Meet in the lobby at 1:30pm to take the Farragut West metro (toward Largo Center) to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian to watch a FREE Mestiza show in the Rasmuson Theatre:
Written and directed by Concepcion Leon Mora and performed by Sa'asTun, Mestiza Power is a powerfully performed and beautifully directed new work from Mexico that illustrates the dignity and everyday lives of contemporary Mayan women. Through a series of interviews conducted with city and rural street vendors, the artists recount childhood memories, educational experiences, cultural life, and current issues facing Mayan women. These interviews and monologues encompass the women's voices and include stories of domestic violence, street selling, and mystical practice.
Afterwards, you can explore the rest of the museum, check out the museums adjacent, or just hang out on "the mall" which has some great patches of grass for bringing a lunch or reading...
Then, we will buy our tickets to the IMAX showing of Dark Night at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The showing is at 5:45pm and costs $12.50.
Later in the evening, roon 407 is hosting a "Pajama Party" (real pajamas, people... - yes, i will be taking pictues ;))
RECAP:
Satuday, September 20th
- 1:30pm Meet in Lobby
- 2pm Mestiza Power Show at NMAI for Free
- 3ish-5:45pm Chill along mall or check out more museums (bring a lunch and we can have a picnic!)
- 5:45pm "Dark Night" IMAX film showing at NMNH f0r $12.50
- ~9pm Pajama Party (does anyone have twister?!?)
Total metro cost ~ $3.00
Call me if any of this sounds like fun... 818.282.5689
Love,
Christina
p.s. i have safeway brand mayo, and a concentrated pesto sauce that I bought but do not like- anyone want it? I will throw it away by the end of this weekend...
