District Community Events April 30-May 7, 2009
District Community Events April 30-May 7, 2009
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Thursday 30
HISTORY OF MONKS, "Supporting Monks in Christianity's Early Days," Peter Brown, a Princeton University history professor, discusses how monks were financially supported. 4 p.m., Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, Room 119, 10 First St. SE. Free. 202-707-2692.
"BOUND FOR GLORY," Hal Ashby's 1976 film biography of folk singer Woody Guthrie, starring David Carradine, Ronny Cox and Melinda Dillon. 6 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
EUDORA WELTY PORTRAIT TALK, researcher Warren Perry discusses Mildred Wolfe's portrait of Welty, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Optimist's Daughter." 6 p.m., National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
"TOUCHING HISTORY: PIANOS IN PERSPECTIVE," discussed by Frank P. Baer, curator of historic instruments at Nuremberg's German National Museum, and pianist Ludwig Semerjian. 7 p.m., Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium, 10 First St. SE. Free. 202-707-5502.
THREATENED TROPICAL BIRDS, ornithologist Nigel Collar discusses his worldwide findings. 7:30 p.m., National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free, reservations required. 202-633-3055.
MUSIC BY AUSTRIAN COMPOSERS, ensemble on_line performs works by Gene Coleman, Gerard Grisey, Leah Muir and others. 7:30 p.m., Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. Free, reservations required. 202-895-6776.
Friday 1
CATHEDRAL FLOWER MART, sale of plants, herbs and floral displays; tour of the central tower; English country dancing; demonstrations by Folklore Society of Greater Washington; gargoyle and garden tours; bluegrass music by Onion Patch Boys; "Jack and the Beanstalk" puppet show; bagpipe player Elaine Potts; blue spruce seedlings giveaway; children's rides; antique carousel; baked goods, pizza, kettle corn, herbs and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Admission and most events, free; tower tour, $5; puppet show, $1; ride tickets, $1; garage parking, Friday, $4 an hour; Saturday, $10 all day; parking at 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, $5; free shuttle bus from Tenleytown Metro station. 202-537-3185 or http:/
CHILDREN'S CABARET CONCERT, "The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito," singer Patricia Cano tells the story of a young wingless mosquito from northern Manitoba. 10:30 a.m. Friday, noon Saturday, National Museum of the American Indian, Rasmuson Theater, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB RECITAL, works by Boccherini, Liszt, Bach, Strauss, Verdi and Beethoven. Noon, Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW. Free. 202-333-2075.
CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST WALEAD BESHTY, curator Evelyn Hankins speaks with the Los Angeles-based artist about art. 12:30 p.m., Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION DISCUSSION, about the ambiguities and effects of the document, discussion panelists include U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.); U.S. Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.); Kurt Schmoke, dean of the Howard University School of Law; and Roger Wilkins, professor emeritus of George Mason University. 1 p.m., Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, members room, 10 First St. SE. Free. 202-707-9866.
ART RECEPTION, for photograms and photographs by Laura McClanahan, paintings by Susanne Eisinger, photographs by Matthew Keeney and multimedia by Arts Club members. Reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday; exhibit continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through May 30, Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. Free. 202-331-7282, Ext. 23.
