Posts Tagged ‘national geographic’
NatGeo Opens Up Da Vinci’s Mind
If I say the name “Leonardo da Vinci,” what’s the first thing to pop into your mind? Most likely, thoughts of paintings such as the Mona Lisa or the Last Supper, or perhaps illustrations of his flying machine concepts. Maybe in some cases, the idea of a “Renaissance Man.” And you’d be right with all [...]
More »National Geographic Live: May 2010
The 2010 National Geographic Live series continues in May with a mix of lectures, authors, and food. The National Geographic Museum is offering up another two pairs of tickets for WeLoveDC readers, unless otherwise noted. Simply comment below (PLEASE use a legit email address and your first name) with what two events – in preferred [...]
More »Extended Final Hours for Terra Cotta Warriors
‘Assembly Line’ courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’ The National Geographic Museum has announced it will extend hours for the closing weeks of “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor” from March 19-31, making an additional 16,800 tickets available. These tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday. The exhibit will be open [...]
More »Celebrate Chinese New Year with Terra Cotta
‘DSC_4447′ courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’ The National Geographic Museum will welcome Chinese New Year a week early with a free family festival on Feb. 6, celebrating in conjunction with its popular Terra Cotta Warriors exhibition. The festival, sponsored by PF Chang’s China Bistro, will include free food from the restaurant (while supplies last), film screenings, kids’ [...]
More »NatGeo Closed, Warriors Open
‘National Geographic Terra Cotta Warriors – Eternal Faces – 11-18-09′ courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’ Some important information NatGeo wanted us to pass along: Though the National Geographic Society and its employees will be closed Monday, the National Geographic Museum and its popular exhibition “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor” will reopen to the public [...]
More »National Geographic Museum: Terra Cotta Warriors
‘Terracotta-29′ courtesy of ‘akiwitz’ You’ve probably heard of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi’s terra cotta warriors, the thousands of life-sized statues buried with him in his tomb, intended to escort the Emperor to the afterlife. Discovered in 1974, they were one of the biggest archeological finds of the 20th century. They’re making their last US appearance right [...]
More »Learn About The Good Stuff
‘a flight of whisk(e)y’ courtesy of ‘sleepyneko’ At 7pm, Thursday, October 22, National Geographic Live gets its drink on with photographer Jim Richardson and whisky expert Dave Broom hosting a guided tasting of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies. Co-sponsored by DC’s Brickskeller, the tastings will be paired with Richardson’s images of the Celtic landscapes, distilleries, [...]
More »A DC Chat With the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan
Photos courtesy of Karl Johnson “It’s about energy” said the Dog Whisperer, after pouring half a can of Red Bull into his glass of water. But he wasn’t talking about energy in the Red Bull sense, he was talking about the energy you possess around your dog that directly translates into how they perceive your [...]
More »All DC Dogs Instantly Become Calm, Submissive
Cesar Millan: the man, the myth, the Dog Whisperer, will be in DC today during lunchtime! National Geographic (1600 M St NW) is showing a sneak peek of the new season at 12pm and then Cesar will be signing copies of his new book, How to Raise the Perfect Dog, at 1pm. Tickets are free [...]
More »Premiere: Inside Guantanamo
‘Obama: Shut Down Guantanamo’ courtesy of ‘mike.benedetti’ Mentioning Guantanamo Bay incites different reactions in different people, but almost everyone has a passionate take on the issue. One of President Obama’s first actions when he took office was to sign a bill to close Guantanamo within a year, so this couldn’t have been a better time [...]
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