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Smithsonian at 8: “PostSecret Revealed: A Party at the Postal Museum”

Calendar
Tickets
When:
July 29, 2016 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
2016-07-29T20:00:00-04:00
2016-07-29T23:00:00-04:00
Where:
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20212
USA
Cost:
$25+
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WHAT:  SMITHSONIAN at 8 presents “PostSecret Revealed: A Party at the Postal Museum”

 

WHEN: Friday, July 29, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)

 

WHERE: National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE

 

Nothing spices up a party better than spilling a few secrets—and Frank Warren knows more than a million of them. That’s how many postcards from around the world have filled his mailbox since he started the wildly popular PostSecret project in 2004. The anonymous confessions—silly, moving, surprising, provocative, and sometimes disturbing—have already provided the material for six books. The Postal Museum’s exhibition PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard is the perfect reason for a party.

Guests can join Warren for an inside look at the PostSecret phenomenon, as he speaks exclusively with VIP ticket-holders from 7 to 8 p.m. The celebration continues with opportunities for guests to try their hand at crafting their own mail art, and post or tweet a secret they’ve been wanting to tell. They’ll also enjoy music by DJ Alkimist, cocktails, and more as they wander through some of the museum’s fascinating exhibits after hours.

PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard includes hundreds of thousands of postcards sent to Frank Warren. The exhibition tells a contemporary story of mail and the postal service, highlighting the aesthetics of the artfully decorated cards and the contrast between their anonymity and the shared experiences Warren creates with them. It also demonstrates the timeless yet modern quality of postcards and reflects the overlap amongst personal communication, digital technology, and social media at the heart of the PostSecret phenomenon.

Who knows what secrets might be revealed—or created—during the evening?

Copies of Warren’s six PostSecret books are available for sale and signing.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Enjoy an exclusive conversation with Frank Warren from 7 to 8 p.m.

 

General admission $25

VIP admission $30

 

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend.

 

For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com

 

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