Mount Vernon Square, 801 K Street NW: The Historical Society of Washington, DC, is housed in this 1902 Beaux-Arts building. It also houses the Kiplinger Research Library and National Music Center. (Photo from Luis Gomez, One Photograph A Day.)
From Logan Circle News, here is a look at events this week at the Historical Society of Washington, DC, located at Mount Vernon Square:
- Through December 15–“Riots Are the Language of the Unheard,” photos, video artifacts from 1968.
- Through December 15–Frank Smith–art with roots in the ’60s.
- Through October 15–Latino Art Beat: winning artwork of aspiring high school students.
- PRESENTE–the D.C. Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, as seen through photos, articles and memorabilia.
- Thursday, October 9–film, “Calle 54,” featuring 90 minutes of Latin Jazz.
- Saturday, October 11–film, “Artists of the Harlem Renaissance.”
- Saturday, October 11–workshop, “Creating Autobiographical and Historical Plays” (registration required and $10 fee).
- Saturday, October 11–film and discussion, “No! The Rape Documentary.”
- Sunday, October 12–lecture, “The Making of the American Capital,” with author Fergus Bordewich.
More Information
- All events at the Historical Society of Washington, DC, are free unless otherwise indicated.
- The society is located at 801 K Street NW, at Mount Vernon Square.
- For more details, visit the Historical Society Web site or call (202 383)1850.
From the Dupont Forum:
- What: Hispanic Heritage Family Day – For the entire family.
- When: Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Historical Society of Washington, DC, at 801 K Street NW at Mt. Vernon Square.
- Admission: FREE.
- More Information: [email protected] or (202) 383-1828.
The Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (OLA) will partner with embassies from various Latin American countries to offer engaging entertainment and fun activities for the entire family. At 1:00 p.m., the film, “Under the Same Moon,” will be shown in the theater. This film follows the parallel stories of a nine-year-old boy named Carlitos and his mother Rosario. Rosario wants nothing more than to provide the best life possible for her son. To that end, she is working illegally in the United States while her mother cares for Carlitos in Mexico.
Some unexpected circumstances arise that cause both Rosario and Carlitos to try to reunite with one another. Naturally, they both face plenty of challenges along the way, but never losing sight of the end goal–being together again. For more information contact the Office on Latino Affairs at (202) 617-2825.
A program collaboration of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (OLA) and The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
From Logan Circle News:
- What: Film, “Machito”; Director Carlos Ortiz; 58 minutes. (Age 14 to Adults.)
- When: Thursday, September 18 at 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Where: At Historical Society of Washington, DC, at 801 K St. NW at Mt. Vernon Square.
- Admission: Free.
- Reservations: [email protected] or (202) 383-1828
Musicians Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, and Ray Barreto share fond memories of the scene while paying tribute to Machito. Warm and “simpatico,” Machito laughs, reminisces, and plays some of the hottest Latin Jazz on film anywhere.
In a career that spanned half a century, Cuban bandleader Frank “Machito” Grillo embodied Latin Jazz and influenced several generations of musicians, contributing to a cultural explosion on the international music scene. Machito weaves together vintage film clips and recordings, Hollywood production numbers, and one-of-a-kind street performances from 1920s Cuba to contemporary New York. Sensational shows at such hot spots as the Cotton Club highlight the golden era of Latin Jazz in the 40s and 50s.
“Hugely informative, with astonishing archival footage.”–John Pareles, “New York Times”
