Upcoming Events 11/14-11/20

1. Political Calculus, Political Times: Nate Silver and Matt Bai

-The New York Times journalists talk with editor Megan Liberman about the current political climate. Cost: $25
-11/14 at 6:30 pm
-At the George Washington University Jack Morton Auditorium (805 21st St. NW Washington, DC)
-For info call: 1-888-698-1870

2. Beaujolais Nouveau Party
- A Beaujolais Nouveau party with French music, cocktails and unlimited wine after midnight. Cost: $10
- At the 1905 club (1905 9th St. NW Washington, DC)
- 11/16, doors open at 9:30 p.m.

3. Drinking for a Cause at The Pug
-Drink pint of DC Brau at the Pug on Nov. 17, and every cent of the proceeds will go towards the U.S.O. and the Wounded Warrior Project. Cost: Free
- At The Pug (1234 H St. NE Washington, DC)
-11/17 from 5 pm-2 am

4. "US Air Force Band: Jazz Heritage Series"
-11/18 at 8:00pm. Cost: Free
-http://www.usafband.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123272764
-At Lisner Auditorium - at GWU (730 21st Street, NW on the corner of 21st & H St)

5. Fall 2011 Law Day Open House
- Prospective law students can sit in on a law class, tour the school's facilities and speak with current students and faculty. At the David A. Clarke School of Law.
-Cost: Free, but registration required
-11/19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
-University of the District of Columbia (4200 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC)

6. "Georgetown Cupcake" Book Signing
-Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, owners of Georgetown Cupcake (and the stars of the TLC television program "DC Cupcakes"), discuss and sign their new book, "The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters of Georgetown Cupcake."
- At Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA)
-11/19 at 2 p.m.

7. Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Opens
-Weather permitting, the rink opens for the season opening 11/ 19 at 10 a.m.
-Two-hour session: $8, $7 for ages 50 and older, ages 12 and younger and students. Skate rental: $3.
-At the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and Ice Skating Rink (700 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC)

8. African Mosaic: Celebrating a Decade of Collecting
-A collection of 112 objects that represent ten years of work toward building a permanent collection.
-At the National Museum of African Art (950 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC)
-Nov. 19 through Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily
-http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/mosaic/index.html

9. Hope for America
-Drawing from personal papers, public appearances, and films of Bob Hope and other entertainers, the exhibit explores politics and entertainment in American public life throughout the 20th century and its consequences for the nation's political culture. Cost: Free
-At the Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. (10 First St. SE Washington, DC)
-Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
-More info: 202-707-4606

10. 30 Americans Exhibit
- The exhibit showcases works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades. This provocative exhibition focuses on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity in contemporary culture while exploring the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. Cost: Free
-October 1-February 12
-More info: http://www2.corcoran.org/30americans/