January 17, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
World War I Armistice Tribute Concert with Pershing's Own
Musicians from U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" will perform compositions by French composers in the post-World War I period.
2019
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January 13 Sunday
Austin, TX - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closure: Leveling the Playing Field
Exhibit on display April 21, 2018 - January 13, 2019.
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January 16 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Museum Selfie Day
Join people around the world taking selfies to promote museums and their holdings.
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January 17 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
World War I Armistice Tribute Concert with Pershing's Own
Musicians from U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" will perform compositions by French composers in the post-World War I period.
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January 21 Monday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance
Benkadi Drum & Dance returns to perform dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, folktales come to life before your eyes!
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January 22 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Influenza: The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History
In his new book, Dr. Jeremy Brown describes the history of the flu virus and how close we are to finding a cure.
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Kansas City, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Film Screening and Discussion of Inventing Tomorrow
Film screening and discussion of "Inventing Tomorrow" at Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO.
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January 23 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Three- to 5-year-olds will hear stories about the Arctic.
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January 25 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. EST
Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy
Powers's son offers new information about what happened to his father on the 1960 flight that caused an international incident.
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January 26 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Hoover's Collection: Curator's Choice
Winter exhibit features curator's favorite items from the collections at the Hoover Presidential Museum.
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College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America highlights major events and periods in U.S. History when Americans were threatened by enemies within its borders.
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January 31 Thursday
Washington, DC - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Is America Ready for a Third Party?
Former members of Congress discuss the two--party system and whether the nation is ready for a third party.
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February 1 Friday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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February 2 Saturday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Tanglewood Marionettes - The Dragon King
Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage and wonder. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King.
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February 10 Sunday
Independence, MO - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
The Hello Girls – screening and Q&A; with Executive Producer James Theres
In partnership with the Independence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Library will host guest speaker James Theres to discuss his documentary “The Hello Girls”
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February 20 Wednesday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Flying Ship Productions - Rosa's Ride
This moving production with original songs, inspirational scenes, and exciting dances traces Rosa Parks's various experiences of discrimination leading up to the famous Montgomery, Alabama bus incident.
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March 3 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit
The Clinton Presidential Center is proud to display the 25th anniversary exhibit of The White House Collection of American Crafts.
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March 9 Saturday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Greene-O'Leary School of Irish Dancers
Come enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Exuberant dancers demonstrate athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance.
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March 24 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: White House Green Building
This exhibit will be an examination of three stages in the development of the green living movement.
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April 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT
Exhibit Closes: Betty Ford: A Champion for Breast Cancer Awareness
View rarely seen objects, documents, and photographs that highlight Betty Ford’s courage and candor when speaking publicly about her own personal battle with breast cancer.
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April 13 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT
Written in Stone: The Rosetta Stone Exhibit
After 2000 years an ancient, forgotten language comes to life again. The ancient Rosetta Stone has been cast directly from the original by the British Museum exclusively for this spectacular traveling exhibition.
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April 15 Monday
Austin, TX - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closure: Apollo 8
Exhibit on display December 5, 2018 - April 15, 2019.
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April 16 Tuesday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT
Celebrate! with David Zucker - Poetry in Motion
Poetry comes to life in this masterful performance of acting, mime, vocal gymnastics, humor, audience participation, and a trunk full of costumes, puppets, and props.
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April 21 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
Exhibit Closes: Pompeii, The Exhibition
Features over 150 authentic artifacts preserved in volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
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April 30 Tuesday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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May 24 Friday
Boston, MA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Exhibit Closes: State Dinner Honoring the Ivory Coast President, May 22, 1962
This exhibit highlights a state dinner honoring the President of the Ivory Coast, one of 15 African nations that had gained its independence in the year preceding JFK's Presidency.
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May 28 Tuesday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America highlights major events and periods in U.S. History when Americans were threatened by enemies within its borders.
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December 9 Monday
Grand Rapids, MI - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Pajama Story Time at the Ford
Come join us for a holiday story!
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.