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Friedrich Nietzsche said, "Without music, life would be a mistake." I have to say I agree. While the art on our walls is a feast for the eyes, the music and films wafting from our auditorium and courtyard on any given day is another sort of sensory treat! This month we have much to offer, so read bellow and choose a date to treat yourself. Most of our performances are completely free and open to all who wish to attend. You don't have to be a famous German philosopher to appreciate that! Mandy Public Affairs
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Sunday 10/7 @ 1:30pm
Luce Unplugged: Olivia Mancini
D.C. musician Olivia Mancini, known for her upbeat melodies and lyrics, will perform an hour-long set following a staff-led talk about a piece she selected. An acoustic concert series, Luce Unplugged invites local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Free coffee or tea available.
Thursday 10/11 @ 7pm
Mark Lombardi:
Death Defying Acts of Art and Conspiracy
After 9/11, the FBI contacted the Whitney Museum of American Art and asked to see a piece on exhibit by the late artist Mark Lombardi. With pencil and paper, Lombardi had created BCCI, an intricate, illustrated map of the links between global finance and terrorism. Following the trail of money leading to the 9/11 attacks, this documentary simultaneously explores the fascinating life and work of an artist whose sudden death left many unanswered questions. This Washington, DC, premier is directed by Mareike Wegener. (Unrated; 2011; 79 minutes, color)
Sunday 10/14 @ 3pm
Steinway Series: Left Bank Concert Society
 Left Bank Concert Society violinists David Salness and Sally McLain, violist Katherine Murdock, cellist Evelyn Elsing, and pianist Edward Newman perform works by two beloved English composers: Benjamin Britten's String Quartet No.1, Op. 25 and Edward Elgar's Quintet Op. 84. Free tickets required and available at 2:30pm in the museum's G Street Lobby.
Thursday 10/18 @ 5pm
Take 5!: The Brian Settles Quartet
The Brian Settles Quartet presents an evening of original arrangements of works by legendary tenor saxophonist, Dewey Redman, best known for his work with Ornette Coleman, Keith Jarrett, and as a member of Old and New Dreams. Redman was also a thoughtful, creative, and overlooked composer. BONUS: During the performance use the Abstract Drawings exhibition as inspiration and build your own sketchbook from recycled materials to take home.
Saturday 10/20 @ 5pm
21st Century Consort
Election Special: Music for Uncivil Discourse
 The Consort celebrates the American democratic process with Fred Rzewski's The People United Will Never Be Defeated, Jon Deak's Greetings from 1984, and Peter Maxwell Davies's dramatic portrait of George III, Eight Songs for a Mad King. 21st Century Consort, Smithsonian American Art Museum's music ensemblein-residence, led by artistic director Christopher Kendall, features chamber musicians Elisabeth Adkins, Paul Cigan, Lisa Emenheiser, Sara Stern, Rachel Young, and others. Tickets ($20) include a post-concert reception. To purchase, contact Smithsonian Associates at residentassociates.org or (202) 633-3030.
Sunday, 10/28 @ 2pm
Cineconcert: The Mark of Zorro with Hesperus
Disguised as Seņor Zorro ("Mr. Fox"), the son of a wealthy ranchero in the old Spanish California of the early nineteenth century takes a stand against the mistreatment of the common people by rich landowners and an oppressive government. The critically acclaimed musical group Hesperus will perform selections of music from Old and New Spain during the screening. Douglas Fairbanks plays the hero. (Unrated, 1920; 90 minutes, black and white)
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More information on these and other public programs can be found on our online calendar . |
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Streets NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Renwick Gallery
Pennsylvania Ave at 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
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