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Thursday, July 3
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Eileen Torres of Salsation Productions
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Summer at SAAM sizzles with Latin jazz and dancing. Carnaval kicks off with high energy salsa dancing and beats from Puerto Rico and Cuba. A legend of the D.C. salsa scene, Eileen Torres brings her dance ensemble and band to get you into the groove. Watch dance demonstrations and then show off your own moves on the dance floor.
Free
Series continues Aug. 7
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Sunday, July 6
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Art a la Cart Day
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(for ages 7-12) How do you hold an artist's palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Try hands-on activities at four interactive carts to find out and to explore such subjects as sculpture and folk art.
Free
Repeats 1st Sunday of each month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Throughout the museum; maps available at both info desks
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Friday, July 11
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Native Landscape: Ladybug Releases
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Watch staff release ladybugs into the museum's landscape while learning how this agricultural technique is an eco-friendly way to control pests.
Free
Repeats July 25 and August 8 & 27
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Native Croplands, on the museum's south side
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Friday, July 18
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Kiowa Beadwork
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Kathy Dickerson (Kiowa) demonstrates her beadwork. A descendant of the Kiowa illustrator Silverhorn, she has spent her entire life learning the art, culture, and history of her tribe from Kiowa elders and her father.
Free
Repeats July 19 & 20
Related Exhibition: Identity by Design
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Potomac Atrium
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Saturday, July 19
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Beading Circle
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Accomplished bead artists on the museum's staff demonstrate and discuss their work.
Free
See related Kiowa Beadwork demonstrations today and tomorrow
Related Exhibition: Identity by Design
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: 3rd Level, Identity by Design gallery
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| 11 AM, 1 PM, & 3 PM
Kiowa Beadwork
Demonstration |
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Kathy Dickerson (Kiowa) demonstrates her beadwork. A descendant of the Kiowa illustrator Silverhorn, she has spent her entire life learning the art, culture, and history of her tribe from Kiowa elders and her father.
Free
Repeats July 20
Related Exhibition: Identity by Design
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Potomac Atrium
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Sunday, July 20
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Kiowa Beadwork
Demonstration |
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Kathy Dickerson (Kiowa) demonstrates her beadwork. A descendant of the Kiowa illustrator Silverhorn, she has spent her entire life learning the art, culture, and history of her tribe from Kiowa elders and her father.
Free
Last day
Related Exhibition: Identity by Design
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Potomac Atrium
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Friday, July 25
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Native Landscape: Ladybug Releases
Demonstration |
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Watch staff release ladybugs into the museum's landscape while learning how this agricultural technique is an eco-friendly way to control pests.
Free
Repeats August 8 & 27
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Native Croplands, on the museum's south side
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Sunday, August 3
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Art a la Cart Day
Family Program |
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(for ages 7-12) How do you hold an artist's palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Try hands-on activities at four interactive carts to find out and to explore such subjects as sculpture and folk art.
Free
Repeats 1st Sunday of each month
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Throughout the museum; maps available at both info desks
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Thursday, August 7
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SieteTango
Carnaval del Corazon Music and Dancing |
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Summer at SAAM sizzles with Latin jazz and dancing. Watch the dancers of SieteTango as they demonstrate the romantic rhythms and seductive steps of Argentinian tango. Then learn the steps yourself and tango the night away!
Free
Last in series
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Friday, August 8
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Native Landscape: Ladybug Releases
Demonstration |
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Watch staff release ladybugs into the museum's landscape while learning how this agricultural technique is an eco-friendly way to control pests.
Free
Repeats August 27
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Native Croplands, on the museum's south side
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Wednesday, August 27
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Native Landscape: Ladybug Releases
Demonstration |
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Watch staff release ladybugs into the museum's landscape while learning how this agricultural technique is an eco-friendly way to control pests.
Free
Last day
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: Native Croplands, on the museum's south side
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