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2013 Festival Dates Announced
May 3, 2012
It’s never too early to make plans for the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, March 20 – April 14, 2013.
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Watch the Nationally Syndicated Parade Throughout May
April 26, 2012
Relive the excitement of the nation’s premier springtime parade, nationally syndicated for the first time!
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Gifts from the Centennial Celebration Available
May 3, 2012
Keepsakes and year-round favorites are in the Festival Gift Shop.
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Celebration of Spring Continues with Passport DC
April 30, 2012
Fifth anniversary celebration brings expanded showcase of international art and culture.
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Kwanzan Species Wins America’s Favorite Cherry Tree
April 27, 2012
About 6,500 voters determined the bright pink species their favorite type of cherry tree.
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Winners of National Cherry Blossom Photo Contest Announced
April 27, 2012
Pictured is Dixie Earl Shelton Jr.’s image, 2nd place winner in the Vintage category.
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Extended Hours and Upcoming Events at the National Gallery of Art
April 24, 2012
View the landmark exhibition Colorful Realm: Japanese Bird-and-Flower Paintings by Itō Jakuchū and surrounding events in its final weekend.
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PETALFEST on Woodrow Wilson Plaza
Apr 27, 2012
This year’s PetalFest, presented by Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a closing concert featuring live performances by The Family Stone as well as Chelsey Green and The Green Project.
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American University Celebrates Japanese Art & Culture
Mar 25, 2012 - Apr 25, 2012
Two exhibits presented on campus: American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center features an exhibit of contemporary and historical Japanese art; The American University Library features an exhibit on 17th and 18th century Japanese woodblock print books from its collection.
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Tour: Arts of Japan
Mar 18, 2012 - Apr 26, 2012
Travel to Japan by examining the Freer Gallery’s unparalleled collection of Japanese screens, paintings, lacquerware, prints, ceramics, and sculpture. Learn about the works’ importance in Japanese culture, past and present.
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Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji
Mar 24, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012
The most acclaimed print series by Japan’s most famous artist, Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) contains images of worldwide renown, including Beneath the Wave off Kanagawa, better known as The Great Wave.
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