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 Animal behaviorist Temple Grandin. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian. |
Monday:
>> If you don't already have plans for today, head to the Natural History Museum for Will the Rainforest Survive? New Threats and Realities in the Tropical Extinction Crisis: Symposium, which runs from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Secretary of the Smithsonian Wayne Clough will introduce, and Director of the museum Cristian Samper will moderate as top scientists debate tropical extinction. Free; also available via webcast.
>> Artists and scientists alike will want to be at the Corcoran tonight at 7 p.m. for a lecture and book signing with Rhodes Scholar and Seed Magazine editor Jonah Lehrer. His book Proust Was a Neuroscientist "presents his research and the idea behind the use of art as a means to investigate the mind." $20.
>> The S. Dillon Ripley Center is holding a birthday bash for Edgar Allen Poe tonight from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. The event will include a talk with author Daniel Stashower, a dramatic reading by actor Scott Sedar, and even some birthday cake. $45.
>> Or, be at Politics and Prose at 7 p.m. for a book signing with Kim Phillips-Fein and her book Invisible Hands: The Making of the Conservative Movement from the New Deal to Reagan.
Tuesday:
>> At noon, former Navy Seal Dick Couch will be at the U.S. Navy Memorial to discuss his book, Sheriff of Ramadi: Navy SEALs and the Winning of al-Anbar. Free.
>> From 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, the German Historical Institute presents a discussion with professor Harvard Sitkoff titled Civil Rights and America's Role in World War II, which will explore how the African American civil rights cause was advanced by our country's role in World War II. RSVP to 202-387-3355 or events [at] ghi-dc.org.
Wednesday:
>> The Freer's Meyer Auditorium is hosting professor, animal behaviorist and scientist Temple Grandin tonight for a discussion on Creating the Best Life for Animals at 6:45 p.m. Find answers to questions such as "What’s the healthiest environment for a dog who’s alone most of the day? Is a lion pacing in the zoo miserable or just exercising? How can we know what causes emotional distress in an animal?" $25.
Thursday:
>> Join the Potomac Valley Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology at Catholic University tonight for a dinner and discussion about Information Policy in the New Administration. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Paul Jaeger, and will include a panel of experts from the American Libraries Association, The Cato Institute, Center for American Progress, and the Sunlight Foundation. $20. Advance registration required.
>> The S. Dillon Ripley Center hosts three lectures today. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is The Nation Prepared for Every Good Work: Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response. Then, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., they have two options—The Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Elijah's Violin: Folk Tales in Jewish Culture.
>> Also tonight, but at the Anacostia Community Museum from 7 to 9:30 p.m., is Latinos and Civil Rights: Changing Face of America featuring Farm Labor Organizing Committee founder and president Baldemar Velasquez.
>> Or, head to Politics and Prose at 7 p.m. for a book talk and signing with author Adam Cohen and his book Nothing to Fear: FDR's Inner Circle and the Hundred Days That Created Modern America.
Friday:
>> Today's lunchtime talk at the Hirshhorn is with art collector Robert Lehrman, who will be discussing the exhibit Strange Bodies. 12:30 p.m.
>> Head to the Pen/Faulkner Library tonight at 8 p.m. for a reading titled On Exile and Loss with poet Chris Abani and novelist, poet and perfomer lê thi diem thúy. $15.
Saturday:
>> The American Indian Museum hosts former Alaskan State Senator William Iggiagruk Hensley (Inupiaq) today at 2 p.m., when he will be reading from and discussing his autobiography, Fifty Miles from Tomorrow. Or, catch him at Politics and Prose on Friday at 7 p.m. for a book signing.
Sunday:
>> Today's National Gallery of Art lecture will be led by Senior Curator Sarah Greenough, and is titled Transforming Destiny into Awareness: Robert Frank's "The Americans". 2 p.m. in the East Building Auditorium.
>> At 4 p.m. today, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be at Sixth and I discussing Visions of Race in America and showing relevant film clips. $6.
>> The African Art Museum hosts an all day inauguration celebration today from 12 to 5:30 p.m., including a lecture at 4 p.m. by Dr. Mark Auslander titled Leadership is People: African Celebrations of a New Leader.
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hey, dcist, how about a survey about the blog itself, not just a demographics study for advertisers (though i understand you need to do that too!)
I was wondering the same, IMGoph. Unless of course DCist is going to purchase a new car for me!
Please tell me I can buy that shirt that Ms. Grandin is wearing somewhere. It matches so well with the fur of her gold retrievers...
OMG!! I thought that was a guy.
Ha, I just re-read my comment - of course I mean golden retrievers. Same thing.
I could be wrong, Wizzyliz, but I think there are boobs under that ROCKIN' shirt.
It took me multiple re-reads to understand that "Navy Seal Dick Couch" is a person and not a bizarre maritime tradition with sexual overtones.