Wednesday, July 27, 2016, noon – 1 p.m.
Research Orientation on Databases for Contemporary China Studies
Yuwu Song and Jeffrey Wang, Reference Specialists, Asian Division
This research orientation is hosted by the Asian Division. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Space limited to 21 participants.
Location: Room LA-151, Adams Building, Library of Congress. Metro stop: Capitol South.
Contact: Yuwu Song, [email protected], (202) 707-3683
Please allow time to clear security.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016, noon (no tickets required)
Concert: Rahim AlHaj Trio, Middle Eastern Music from New Mexico
This is part of the Homegrown Concerts from the Library of Congress series, co-sponsored by the African and Middle Eastern Division and the American Folklife Center.
Rahim AlHaj: Iraqi oud
Sourena Sefati: Iranian santur
Issa Malluf: Palestinian percussion
Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground Floor, Jefferson Building. Metro stop: Capitol South.
For information about Homegrown Concerts and other AFC events, call the Folklife Research Center at (202) 707-5510, or email [email protected].
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
HISPANIC READING ROOM RESEARCH ORIENTATION
Sign up for our research orientation and learn about the Hispanic Reading Room services and collections. Orientations are offered to the public the second Tuesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. – noon. Those attending should obtain a Library of Congress Reader Identification Card prior to the session. click here for more information about reader’s cards.
Location: Hispanic Reading Room, Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ-240. Attendees should use the First Street Carriage Entrance of the Jefferson Building.
Contact: [email protected]
Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at 202.707.6362 or [email protected]
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Friday, September 16, 2016, noon – 1 p.m.
SPANISH GUITAR RECITAL: MAESTRO SOLER: A HOMAGE TO MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Maestro Soler will present a guitar recital in honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes Saaverdra. Soler has been honored several prizes such as the Medal of St. Vladimir from the Russian Orthodox Church; Plaque of the Catalan Catholic Church Council, among others.
Location: Whittall Pavilion, Thomas Jefferson Building, ground floor. Metro stop: Capitol South.
Event is free and open to the public.
Contact: [email protected]
Please allow time to clear security.
Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 (Voice/TTY) or email [email protected]
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