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Encounter “Real Pirates” at the National Geographic Museum

I got my first look at the National Geographic Museum’s Real Pirates exhibit several weeks ago, at a sneak preview the day before it opened to the public. And while I’ve listed it among weekend and weekday picks, I waited … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: November 23-25

  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and has emerged from the food comas unscathed, because this is a weekend to relish. Not only is it an extra long one, but it also come with blue skies and lots … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: November 17-18

  It’s a weekend of beginnings in DC.  A new city park is cutting its ribbon today, a bunch of seasonal favorites are starting, a much anticipated exhibit at a popular museum is opening, and yours truly is about to … Continue reading

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Exhibits to Experience at the National Geographic Museum

  The National Geographic Museum is easily among my favorite museums in DC.  They truly know how to present an exhibit to intrigue and engage visitors of all ages. Owen still talks about all of the cool exhibitions he’s seen … Continue reading

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“Ai Weiwei: According to What?” at the Hirshhorn

  My kids and I have been admiring the Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads sculptures on display in the Hirshhorn’s central plaza since they were installed there last spring.  They love finding our Chinese calendar characters, and we’ve spent several outings … Continue reading

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