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WHAT’S ON W A S H I N G T O N
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL OPENS The National Museum of the American Indian will open the new National Native American Veterans Memorial Wednesday, Nov. 11. The moment will be marked with a short virtual message to honor the service and sacrifice of Native veterans and their families. The message will be on both the museum’s website, americanindian.si.edu, and its YouTube channel. The memorial design is by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma), a multimedia artist, retired forensic artist and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. This is the first national landmark in Washington, DC to focus on the contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians who have served in the military. The Memorial sits on the grounds of the museum. Visit anytime. americanindian.si.edu.
AIR AND SPACE’S UNDER ANCIENT SKIES
FOOD & FRIENDS ANNUAL THANKSGIVING PIE SALE Purchasing your holiday pies through Food & Friends’ Slice of Life is the sweetest way to give back this holiday season. When you buy a pie, not only will you receive a gourmet treat baked fresh from Whisked bakery, you’ll also be supporting your sick neighbors. Each pie purchased from Food & Friends provides everything that goes into getting one full day of meals home-delivered to a person living with critical illness. Pumpkin, apple, chocolate, sweet potato and pecan pies range from $28 to $45. They can be ordered through Nov. 19. Pick up is Nov. 24 at various locations. sliceoflifedc.org.
POTTERY ON THE HILL This year, Pottery on the Hill goes virtual. Beginning at 5 p.m. on November 13, Pottery on the Hill will be your source to access some of the best pottery in the country. They’ve invited back potters from the previous nine years of Pottery on the Hill, plus emerging potters who have played integral roles behind the scenes. Pottery on the Hill is from Nov. 13 to 15. There is a silent auction from Nov. 5 to 15. hillcenterdc.org/ artist/pottery-on-the-hill-2020-2/. Pottery by Matthew Metz
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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and Grammy award-winning musician and producer Diplo has released the album Under Ancient Skies. It expands on MMXX’s theme of connection with nature to explore the human experience in the cosmos around the globe and throughout history, from the ancient world to contemporary understandings of the universe. The album is part of a partnership between Diplo and AirSpace which is the satellite brand of the National Air and Space Museum that explores aviation and space through arts, entertainment and culture with content and experiential events that reach beyond the galleries and exhibits. airandspace.si.edu/ learn/airspace-podcast/under-ancient-skies