"Culture is the sum of all the forms of art, of love, and of thought, which, in the coarse or centuries, have enabled man to be less enslaved."
–Andre Malraux (1901-1976).

When we refer to “culture” in the Elliott School, we often refer to culture as the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular ethnic group, without second thoughts on how powerful and multidimensional culture really is beyond this context.  Thus, I will try my best to pick out events that are culturally enriching in every way possible (pun intended) from the performance arts to fashion. Enjoy, tips are welcomed.

 

CULTURAL EVENTS

Week of Cultural Events in the D.C. Area
September 15th to 20th

Globally Attuned

Companeros Watch a documentary about the first female mariachi band. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington VA 703.228.6340. FREE

Almir Reis – Love, Brazil Part of the Brazilian Embassy’s monthlong celebration of Brazilian Independence Day, Almir Reis makes his American debut with a collection of digital and film photography that captures Brazilian culture. Free.

Fine Art and Artists, 2920 M St NW, Open Fri/Sat 11 am to 6 pm, Sunday 1 to 4 pm, tues through Thurs 11 am to to 6 pm. www.faagallery.com

The Performance Arts

Washington National Opera VERDI’S LA TRAVIATA September 18, 21st. Performances selling out quickly, get yours at 800.444.1324. Tickets run from $45 to $600. Tickets just went on sale past weekend through Ticketmaster for Kings of Leon Nov 10 at DAR Constitution Hall ($37.50)

Around Campus

The Muslim Student Association at GWU (MSA), starting September the holy month of Ramadan, will host FREE IFTARS aka FREE DINNERS Monday -Thursday starting at 7:30pm in Mariam's Kitchen located at 24th and G street. All walks of life welcomed.

The Literary Scene

Museum Exhibits

Civilian Art Projects “Way Down in New Orleans,” A show of New Orleans based artists three years after the storm. Through Oct 11. 406 Seventh St. NW, 202.347.0022 G Fine Art, “Interspieces Transmission” Ryan Hackett, paintings and an installation Through Oct 11. 1515 14th Street NW 202.462.1601

Fashion Scoop:

Girl’s Night Out! Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 16-18, 5-10 p.m. DAR Constitution Hall 1776 D St. N.W. Washington, DC. $10. Get tickets here: http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/washington/fall2008/default.asp?rf=DC_DCS1

G. Lauren Lee
Cultural Chair
glaurenlee@gmail.com

 

 

 


CULTURAL CHAIR
G. Lauren Lee
glaurenlee@gmail.com
CULTURAL LINKS

EMAIL UPDATES FOR DC AREA EVENTS:
Woodrow Wilson Center- www.wwics.si.edu
DC Society of Young Professionals- www.dcyoungpro.com
Cultural Tourism DC- www.dcheritage.org
Carnegie Endowment for Peace- www.ceip.org

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
www.washingtonpost.com
www.washingtoncitypaper.com
www.washingtondc.com
www.dcpages.com
www.washington.org

MUSEUMS:
Smithsonian- www.si.edu
Phillips Collection- www.phillipscollection.ord
Corcoran Gallery- www.corcoran.org
National Gallery- www.nga.gov
National Museum of Women in the Arts- www.nmwa.org

MUSIC:
www.dcmusicnews.com
Wolftrap Park- www.wolftrap.org
9:30 Club- www.930.com
Kennedy Center- www.kennedy-center.org

INTERNATIONAL:
www.embassy.org
Goethe Institute- www.gothe.de/uk/was/enindex.htm
Alliance Francaise- www.francedc.org
Spanish Embassy- www.spainemb.org
Russian Embassy- www.russianculturalcentre.org

ACADEMIC:
GWU Lisner Auditorium- www.gwu.edu/~lisner/performances.htm