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Sunset Serenades: Little Red and the Renegades
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Bring a blanket and a picnic -- or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo -- and enjoy live zydeco music by Little Red and the Renegades.
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Series continues every Thursday through August 7
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Location: Lion/Tiger Hill (rain or shine)
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Thursday, July 10
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Sunset Serenades: The Sharon Thomas Experience
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Bring a blanket and a picnic -- or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo -- and enjoy live jazz music by The Sharon Thomas Experience.
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Series continues every Thursday through August 7
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Location: Lion/Tiger Hill (rain or shine)
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Monday, July 14
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Meet Chef Scott Drewno at The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Food Event ***Sold Out*** |
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Meet chef Scott Drewno, Wolfgang Puck's former executive sous chef at Spago in Las Vegas. Drewno, who cut his teeth at Puck's flagship restaurant, Spago in Beverly Hills, is now executive chef at The Source -- Puck's first Washington-based restaurant. Diners this evening are seated in a private room where they enjoy a special menu featuring modern interpretations of Asian dishes.
$150, general; $115, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: The Source, 575 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (entrance on 6th St.)
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Thursday, July 17
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Take Five!
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Kick back and unwind with great art, live jazz, and cool drinks in the Kogod Courtyard, where food and beverages are available for purchase. Today, The Joker's Wild, Washington's premier swing band, performs favorite hits from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, and Bing Crosby.
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Continues monthly, generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Sunset Serenades: 257th Army Band
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Bring a blanket and a picnic -- or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo -- and enjoy live patriotic music by the 257th Army Band.
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Series continues every Thursday through August 7
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Location: Lion/Tiger Hill (rain or shine)
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Friday, July 18
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This Land is Me: Trudell
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(2004, 80 min., directed by Heather Rae (Cherokee)) Poet, musician, orator, actor, and activist John Trudell was a leader of the American Indian Movement, and more recently, one of rock-and-roll music's distinctive talents. This film is a tapestry of archival footage, impressionistic scenes, insightful interviews, and a deeply affecting soundtrack.
Note: The Mitsitam Cafe remains open until 6:30 PM to serve dinner before the movie begins.
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Location: Rasmuson Theater (enter from Maryland Ave.)
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Thursday, July 24
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Sunset Serenades: Army Blues
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Bring a blanket and a picnic -- or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo -- and enjoy live jazz and blues music by the Army Blues.
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Series continues every Thursday through August 7
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Location: Lion/Tiger Hill (rain or shine)
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Thursday, July 31
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Sunset Serenade: Maureen Andary, Star FK Radium, Adrian Outfit
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Bring a blanket and a picnic -- or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo -- and enjoy live new-cabaret and classic jazz by Maureen Andary, folk rock by Star FK Radium, and folk-inspired alt rock by The Adrian Outfit.
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Series continues August 7
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Location: Lion/Tiger Hill (rain or shine)
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Thursday, August 21
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Take Five!
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Kick back and unwind with great art, live jazz, and cool drinks in the Kogod Courtyard, where food and beverages are available for purchase. Today, John Jensen and his band perform classics from the Great American Songbook with an edgy flair, as well as standard and original compositions. Jensen is a featured soloist with the United States Navy Band Commodores.
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Continues monthly, generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Annual Brew at the Zoo
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(ages 21 and up; photo ID required) Join FONZ Young Professionals for the 4th annual Brew at the Zoo. Sample a variety of handcrafted beers from more than 20 local and European breweries, enjoy hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants, and groove to live music. Proceeds benefit a variety of Zoo conservation projects.
Note: Tickets available beginning June 16.
$55, general admission; $40, FONZ members; call 202-633-3026
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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Sunday, September 21
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Fiesta Musical
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this family-oriented festival featuring regional music, dance performances, traditional arts and crafts for sale, and a Latin American food court. There are interactive educational activities for children and animal feedings and encounters highlighting animals native to Latin America. Zoo scientists discuss field research being conducted in Latin American countries. Community organizations are on hand with information about their services.
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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