Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival highlights history and culture of the Ozarks

THE OZARKS: FACES AND FACETS OF A REGION June 29–July 4 and July 6–9, 2023 “Welcome to the Ozarks, an American region with no single story to tell, a place…

Catalonia Towers Over Washington

This year, Spain is rocking the FIFA World Cup, while it’s smaller cousin from the north takes center stage at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Catalonia, the autonomous Spanish region has…

Trump’s Inauguration Looms without the Stars

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]nauguration events will begin in just over a week. Street closures and parking restrictions throughout D.C. will begin shortly after noon on Jan. 18, and expand to major roads and…

Smithsonian Food History Festival

A free food festival for all ages that explores the past, present, and future of food innovations in America. As part of the Smithsonian Food History Weekend, the National Museum…

Peruvian Music

The Music of Peru

Just as Peru is more than Machu Picchu, Peruvian music is more than panpipes. Celebratory songs laced with distinct sounds and rhythms are a centerpiece of every community festival And…

Folklife Festival – Farewell Peru

This year’s Folklife Festival celebrated the culture of Peru. One of the main attractions is Peruvian music and dancing – and a lot of fun was had by participants and…

After the Skies Cleared

by Jason Morenz It started out wet and misty and then in the late afternoon, the skies came down. By 4pm the rain was so hard, the US Park Service…

Park Service Opens Emergency Shelter from Rain

The US Park Service has activated its “safe haven” protocol, opening museums and federal agency buildings by the National Mall so that crowds gathering for the concert and fireworks can…

Folklife Fest’s New (& Improved) Home

Last year, the National Park Service laid down a new set of rules. After spending millions on new turf in the Nation’s mall, they decided to severely restrict its use.…

The Folklife Festival is Imperiled

Sunday is the last day of the Folklife Festival this year. It could also be the last day the Folklife Festival will take place on the lawn at the National…