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European Month of Culture: Spotlight on Svetlana Kujumdzieva

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

This May, the Library of Congress is celebrating European Month of Culture in conjunction with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the diplomatic delegations of many European member states. Our colleagues at the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress are featuring the work of scholars from EU …

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Film by Ezra Hurwitz: “Martha Graham at the Library”

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

The “Martha Graham at the Library” Festival is in full-swing! We were thrilled to see many of you at the events on Thursday and Saturday of last week. As we get closer to the performances by the Martha Graham Dance Company (April 1-8pm; April 2-2pm & 8pm), we have a special treat for you. The …

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Martha Graham at the Library Festival

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

“Martha Graham at the Library” Festival March 24-April 2, 2016 Library of Congress, Washington, DCMade possible by: The Irving and Verna Fine Fund in the Library of Congress Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno Embassy of Sweden & Swedish Arts Council Press Release Program Booklet Event Listings Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 7 pm …

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1/22 Film Postponed & Weather Closures

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

The Library of Congress, including the Performing Arts Reading Room, will close at 12:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2016 due to inclement weather. We will remain closed through Saturday, January 23, 2016. Our digital resources are available for use throughout the closures. Please watch our facebook page for an operating status update for Monday, January …

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Gershwin Prize Broadcast & Upcoming Events

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

Tonight at 9:00pm (ET) you can catch the national PBS broadcast of Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize! Check your local listings for additional broadcast times. The show features performances by Nelson, as well as Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Rosanne Cash, Ana Gabriel, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Raul Malo of The Mavericks, Neil …