Biography & Autobiography Programs

 

Featured Event:

Harry Belafonte,
Artist and Activist

Tues., Nov. 1 at 7:30 PM

  
         Harry Belafonte

Join one of the greatest entertainers of our time, Harry Belafonte, as he recounts his experiences as a performer and as an advocate for civil rights.
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Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz
Thurs., Dec. 8 at 6:45 PM
Georgia O'Keefe and Alfred Stieglitz were individually successful artists, but as collaborators, their art took on a new creative dimension. Explore their dynamic relationship and artistic influences.
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We invite you to attend our upcoming Biography and Autobiography events, which explore the lives of fascinating people from our present and past. With such a diversity in programming, you are sure to find something that interests and inspires you!

COMING SOON: Be there as Judy Blume receives the McGovern Award!  The author of childhood favorites such as Are You There God, It's Me Margaret?, and Blubber will reflect on her career, today's American family, and intellectual freedom.

Here's your chance to hear one of our Founding Fathers speak! "Thomas Jefferson," as portrayed by Bill Barker of Colonial Williamsburg, will explain why he created his own version of the Bible.

We look forward to seeing you soon and thank you for your support as a Smithsonian Associate member—remember members typically save 25% to 40% on program event tickets. Upgrade to a Family Membership
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Upcoming Opportunities:

The Last Empress of China
Wed., Oct. 19 at 6:45 PM
 From concubine to Dowager Empress, Cixi was the defacto ruler until the end of the Imperial Dynasty. Join David Hogge, curator of Power Play: China’s Empress Dowager for a lecture about her rule and a tour of the exhibition. Buy tickets>>

China

Harold Arlen,
the Wonderful Wizard of Song
 Thurs., Oct. 27 at 6:45 PM
 From "Over the Rainbow" to "Stormy Weather" and "That Old Black Magic," songwriter Harold Arlen crafted unforgettable songs. Join John Eaton as he discusses and performs the works of one of our greatest songwriters. Buy tickets>>

Arlen

Thomas Jefferson's
Personal Guide to a Moral Life
Tues., Nov. 15 at 6:45 PM
 Did you know that Thomas Jefferson created his own personalized edition of the New Testament to reflect Jesus' moral philosophy? Buy tickets>>

Jefferson

Judy Blume and the Right to Read
Mon., Nov. 28 at 7 PM
 Author Judy Blume is awarded this year's McGovern Award, honoring her contributions toward supporting children and the American family. Blume reflects on her career and discusses today's challenges for families.
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Judy Blume

The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas
 All-Day Seminar
Sat., Dec. 3 at 9:30 AM
 Explore the philosophical thought of Aquinas, his philosophy of nature, human nature, and his metaphysics. Learn how he addressed the distinction between reason and revelation—the former being the province of philosophy and the latter of theology.
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Acquinas




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