Getting to know D.C.--The Insider's Version with help from the Smithsonian

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The Insider’s Washington, D.C.

Tues., July 15, 6:45 to 9 p.m.

LOCATION

Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Auditorium
Freer Gallery of Art
12th & Independence Ave., SW

PROGRAM DETAILS

How well do you think you know the nation’s capital? Whether or not you live here, Washington, D.C., demands deeper exploration. Travel writer and District resident Andrew Evans transcends the tourist cliches and veers off the beaten path to reveal the city’s unexpected sides. Discover its hidden gems and learn how it is the closest foreign destination you’ve never visited.

6:45 to 7:45 p.m. The District You Don’t Know

Lesser-known monuments; obscure museums; architectural treasures; and secluded parks. Appreciating the capital’s cuisine, theater, music, fashion, and art.

8 to 9 p.m. Neighborhoods

Washington’s shifting neighborhoods. Exploring the other three quadrants—Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest. The district’s vibrant ethnic communities.

CODE: 1H0-450