Feb. 18, 2004

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GW's Guide To Happenings Throughout Metropolitan Washington

Ongoing Events
GW Exhibition “Treasures from the Jewish Cultural Renaissance in Germany, 1898–1938” The Kiev Judaica Collection hosts an exhibition of some of the most significant works from the German Jewish Cultural Renaissance, 1898–1939, in GW’s Gelman Library, room 710, through spring 2004. For more information contact Amy Stempler at 994-2675 or E-mail astemp@gwu.edu.

Exhibition “Timeless Experience: An Architectural Journey through Itria, Italy, Photographs by Rajesh Nair” at The American Institute of Architects Headquarters Gallery. The exhibition, which runs through April 2, features a series of sepia-toned black and white photographs depicting the atmospheric buildings and landscapes of Italy’s Itria Valley. The AIA Headquarters Gallery is located at 1735 New York Ave., NW. For more information visit www.theoctagon.org.

$ Exhibition “Enterprising Women: 250 Years of American Business” More than 40 women entrepreneurs from the colonial era to the end of the 20th century including salon-founder Elizabeth Arden, professional artist Sarah Miriam Peale and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, will be represented by more than 200 documents, photographs, audio recordings and interactive displays. At the National Museum for Women in the Arts through Feb. 29. Admission $5 for adults, $3 students/people 60 and over, free for NMWA members/youth 18 and under. For more information call 783-5000 or visit www.nmwa.org.

Exhibition “Thomas Trevelyon’s Pictorial Miscellany (1608)” Thomas Trevelyon’s elaborately-illustrated miscellany is essentially a history of England and the world since the beginning of time. Covering an astonishing range of subjects, including a picture calendar with the occupations of each month, a gazetter, Old Testament history, and proverbs and epigrams. At the Folger Shakespeare Gallery through May 23. Monday through Saturday, 10 am–4 pm. For more information please call 544-7077 or visit www.folger.edu.

Exhibition “Life in Shadows: Hidden Children and the Holocaust” Using artifacts, film, photographs and oral testimony, the exhibition explores the dangers and dilemmas that children and parents confronted in choosing a life in hiding. At the Holocaust Memorial Museum through May, 10:30 am–5 pm. For more information call 488-6133 or ahollinger@ushmm.org.

Exhibition National Museum of the American Indian Welcome Center Exhibition On display in the Welcome Center near the construction site of the new museum on the National Mall (opening Sept. 21) gives visitors a chance to see what the completed facility will look like. Through October.

Thursday / Feb. 19
GW Spring 2004 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop Series “The Human Face of Deadweight Loss” Professor Michael Carroll, Villanova University School of Law, will offer the third presentation in the Spring 2004 IP Workshop Series. Faculty Conference Center B505, 4 pm.

Lecture “The Wagnerian Femme Fatale” Author James McCourt, who penned the 1971 send-up of the opera world, Mawrew Czgowchwz (pronounced “Mardu Gorgeous”), will draw on his deep appreciation and extensive knowledge of opera to tell why some Wagner heroines — Isolde, Kundry, Brünnhilde, Venus-Elizabeth — are really out to kill the men they seem to love. Sponsored by The Wagner Society of Washington, DC. Starts 7:30 pm in Funger Hall. Free and open to the public. For more information call 301/907-2600 
or visit www.wagner-dc.org.

$ Lecture “21st Century Slaves” Photographer Jodi Cobb shares images and stories from her hard-hitting story published in the National Geographic magazine: an eye-opening look at the continuing practice of slavery. She will describe how an estimated 27 million people world-wide are bought, sold and held captive for profit. National Geographic Explorers Hall, 1600 M St., 7:30 pm. Members $14, non-members $16. For more information call 857-7588 or visit www.nationalgeographic.com.

Friday / Feb. 20
$ Demonstration “Cooking with Vanilla” Who ever dreamed that we could eat orchids? Chef Susan Holt will demonstrate how to create several tasty dishes using vanilla, the world’s favorite orchid, including: creme brulee, warm vanilla bean cakes with vanilla bean ice cream, and bittersweet chocolate tart with vanilla bean creme anglaise. Samples will be available for tasting after the program. At the US Botanical Gardens from 1–3 pm. The program costs $15 per person and registration must be made by calling 226-4082. For more information please call 225-8333 or visit www.usbg.gov.

Exhibition “Edda Renouf: Revealed Structures” More than a dozen large-scale paintings, oil pastels, and drawings address time and the four elements, common motifs in Renouf’s art. Revealing the artist’s commitment to pure abstraction, these minimalist works focus attention on her process of removing threads from linen canvases or incising lines into paper and then, through rich colors, making their underlying structure visible. For more information please call 783-5000 or visit www.nmwa.org.

Sunday / Feb. 22
GW Celebration George Washington Birthday celebration The Order of the Hippo hosts GW’s annual salute to its namesake on the University Yard starting at 5:30 pm. Includes pie-eating contest, colonial music and food.

$ Performance “Mezzo-Soprano Cecilia Bartoli” International star, mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli returns to DC to present a program of music by Antonio Salieri with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. At 4 pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. In addition to selections from her new release “The Salieri Album,” Bartoli will also perform music by Vivaldi and Gluck. For more information please call 833-9800 or visit wpas.org.

GW $ Performance “The Young, Black and Gifted Renaissance” Enjoy performances and good soul food with the BSU. Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 7–9 pm. $5 for BSU members, $8 general admission. Sponsored by the Black Student Union. For more information call 994-7321 or visit www.studentorgs.gwu.edu/bsu.

Festival “Children’s Fun Day: Weed Attack with Woodsie Owl” Bring your children for a fun adventure at the garden. Through songs, stories, a play and hands on activities, discover what are invasive weeds and what you can do about them. No registration is necessary. For more information call the US Botanical Gardens at 225-8333 or visit www.usbg.gov.

Monday / Feb. 23
GW Discussion “R.E.A.L. Conversations: Understanding Diversity’s Role in Politics” is an opportunity for students at GW to come together in a trusting environment and explore the many issues that face them now and in the future. Multicultural Student Services Center Resource Room, 2127 G St., 2nd floor, 7–9 pm. Sponsored by the Student Activities Center, Multicultural Student Services Center, Student Development Center and the Community Living and Learning Center. For more information E-mail mlphilog@gwu.edu.

Tuesday / Feb. 24
GW Lecture “The Art of the Negro Spiritual” Randye Jones will teach the meaning and the history of the Negro Spiritual in America. Location to be determined, 5–7 pm. Sponsored by the Black Student Union. For more information call 994-7321 or visit www.studentorgs.gwu.edu/bsu.

$ Performance “Paco de Lucîa” Guitar virtuoso Paco de Lucîa’s innovative style has transformed and expanded the boundaries of flamenco music for the past 30 years. His recordings and tours have infused new life into the art form, resulting in a resurgence of flamenco music’s popularity around the world. WPAS presents the international guitar superstar once again at 8 pm in the Warner Theater. For more information please call 833-9800 or visit wpas.org.

Wednesday / Feb. 25
GW $ Theater “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams. Feb. 25–28 at 7:30 pm, Feb. 29 at 2 pm. Tickets $8 students and $12 general admission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.gwu.edu/~theatre, by calling 994-6178 or at the box office next to Betts Marvin Theatre, on the first floor of the Marvin Center. For more information call 994-6178 or visit www.gwu.edu/~theatre. Sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Thursday / Feb. 26
GW Career Day Spring Career Fair This fair is for GW students/alumni of all majors and fields of interest. Employers representing a wide range of industries and fields will be recruiting for full-time, part-time, co-op and internship positions. (GWorld or alumni ID required.) Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 2–6 pm. Sponsored by the Career Center. For more information call 994-8633, E-mail ocr@gwu.edu or visit gwired.gwu.edu/career.

GW Black History Celebration 2004 Nikki Giovanni discusses her life, struggle and vision for young, gifted and black individuals. Reception to follow. Jack Morton Auditorium, 7–9 pm. Sponsored by the Black Student Union. For more information call 994-7321 or visit www.studentorgs.gwu.edu/bsu.

Friday / Feb. 27
MV Performance “Cofffeehouse featuring Tamara Bedricky” Detroit singer-songwriter Tamara Bedricky is giving most a first glimpse of her musical power — both near and far. Mount Vernon Pub and Grill, 8–10 pm. Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Programming Council. For more information call 242-6673 or E-mail pcgwmvc@gwu.edu.

Workshop “Growing Orchids at Home” Have you tried to grow orchids at home? Would you like to grow orchids at home, but are afraid that you won’t be able to keep them alive? Come to this demonstration to find out the secrets of providing the proper environment and meeting the needs of different orchids at home. At the US Botanical Gardens from noon to 1 pm. Registration must be made by calling 226-4082. For more information please call 225-8333 or visit www.usbg.gov.

Saturday / Feb. 28
$ Performance The Fisk Jubilee Singers The Fisk Jubilee Singers raise their glorious voices to delight a Smithsonian audience. The musical legacy of the ensemble began in 1871 when nine talented and determined men and women joined forces to raise funds for their school, Fisk University in Tennessee. They introduced their traditional spiritual songs to the world, singing before the likes of Presidents Grant and Arthur and Queen Victoria. Don’t miss this powerful and awe-inspiring night of spiritual song at 7:30pm. For more information please call 357-3030 or visit www.residentassociates.org.

$ Performance “Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence DC Premiere of ‘Come Ye’ ” Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) presents Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence at 8 pm on Saturday, and at 4 pm on Sunday at Dance Place. For more information please call 833-9800 or visit wpas.org.

Workshop “Silk Painting” Visit the United States Botanical Garden and stop by the classroom to learn about silk painting. From 10 am to 4 pm or until supplies run out. The program is free and registration is not required. For more information please call 225-8333 or visit www.usbg.gov.

Sunday / Feb. 29
Leap Year

$ Film Women Directors in Spanish Cinema 2004 “The Impatient Alchemist (El alquimista impaciente)” (2002, 110 min.), Patricia Ferreira’s thriller features two police detectives whose repressed romantic feelings coincide with an intriguing murder investigation. At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 7–9 pm. General admission $6, members/students/visitors 60 and over $5; reservations are recommended. For more information call 783-7370 or visit www.nmwa.org.

Wednesday / March 3
GW Lecture Law School Cohen Lecture Treasury Secretary John W. Snow presents 24th Annual Manuel F. Cohen Memorial Lecture, 4:30 pm in the Jacob Burns Moot Court Room. The lecture is presented in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society as part of the Society’s commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the SEC in 2004. A reception will follow in the Faculty Conference Center. This endowed lecture series serves as a living memorial to Manny Cohen who taught at the Law School for nearly two decades.

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