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2015 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Perú Pachamama

June 24-28 and July 1-5

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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center
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Peacock Room REMIX: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre

Now on view at the Freer and Sackler Galleries

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Smithsonian Associates Presents

Elaine de Kooning: Portraits

Mingle at the Museum

Tuesday, July 7

6:30-8:30 p.m.

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