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Indiana Jones Swings into the National Geographic Museum May 14

March 3, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

The beloved character of Indiana Jones and his adventures in search of the ancient past have inspired audiences around the world for over 30 years. These stories, many based on actual archaeological figures and sites around the world, playfully capture National Geographic’s spirit of exploration and provide the perfect platform to talk about real archaeologists and what they do. Opening at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C, on Thursday, May 14, Indiana Jones™ and the Adventure of Archaeology offers a redefined, modern exhibition experience with a combination of Hollywood magic, history and science.

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Has a Winner!

February 26, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

George Carlin’s Portrait Chosen by the Public for Display

‘Monster Fish’ Exhibit to Open at National Geographic Museum 3/26

February 6, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

“Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants”, a new exhibition based on the popular Nat Geo WILD series, will open at the National Geographic Museum on March 26. The interactive exhibit includes life-size fish sculptures, clips from the series, live fish, and several family-friendly activities designed to educate visitors about these massive fish. The exhibit also features Dr. Zeb Hogan, aquatic ecologist, National Geographic Fellow and host of “Monster Fish,” who has spent nearly two decades searching for and studying these rare, large freshwater fish species.

Story & Photography by Dean Rogers

NBC’s Allegiance Preview Screening at the Spy Museum

January 29, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums, Television News

Good evening, Washington DC. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to gear up for the premiere of NBC’s newest espionage thriller “Allegiance” premiering Next Thursday, February 5th @ 10:00pm. Last night, some lucky people got their first glimpse of the new series at the perfect place to view such a series: the International Spy Museum.

Madame Tussauds DC Unveils New Frederick Douglass Wax Figure in Honor of Black History Month

January 29, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

The family-friendly DC attraction will unveil the brand new wax likeness with the help of the Frederick Douglass National Historical Site

National Geographic Live Announces Spring 2015 Season Schedule

January 6, 2015 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

Lineup features more than 20 events, including film screenings, explorer talks and student programs

National Geographic Live begins the new year with a sensational lineup of events at National Geographic’s downtown Washington, D.C., headquarters. The season kicks off Jan. 26 with the popular Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which sold out in record time. The remainder of the spring 2015 schedule features presenters covering a diverse array of topics, including exploration, animals, food and conservation.

Brand New, Never Before Seen MILEY CYRUS Wax Figure at MADAME TUSSAUDS DC

December 1, 2014 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

Brand New Wax Figure of Pop Superstar to be Unveiled by Madame Tussauds Washington, DC with the help of 107.3 Music Radio Station

Taylor Swift Wax Figure Debuts at Madame Tussauds DC

October 28, 2014 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

With her newest album 1989 debuting this week, Taylor Swift becomes the newest wax figure to grace the halls of Madame Tussauds DC today. For her original figurem which was created in 2010, Swift spent several hours with a team of Madame Tussauds studio artists, who traveled to Nashville to take hundreds of precise measurements and photos of the star. From the start, Swift was an enthusiastic participant in her figure’s creation, eagerly sharing her favorite styling and makeup tips Read more

Madame Tussauds Announces Brand New Taylor Swift Figure to Join DC Attraction

October 7, 2014 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums

Wax Figure of the Music Superstar to be Unveiled at Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C. by a Lucky Group of Taylor’s Biggest Fans

Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C. today announced that Taylor Swift will be the next brand new, never-before-seen wax figure to join the attraction’s line-up of legendary cultural icons. The unveiling of the figure will take place at Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C. (1001 F Street, NW, corner of 10th & F Streets) on Tuesday, October 28th with the help of Taylor’s Read more

Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea” | D.C. Museum Exhibition Opens December 5

July 10, 2014 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Museums 0

Elisabetta Sirani, Virgin and Child, 1663; Oil on canvas, 34 × 27 1/2 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., Gift of Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay;

Landmark exhibition explores images of Virgin Mary by renowned Renaissance and Baroque artists
Many works on view for the first time in the United States

Appearing throughout the entire world, her image is immediately recognizable. In the history of Western art, she was one of the most popular subjects for centuries. On view Dec. 5, 2014–April 12, 2015, Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea, is a landmark exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), bringing together masterworks from major museums, churches and private collections in Europe and the United States. Iconic and devotional, but also laden with social and political meaning, the image of the Virgin Mary has influenced Western sensibility since the sixth century.

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