Monday, Feb. 4 Lecture - "Reflections from South Africa: Libraries and Societal Change" Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: The Library of Congress, Mumford Room, James Madison Building (sixth floor), 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' President-elect Ellen R. Tise will present this lecture aas part of the library's "African American History Month." The Office of Workforce Diversity's African and Middle Eastern Division, the Library of Congress Professional Association and the Center for the Book are sponsoring this event. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-5479.
Tuesday, Feb. 5 Demonstration: "Paper Toy Live!" 6 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, Virginia Avenue and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (blue and orange lines) INFO: Shin Tanaka, the paper toy creator known for his folded paper models and templates for detailed life-size sneakers, will present the art of paper toy making. Admission for this event is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-416-8524.
Wednesday, Feb. 6 National Geographic Live!: "The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour" 7 p.m. WHERE: Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St. N.W. METRO: Farragut North (red line) and Farragut West (blue and orange lines) INFO: This festival in its 32nd year depicts the best films on mountain sports and cultures. The program consists of six films - "Balance," "24 Solo," "Cross-Country with the Snake," "Climber," "Aerialist" and "In Flux." Admission for this event is $20, and tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket office 45 minutes before the show begins. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-857-7700.
Thursday, Feb. 7 The Conservative Political Action Conference featuring Ron Paul 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. N.W. METRO: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (red line) INFO: The Conservative Political Action Conference will feature Ron Paul as a speaker. Students can buy a special pass to this event for $25 online at www.cpac.org/registration.html. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-234-0700.
Friday, Feb. 8 Workshop: "Create an Everlasting Floral Arrangement" 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WHERE: U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. S.W. METRO: Federal Center SW or Capital South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Create floral arrangements using colorful dried, natural, botanical materials, which USBG will provide for use. Laura Anthony, a USBG staff member, will lead the workshop. Admission is $20. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-225-1116.
Saturday, Feb. 9 Film: "Glory" 2 p.m. WHERE: National Museum of Health and Medicine, 6900 Georgia Ave. N.W. METRO: Takoma Park (red line), then take Metrobus 52, 53 or 54 to the Butternut Street gate at Walter Reed Army Medical Center INFO: "Glory," an Academy Award-winning movie depicting the true story of the Union's 54th Regiment will be shown in recognition of Black History Month. Staff will give an introduction to the film and a collection of articles from the 54th Regiment will be on display. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil.
