Has anyone ever noticed that the number of volunteer "research assistants" you have is in direct proportion to the coolness of your research trip? When I was able to schedule my Smithsonian trip for this weekend, it seemed like a great idea for the whole family to come along, and we’ve been able to squeeze in plenty of fun in between my appointments. Last night, we picked up dinner to go at the Union Station food court and headed for the Capitol lawn, where they were holding dress rehearsal for the National Memorial Day Concert featuring the amazing National Symphony. Not a bad spot for a picnic…
The actual concert is tonight, and if you don’t happen to be in D.C. you can also see it aired on PBS Monday night at 8pm.
Kate, that is seriously cool. What a neat way to spend an evening in DC!
Oooh, have fun! I saw a Fourth of July concert on the D.C. Mall one year–what a memorable adventure. We stumbled to our grassy lawn space after the sun went down, not realizing the space was empty for a reason…it was right next to the cannons. HUGE suprise when they blasted smoke (and noise) during the finale! Enjoy…
You sure know how to research! Have fun, and don’t get locked into the Smithsonian, by accident, of course.
oh wow. how amazing.
Now doesn’t that look fun! 🙂
You sure have some lucky research assistants! Looks like you guys are having lots of fun. You’ve reminded me how much I want to visit DC. Now for some travel research…