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The Front Page of the New York Times: An Insider’s Look
Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:00 pm

According to Bill Keller, executive editor of the New York Times, “The life of a newspaper revolves to a large, possibly ridiculous, degree around the making of a single page—the front page."

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm

The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) was founded in 1990 with an appropriation from Congress in recognition of the importance of jazz in American culture. In the fourth year of its series with The Smithsonian Associates, SJMO has been hailed for its “vitality and skill” Jazz Times, “crisp ensemble work,” and “many gifted soloists” Washington Post.
A Party for Edgar Allan Poe (He’s 200, Never More)
Monday, Jan. 12 at 6:45 pm

Edgar Allan Poe, the author of such enduring classics as “The Purloined Letter,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” is often referred to as America’s Shakespeare. Actor Scott Sedar gives a dramatic reading of some of Poe’s most powerful works as we raise a toast in celebration and enjoy a special birthday cake.

The Motley Fool Million Dollar Portfolio: How To Build and Grow a Panic-Proof Investment
Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6:45 pm

The financially savvy duo behind the The Motley Fool is back, this time sharing tips and strategies they put to work in “Million Dollar Portfolio”—a one-of-a-kind service that allows investors to follow along as Tom Gardner invests and manages $1 million of The Motley Fool’s own money.