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Welcome to Washington! We hope you\u2019ll enjoy your time in our nation\u2019s capital and explore all this great city offers. Sign up for our newsletter to receive emails about upcoming events, including theater, art exhibits, festivals, sporting events and more. The goal is for you to get out and enjoy the city with your fellow interns. One great way to meet up is through our WISH Facebook Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Verizon Center<\/a><\/strong> is a busy place this time of year. It is the home of the Washington Capitals, Wizards and plays host to Georgetown University Basketball team.<\/p>\n

Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightening (NHL):
\nJan 13 7:00pm<\/em>
\nWashington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers (NBA):
\nJan. 14 7:00pm (ask about $10 tickets)<\/em>
\nWashington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes (NHL):
\nJan 15 \u00a0 5:00 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Eastern Market<\/a><\/strong> is also a popular destination on the weekends.\u00a0 DC’s oldest fresh food public market become DC’s favorite weekend destination for great food, community events, local farm fresh produce, music, antiques, and handmade arts & crafts.Eastern Market is on 7th St. SE between Pennsylvania & Independence Avenues.<\/p>\n

The Smithsonian Institution<\/a><\/strong> \u2014the world’s largest museum and research complex\u2014includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. Most Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo are FREE and open to the public. Here are some free tours at the National Gallery of Art this month to get you started!<\/p>\n

Through January 31 –<\/strong> Weekdays at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.; Weekends at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.<\/em>
\n1900 to Now: An Introduction to the East Building Collection
\nEast Building Ground Level, Information Desk<\/p>\n

Through January 31 –<\/strong> Monday, Friday, Sunday at 12:30 p.m.; Saturday at 11:30 a.m.<\/em>
\nThe Sculpture Galleries
\nWest Building Main Floor, Rotunda<\/p>\n

Through January 31 –<\/strong> Weekdays at 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.; Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.<\/em>
\nEarly Italian to Early Modern: An Introduction to the West Building Collection
\nWest Building Main Floor, Rotunda<\/p>\n

Through January 31 –<\/strong> Monday\u2013Saturday at 2:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1:30 p.m.<\/em>
\nItalian Renaissance Collection
\nWest Building Main Floor, Rotunda<\/p>\n

Through January 31<\/strong> – Weekdays at 1:30 p.m.; Weekends at 2:30 p.m.<\/em>
\nAmerican Collection
\nWest Building Main Floor, Rotunda<\/p>\n

Through January 31<\/strong> – Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday at 12:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3:30 p.m.<\/em>
\nFrench Collection: Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
\nWest Building Main Floor, Rotunda<\/p>\n

Through January 31<\/strong> – Thursday at 12:30 p.m.<\/em>
\nPoints of View: The Painter’s Choices
\nWest Building Main Floor, Rotunda<\/p>\n

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