A listing misstated the price and phone number for a four-week lecture series at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Admission to "Art Nouveau: New Style for a New Century," which occurs Fridays in July, is $23 per session, and reservations can be made by calling 202-633-3030.
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Harry Potter illustrator Mary GrandPre gives a talk Monday at the Corcoran.
(2005 Photo By Chris O'meara -- Associated Press)
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AMERICANS ABROAD Friday at noon. Robert Johnston discusses the recently reinstalled Grand Salon. Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-633-1000 or http:/
ART NOUVEAU: NEW STYLE FOR A NEW CENTURY Friday at noon. Bonita Billman discusses the origins of art nouveau. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000 or http:/
MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE WREATH-LAYING Friday 6 to 8. Marking the 134th anniversary of the educator and civil rights activist's birth. Program includes musical tribute by tenor Charles Kessler Sullivan Sr. Guest speakers include her grandson Albert Bethune and elementary school essay contest winners. Lincoln Park, 11th and East Capitol streets NE. 202-673-2402. Free.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL FAMILY FESTIVAL Saturday 11 to 3. Learn about postal innovations made during Lincoln's presidency. National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-5555 or http:/
TRAGEDY ON THE CANAL Saturday at 12:15. A National Park Service ranger leads a walk along the canal and discusses the tragedies of the Spong family, little Katie Reilly, the hundreds of victims of the cholera epidemic and more. C&O Canal, Georgetown Visitor Center, 1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW. 202-653-5190. Free.
JOSEPH NOURSE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH ICE CREAM Saturday 12:30 to 2:30. Learn about Colonial treats, including drinking chocolate and oyster ice cream. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288 or http:/
GHOSTS OF A CHANCE Saturday 2:30 to 4. Take part in a 90-minute multimedia scavenger hunt by deciphering codes, following treasure maps and sending text messages. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000 or http:/
MURAL JAM OPENING PARTY Saturday 5 to 11. The opening bash for an outdoor lot reserved for large-scale art installations. First and K Street SE. 202-553-4735. Free.
