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Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tour: Arts of China

Special tours Chinese art has flourished from the Neolithic period into the twenty-first century. Discover the richness and diversity of Chinese art, from ceramics, lacquerware, painting, and calligraphy to ancient bronzes and jades. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.

ImaginAsia: Predicting Your Future

ImaginAsia (Ages 8-14 with adult companion) What if you had a book that helped you decide if today was safe to ride your bike? Royalty and commoners alike in Turkey and Iran consulted the Falnama for advice and predictions about the future. Tour the Falnama exhibition to look for clues, find omens, and follow warnings. In the classroom create an amulet for protection and prosperity. Categories: Kids & Families. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Free. First come first served. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tezuka’s Short Films (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Films This remarkable showcase of shorts made between 1962 and 1987 reveals Tezuka’s energy, originality, and clarity of vision as he employs music and imagery to render dialogue unnecessary. These films show Tezuka the art house animator at his inventive best. [Descriptions adapted from text by Helen McCarthy for Movies into Manga: Osamu Tezuka, shown at Barbican Film, Barbican Centre, London, in September 2008.] Tales of the Street Corner Drawing apparently unrelated elements towards a single tragic climax, Tales of the Street Corner is profoundly anti-war and is the first film from Tezuka’s Mushi Productions. Japan / 1962 / 38 min. Mermaid Troubled by increasing conformity imposed by Japanese society, Tezuka examines the power of dreams and the consequences of betraying them. Japan / 1964 / 9 min. / video Drop In this highly personal film, even the simple backgrounds are drawn by Tezuka. A thirsty man on a raft tries desperately (and fruitlessly) to get a precious drop of water. Japan /… Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.

ImaginAsia: Predicting Your Future

ImaginAsia (Ages 8-14 with adult companion) What if you had a book that helped you decide if today was safe to ride your bike? Royalty and commoners alike in Turkey and Iran consulted the Falnama for advice and predictions about the future. Tour the Falnama exhibition to look for clues, find omens, and follow warnings. In the classroom create an amulet for protection and prosperity. Categories: Kids & Families. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Free. First come first served. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tour: Arts of Japan

Special tours Travel to Japan through the Freer Gallery's unparalleled collection of screens, paintings, lacquerware, prints, ceramics, and sculpture. Look closely at Japanese works of art and learn about their importance in Japanese history and culture, past and present. Meet at the Freer info desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Friday, November 27, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, November 27, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, November 27, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Friday, November 27, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tour: Sacred Arts of Asia

Special tours Examine works of art originally created for worship in various Asian religious traditions. Learn how visual characteristics of these art forms reflect key principles and practices associated with each religion. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Friday, November 27, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, November 28, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, November 28, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tour: Arts of China

Special tours Chinese art has flourished from the Neolithic period into the twenty-first century. Discover the richness and diversity of Chinese art, from ceramics, lacquerware, painting, and calligraphy to ancient bronzes and jades. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tour: Whistler and the Peacock Room

Special tours The famed Peacock Room was once the London dining room of wealthy shipowner Frederick Leyland. Hear the intriguing story of Leyland, American artist James McNeill Whistler, and the controversial decoration of the Peacock Room. Explore other works by Whistler in the Freer's American art galleries, and find out how Whistler influenced Charles Lang Freer's own aesthetic sensibility and collecting. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tour: Arts of Japan

Special tours Travel to Japan through the Freer Gallery's unparalleled collection of screens, paintings, lacquerware, prints, ceramics, and sculpture. Look closely at Japanese works of art and learn about their importance in Japanese history and culture, past and present. Meet at the Freer info desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Tibetan Artisan Trunk Show

Authentic merchandise from Tibetan artisans is provided by the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center. Warm jackets made from yak wool are not only a unique fashion statement, but they also provide stylish protection during the cold winter season. The Dropenling Handicraft Development Center is part of the Tibetan Artisan Initiative, a US-based non-government organization (NGO) committed to addressing problems and issues faced by Tibetan artisans. Selling crafts made only by Tibetans, Dropenling is a self-sustaining business whose profits are re-invested to further support the Tibetan artisan community. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Gallery Shop. Continues: December 4-6. Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Performance by Yassan (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Performances Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. See Yassan perform “The Golden Bat,” an Astro Boy story, and a tale inspired by an incident from Osamu Tezuka’s childhood. Performances last approximately 40 minutes. Space is limited. Admission is first-come, first-served. The performance is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Performances. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:30 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Friday, December 4, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Workshop (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Workshops Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. Learn from the master by creating and performing your own kamishibai stories with Yassan’s guidance. Open to all ages. Workshops last approximately one hour, and reservations (limit two per person) are required. To make a reservation, send an email to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu. The workshop is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Reservation (limit two per person) required. To make a reservation, send an email to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu. Friday, December 4, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Performance by Yassan (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Performances Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. See Yassan perform “The Golden Bat,” an Astro Boy story, and a tale inspired by an incident from Osamu Tezuka’s childhood. Performances last approximately 40 minutes. Space is limited. Admission is first-come, first-served. The performance is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Performances. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Friday, December 4, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Friday, December 4, 2009, 2:30 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Friday, December 4, 2009, 3:30 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Tibetan Artisan Trunk Show

Authentic merchandise from Tibetan artisans is provided by the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center. Warm jackets made from yak wool are not only a unique fashion statement, but they also provide stylish protection during the cold winter season. The Dropenling Handicraft Development Center is part of the Tibetan Artisan Initiative, a US-based non-government organization (NGO) committed to addressing problems and issues faced by Tibetan artisans. Selling crafts made only by Tibetans, Dropenling is a self-sustaining business whose profits are re-invested to further support the Tibetan artisan community. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Gallery Shop. Continues: December 4-6. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Performance by Yassan (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Performances Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. See Yassan perform “The Golden Bat,” an Astro Boy story, and a tale inspired by an incident from Osamu Tezuka’s childhood. Performances last approximately 40 minutes. Space is limited. Admission is first-come, first-served. The performance is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Performances. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11:00 AM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11:30 AM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Performance by Yassan (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Performances Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. See Yassan perform “The Golden Bat,” an Astro Boy story, and a tale inspired by an incident from Osamu Tezuka’s childhood. Performances last approximately 40 minutes. Space is limited. Admission is first-come, first-served. The performance is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Performances. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Tour: Arts of China

Special tours Chinese art has flourished from the Neolithic period into the twenty-first century. Discover the richness and diversity of Chinese art, from ceramics, lacquerware, painting, and calligraphy to ancient bronzes and jades. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at Freer information desk. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:30 PM.

ImaginAsia: Seeing the Unseen

ImaginAsia (Ages 8-14 with adult companion) What if you had a book that could help you decide if today was safe to ride your bike? Long ago royalty and commoners alike in Turkey and Iran consulted the Falnama for advice and predictions about the future. Use an activity book to examine lavishly illustrated pages from Falnamas for clues, read the omens, and follow the warnings. In the classroom create an amulet for protection and prosperity. Categories: Kids & Families. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Free. First come first served. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Part Animal, Part Cup: Drinking Vessels from Ancient Iran

Talks and Lectures Luxurious gold and silver vessels played an important role in Persian court life during the Achaemenid period (550–330 bce). The elaborate and enigmatic rhyton combined a horn-shaped vessel with the foreparts of an animal or monster, through whose pierced mouth or chest liquid spouted. Dr. Susanne Ebbinghaus, the George M.A. Hanfmann Curator of Ancient Art, Harvard University Museum, and Lecturer on the Classics, Harvard University, discusses the spread of this complex drinking vessel as well as other prestigious gift items among elites in the Persian empire and beyond, from the Mediterranean in the west and to Central Asia and China in the east. Dr. Ebbinghaus speaks on Persepolis: Royal City of Ancient Persia at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, December 3. For more information, visit www.doaks.org. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Workshop (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Workshops Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. Learn from the master by creating and performing your own kamishibai stories with Yassan’s guidance. Open to all ages. Workshops last approximately one hour, and reservations (limit two per person) are required. To make a reservation, send an email to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu. The workshop is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Reservation (limit two per person) required. To make a reservation, send an email to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:30 PM.

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Films Based on a manga Tezuka created for Sanrio's Ririka magazine, this is the story of a little unicorn who is born with the power to make anyone he meets happy. Jealous gods condemn him to wander endlessly, with no home and no memories, but Unico's cheerfulness and kindness provide lessons in living in the moment in this heartrending but uplifting fable. (Adapted from notes by H. McCarthy for Osamu Tezuka: Movies into Manga, Barbican Centre, 2008.) Directed by Toshio Hirata / 1981 / 90 min. / video / Japanese dubbed in English Part of the film series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 3:45 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Tibetan Artisan Trunk Show

Authentic merchandise from Tibetan artisans is provided by the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center. Warm jackets made from yak wool are not only a unique fashion statement, but they also provide stylish protection during the cold winter season. The Dropenling Handicraft Development Center is part of the Tibetan Artisan Initiative, a US-based non-government organization (NGO) committed to addressing problems and issues faced by Tibetan artisans. Selling crafts made only by Tibetans, Dropenling is a self-sustaining business whose profits are re-invested to further support the Tibetan artisan community. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Gallery Shop. Continues: December 4-6. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Performance by Yassan (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Performances Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. See Yassan perform “The Golden Bat,” an Astro Boy story, and a tale inspired by an incident from Osamu Tezuka’s childhood. Performances last approximately 40 minutes. Space is limited. Admission is first-come, first-served. The performance is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Performances. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 11:00 AM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 11:30 AM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Falnama: The Book of Omens. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Tezuka on Television (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Films Enjoy episodes from four of Tezuka’s eclectic television series. Each episode is in Japanese with English subtitles. Princess Knight Possessing the courage and daring of a boy in a gentle female heart, Sapphire was a hugely popular character and the first in a long line of anime heroines who can easily beat the boys—but still want to join them. Directed by Osamu Tezuka and Sadao Tsukioka / 1967 / 23 min. / video Marvellous Melmo Melmo and her two little brothers lose their mother in a road accident. The mother’s spirit returns, determined to help her children grow up in a harsh world. Directed by Osamu Tezuka / 1971 / 23 min. / video The Three-Eyed One This charming romance was the first work based on Tezuka's manga to be planned and produced after his death in 1989. Directed by Hideki Hiroshima / 1990 / 25 min. / video Part of the film series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 1:00 PM.

ImaginAsia: Seeing the Unseen

ImaginAsia (Ages 8-14 with adult companion) What if you had a book that could help you decide if today was safe to ride your bike? Long ago royalty and commoners alike in Turkey and Iran consulted the Falnama for advice and predictions about the future. Use an activity book to examine lavishly illustrated pages from Falnamas for clues, read the omens, and follow the warnings. In the classroom create an amulet for protection and prosperity. Categories: Kids & Families. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Free. First come first served. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Performance by Yassan (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Performances Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. See Yassan perform “The Golden Bat,” an Astro Boy story, and a tale inspired by an incident from Osamu Tezuka’s childhood. Performances last approximately 40 minutes. Space is limited. Admission is first-come, first-served. The performance is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Performances. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 3:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 3:30 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Kamishibai Workshop (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Workshops Kamishibai (“paper dramas”) are a form of performance popularized in Japan in the early twentieth century by traveling performers who bicycled from town to town, dazzling children and adults alike with exciting tales illustrated with colorful pictures. Today Yassan, one of its foremost practitioners, travels the world bringing this distinctive folk art to new audiences. He comes to the Freer to celebrate the work and legacy of Osamu Tezuka with a series of performances and workshops. Learn from the master by creating and performing your own kamishibai stories with Yassan’s guidance. Open to all ages. Workshops last approximately one hour, and reservations (limit two per person) are required. To make a reservation, send an email to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu. The workshop is in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Sublevel 2. Cost: Reservation (limit two per person) required. To make a reservation, send an email to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 4:00 PM.

Tezuka Family Weekend Special Event: Family Tour (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)

Special tours Picture this! Can you tell a story without using any words? In this fun and active family-friendly tour, kids and adults will “step into” a scene painted on a Japanese screen to explore its stories. Family members of all ages are welcome. These free, walk-in tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Part of the event series Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 4:30 PM.

Attic Sale 2009

Get in the holiday spirit and get all of your shopping done at deep discounts! Year after year the popular Attic Sale offers unique gifts from Asia that are just right for the whole family, from colorful scarves and handmade textiles to unusual books, CDs, toys, and much more. With the Shops’ unbeatable prices, you spend less and get so much more this holiday season. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Conference Room. Continues: Throughout the holiday season. Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, December 7, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, December 7, 2009, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.asia.si.edu.

Special Exhibition Tour: Falnama: The Book of Omens

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. November 7, 2009, through January 24, 2010: Most days except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categori