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Festival 2012: A Volunteer’s Reflections
I have volunteered and worked at several Smithsonian Folklife Festivals before, but I did not know what to anticipate whenRead More
July 11, 2012 No Comments
Festival Photo Daily Dozen: July 4, 2012
Happy Fourth of July! Great to be back out on the National Mall with all of the participants. A wonderfulRead More
July 4, 2012 No Comments
Happy July 4!
Wishing everyone a Happy July 4! Under sunny skies and a light breeze, there is great energy out here onRead More
July 4, 2012 No Comments
Festival Photo Daily Dozen: July 1, 2012
The Festival re-opened a day after a big storm swept through the D.C. area. Thanks to the staff, interns, volunteers,Read More
July 1, 2012 No Comments
Festival is Open Today!
The Festival is Open: Doors at 11 a. m. We’re happy to announce the the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival isRead More
July 1, 2012 No Comments
Festival Photo Daily Dozen: June 29, 2012
Despite the record temperature that topped 100 degrees, Day 3 of the Folklife Festival continued with more great performances, narrativeRead More
June 29, 2012 No Comments
Highlights from the Opening Ceremony
The 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival opened with poignant words and diverse musical performances. Watch how the three Festival programs were introducedRead More
June 29, 2012 No Comments
Photos From Our Festival Visitors: Flickr Gallery #1
Our Festival Flickr Galleries are back! Here is a wonderful selection of images posted on Flickr of the opening dayRead More
June 29, 2012 No Comments
Festival Photo Daily Dozen: June 27, 2012
The Festival kicked off with great weather, energetic participants, and attentive visitors. Here’s a glimpse into opening day at eachRead More
June 27, 2012 No Comments
The Participants Have Arrived
The 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival opens in less than twenty-four hours and the National Mall is a hub of activityRead More
June 26, 2012 3 Comments
