Memorable Day on the Mall
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) opened on Tuesday earlier this week, accompanied by a week-long celebration of musicians, dancers, and artisans. We were able to go to the opening night music performance after work and heard Buffy Sainte-Marie and Lila Downs. The NMAI was open continuously for the first 24 hours and there were music performances until midnight and a midnight screening of "Doe Boy." Our plan had been to hear some music, then head home for dinner, then head back for more music and the film, and possibly a walk through the museum around 3a. But after a full day's work, our energy levels dropped once home. So we decided to catch as much as possible on Saturday, spending the entire day down on the Mall.
 First Americans Festival |
 Smithsonian Garden |
 Korean Film Festival |