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The present and the future of Spanish language teaching
  • Sketching the future
  • Washington, D.C.

The present and the future of Spanish language teaching

Co-editors Javier Muñoz-Basols, Elisa Gironzetti and Manel Lacorte present the most comprehensive volume on the teaching of Spanish published to date: “The Routledge Handbook of Spanish Language Teaching.”

Feb 21, 2020

Breaking the ice: a chronicle of women scientists leadership program in Antarctica
  • Science
  • Washington, D.C.

Breaking the ice: a chronicle of women scientists leadership program in Antarctica

Spanish scientists and 2019 Homeward Bound alumnae Blanca Bernal and Cristina Otano, along with program representative Anabella Palacios, will discuss the importance of the program and the meaningful role of women in science.

Feb 11, 2020

Welcome? by Amarist Studio
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Welcome? by Amarist Studio

Amarist Studio presents a visual installation raising awareness on borders and refugees.

Feb 7 – Mar 1, 2020

Shedding new light on Hispanic Heritage with Carrie Gibson
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

Shedding new light on Hispanic Heritage with Carrie Gibson

Carrie Gibson presents her latest historical essay, “El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America,” in conversation with Anthea Hartig.

Jan 28, 2020

Shedding new light on Hispanic Heritage with Robert Goodwin
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

Shedding new light on Hispanic Heritage with Robert Goodwin

Robert Goodwin presents his latest historical essay “América, The Epic Story of Spanish North America,” in conversation with Richard L. Kagan.

Jan 22, 2020

Solar Orbiter: a mission to look at the sun
  • Science
  • Washington, D.C.

Solar Orbiter: a mission to look at the sun

ECUSA-DC launches its NASA series 2020 with a talk by astrophysicist Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla about the Solar Orbiter mission.

Jan 9, 2020

The August Virgin at the 2019 AFI European Union Film Showcase
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

The August Virgin at the 2019 AFI European Union Film Showcase

The Festival brings one more time the best in European cinema to Washington, D.C.-area audiences, including the Spanish film “The August Virgin.”

Dec 18 – Dec 19, 2019

Le photosophe, des instants avec Frank Horvat at ArtFIFA 2019
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Le photosophe, des instants avec Frank Horvat at ArtFIFA 2019

Sandra Wis’ documentary about visionary photographer Frank Horvat is screened as part of the International Festival of Films on Art

Dec 13, 2019

Of Gods and Men
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Of Gods and Men

This experimental theatre performance explores the relationship between the divine and the human present in the works of some Spanish writers.

Dec 5, 2019

Brunch with molecular biologist Dr. Myriam Gorospe
  • Science
  • Washington, D.C.

Brunch with molecular biologist Dr. Myriam Gorospe

Dr. Myriam Gorospe explains her career and research on gene regulation in models of cellular stress, senescence, and aging.

Nov 23, 2019

Lina Tur Bonet in concert
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Lina Tur Bonet in concert

Acclaimed Spanish violin soloist, leader and conductor Lina Tur Bonet presents an evening of violin music in Washington, D.C.

Nov 21, 2019

The realization of a dream: Spain’s role in Humboldt’s American expedition
  • Science
  • Washington, D.C.

The realization of a dream: Spain’s role in Humboldt’s American expedition

Science Historian Dr. Sandra Rebok digs into Alexander von Humboldt’s linkage with Spain.

Nov 14, 2019

Curator's Talk: Esto También Es Ibiza (This Too Is Ibiza)
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Curator's Talk: Esto También Es Ibiza (This Too Is Ibiza)

Curator and Music Historian Adrian Loving offers a talk on the exhibition “Esto También Es Ibiza (This Too Is Ibiza),” followed by a panel discussion with guest Ibiza performers Dwaine Byrd and DJ Heather Femia.

Nov 11, 2019

Family Law in Spain by María Encarnación Roca
  • Sketching the future
  • Washington, D.C.

Family Law in Spain by María Encarnación Roca

María Encarnación Roca, Judge and Vice President of the Constitutional Court of Spain, lectures on “Family Law in Spain: From Women’s Limited Personal Status to Pioneering Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ Rights in 40 Years.”

Nov 7, 2019

Nao Santa María's replica sails up to The Wharf
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

Nao Santa María's replica sails up to The Wharf

The columbine vessel’s reproduction makes a halt in Washington, D.C. during its North American East Coast tour.

Nov 7 – Nov 17, 2019

XV Fuego Flamenco Festival
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

XV Fuego Flamenco Festival

Gala Hispanic Theatre and the 15th International Fuego Flamenco Festival bring leading Flamenco artists from Spain and the United States to Washington audiences.

Nov 7 – Nov 17, 2019