HISTORIC HOPS. Capitol Hill is known for its rich history, but there's a whole lot more to see than government buildings and historic houses. On Wednesday, join the United States Capitol Historical Society on a guided tour of several Capitol Hill watering holes. Chief guide Steve Livengood, who has been giving tours since 1964, will share great stories of local bars and the people who have lived in the neighborhood. Expect to find out the truth about Jenkins Hill and inside information about the 1968 riots. The tour doesn't include drinks, but some locations will be running specials for tour participants. It runs from 6-8:30 p.m. and is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. For more information and to book your reservation, call (202) 543-8919 Ext. 13.
WAR REVIEW. With ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the foreign policy of the United States is at the forefront of many Americans' minds. On Thursday, author Andrew Bacevich will be in town to talk about his new book "Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War." The book criticizes American foreign policy and examines blunders from the Bay of Pigs to the invasion in Iraq and the characters involved. Bacevich will be at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Avenue at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the bookstore at (202) 364-1919.
SHARK! The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has drawn a lot of attention to our oceans and health of wildlife. The National Museum of Crime & Punishment hopes to highlight the long-standing injustices occurring within our nation's waters with its Shark Day. A special event to complement the museum's "Crimes Against Marine Life" temporary exhibit, Saturday's Shark Day is hosted by the museum, the National Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The day will feature marine life trivia, a coloring contest and a special guest lecture by shark expert and National Aquarium General Curator Jay Bradley. Shark Day will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment, 575 7th Street, NW. For more information, call (202) 482-2826 or visit www.nationalaquarium.com.
FASHION FORWARD. First Lady Michelle Obama wore his dress at President Obama's inauguration party, and on Aug. 12 designer Jason Wu teams up with The Phillips Collection for its Phillips After 5. The event promises to mix art and entertainment as Wu hijacks the museum's exhibit "Robert Ryman: Variations and Improvisations on View" -- Wu cites Ryman's art as inspiration for his fall cashmere collection -- bringing models to act as living works of art. Visitors will find a video montage of Wu's fall 2010 runway show in the café and a scavenger hunt leading through the museum. Food and a cash bar will be available. The event runs from 5-8:30 p.m. at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW. Reservations aren't required, but are recommended to ensure admission. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for visitors 62 and over and students. Phillips members and visitors 18 and under get in for free. For more information, call the museum at 202-387-2151.
This article appeared in the Saturday, August 7, 2010 edition of National Journal Daily.
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