Saturday, May 4, 2024

Art

DC School Holds Off on Naming Its Theater After Alumnus Dave Chappelle

The Duke Ellington School of the Arts delayed an event honoring Dave Chappelle amid controversy around his Netflix comedy special.

Smithsonian Collects 9/11 Memories for 20th Anniversary of Attacks

The National Museum of American History is gathering personal stories of the September 11 attacks from the public to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.

National Building Museum Launches New Exhibition to Mark 9/11 Anniversary

The National Building Museum announced a new exhibition that commemorates the September 11 attack on its 20th anniversary.

Most Smithsonian Museums End Requirement of Timed-Entry Passes July 20

The Smithsonian Institution is putting an end to its policy of timed-entry passes for most of its museums starting Tuesday, July 20.

District to Receive New Statue of Liberty From France

France is set to send a new Statue of Liberty to Washington DC next month, according to French media outlets.

National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates Earth Day With Online Festival

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is marking Earth Day through its annual Living Earth Festival, which will be held virtually this year.

Kennedy Center Set to Reopen in September to Mark 50th Anniversary

The Kennedy Center is reopening this September with a series of events to celebrate its 50th anniversary, after remaining closed for months.

Former National Museum to Reopen After Remaining Closed for Two Decades

The Smithsonian Institution is planning to reopen its Arts and Industries Building, which has been closed since 2004, in November 2021.