Too-affable Ed Helms at an insurance convention, plus the academy's favorite nuggets
By Tricia Olszewski on
Washington City Paper February 11, 2011
An Oscar Film Festival, All in One Screening
By A. O. Scott
February 11, 2011
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20540
Phone: (202) 707-2905
Fax: (202) 707-9199
Email: pao@loc.gov
February 11, 2011
Public contact: Visitor Services (202) 707-8000, vso@loc.gov
Main Reading Room Open House on Presidents' Day
Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its magnificent Main Reading Room for a special public open house. The winter open house will take place on the federal Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) holiday, Monday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E. Washington, DC. The Main Reading Room will be open to general visitors, who will also be allowed to take pictures. Reference librarians will be available to demonstrate the Library's online resources and discuss access to the Library's vast onsite collections, including services and collections for use in family history research. No other reference services will be available and all other Library of Congress reading rooms and buildings will be closed.
The Thomas Jefferson Building also features The Great Hall and the Library of Congress Experience, which encompasses three exhibitions, including "Creating the United States." This exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity to learn in a fresh, new way how the founding documents that emerged from this period, such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, were forged out of insight, invention, and creativity, as well as collaboration and much compromise. The Library of Congress Experience provides innovative access to rare cultural treasures in ways that inspire and engage.
Unreserved guided tours of the Thomas Jefferson Building will be offered at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Public tours, which are limited to 40 people, are designed to accommodate individuals and families, not large groups. More information about the Library or tours is available at the orientation desks at www.loc.gov/visit/ or by calling (202) 707-8000.
The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, is the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. The Library seeks to spark imagination and creativity and to further human understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through its magnificent collections, programs and exhibitions. Many of the Library's rich resources can be accessed through its website at www.loc.gov and via interactive exhibitions on a personalized website at myLOC.gov.
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Congress Meets Comic Books In Historic Graphic Novel
By Vaneta Rogers
Newsarama 09 February 2011
Posted by Mike Rhode on Feb. 10, 2011
Ellen Byerrum signs the latest in her A Crime of Fashion Mystery series - Shot Through Velvet - on Friday evening. We'll also have copies of her previous books, such as Hostile Makeover and Grave Apparel and enjoy cookies from our neighbor, La Cote D'Or (including their famous chocolate chip and bacon cookie - it's delicious!).
Friday, February 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
On Saturday, we will have TWO Grand Opening Events:
On Saturday afternoon from 1 - 3 pm, we will host an event with four(!) local Children's Authors. We are so fortunate to have Jacqueline Jules, Wendy Shang, Marty Rhodes Figley and Fred Bowen confirmed for this event. Don't miss it!
We wrap up our Grand Opening weekend with a Wine, Champagne and Chocolate Tasting. If you've been in the store, you know we have a great selection of chocolate and (plus it goes well with the champagne and wine we've selected for our tasting)! The store will be closing after the tasting, so shop early!
Children's Authors Event, Sat, Feb 12th, 1 - 3 pm
Wine, Champagne & Chocolate Tasting, Sat, Feb 12th ,4 - 6 pm
'Daytripper' Explores The Quiet Moments That Shape A Man's Life. And His Death(s).
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 9, 2011
