TESOL 2012 in Philly

I made a quick dash up to Philly to see three friends who were attending TESOL 2012. Here we are, enjoying ourselves as usual.

Museum of American Art

 I had lunch with my friend Betsy at one of my favorite DC restaurants, Proof. After lunch I made two museum stops. I went to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art to see the very interesting exhibit of Annie Liebowitz's photographs. No portraits!

 

 

Then I went to a small gallery across the street from the restaurant (name escapes me now) to see an exhibit of art created after the disastrous earthquake and tsunami last year.

A Visit to American University

Andrea and I met George at AU and visited two exhibits. More info with photos to be posted soon.

Orchids Mystique at The Botanical Gardens

I met my friend Dona for lunch at Union Station. After a pleasant lunch, she went back to work and I was free to roam the Mall. I went to see the Orchids exhibit at the Botanical Gardens. It was magnificent. I will share some of my photos with you. I had absolutely no idea that there were so many different kinds and colors of orchids. I was extremely impressed!

Kennedy Center Family Look-In: Cosi fan tutte

A wonderful performance for children. The National Opera took children and adults behind the scenes to show them how an opera is staged. Interesting for everyone! Unfortunately, my grandson Christian was a no-show and he missed this educational performance.

Hirshhorn With Barbara

Barbara and I had a marvelous day on the Mall. We first saw an impressive exhibit at the Hirshhorn, then lunch at the National Museum of the American Indian, and then an interesting exhibit at the NMAI.

I will post photos when I find them.

Busboys and Poets

Barbara and I had a delicious lunch at one of my favorite spots and then went to see an excellent film, Mozart's Sister.