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District Community Events July 3-10, 2008
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CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITAL, cathedral organists Scott Dettra and Christopher Jacobson perform patriotic, classical and popular music. 11 a.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200.
SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL, this year's themes: the Kingdom of Bhutan; the 50th anniversary of NASA; and the music, food and wine of Texas. Includes art shows, musicians, dancers, storytellers and demonstrations by craftspeople. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., the Mall, between Seventh and 14th streets SW. Free. 202-633-1000 or http:/
PALISADES PARADE, neighborhood children on decorated bicycles, city officials, the Washington Scottish Bagpipe Band, Bolivian Soul, the Georgetown-Palisades Lions Club, D.C. Fire Department Engine Company 29, clowns, drivers of vintage cars and other groups start at Whitehaven Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard NW, then walk along MacArthur to the Palisades Park and Recreation Center at Sherier and Dana places NW. The center will host a picnic, including free hot dogs, juice and watermelon; children may use the playground facilities and spray area and participate in horseback rides and two moon bounces. Local businesses will provide prizes. 11 a.m. Free. 202-363-7441.
NAVY FILMS AND MEMORIAL BELL RINGING,"Hero Ship: USS Constitution," 11 a.m.; "Hero Ship: USS Nautilus," 1 p.m.; "Hero Ship: USS Hornet," 3 p.m.; 13 visitors will be invited to strike a bell to honor the 13 original states as part of the annual "Let Freedom Ring" event that is celebrated across the nation at the same time. 2 p.m., outdoor plaza, Naval Heritage Center, U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-737-2300.
ART FILMS,"The Giant Buddhas" (2005), Swiss filmmaker Christian Frei's essay on the Taliban's 2001 destruction of the huge Bamiyan Valley Buddhas in Afghanistan, noon Friday; "Glass: A Portrait of Philip in 12 Parts" (2007), about the composer in the process of writing a new symphony, staging an opera, scoring several films and interacting with friends and family, 3 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-842-6799.
AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM SHORT FILMS,"I Am Pedro; We Are Mixteco" (2007), about an Oaxacan man who immigrates to the United States and becomes a fruit picker and activist, 12:30 p.m.; "Standing Silent Nation" (2007), about how armed federal agents raided the property of a Lakota family that was growing industrial hemp on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, 3:30 p.m., National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth and Independence SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
HOW TO GROW AQUATIC PLANTS, for ages 9 and older, National Park Service Ranger Kate Bucco teaches how to grow aquatic plants in a small yard or shady spot without a pond. 1 p.m., Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. 202-426-6905.
AIR FORCE BAND CONCERT, performances by the Concert Band and the Max Impact, Singing Sergeants and Air Force Strings ensembles, with guests Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. 4 p.m., Washington Monument, 15th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-767-5658 or 202-619-7222.
AIR FORCE BAND'S SILVER WINGS CONCERT, a performance of classic rock, country and blues music. 6 p.m., National Air and Space Museum, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-767-5658.
MARK HALATA AND TEXAVIA, a Houston-based Czech polka band with a country music flair led by accordion player Halata. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
"A CAPITOL FOURTH," actor Jimmy Smits hosts musical performances by Huey Lewis and the News, "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, Jerry Lee Lewis, Broadway performer Brian Stokes Mitchell, classical singers Hayley Westenra and Harolyn Blackwell and the National Symphony Orchestra; a performance of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," with cannon fire provided by the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, 8 p.m. Fireworks, 9:10 p.m. Concert on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First streets; fireworks on the Washington Monument grounds, Independence Avenue and 15th Street NW. Free. 202-619-7222.
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MARSH BIRD WALK, a National Park Service ranger leads a walk in the wetlands and points out various species. 7:15 a.m. Saturdays, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. Free. 202-426-6905.
