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The Corps Behind the Drapes: Law Clerks at the U.S. Supreme Court
Thursday, Jun. 12 at 7:00 pm

This evening, in a conversation with veteran journalist Bernard Kalb, four former law clerks discuss their experiences and comment on the clerks’ roles in the process by which pivotal cases are selected and decided.

Get Smart
Tuesday, Jun. 17 at 7:00 pm

In this new action-comedy film, Steve Carell stars as the brave-but-bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart, on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by crime syndicate KAOS. Directed by Peter Segal, Get Smart is based on the original 1965 TV series.

Fateful Rivals: Gandhi and Churchill
Thursday, Jun. 19 at 6:45 pm

In this illustrated lecture, historian Arthur Herman highlights crucial episodes in which the lives and careers of these two formidable statesmen became intertwined. Although they met face-to-face only once, these events would set them on a permanent collision course.

Evening Picnic at the Zoo
Wednesday, Jun. 25 at 6:00 pm

This year at our annual evening picnic at the National Zoo, we celebrate what our country has to offer. The picnic area of Lion/Tiger Hill features a barbecue buffet, beer, and sodas (included in the price of the ticket). Live music is provided by Slim Harrison and the Sunnyland Band, who will entertain folks with country music.