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The Library of Congress The Geography & Map Division presents a series of presentations on Geographic Information Systems and how it is being used to support Congress and the Public.
Sponsored by the Library's Geography and Map Division
Time:12:00PM Wednesday, November 18th
Location:Geography and Map Division Reading Room
The Library of Congress Author Demi Alvarez presents a lecture on his book "Galegos na Diaspora 1989-2009: A Photoessay of Galician Emigration in the World."
Sponsored by the Library's Hispanic Division
Time:12:00PM Tuesday, November 17th
Location:Room 250
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"Molto Animato!" explores the unparalleled collections in the Library’s Music, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound, and Prints and Photographs divisions. Juxtaposing music scores, lyrics and drawings with film clips and sound recordings, the exhibition provides a glimpse into the intricate merging of art fo...rms that brings drawings to life.
The exhibition is on view Monday-Friday, through March 28, 2010.Read More
The exhibition is on view Monday-Friday, through March 28, 2010.Read More
Exhibitions from the Library of Congress
Time:8:30AM Thursday, November 12th
Location:Performing Arts Reading Room Foyer
The Library of Congress Just when you thought you'd seen it all: Albert Einstein and a roller-skating baby!
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It was a pig. A very large, lean, elegant black pig with a white patch around one eye. He looked exceedingly dangerous. “I’ll take it now,” he said, and he held out his front hoof.
Tudor Eynon I liked that place too!! I love the British Library but this one is vying for my affections, and open to all!!!
Pedro Camp I like this place! nice to be here
The Library of Congress Dawn Sturdevant Baum, staff attorney with the Native American rights Fund, delivers the keynote address.
Part of the Library's Celebration of Native American Heritage Month
Time:2:00PM Wednesday, November 18th
Location:Whittall Pavilion
The Library of Congress Ronit Seter presents an illustrated lecture on modern Israeli music.
Sponsored by the Library's African and Middle Eastern Division
Time:12:00PM Thursday, November 19th
Location:African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room
The Library of Congress Noralee Frankel discusses and signs her new book “Stripping Gypsy: The Life of Gypsy Rose Lee.”
Part of the Library's Books & Beyond Series
Time:12:00PM Tuesday, November 17th
Location:Dining Room A
The Library of Congress NASA scientist Thorsten Markus presents "On Thin Ice: Changing Ice Cover on Polar Oceans."
Sponsored by the Library's Science, Technology and Business Division and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Time:11:30AM Tuesday, November 17th
Location:Mary Pickford Theater
The Library of Congress A symposium, "The Portuguese Renaissance and the Brazilian Baroque: A Colloquium on Three New Books," highlights new books that offer new critical assessments and translations of major classical works of the Portuguese Renaissance.
Sponsored by the Library's Hispanic Division
Time:10:00AM Friday, November 13th
Location:Members' Room
The Library of Congress Funnyman Carl Reiner had us all in stitches here last week. We taped it for you! Tune in and enjoy his shtick.
The Library of Congress Dr. Taoufiq ben Amor, the Gordon Gray J. Lecturer in Arabic Studies at Columbia University, discusses "States of Mind: Music in Islamic Sufi Rituals."
Part of the Library's Music and the Brain Series
Time:6:15PM Saturday, November 14th
Location:Whittall Pavilion
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"The Circle" (United Artists, 1928)
In this silent film, the Little Tramp joins a circus to hide from the police. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin, who stars with Merna Kennedy. Live musical accompaniment will be performed by Andrew Simpson. Reservations are required by calling (202) 707-9994.
Films from the Collections of the Library of Congress
Time:2:00PM Saturday, November 21st
Location:Packard Campus Theater
