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The Smithsonian Castle and gardens at night. (Photo: Smithsonian Institution)

In the Night Garden

Smithsonian Hosts Jazz Garden Party Jay Gatsby had nothing on Smithsonian at 8 when it comes to a great setting for a garden bash. He had a Long Island mansion, but the museum has a Castle. Put on your flapper dress and blazers and time travel in true Jazz Age style from 8-11
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The Smithsonian Institution's Folklife Festival is going on now. (Jeff Tinsley/Smithsonian Institution)

Foodways at Folklife

Hungary Is Featured Country at Festival Today starts the annual two-week Smithsonian Folklife Festival held on the National Mall. From June 26-30 and July 3-7, visitors can enjoy a free cultural experience that highlights vibrant, worldwide traditions through lectures, crafts,
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Cocktails with Hemingway

To Have and Have Another   At some point, everyone wants to learn how to make a great cocktail and/or take a stab at becoming the voice of their generation. Precious few succeed at both. Author and cocktail connoisseur, Philip Greene celebrates in his new book  To Have and
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