In Partnership with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and Santa Fe Indian Market, the National Museum of the American Indian presents the annual Native Cinema Showcase 2020 featuring “More Than A Word”, a documentary focusing on the Washington football team and its use of a derogatory mascot.
August 29 | 3 p.m. EST
Watch it here: americanindian.si.edu
After the screening, watch a conversation between Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, and activist Amanda Blackhorse (Diné), a plaintiff in the 2014 lawsuit Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc. The conversation will stream automatically when the film ends.
Special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additional support provided by the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, and by The Walt Disney Company.
In Partnership with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and Santa Fe Indian Market, the National Museum of the American Indian presents the annual Native Cinema Showcase 2020 featuring “More Than A Word”, a documentary focusing on the Washington football team and its use of a derogatory mascot.
August 28 | 7 p.m. EST
August 29 | 3 p.m. EST
Watch it here: americanindian.si.edu
After the screening, watch a conversation between Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, and activist Amanda Blackhorse (Diné), a plaintiff in the 2014 lawsuit Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc. The conversation will stream automatically when the film ends.
Special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additional support provided by the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, and by The Walt Disney Company.
HalfSmoke, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC at 651 Florida Avenue, NW, 20001, invites guests to take part in one of Mexico’s great traditions, The Day of the Dead.
On Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m., HalfSmoke will host a Dia de los Muertos sugar-skull painting class on its 34-seat outdoor patio. Tickets are priced at $25 per person, and must be purchased in advance to ensure social distancing: https://www.
The three-hour class will include step-by-step instructions, paint and one sugar skull per person. Guests will also receive a complimentary Don Julio cocktail, the La Catrina, which is made from a combination of Don Julio tequila, charred grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, simple syrup and egg whites.
- Mini golf
- A self-guided photo scavenger hunt
- A mystery prize raffle
- The Station’s retailers including Denizens, District Taco, and more
- A food truck on-site
- And, of course, candy
Click here for more details on the event and the safety measures being taken in regard to COVID-19.
Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure
Friday, November 6, 2020, 5:30-6 p.m.
Join Hillwood for a dynamic and engaging evening of family fun from the comfort of your own home! Explore the rainbow of colors at Hillwood through playful activities, fun games, and creative art making.
Presented in partnership with Rainbow Families.
www.HillwoodMuseum.org
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
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Holiday Drive-In Movie
Friday, December 4 – Elf
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tysons Corner Center is bringing back it’s Drive-In Movie Nights. The fun will kick-off at 5:00 PM (movie starts at 7:30 PM) and will last until the movie has concluded with food available from participating eateries as well as some live entertainment, trivia, and music prior to the show. Tickets for Elf will be released the week of November 23rd.
Reservation required, with a donation of $10 or more to FOOD FOR OTHERS, a local nonprofit providing food to neighbors in need. Reservation link.
BMA x NMWA: America
Join us for BMA x NMWA, a livestreamed monthly talk show presented by The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). In this virtual program, educators from both museums consider America through the lens of works by Native American visual artists. We will discuss art by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and welcome special guest Dare Turner, curator of the BMA’s Stripes and Stars: Reclaiming Lakota Independence.
WHERE
Online on both BMA and NMWA Facebook pages
WHEN
Tuesday, December 8, 12–12:45 p.m.
PRICE
Free. No reservations required.
Those Funny Little People – Virtual Holiday Performance
Saturday, December 12
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Those Funny Little People is a one-of-a-kind entertainment company with life-sized puppets who dance, sing, and make people laugh. Making their television debut in 2011, Those Funny Little People appeared on the TV show America’s Got Talent as four elves, an agent, and a showgirl. The group resonated with audiences everywhere and placed within the top 36 acts. Enjoy their holiday entertainment from the comfort of your home. Link to watch the live performance will be posted on the mall website.
