FotoWeek DC Events
A photo from "Contact/s: The Art of Photojournalism." See new exhibits or hear photographers discuss their works during the first FotoWeek DC.
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FotoWeek DC runs through Nov. 22. Here are some events scheduled for this week. Visit http:/
Saturday
GALLERY TALK AND CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION At 11:30. Photographer David Levinthal discusses his new work, "War." Conner Contemporary Art, 1358-60 Florida Ave, NE. 202-588-8750 or e-mail rsvp@connercontemporary.com. FREE
VISIONS OF PARADISE At 1. Nine National Geographic photographers discuss their work and their careers. A book signing of "Visions of Paradise" follows. Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600 or http:/
ARTIST TALK: "LENSCAPE" From 3 to 5. Photographers David Glick and Colin Winterbottom discuss their work on display. Zenith Gallery, 413 Seventh St. NW. 202-783-2963. FREE
WEARABLE PHOTOGRAPHY DEMONSTRATION From 6 to 8. Kristin Eager showcases several pieces of her art, which are made with found objects and incorporate photography. Shigeko Bork Mu Project, 1521 Wisconsin Ave. NW, No. 2. 202-333-4119. FREE
BOOK SIGNING AND OPENING RECEPTION From 6 to 11. Christopher Dubia signs his book, "Welcome Home." Dissident Display Gallery, 416 H St. NE. 202-332-3346 or http:/
BOOK SIGNING Saturday at 7. Frank Van Riper signs his new book, "Serenissima: Venice in Winter." Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. FREE
SLIDELUCK POTSHOW DC III From 7 to 9. Bring a dish to share and then watch a slide show with photographs by area artists. FotoWeek Central, 3336 M St. NW. 202-337-3686 or http:/
Sunday
PHOTOGRAPHY AS GLOBAL LANGUAGE From 2 to 3. Six Iranian photographers and artist William Christenberry discuss photography in Iran. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151. Included in museum admission: $12, $10 for students and seniors.
EXHIBITION OPENING AND RECEPTION At 3:30. The exhibit highlights historical photography in The Washington Post. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. 301-315-8200 or http:/
AUCTION IN THE PARK Sunday at 6:30. A fundraiser with photographs donated by area photographers, a photo raffle and silent auction. $100 for two. Glen Echo Park, Photoworks, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-2274, 301-229-7930 or http:/
Monday
LUNCHTIME LECTURE: NICK EVANS-LOMBE From noon to 1. The chief operating officer of Getty Images talks about the latest trends in photography. Lunch included. Discovery Communications Headquarters, 1 Discovery Pl., Silver Spring. 240-662-2000 or e-mail pam_huling@discovery.com. FREE, reservations required.
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