, 2 blocks from metro |
| Admission: | For tickets call 866-999-8111 |
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| CONCERT |
| The Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble |
| Embassy: | Australia |
| Event Dates: | Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, 8:00 PM
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| Admission: | $60/ Buffet |
| Reservation or RSVP: | EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA, 1601 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW |
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| EXHIBITION |
| Ceramics of Uzbekistan |
| The art of ceramics in Rishtan emerged and flourished in one of the most picturesque oasis of Uzbekistan - Ferghana Valley. The history of its emergence, described in numerous legends, is still to be discovered by archeologists.
The people of Rishtan have introduced colorful and unique features in the art of burnt clay that existed since time immemorial. And their works can be clearly distinguished from anything that has been created in this field not only by other peoples but also by masters from other Uzbekistan centres of ceramics... |
| Embassy: | Uzbekistan |
| Event Dates: | Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 - Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005
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| Location: | Embassy of Uzbekistan, 1746 Massachusetts Ave., NW |
| Reservation or RSVP: | For more information email Abduvaliev Bekhruz at bekhruz@covad.net |
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| Film Festival |
| Cine Chileno: Forty Years of Film from Chile |
| 10 Chilean films to showcase Chilean filmmaking. |
| Embassy: | Chile |
| Event Dates: | Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005 - Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005
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| Location: | All films shown in East Building Auditorium of the National Gallery of Art. |
| Admission: | Free Admission |
| Reservation or RSVP: | http://www.nga.gov/programs/filmcine.shtm |
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