DCist's guide to lectures and discussions in the D.C. area
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DCist's guide to lectures and discussions in the D.C. area
Monday:
>> The National Building Museum focuses on design tonight with New York architect Deborah Berke from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Berke will discuss her experiences as well as her "notion that architecture is not an end in itself, but a setting that is enhanced by its use." $20.
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There are a number of really interesting lectures this week, including three focused on food (tomatoes, tortillas and even an Indian buffet!), as well as a good variety of visual and performing arts lectures, book talks, and more.
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This week, we have discussions about the Roman Empire, Lincoln, Nazis and blogging, as well as a handful of lectures on contemporary art.
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>> 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.

