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What's Happening in November 2009!

Renwick Craft Invitational 2009 – August 7 through January 3, 2010

Check out the latest artist exhibition at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum featuring works by Mark Newport, Christyl Boger, SunKoo Yuh, and Mary Van Cline. The museum is located at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm. For more information visit www.americanart.si.edu/exhibitions.

G-Men and Journalists: Top News Stories of the FBI's First Century – Now through December 31, 2009

This unique exhibit examines the FBI's crime fighting efforts and their role in society and pop culture. It features over 200 artifacts, including the Unabomber's cabin, Patty Hearst's coat and gun and the electric chair that killed the Lindbergh baby kidnapper. Come see this rare treat while you can at the Newseum! The Newseum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Tickets are available at the door. For more information visit www.newseum.org

William Shakespeare's Hamlet – Now through June 2010

Enjoy Shakespeare's classic tragedy about intrigue, murder, betrayal, and revenge. The wonderful Folger Theatre provides the perfect setting for this wonderful production. For more information call 202-544-7077.

The Capitol Steps - Now through January 2010

If you enjoy political comedy, then this is the show for you! A musical comedy troupe composed of ex-staffers from Capitol Hill, their wry political comedy is both topical and cutting, set to tune of contemporary favorites The production is performed at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. For more information call 202-312-1555.

Jersey Boys – October 1st through December 12th

Jersey Boys is the Tony Award winning musical about the legendary Frankie Valli's life. Come to the National Theatre to see the Washington premiere of this critically acclaimed show. For more information visit http://www.nationaltheatre.org/.

Hard Copy: Book as Sculpture – Now through January 10th 2009

The National Museum of Women in the Arts presents this cutting edge exhibit that melds genres with sculptures created using books as a medium. This exhibit will only be here through January 2010, so don't miss the opportunity to see such a unique exhibit.

For more information visit http://nmwa.org/exhibition/detail.asp?exhibitid=195

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor – November 19th through March 31st

Don't miss the chance to view the largest collection of artifacts to ever travel from China to the U.S. This exhibit features 15 life-size terra cotta warriors who were created to stand guard over the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi. Check out the special package the Capitol Hill Suites is offering for this event. For more information on the exhibit call 202-857-7588 or visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com/terracottawarriors/index.html.

Sargent and the Sea – September 12th- January 3rd

View a collection at the Corcoran Gallery of Art of more than 80 paintings from the early career of John Singer Sargent. The paintings and drawings depict coastal scenes and seascapes for which Sargent was famous. The centerpiece for the exhibition is the masterwork "En Route Pour La Peche." For more information visit http://www.corcoran.org/exhibitions/index.htm or call 202-639-1700

Manhunt: Chasing Lincoln's Killer – Now through December 31st

This exhibit at the Newseum features many artifacts from the 16th president's life, including a lock of his hair, a playbill from the play during which Lincoln was shot, and flowers from his coffin. For more information, visit http://www.newseum.org/exhibits_th/manhunt/index.htm

Telling Secrets: Codes, Captions, and Conundrums in Contemporary Art – Now through January 10th

Artists often use imagery in their works, and with this fascinating new exhibit the NMWA invites the viewer to interpret each of the 39 pieces in their own way. The collected works consist of paintings, photographs, drawings and prints, each of which can be interpreted in a variety of ways. For more information, visit http://www.nmwa.org/exhibition/detail.asp?exhibitid=196

Heblock - October 13th through May 3rd

To celebrate the centennial of Heb Block, the Library of Congress has created an exhibition consisting of 82 of the famous political cartoonist's drawings. This free exhibit is sure to pique the interest of anyone interested in political commentary. For more information visit http://www.loc.gov/index.html