February 8, 2013 Afghan National Institute of Music tour completes 1st stop in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – The Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) has made history with the start of its first U.S. tour. Since arriving in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, members of the Afghan Youth Orchestra and other smaller ensembles have performed an astounding six times culminating in a historic performance at the Kennedy Center on Thursday evening. The free Millennium Stage … [Read more...]
Celebrating ANIM Tour in NYC, Carnegie Hall, Feb 12 is the next stop!
February 8, 2013 by Team Celebration
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“88 Books That Shaped America”, LOC ~ Celebration exhibition June 25 – Sept 29th
July 18, 2012 by Team Celebration
“Books That Shaped America” The Library of Congress –the world’s largest repository of knowledge and information–is beginning its multiyear “Celebration of the Book” with an exhibition, “Books That Shaped America,” opening June 25. The exhibition is part of a larger series of programs, symposia and other events that explore the important and varied ways that books influence our lives. The “Books That Shaped America” exhibition will be on view from June 25 through Sept. 29 in the … [Read more...]
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