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September 17, 2020 · 7:26 am

Five Things for Today: September 17, 2020

Inside The REACH at the Kennedy Center

1. Did you know you can visit parts of the Kennedy Center right now? Outdoor areas, the Grand Foyer, and The REACH — both inside and out — are open to explore. Be sure to check out visiting instructions and policies on the website. And don’t forget the grounds of The REACH transform into Victura Park, an outdoor family-friendly pop-up wine garden & café from Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening.

2. This evening from 5-8pm, kids in 5th-8th grades can join Adventure Theatre for a free Pre-Conservatory trial class online. The program was specifically created for students that enjoyed the singing, dancing, and acting aspects of Adventure Theatre’s elementary classes and want to transition to a new challenge. It’s the perfect fit for a young talented child who may have other activities during the week. There is no commitment to the program required to sign up for this trial class. Sign up here.

3. Why sending letters might help your loved ones during the pandemic.

4. We can never have too many voting PSAs — and this is a good one.

5. How awesome is this video? (Makes me happy yet wistful, and I can’t stop watching it.) 💜

Five Things for Today: September 16, 2020

Seen on a recent neighborhood walk

1. Annmarie Sculpture Garden’s annual ArtsWalk is taking place this weekend, but re-imagined and reconfigured for social distancing. Enjoy an arts-filled stroll through the garden with artist booths scattered through the woods, a variety of musical moments, no-touch activities for kids, creative experiences and surprises, and delicious food and drink. Admission is $10/person — reserve timed entry tickets in advance here. And if you’re looking for an activity with kids during the week, Annmarie is wonderful place to go! Read more about it here and here.

2. Ballston Exchange is hosting three separate movie nights on the Paseo in between 4201 and 4121 Wilson Blvd. Space Jam will be shown tomorrow, September 17, Cool Runnings on September 20, and Hook on September 24. Admission is $40 for a group of 4, and that includes 6’x6′ feet picnic blanket and a $10 gift card to a Ballston Exchange retailer. Reserve tickets here.

3. Do you know about Books from Birth? DC children enrolled in the program can get a free book every month from birth until the age of five! The program, part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helps foster early childhood literacy. All parents have to do to receive the monthly books is register here.

4. New front porch fall decor? They might not get as much notice during these times of less visitors, but some of these fall-themed doormats are really fun.

5. Must watch PSA.

Five Things for Today: September 15, 2020

Smithsonian museums are starting to reopen… yeehaw!

1. Awesome news: Four Smithsonian museums are reopening this Friday, September 18! The National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Renwick Gallery will all begin welcoming visitors again. New safety measures are in place, and free timed-entry passes will be required for all but the Renwick (open Wed-Sun 10am-5:30pm) — reserve them through the links below.
National Museum of African American History & Culture (Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm)
National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum (Wed-Sun, 11:30am-7pm)

2. Today from 10-11am, join President Lincoln’s Cottage for their weekly Social Studies program. Reserve an outdoor table for your family and participate in an exploration of your own emotions through storytelling, hands-on activities, and reflection. Follow the link to learn more! (PS: This also takes place tomorrow at 10am & 3pm, and Thursday at 10am.)

3. For all celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend… Because the unusual COVID circumstances keep us from gathering to welcome the Jewish new year, there will be many outdoor shofar soundings throughout the area. The Blast DC is asking people to blow the shofar from their locations around the city at 5pm on Friday, September 18. You can view a map on their website to see where they are happening — and one of them will be from the rooftop of the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. Chabad DC is also hosting one in Lincoln Park on Sunday, September 20, at 4pm — register for it for free here.

4. 25 shows worth watching this fall, according to a WaPo TV critic.

5. As delightful as it is impressive. (And there’s more.)