Newman Gallery, 513 11th St SE, (202) 544-7577. Open Tues-Sat 10-6. Visit our website at www.gallerynewman.com. e-mail: newmangallery@aol.com. Rotating exhibits of local and international artists. Gallery services include custom framing & design on the premises; also conservation, installation & on-site consultation.
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U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, (202) 225-8333, open 7 days 10-5 p.m.: The U.S. Botanic Garden is a living plant museum with exhibits that interpret the role of plants in supporting earth’s diverse and fragile ecosystems and in enriching human life. Holiday Magic, Garden Court and East Gallery, thru Jan 10: Join in a beloved Washington tradition by visiting the Garden’s National Mall and garden-train displays by artist Paul Busse. Orchids: A Cultural Odyssey, thru April 11: Go on a journey with the U.S. Botanic Garden as we explore the ways orchids have permeated the lives of people around the world. Begonias! Thru March 30. For the first time in many years, the Garden will display rare and species begonias in its collection that are seldom on view. Heroes of Horticulture, created by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, presents the stories and images of 22 U.S. sites where living trees and other plantings connect you to moments in our nation’s history. Visit www.usbg.gov for times & events. To register for events & programs, call (202) 225-1116 or visit our online event registration at www.usbg.gov.
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