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Discovering Community: Behind the Scenes at the ACM
Join the collections staff for a behind-the-scenes tour of some of the museum's ongoing preservation projects as well as the artifacts used in expanding ACM's role as a "community museum." Make reservations.   
Sunday 5, 2:00pm
Steel Pan East of the River
Enjoy an afternoon of festive music performed by members of the East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband. Make reservations.    

Sunday 12, 2:00 to 4:00pm

Tour of Artists' Studios

Take an indepth tour of several emerging artists in the Wards 7 & 8. See how artists plan and create in their own studios. Make reservations.
Dr. George Washington Carver and the Nature Trail
Enjoy nature, get exercise and learn how Kwanzaa principles are applied to explain recycling, insects, plants, and so much more. Make reservations. 

Sunday 19, 2:00 pm
The Ties That Bind
Find out how Velma Crawford came up with her fun, fancy and functional apron designs that are fit for any occasion. Make reservations. 
Metro Mambo: Women Breaking Salsa Boundaries
Join WPFW's Jim Byers with guest Eileen Torres and others as they discuss the glass-ceiling facing female musicians and percussionists in the male-dominated world of Salsa. Followed by a performance from "All-Star Female Descarga."  Make reservations.
Verbal Gymnastics
Join poet and playwright John Johnson as he helps you unlock your inner poet and wordsmith to create your original piece of spoken word. Make reservations for this offsite event.  

Saturday 4, 10:00 to 11:30am

Collage Workshop

Learn how the printed image can be repurposed into an exciting and colorful work of art with artist Jay Coleman. Make reservations. 
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Become enthralled in the Underground Railroad with performance artist Kwelismith portraying freedom fighter Harriett Tubman. Make reservations. 

Tuesday 14, 7:00pm

Green Jobs: Current and Emerging Opportunities

Join this community discussion as ACM continues ongoing research on urban waterways and focuses on the current emerging "green" industry jobs being created. Make reservations. 
Join poet Kenny Carroll and other young poets for an evening of spoken word in collaboration with Bus Boys & Poets Restaurant. Make reservations for this offsite event.

Tuesday 21, 7:00pm

The Rise of Fashion in Wash., DC

Find out about the rise of DC fashion from fashion attorney and blogger Mariessa Terrell and founder of YooHooDarling.com. Followed by a fashion show. Make reservations.

Sunday 26, 2:00pm

Kim Johnson's Story

of the Pan

Learn about the history of the steel pan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Following lecture and book signing by researcher Kim Johnson will be live music demonstration.  Make reservations. 
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Remaining ACM: Out & About July Events 

Discovering Community: Behind the Scenes at the ACM July 20

Youth Open Mic July 21

Discovering Community: Behind the Scenes st the ACM July 27

Metro Mambo: La Vida En Black July 28 

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival (SFF) 

June 1, 2012  

 
 
 
 
 
July 19, 2012
Greetings!

Join us in celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum. The theme of this year's exciting gala is Reclaiming Our Edge: Launching a New Vision. Guests attending our gala will get a preview of our upcoming exhibition, Reclaiming the Edge: Urban Waterways and Civic Engagement, which opens to the general public on Monday, September 17th. The Gala will feature live entertainment, a silent auction, dinner and dancing.

Funds raised by the Gala will enable the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum to sustain and expand its ongoing programs and activities including research, exhibitions, and educational outreach. We hope you can make this exciting event!
 
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Traveling Exhibition 
This exhibit on the African retentions among the Gullah people and the Bahians of Brazil is available for rental. Email reinckenss@si.edu. On view at DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, Ill. Now through Sept. 16, 2012. Visit their website for more details. click here 

Exhibitions and programs, unless otherwise indicated, are at the museum which is open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. except Dec. 25. Most events are free and reservations are required where noted. Call 202-633-4844 or 202.633.1000 or visit anacostia.si.edu for more info.

 

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

1901 Fort Place SE

Washington, DC 20020

(202) 633-4820

 

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