March is Women's History Month
For information, resources, events and more, see below and visit our website at https://americanhistory.si.edu/
EXHIBITIONS
NOW ON VIEW
Inaugural Attire of the First Lady of the United States Jill Biden
“The First Ladies” Exhibition
Ongoing
3 Center
The ocean blue dress and coat designed by Alexandra O'Neill of Markarian and embroidered ivory dress and coat designed by Gabriela Hearst and matching masks worn by Dr. Jill Biden are now on display in the museum’s “The First Ladies” exhibition. Since the museum opened to the public in 1964, every first lady has come in person to present her inaugural attire.
More information for media is here:
https://americanhistory.si.edu/press/releases/first-lady-jill-biden-inaugural-ensembles
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
“Innovative Lives: Beverly Wood”
March 8; 4 – 5:30 p.m.
An innovator in color technologies for motion pictures, Beverly Wood will be in conversation with Arts and Entertainment Curator Ryan Lintelman in this virtual program presented by the museum’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. Through her knowledge of chemistry, engineering and filmmaking, Wood has provided guidance to cinematographers through the industry’s transition from chemical to digital technology. For details on how to participate, visit the museum's website closer to the event date.
IN-PERSON MUSIC PROGRAMS
“Roots to Pop:
Rhiannon Giddens, Natalie Merchant, and Revisiting the American Musical Past”
March 11; 7 p.m.
Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music
Free, registration required.
The “Roots to Pop” series, created in collaboration with the Americana Music Foundation, brings together musicians and solo artists Rhiannon Giddens and Natalie Merchant in conversation about the American musical past and how it might affect the American musical present. This event will explore the work and influences of its panelists through discussion and song. Giddens co-founded the Grammy-award-winning “Carolina Chocolate Drops” and is a MacArthur Genius award recipient. Merchant is a singer-songwriter and former lead vocalist for “10,000 Maniacs.” For details on how to participate, visit the museum's website closer to the event date.
A Celebration of Marin Marais with the Smithsonian Chamber Players
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society
March 18 & 19; 7:30 p.m.
Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music
The Smithsonian Chamber Players will perform works for one, two and three viols with accompaniment provided by the colorful team of viol, theorbo and harpsichord in honor of Marin Marias, a preeminent French master of the bass viola da gamba.
Purchase tickets here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/scms-marin-marais-1P0777
Members $25; Nonmembers $35
APRIL PREVIEW
April is Jazz Appreciation Month
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Jazzed About Art Jazz Appreciation Month
April 1; 7 p.m.
To kick off the annual worldwide celebration of jazz, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra offers a soundtrack filled with rhythm, texture, and color as it showcases the work of prominent 20th–century visual artists including William Sharp, John Fenton, and Romare Bearden. "Be-Bop" by Dizzy Gillespie, "Crying and Singing" by McKinney's Cotton Pickers, and "Kingdom of Not" by Sun Ra are among the musical selections
Purchase tickets here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/sjmo-jazzed-about-art
Members $20; Nonmembers $25
“Quartets of Mozart, Bartok & Beethoven”
Stradivarius and Amati Saturday Concert Series, Smithsonian Chamber Music Society
Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music
April 1 & 2; 7:30 p.m.
The Axelrod String Quartet will be joined by guest violinist Mark Fewer in a presentation of music by Mozart, Bartók and Beethoven and performing on two magnificent sets of instruments, one made by Antonio Stradivari and the other made by his teacher Nicoló Amati.
Purchase tickets here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/scms-axelrod-quartet-sat-1P0770
Members $27; Nonmembers $35
Through incomparable collections, rigorous research and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History seeks to empower people to create a more just and compassionate future by examining, preserving and sharing the complexity of our past. The museum, located on Constitution Avenue N.W., between 12th and 14th streets, is open Friday through Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and passes are not required. The doors of the museum are always open online and the virtual museum continues to expand its offerings, including online exhibitions, K–12 educational materials and programs. The public can follow the museum on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information, go to https://americanhistory.si.edu. For Smithsonian information, the public may call (202) 633-1000.
Editor's Note:
All listings are subject to change. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For a complete schedule of activities check: http://americanhistory.si.edu.
Please send all media inquiries to the Museum's Office of Communications and Marketing. Please contact us at NMAHCommunications@si.edu.
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Valeska Hilbig; (202) 309-2151; hilbigv@si.edu
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